There’s a new bottomless brunch launching in Manchester with fried chicken waffles and endless pints of beer, and it sounds like the stuff dreams are made of.
A collaboration between Northern Monk Refectory and Kong’s Chicken Shop, the NQ craft beer taproom’s brilliant kitchen residents, it’ll be taking place next month on 11 June with 90 minutes of free-flowing beer and some of the best fried chicken in the city.
Priced at £28 per person, for that you’ll be treated to an hour and a half of super fresh pints and a Kong’s brunch dish of your choice.
Think endless pints of Northern Monk favourites Great Northern lager, Eternal, A Little Faith and Striding Edge, and waffles, maple syrup, bacon, and fried chicken that’s been brined for three hours, rolled in a secret spice mix, then double-dredged for a crispier texture, and tell us you’re not drooling.
Image: Kong’s Chicken Shop
That’s not all, though. Also on the bottomless brunch menu, you’ll find steak and eggs – cooked to your exact liking – and veggie and vegan waffle variations made using fried oyster mushrooms.
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And if you’re not in the mood for beer, there’ll be mimosas included on the bottomless brunch deal too.
It’s all bar service rather than table service, so when you’ve finished your drink simply take your glass to the bar to get another.
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Image: Northern Monk Refectory
Sharing the news online, Northern Monk posted to its Instagram page: ” KONGS X NORTHERN MONK BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
“On Saturday 11th June we’ll be hosting a bottomless brunch with our lovely resident kitchen @kongschickenshop. If you’re more into beer & fried chicken than avocado & bubbly, then this is the bottomless brunch event for you!
“In the 90 minute session pick either fried chicken, bacon & maple syrup waffles, or steak n’ eggs, and wash it down with bottomless pints or mimosas!”
The bottomless brunch takes place next on 11 June between 12 and 1.30pm, and bookings are open now via the Northern Monk website.
Feature image – Northern Monk Refectory
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Manchester Airport issued its first statement addressing the matter at 3:15pm yesterday, stating: “We are aware of an issue affecting NATS’ air traffic control service at UK airports, which may result in delays to some departing flights from Manchester Airport today.
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