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First look at Junction, the huge new restaurant and bar at the iconic Manchester Central building
Junction stands at the top of the steps to the familiar domed building
Daisy Jackson -
19th July 2024 
An enormous new cafe, bar, restaurant and social workspace is opening its doors in Manchester next week, as Junction unveils its beautiful interiors.
The huge new space is attached to one of the most iconic buildings in the city – Manchester Central, the giant conference centre in the heart of the city.
Junction stands at the top of the steps to the familiar domed building, which was formerly a railway station but closed to passengers in 1969.
Situated in Petersfield, just across from The Midland hotel and Bridgewater Hall, this landmark new opening will be welcoming guests from breakfast until evening drinks.
It will cater to the countless people who attend events at Manchester Central every year, as well as locals, tourists, remote workers and families visiting or living in the city.
Inside the beautiful new space, they’ve subtly reflected the history of the former railway station in the decor, using industrial curved architecture to their advantage.
Junction is decorated in shades of pinks, jades and corals, with an impressive central bar bathed in pink light.
There are several distinct zones to Junction, whether you’re wanting to kick back in a relaxing sofa to catch up with friends or colleagues, tuck into a booth for a lunch meeting, or perch at the bar to sip on cocktails.
There are coffees, pastries, brunches and small plates served in the venue’s bright and air lounge area, while the intimate restaurant space has an open kitchen serving lunches, after work and weekend dining.
It’s manned by head chef Liam Raynor, formerly of The Lowry Theatre, who’s creating a menu of modern European classics.
The menu is heavily influenced by the Mediterranean, with specialities like rare bred pork schnitzel with Burford Brown egg, or stone bass with pressed potato, samphire, mussels, vermouth and paprika sauce.
Smaller plates include salt cod croquettes and muhammara flatbreads with walnuts, onion powder, Lombardi chillis and sumac.
Will Alston has created a 15-strong cocktail menu which includes Tenth Summer (a delicate mix of Havana 7yr, pickled cherry, honey and lemon), and the A Factor Sour (a refreshing blend of El Tequileno reposado, Avallen Calvados, agave, sherbet apple and citrus.
Several of the cocktails can be made non-alcoholic too.
The Manc readers can enjoy 10% off their bill by following Junction on Instagram and showing this video on arrival.
To find out more or to book, visit junctionmanchester.com.
Junction will open on Monday 22 July.
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