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Burlesque show, late-night parties, and more happening in Manchester over the festive season

Quarter House, Hula, The Fitzgerald, and the newly-opened Man With The Fish are four venues with plenty packed into December.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 29th November 2021

A handful of restaurants and bars in Manchester city centre have unveiled new Christmas menus and events happening over the festive season.

With the arrival of December merely a few days away, and the most wonderful time of the year right around the corner, plenty of the city’s best-loved hospitality venues are gearing up for Christmas and New Year by revealing seasonal food and drink menus and themed events to help get Mancunians in the festive spirit.

Quarter House, Hula, The Fitzgerald, and the newly-opened Man With The Fish are four of the Northern Quarter’s vibrant venues with plenty packed into December.

New Year’s burlesque shows, late-night Christmas parties, and new limited-time festive food and drinks offerings are just some of the things you can get stuck into at each of the four popular venues – which are all owned by the Northern Hospitality group – over the next month.

So, whether you’re looking for a quiet place for lunch / dinner, or a night to remember in the city centre, there’s sure to be something that takes your fancy.

Here’s what’s in the festive calendar.

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Quarter House

Stevenson Square

Quarter House / Credit: Instagram (@quarterhousemcr)

Located on the bustling Stevenson Square, Quarter House is one of Manchester’s most laid-back restaurant bars that’s serving over 14 beers and ciders on draught, speciality cocktails, and hearty food all year round, cheffed up by one of the North West’s leading multi award-winning BBQ chefs.

But for this Christmas, the extensive food menu has some new festive additions.

In celebration of the season, a trio of turkey treats have been added to the menu – Turkey Fries, Turkey Tray, and Turkey Tacos – as well as the undeniable and indulgent menu stand-out, the ‘Santa’s Little Helper’ burger, which is an aged steak burger patty topped with double cheese, maple bacon, smoked Turkey, sausage and cranberry stuffing patty, Vimto BBQ sauce, sprout top slaw and a candy pigs in blanket pinwheel lollipop, served with fries and a pot of gravy.

You can find out more about Quarter House this Christmas here.

Hula

Stevenson Square

Hula MCR / Credit: Hula

Also sitting on Northern Quarter hub Stevenson Square, Hula – which is the original and best Tiki experience in Manchester – is known for transporting you to a 1950s-inspired tropical slice of paradise, with lots of hedonistic fun, exotic cocktails, and shake-your-booty dance beats that make for one of the best nights out you’ll have in the city centre.

It’s also the ultimate afterparty venue for the Christmas parties, and it’s open from 5pm until late everyday for those who don’t want the party to stop.

You can find out more about Hula this Christmas here.

The Fitzgerald

Stevenson Square

The Fitzgerald / Credit: The Fitzgerald

Yet another Stevenson Square gem, the “Northern Quarter’s atmospheric drinking den” The Fitzgerald will be hosting a number of events throughout the festive period, including the continuation of the ever-popular monthly comedy night on Thursday 16 December, with doors opening from 7:30pm and the show starting at 8pm.

And then, on New Year’s Eve, there will be a special Burlesque show by Bad Bunny Burlesque, with tickets from just £10 on Skiddle.

You can find out more about what’s happening at The Fitzgerald here.

Man With The Fish

High Street

Man With The Fish / Credit: Instagram (@manwiththefishmcr)

Newly-opened Man With The Fish – another laid-back Northern Quarter bar that’s situated on the bustling High Street – is the ideal place to hit up after a busy day of shopping, during your lunch hour, after work, or if you want to party the weekend away.

Upstairs in the venue is focused around beer, with 15 different lines and huge selection of bottles and cans, as well as an amazing cocktail list, and a good selection of wine, while downstairs is the basement club that’s open Friday and Saturday nights until 3am.

There’s also rooms available for private hire for any last-minute Christmas parties too.

You can find out more about Man With The Fish this Christmas here.

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Five reasons to live at New Maker Yards, Salford’s stunning canalside neighbourhood

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson New Maker Yards is a canalside neighbourhood in Sheffield

With new apartment blocks springing up all over Greater Manchester, it’s rare to find one with community spirit built-in – but we’ve found just the place. 

Just across the river from Manchester city centre, this canalside neighbourhood offers more than just its beautifully designed apartments and generous green spaces. New Maker Yards creates a community that values lifestyle, wellbeing and connection as much as the living spaces themselves. 

That means free events for residents, plenty of communal spaces, a gorgeous setting, and so much more. 

Here, you’ll find one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes available for rent, with pet-friendly pads, an on-site cafe, parking, and green spaces all available. It’s in a pretty enviable location, too. 

Here are five reasons to make New Maker Yards your next home. 

  1. Community

At New Maker Yards, you’re not just renting an apartment, you’re joining a neighbourhood with real community spirit. 

Large-scale free community events bring residents and locals together, like this summer’s Middlewood Locks Fest, which featured live music, food, rowing boats and a market right on the canals. 

The recent Sofar Sounds event saw the community curl up on beanbags to enjoy a completely free gig from up-and-coming local artists. 

Come winter, there’ll be a Christmas party, and all year round you’ll find monthly quiz nights, workshops, a book club, yoga, football, a run club, and pop-up events like sushi making and plant pot painting. 

  1. Location
Aviva Studios is a short walk from New Maker Yards
Aviva Studios is a short walk from New Maker Yards
New Maker Yards is just outside Manchester city centre
New Maker Yards is just outside Manchester city centre

Technically in Salford, but a stone’s throw away from Manchester city centre, New Maker Yards blends convenience with character. You can even see Aviva Studios from here. 

Built around canals and just beside the River Irwell, it’s a gorgeous part of the city centre.

From your door, it’s just a four minute walk to the Regent Retail Park (hello, big Sainsburys and JD Gyms); seven-minutes to all the restaurants and cafes on Chapel Street; and less than 10 minutes from St John’s and onwards to Spinningfields. 

You can also get your green space fix with a 15 minute walk to Castlefield, with Peel Park a little further on. 

And with each apartment block designed around its own communal gardens, you’ll feel tucked away from the city centre, while still being amongst the action.

  1. Communal spaces
Co-working hub at New Maker Yards
Co-working hub at New Maker Yards
Co-working hub at New Maker Yards
Co-working hub at New Maker Yards
A resident lounge
A resident lounge

You’ll never get cabin fever at New Maker Yards, which has loads of communal spaces to enjoy.

Residents have access to The Lock, a co-working hub with window seats, booths and a huge co-working desk. 

Residents can also access the Club Room, where you’ll find a mini library, a kitchen for hosting events, a huge TV and more. 

Outside, landscaped gardens include flower beds, loungey garden furniture, ping pong tables and more for residents to enjoy. 

Add in a 92 Degrees coffee shop and an on-site Co-op shop, and you have everything you need right on your doorstep.

  1. Interiors
Inside a New Maker Yards apartment
Inside a New Maker Yards apartment
A living space opening onto an outdoor terrace
A living space opening onto an outdoor terrace
Modern, fully equipped kitchens
Modern, fully equipped kitchens
Stylish living spaces
Stylish living spaces

Apartments at New Maker Yards come with top-spec, state-of-the-art interiors, designed for modern living.

Each home has huge windows that flood with natural light, integrated kitchen appliances including a fridge, microwave and dishwasher, and loads of storage space.

Furniture packages mean you can move straight into a home kitted out with dressers, drawers, beds, sofas, mirrors, and more. 

Many of the apartments also feature private outdoor space – balconies for the upper floors, and terraces opening onto the communal gardens for the ground floors. 

They’re also pet friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friend with you. 

  1. Services and amenities
The Club Room
The Club Room
New Maker Yards
New Maker Yards

You’ll have proper peace of mind at New Maker Yards, both for your own personal safety and the safety of your ASOS parcels. 

There’s 24-hour on-site security, an on-site maintenance team, a parcel room and a friendly resident team in the welcome office, ready to help with whatever you need.

Storage pods, car parking and bike storage are all available too.

To find out more about New Makers Yard, head HERE. 

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Nike and go-to online running shoe suppliers confirmed as new sponsors for Altrincham 10k

Danny Jones Danny Jones Nike sponsoring Altrincham 10k run

The annual Altrincham 10k just got a whole lot bigger and better ahead of this year’s run, as the annual race has just notched Nike as one of their new lead sponsors – and that’s not all.

Alty’s annual race is also being backed by SportsShoes.com, a.k.a. the go-to trainers supplier for so many runners, who will be presenting the 2025 edition in partnership with RunThroughUK.

Now part of RunThrough North‘s regular programme, Altrincham 10k continues to grow in size with each passing year, as demonstrated by getting such prestigious sponsors on board.

Taking place this weekend, the 2025 Alty 10k could just be the biggest yet.

Set to welcome approximately 3,500 runners to the Trafford market town’s central streets, the Altrincham 10k is one of the final large-scale running events on the local calendar.

Aligning both famous brands with the heart of Altrincham’s running community and, indeed, giving Greater Manchester’s wider sports culture, it’s yet more prestige for 0161.

The 2025 race will also see Nike showcase its latest road running line-up, including the newest
max cushioning shoe: the ‘Vomero Plus’; the responsive ‘Pegasus’ everyday trainer, as well as supportive
‘Structure’ model, meaning runners will get a chance to sample their latest styles.

As well as support from SportsShoes.com and official Nike ambassadors, North West native and GB triathlete Katie Halligan, Hits Radio presenter and ultra runner Hattie Pearson, as well as local Manc artist Emma Evans will all be there too.

These equally inspiring women have also been chosen to help represent Nike and RunThrough’s shared mission of attracting more female runners, as shown with events such as the recent 2025 Women’s Run Series back in April.

Co-Founder of RunThrough, Matt Wood, said of the new partnership: “Welcoming Nike as title sponsor of the Altrincham 10K, alongside our long-standing partner SportsShoes.com, is a huge milestone
for the event.

“This partnership highlights the growth of our community and the strength of our brand. We can’t wait to support the thousands of runners taking part in the Nike Altrincham 10K, Presented by SportsShoes.com.”

As for SportShoes, brand manager Gavin Bannister added: “The energy around this year’s 10K will be electric, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there chasing their goals and celebrating the power of running.

“From our own athletes to first-time runners, this event is all about showing up, pushing limits, and being part of something truly special, and that is what Nike and Sportsshoes.com are all about.”

Entries are still open for any of those interested in a last-minute place in the race on Sunday, 7 September – you can sign up HERE.

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