A popular après-ski village is once again set to take overManchester city centre to celebrate the festive season from next month.
With things starting to feel more festive than ever as the days go on, Bar Hütte is officially on its way back to the city centre, after what was an undeniably successful run in 2021 and the plenty of years prior, and it’s gearing up to be better than ever this year.
15 cosy Alpine cabins are soon to be dotted across the Great Northern square courtyard in just a couple of weeks time to bring a lively, festive, and vibrant atmosphere.
Inspired by some of the coolest après ski bars in Europe, you can expect everything from live music and free-flowing festive drinks, to the chance to try out the bar’s legendary ‘shot skis’, as well sing-along to all of your favourite tunes inside a private wooden karaoke cabin that’s festooned with twinkling tights.
There’ll be prosecco, cocktails, and more brought to you by your very-own hütte host, all while you belt out Christmas karaoke classics.
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Bar Hütte is officially back in Manchester for 2022 / Credit: Bar Hütte
The Cosy Alpine Hüttes fit up to eight people for Christmas karaoke, and you can secure your exclusive use of the hütte for 1 hour 40 minutes on Mondays and Tuesdays for £50, and between Wednesday – Sunday for £60.
Then, Bar Hütte’s Party Lodges are the perfect way for larger groups to celebrate Christmas – with a magnum of prosecco, karaoke, and drinks flowing for up to two hours all included and only setting you back £150.
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Bar Hütte isn’t just for the grown-ups this year either.
There’s also a family-friendly Santa Claus Club booking, which includes a karaoke hütte for one-hour, free hot chocolate, and colouring pads for the kids, plus the chance to get a picture with Santa Claus.
15 cosy Alpine cabins are soon to be dotted across the Great Northern square courtyard / Credit: Bar Hütte
If arts and crafts, and the chance to take a creation home, is more your cup of tea, then there’s also wreath-making sessions to get involved in, which you can find out more and book your tickets for here.
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Each workshop comes complete with a complimentary glass of prosecco too.
Bar Hütte will be at Great Northern Square from Wednesday 9 November – Saturday 31 December 2022, and you’ll want to get booking fast as Friday and Saturday slots are already being snapped up.
You can find out more information and get booking here.
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The massively underrated rooftop terrace in Manchester with great views and top cocktails
Daisy Jackson
Manchester city centre is generally STARVED of outdoor space, but we’ve found the perfect sun-soaked oasis where you can enjoy a bit of fresh air and a whole lot of great food and drinks.
Tucked up on the sixth floor of the award-winning boutique hotel King Street Townhouse, you’ll find a rooftop terrace with beautiful views of the city’s skyline.
As Manchester buzzes along beneath you, you can tuck in to everything from full charcuterie grazing boards to seasonal snacks and small plates, all served alongside an impressive wine and cocktail list.
This often-overlooked local spot is a firm favourite of those in the know, thanks to its sheltered location that basks in the sun all afternoon.
And although it’s in a prime city centre location, just a stone’s throw from Deansgate, St Peter’s Square and Market Street, it’s a luxurious escape from it all – as is the entire boutique hotel it’s part of.
Whether it’s a post-work social, a relaxed date night, or a cheeky afternoon cocktail, the King Street Townhouse Terrace is open to the public and available for walk-ins or bookings when it isn’t privately hired.
On the menu you can expect locally-sourced dishes like Pollen sourdough served with whipped butter, a meat or cheese grazing board loaded with British produce, and larger plates like a beef and bone marrow burger or a fried fish roll topped with crisps.
British charcuterie grazing boardSpritzes on the King Street Townhouse terrace
Pairing perfectly with a spritz or a beer are snacks like deep-fried Gordal olives, stuffed with fennel sausage, and a brioche garlic bread packed with cream cheese.
The hotel has a cocktail list that celebrates classic drinks and a few of their own signature concoctions, and it doesn’t feel much more luxurious than when you treat yourself to a glass of sky-high champagne with views like this.
The South Terrace can also be hired privately for leisure or corporate events, with tailored catering options including summer BBQs.
And you can ramp up your trip to this oasis by staying overnight in one of the boutique hotels’ rooms, or visiting the King Street Townhouse ESPA spa for a treatment.
Find out more about the terrace at King Street Townhouse HERE.
The terrace at King Street Townhouse hotelThe terrace at King Street Townhouse hotelDeep-fried olivesGarlic bread with creamed cheeseKing Street Townhouse hotel
A massive Manchester United fan zone is being set up for the Europa League final
Danny Jones
With Man United officially booking their spot in the Europa League final, a massive fan zone is being set up in Manchester for fans to watch it.
The Reds are going to Bilbao, but flights and tickets aren’t cheap, so a huge fan park will have to do.
Supporter park specialists 4 The Fans – the same team behind the huge sites at the likes of Manchester’s Secret City, Love Factory and the Progress Centre for Euro 2024 – are putting one of the biggest fan zones yet for the game on Wednesday, 21 May.
4 The Fans are committed to putting on a huge fan zone over in Stretford, and with well over 50,000 fans attending their events over the last three years, it’s sure to be a mega atmosphere.
A massive Man United fan zone is on the cards for this year’s Europa League final. (Credit: 4 The Fans)
Having seen the atmosphere at some of their previous events first hand, this latest fan zone plan is giving us real Euros vibes.
Set to take over the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, a.k.a. the BEC Arena over in Stretford, the enormous events space will be transformed into one of their biggest fan zones to date, with the biggest screen in Manchester.
VIP seated tickets are also available, and parents are welcome to bring their kids along to the family-friendly event.
Tickets are already available and, in fact, they were so confident in the result against Athletic Club that supporters were guaranteed their money back if Ruben Amorim’s side managed to capitulate.
No harm, no foul and, turns out, no need to worry anyway.
Past scenes from international tournaments. (Credit: Supplied)
If the idea of being surrounded by fellow Reds for the game isn’t an attractive enough prospect on its own for you, United fans, the event is also set to be hosted by a club legend (still yet to be announced), with DJs and music, as well as special effects throughout.
Of course, there’ll be plenty of pints and scran to fuel the promoter’s famous fan energy on offer too, so you really will be sorted from start to finish.
Doors to the BEC open at 5:30pm, with last entry at 7:30pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off; tickets start from just £8. Until then, you can watch back the highlights from the previous match down below. You can grab yours HERE.
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Emily Sergeant -
10th October 2022 
