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.
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 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.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
14th August 2024 
