There’s a premium Italian bottomless brunch in Manchester with 90 minutes of non-stop Aperol Spritz, prosecco and bellinis, and we’re a little bit obsessed.
Hosted at Cibo Manchester, which has two city centre sites in Castlefield and the Great Northern Warehouse, for £49.95 pizza and pasta lovers can dig into three courses of classy Italian favourites alongside a free-flowing drinks menu.
Over an hour and a half, diners can enjoy the likes of deep-fried mozzarella fritta, half-and-half garlic bread pizzas, warm malanzane parmigiana and bruschetta – and that’s just for starters.
Indulgent mains, meanwhile, span the likes of wild mushroom and truffle risotto, Cibo’s pistachio-topped four cheese pizza with scamorza, gorgonzola, mozzarella fior de latte and parmesan, and the absolute star of the show: a penne reggiano cooked inside a flaming parmesan cheese wheel at your table with added cognac and truffle oil.
Image: The Manc Group
Image: The Manc Group
Add to that a 250g sirloin steak served with mushroom or peppercorn sauce – plus a selection of Italian sides like creamy mash, courgette fries, rosemary roast potatoes with parmesan, and pan-fried wild spinach with chilli – and it’s easy to see why this bottomless brunch deal is one of the city’s most popular.
Sides are not included in the price and need to be purchased on top, but are very reasonable at just £4 each. Further choices include piselli con pancetta (peas, onions and pancetta), house salads and mixed vegetables.
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As for the bottomless drinks, options include classic Italian aperitivo classics like bellinis and Aperol Spritz, plus crowd-pleasing favourites like pornstar and espresso martinis, sex on the beach, prosecco and a house gin with coriander and pink peppercorns.
Image: The Manc Group
Image: The Manc Group
Ending on a sweet note, you’ll find classic Italian dessert choices like tiramisu, pistachio cannoli and panna cotta on the menu alongside homemade creme brulee and a classic French millefeuille layered with fresh cream and strawberries.
With sittings available from 12 to 3pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the bottomless brunch deal at Cibo is for a minimum of two people and priced at £49.95 per person.
Manchester Arndale to host FREE beauty event with mini makeovers, live demos, and more this weekend
Emily Sergeant
A new free beauty event is coming to Manchester Arndale this weekend, featuring top brands such as Sephora and Space NK.
Taking over Exchange Court in the Arndale for two days, which is next to Next inside the major shopping centre, The Beauty in You event will be offering free mini makeovers and one-to-one consultations, as well as showcasing live demos, offering the chance to win exciting beauty prizes, and so much more.
Sephora, Space NK, The Body Shop, Bperfect, and Rituals are just some of the renowned brands set to be involved across the two-day event, while Boots-based and designer beauty brands like L’Oreal Luxe, MAC, and Estée Lauder will also be there.
Shoppers can discover new looks and upgrade their beauty routine with consultations and live demos from professional makeup artists.
There’s also a chance to be rewarded when you shop, as all weekend you simply just need to spend £50 or more across any of Manchester Arndale’s health and beauty stores, show your receipts to the event staff in Exchange Court, and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £500 Beauty Bundle packed with must-have products to take your routine to the next level.
You can shop from the likes of PURESEOL, BPerfect, KIKO Milano, Bath & Body Works, and Lush for a chance to win big.
For the chance to win even more prizes, you can try your luck on the Spin to Shine Wheel to unlock some ‘uplifting’ rewards – from exclusive vouchers to brilliant prizes.
Manchester Arndale is hosting a free beauty event with mini makeovers, live demos, and more / Credit: Supplied
Don’t forget to strike a pose and snap a selfie at the interactive photo experience too.
Plus, as well as expecting to hear insider advice from some of the biggest names in beauty, the Arndale’s feel-good ambassadors, The Beauty Spots, will be at the event all weekend handing out compliments, encouragement, and just spreading general joy.
The Beauty in You event is the ultimate chance to ‘test, try and transform’ your routine all in one place, so make sure to head to Exchange Court this Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.
The event runs from 12-6pm on Saturday, and 12-5:30pm on Sunday.
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Rochdale will be hosting its FIRST EVER comedy festival later month
Thomas Melia
There’s a comedy festival making its way to Rochdale for the first time ever, and it’s taking place over 10 days this autumn.
Rochdale is preparing for barrels of laughter, as the borough is about to host a comedy festival as part of its events programme for being crowned Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2025-26.
The line-up features some well-renowned names in thecomedy world, many of whom have received awards and recognition along the way.
You can expect appearances from Lou Conran, who features as a regular support act for Sarah Millican, Tez Ilyas, from ‘Man Like Mobeen’, and TV comedy legend Mick Miller. There’s even some Britain’s Got Talent alumni in the form of last year’s finalist Alex Mitchell and 2017 semi-finalist Jonny Awsum.
Tez Ilyaz, Lou Conran and Brennan Reece are just some of the acts listed for Rochdale Comedy Festival / Credit: Supplied
Edinburgh Festival favourite Patrick Monahan will be performing along with English comedian of the year Rob Mullholland, Aaron Wood – named by Rolling Stone UK as one of the 12 rising comedy stars to see at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, and comedy musician Alex Camp.
The lineup also includes Robin Ince, co-host and creator of Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage, and a whole host of other stand-up acts who are all gearing up ready to make Rochdale giggle.
“Us northerners are famous for our sense of humour and there’s a big appetite for comedy,” commented Councillor Sue Smith, who is the cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough Council.
Rochdale Comedy Festival has an array of comedians taking part including Jonny Awsum and Daisy Earl / Credit: Supplied
“I’m happy to see Rochdale Comedy Festival launching during our year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.
“It will bring together communities and give new comedians a chance to shine.”
So whether you’re in need of a cheer up, or you’re a comedy aficionado, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to crack a smile at Rochdale Comedy Festival, as it’s happening across 10 days from 26 September to 5 October in various venues across the Greater Manchester borough.
Georgina Pellant -
13th April 2023 
