A weekend-long beer garden festival will return to Manchester this summer as Kampus welcomes the return of Manchester’s beloved Summer Beer Thing festival.
Back for 2023 and promising to be ‘bigger than ever’, tickets have just been released for the celebration which is set to take over the waterside garden neighbourhood from Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July.
Bringing together beers from some of the UK’s top breweries, those heading down can expect to find a huge array of styles on offer as well as a few ‘festival specials’ – one-off drinks created for the occassion by each of Kampus’ indie bars and restaurants.
The summer fixture is the sister festival to Indy Man Beer Con, staged at Victoria Baths. Since starting in Manchester in 2017, it’s gone from strength to strength: attracting thousands of beer lovers eager to try the latest brews, as well as those new to craft ale looking for an accessible way to get involved and try something different.
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Summer Beer Thing will this year collaborate with the likes of Nell’s, Great North Pie, Seven Bro7hers, Red Light, Madre and Three Little Words to make 2023 the biggest line-up yet.
Louise Bruin at Summer Beer Thing, said: “Summer Beer Thing started as a showcase festival to get people together in the sunshine and celebrate all the seasonal ales from the UK’s best breweries. Year on year it’s grown and we now have thousands joining us over each weekend.
“Recent years have been really challenging for independent breweries, so it’s vital we get behind them. What better way than a massive summer party? This year will be all about seasonal bevs in the city’s best beer garden at Kampus. We’re going to pack the space with taps and collaborate with all the Kampus independents to offer more food and drink choices than ever before.”
Adam Brady, from HBD, said: “Summer Beer Thing brings with it an incredible and welcoming community of beer-lovers who are passionate about supporting the region’s best independent breweries. Plus they know how to party. It’s brilliant that the three-day celebration is returning to the Kampus garden, this time striking up one-off collaborations with the community of independent business based here.”
Kampus, the canalside neighbourhood developed by Capital&Centric and HBD, is enjoying a summer run of residencies, new openings and new menus from established independent traders.
Ticket holders receive a branded glass and can purchase tokens to spend at a range of festival bars featuring craft beers, fruits and sours, hoppy, hoppier and session beers as well as a range of non-beer drinks.
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Manchester curry house relaunches bottomless curry menu – with free beers
Daisy Jackson
One of Manchester’s best-loved curry houses has relaunched its bottomless curry offering, and this time they’re chucking in free beer.
Zouk has kickstarted National Curry Week in the best way possible – with endless curry, rice, and naan.
Costing just £20 a head, you can feast to your heart’s content on Zouk’s award-winning, authentic curries.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October, you can choose from bottomless helping of three different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
Each booking also includes unlimited rice and naan.
Zouk’s bottomless curry deal includes three different curries each day. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk’s bottomless deal also includes unlimited rice and naan. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk is celebrating National Curry Week with bottomless curries. Credit: The Manc Group
And the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the Bottomless Curry Challenge.
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, and Manchester United stars.
Zouk’s Bottomless Curry offering for National Curry Week
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger & garlic
Keema Channa – A balti of minced lamb cooked with chickpeas in a spicy tomato masala
Chole Masala (vg) – From Deli to the Punjab this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs, in a thick spicy sauce
Lamb & Spinach – A balti of juicy lamb cooked with fresh spinach and ginger in a spicy tomato masala
Tarka Dall – Everybody’s favourite Dall. Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce
Wednesday
Chicken & Spinach – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream
Keema Paneer – Minced Lamb cooked in a spicy tomato masala with spice and soft Indian cheese
Palak Alloo (vg) – Spinach and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – Char-grilled chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in a spicy tomato masala
Lamb & Potatoes – A desi style spicy lamb balti with new potatoes and spice
Milli Juli Sabzi (vg) – Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs & spices
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi style curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onion, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala
Keema Mutter – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala
Gobi Aloo (vg) – Delicious cauliflower sauteed in a spicy tomato masala with potatoes, onions & garlic
A candlelit Queen tribute concert is coming to Manchester Opera House
Daisy Jackson
One of the world’s greatest rock bands will be honoured with a candlelit tribute concert in Manchester next week.
Queen By Candlelight will return to our city after selling out venues across Britain, Australia and New York City.
The hugely popular event will see an incredible live band and a cast of singers from the West End performing Queen’s biggest hits.
It’ll all take place at Manchester Opera House – but the stage lights will be switched out for thousands of flickering candles.
Queen by Candlelight is returning to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Queen – formerly fronted by the late Freddie Mercury – are behind some of the most iconic rock songs in history.
The tracks featured in the Queen By Candlelight concert will include Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever, and more.
Previous events have been reviewed as being ‘the best tribute to Queen’ and a ‘must-see’.
Tickets are on sale now for this special night of Queen anthems by candlelight, which will take place on Friday 6 October at Manchester Opera House.
Georgina Pellant -
25th April 2023 
