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Super fast Vietnamese restaurant to open second Manchester location – with free lunches

HOP Vietnamese is almost ready to launch

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HOP Vietnamese, a street food business famed for its quick service and vibrant flavours, is set to open its second location in Greater Manchester next month. 

The popular eatery has secured an enviable location slap bang in the heart of the city centre, on the corner of Cross Street and Market Street. 

And to celebrate its launch, HOP Vietnamese will be giving away a whopping 500 free lunches. 

The brand was founded almost a decade ago by Paul Hopper, who set out to bring the vibrant street food of Vietnam to the UK in an accessible and affordable way. 

The result is HOP Vietnamese, where you’ll find a fully customisable menu of Viet street food favourites, including pho noodle soup, banh mi, noodle salads and curries. 

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You’ll also find bubble teas, fresh lemonades, soft serve ice cream, Viet rocket fuel coffee, Viet fried chicken, corn dogs, loaded tots, candy floss desserts, and slushie cocktails.

There’s also a new kids’ menu – The HOPpy Box – plus plant-based, dairy-free and Halal options across the entire menu.

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Food is always made fresh to order, and HOP Vietnamese aims to have you walking out the door with your perfect meal just three minutes after ordering it from one of their digital kiosks. 

HOP VIetnamese aims to have your food in your hand within three minutes of ordering in its new Manchester city centre opening. Credit: Supplied
HOP VIetnamese aims to have your food in your hand within three minutes of ordering in its new Manchester city centre opening. Credit: Supplied

HOP Vietnamese is already a popular spot for Mancs, since opening at The Orient in the Trafford Centre in September last year. 

Now it’s ready to add a new string to its bow with a 2000 sq ft, 80-cover location in the city centre, set to open on 6 September 2024. 

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The new location will have the brand’s first digital jukebox, which allows guests to choose the music played in the restaurant, plus a six-seater disco booth for the ultimate selfie experience. 

HOP Manchester Market Street opens at 11am on Friday 6 September, and will be giving away 500 free lunches to the value of £10 to the first people who sign up ahead of the launch.

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The North West’s most mesmerising festive light trail will return to Dunham Massey next month

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The historic house at Dunham Massey will be lit up with projections. Credit: Supplied

A magical illuminated trail will make its return to the historic Dunham Massey this winter, once again filling the grounds with twinkling lights and dazzling installations. 

Christmas at Dunham Massey has become one of the North West’s most popular festive light trails, created by award-winning light trail producers and taking place annually at the National Trust site in Greater Manchester. 

For 2025, there’ll be brand-new installations, like ‘Fish Are Jumping’, where points of light will leap like fish over the lake, in a mesmerising dance. 

Visitors will walk through multicoloured landscapes of laser beams, while a projection on the facade of the historic house at Dunham Massey will narrate festive stories. 

You’ll also be able to marvel at installations like ‘Field of Stars’ where colour-changing stars more than five metres high glow overhead; ‘Crocus Lawn’, filled with larger-than-life glowing flowers; and ‘Pixel Trees’, a cluster of Christmas trees made from thousands of LEDs. 

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Christmas at Dunham Massey is returning in 2025.
It’s one of the North West’s most dazzling light trails. Credit: Luke Dyson
Christmas at Dunham Massey is returning in 2025.
Christmas at Dunham Massey is returning in 2025.
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There’ll also be a large triangular geometric light show, enhanced by an atmospheric haze, that will provide a dramatic moment on the trail. 

And beloved elements returning to Christmas at Dunham Massey this year will include the iconic tunnel of lights, huge illuminated flowers, and appearances from Father Christmas himself. 

Beyond the installations, there’s even a festive fairground you can enjoy. 

Festive food on offer at Christmas at Dunham Massey
Festive food on offer at Christmas at Dunham Massey
Festive food on offer at Christmas at Dunham Massey

Once you’ve had your fill of this dazzling light trail, there are seasonal treats available from hand-picked street food vendors, like spiced winter drinks and rich hot chocolates, plus marshmallows you can toast over an open fire. 

This year’s Christmas at Dunham Massey will kick off from Thursday 13 November and will run all the way through Christmas to Sunday 4 January 2026. 

Advance booking is strongly advised as this is one of the region’s most popular festive events, and runs with a limited capacity.

Find out more and book tickets HERE. 

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More than 100 traders to take over Manchester’s beautiful Victoria Baths for The Night Market UK

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Night Market UK is coming to Manchester. Credit: @kt_perspecitve

Manchester’s iconic Victoria Baths is set to host an almighty market later this month, with more than 100 traders taking over the former swimming pool and balconies. 

The Night Market UK will make its return to Manchester for its biggest event yet, packing the Grade II-listed building with vintage sellers, independent makers, street food, cocktails, and loads more. 

The historic venue will be completely transformed after dark on Friday 31 October for the occasion, and will have a few seasonal twists befitting Halloween night. 

As well as the food, drink and makers taking part, The Night Market UK will also have art installations and DJ performances. 

You’ll be able to wander rows of stalls in the former swimming baths selling the finest vintage clothing and handmade goods, like ceramics, prints, bakes, jewellery and so much more. 

Heading back outside the magnificent building you’ll find multiple street food traders, serving everything from tacos to Thai to burgers to pizza. 

Cocktail Cartel will be on hand with two bars with spirits sourced from the Spirit of Manchester Distillery and Salford’s own Salford Rum, alongside beers from local legends Seven Brothers Brewery.

The Night Market UK returns to Manchester
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The Night Market UK returns to Manchester
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The Night Market UK returns to Manchester
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They said: “We are really excited about being at The Nigh t Market UK– these guys just know how to do it – getting all the locals together and supporting the businesses that make this city what it is. 

“You can go anywhere and get a pint of San Miguel or a pint of Guinness – if you’re going to a Manchester market why not get a beer brewed from the city you’re in?! It gives it that personal touch, which is what we are all about.”

Live DJs will be playing all night, with the line-up announced soon on the @thenightmarketuk socials. 

The Night Market UK is one of the country’s most distinctive events and will bring to Manchester something for everyone, from families to late-night explorers. 

Becc Sanderson, director of The Night Market UK, says: “We are thrilled to return to Victoria Baths for what promises to be our biggest and most exciting event yet. 

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Food and drink at The Night Market UK
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Food and drink at The Night Market UK

“This isn’t just about shopping, it’s about experiencing one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings in a whole new way. It’s about connection with friends, family and community, and celebrating the breadth of small business talent that Manchester has to offer. 

“From the installations and performances to the makers and food vendors, everything has been curated to create an evening that feels truly unique. To be here on Halloween night, with the baths transformed after dark, will make it all the more unforgettable.

“We’re also hugely excited to be launching our art collaborations in this incredible space, something that has been in the planning stages for well over a year. 

“Thanks to the myriad of fabulous ‘nooks and crannies’ in Victoria Baths, and the fact that it is Halloween after all, we’ve earmarked a space where our customers can enjoy an immersive multimedia experience featuring the work of artist/technologist Ross Blair (trenchone.com) and lighting designer Sam Jones (@smajoneslx), fresh off their huge success at Edinburgh’s Hidden Door Festival. 

“This will be a night that will be unforgettable and truly Spooktacular!”

The Night Market UK will take place at Victoria Baths in Manchester on Friday 31 October, with discounted tickets available online now HERE with timed entry slots. Limited full price tickets may be available on the door. 

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