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Luxury Manchester hotel launches Bonfire Night ‘escape’ package for pets to keep them calm

The package comes complete with calming music, luxury pet treats, and unlimited tummy rubs.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 3rd November 2022

One of Manchester‘s most luxurious hotels is transforming into the ultimate pet refuge over the firework season to keep pets and their owners as relaxed as possible.

Bonfire Night is loved all across the UK for the spectacular firework displays and all the festive-themed activities that go along with it, but the November holiday isn’t so fun for our four-legged friends.

Fireworks can be frightening to pets because of the loud bangs, flashing lights, and unpleasant strong smell of spent explosives, and with multiple bangs occurring from numerous displays, pets are rarely able to pinpoint where the booming explosions are coming from.

Not knowing what an explosion is, where it’s coming from, or where and when the next one is going to be, can be terrifying for some pets.

This is why, from Friday 4 – Monday 7 November, people will be able to check in with their pets to Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and enjoy a brand-new ‘Bonfire Night Escape’ package that comes complete with calming music, luxury pet treats, and unlimited tummy rubs.

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And it’s all from the comfort of your own room.

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel has launched a ‘Bonfire Night Escape’ package for pets / Credit: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel (via Facebook)

Not only that, but a luxury hamper will also be provided in each room that’s filled with a range of pet treats – including Pet Remedy’s Party Season Survival Kit that comes with a calming spray, plug diffuser, and calming wipes.

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Natural Calming Dog Treats and Calming Dental Sticks will also be on hand to help reduce any stress from the loud noises. 

There’ll also be a music concierge service available to allow guests to soothe their pets from the sounds of fireworks with the power of calming and relaxing classical music all weekend long.

Pets are also welcomed to visit the award-winning The Refuge Bar and Restaurant, which is also a great place escape the hustle and bustle of bonfire night celebrations to enjoy a carefully-curated drinks menu, hearty Sunday roast dinners, and a selection of small plates.

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All dishes are made with the freshest of ingredients.

The package comes complete with calming music, luxury pet treats, and unlimited tummy rubs / Credit: Jody Hartley (via Kimpton Clocktower Hotel)

“At Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, our priority is always making sure guests feel comfortable and at home and this extends to their beloved pets as well,” said Johan Scheepers – General Manager of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.

“We are looking forward to welcoming guests and their pets this bonfire season with our Bonfire Night Escape package, from calming treats to classical music from our music concierge service, we have plenty of ways to keep your furry friends calm over the weekend.”

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The Bonfire Night Escape package at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is available to book from Friday 4 – Monday 7 November, subject to availability, and you can request the package via the hotel concierge or by emailing manchesterreservations@ihg.com to book.

Find out more here.

Featured Image – Jody Hartley (via Kimpton Clocktower Hotel)

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Leaked ‘Knebworth 2026’ teaser has Oasis fans losing their minds

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The Oasis reunion still feels beyond surreal but Britpop fans are preparing to lose their minds all over again as the Live ’25 comeback tour looks like it could be followed by Knebworth 2026.

We really don’t want to get ahead of ourselves only to be disappointed but we can’t help it, we’re absolutely getting carried away at the mere thought of it.

You can’t trust everything on social media, we all know that, but after a seemingly legit but premature post from the official Knebworth House X account appeared online, you’ll forgive us for thinking this just might be real.

Sharing nothing more than the iconic picture of the Knebworth crowd from back in 1996 (the same one that features on the Time Flies… 1994–2009 singles compilation) with the caption, “This is history” and the date August 2026, it looks like the Hertfordshire estate could be set to host Oasis for a second time.

As shared by Clash Magazine, the post was deleted almost immediately. The question is was it a technical error, a mistake on the admin’s part or just a very clever way of teasing the masses?

Either, it’s succeeded in sending Oasis fans into a frenzy – ourselves very much included.

There has obviously been no update from the band themselves nor the Gallagher brothers themselves; we wouldn’t put it past Liam to comment on it as a way of toying with his followers but, sadly, there’s been nothing yet.

Burnage’s finest are set to play over 40 dates on the world tour and there was some speculation that their reunion could spill over into Glastonbury, but with the lineup now announced we can confirm that was far too much wishful thinking for one comeback cycle.

That being, Knebworth 2.0 was very much filed under our pie-in-the-sky daydreams up until we saw that deleted post but now we have, we can’t think about anything else over than another quarter of a million Oasis fans, if not more, descending upon the parish and its Tudor gardens for another biblical festival.

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It’s up their with Woodstock as one of the most iconic festivals ever. (Credit: Mewerlack via Wikimedia Commons)

We’ve also had word that several members of the band’s previous lineups will be returning, including another original member if reports are to be believed.

Put it this way, if it does indeed happen and Oasis return to Knebworth is confirmed for August 2026 or any date for that matter, it’s single-handedly the only piece of music news that could possibly outweigh the gravity of their reunion tour this summer.

Plus, if it does, there’ll be one very big closing act to round off that upcoming documentary which will capture these highly-anticipated shows on film.

It couldn’t really happen… could it?

Peaky Blinders creator set to produce a documentary of the upcoming Oasis reunion tour
Whatever happens, we’re looking forward to watching it all back.

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Everything you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day at Mulligans, Manchester’s biggest Irish party

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With Manchester’s deep-rooted connections to Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day in the city centre is one of the biggest parties of the year, so it only makes sense that thousands spend it at the ultimate Irish bar: Mulligans.

And no, we’re not exaggerating; hordes of punters pass through this pub over the full Paddy’s Day weekend, which this year lands on a Monday, but you’ll still see countless people filing in and out of the place from Friday onwards.

Considered by many as Deansgate’s crowning glory, this legendary venue is a pure gold-grade bar serving the best Guinness outside of Ireland. It’s a reputation we don’t need to bang on about too much, they built it up themselves over so many years that you’ll all have heard it by now.

While Manchester has some of the best Irish pubs around beyond those you’ll find in the Emerald Isle (yes, we firmly believe that), you won’t find anywhere in town putting on quite as big a St. Patrick’s Day celebration as Mulligans. Here’s what they’ve got on offer:

Paddy’s Day at Mulligans of Deansgate

Well, the obvious place to start is with what’s behind the bar, i.e. lots of whiskeys, lager, spirits and, of course, they’ve got the best Guinness in Manchester – scratch that, the ‘best outside of Ireland.’

Mulligans averages 13,000 pints of ‘The Black Stuff’ every week and they’re expecting to pour well over 4,000 pints of the stuff from their total 24 taps on Paddy’s Day alone, each as perfect as the last.

Here’s how and why:

Opening times and entry fee

So, what time is the party getting underway? The answer is obviously all weekend as many people may not have booked Monday, 17 March off itself but, for those who have, they’ll be opening from 11am.

However, we hope we don’t need to tell you that there’ll be queuing from the crack of dawn, so the earlier you get there the better. It’ll cost you £20 to get in, by the way, so have your card/cash ready.

For context, we got there 10:30 a couple of years back and still weren’t guaranteed to get in, we just waited patiently and prayed to St. Patrick himself.

As for what time they’ll be closing on Monday, Mulligans is staying open until 1:30am as more than 1,200 guests are expected to visit the pub throughout the course of the day.

Entertainment

One thing that Mulligans is famous besides the obvious rivers of black gold and good craic is virtually non-stop live music throughout the week and Paddy’s Day is no different.

Instead, they try and cram as much of it into 24 hours as possible.

Now featuring two floors for the first time on Ireland’s national holiday, there is set to be an incredible lineup of eight different live bands performing throughout the day, playing everything from classic Irish reels and covers to get you up and dancing, as well as plenty Manc anthems to play to the home crowd.

Speaking of that second storey…

@the.manc The only thing that could improve @Mulligans of Deansgate in Manchester, is more Mulligans, and now we have it as it’s doubled in size 😍 plus they’re giving away free pints this weekend to the first 250 people. 🕺 #manchester #mulligans #irishbar #guinness #manchesterbar #mcr ♬ original sound – The Manc

More room than ever

2025 also marks the first St. Patrick’s Day at Mulligans to make us of the recently renovated first floor, which has seen the pub more than double in size, and the capacity along with it.

The expanded space, complete with timber-beamed vaulted ceilings, a mezzanine-level performance area and two brand-new bars, sets the stage for an unforgettable day and night of high-energy live indie bands, while Irish folk tunes will fill the downstairs.

Between the beloved exposed brick walls, cosy snugs, Guinness memorabilia galore as well as room to dance a proper auld jig upstairs and down, it won’t just be Mulligans at its very best but akin to being in the heart of Dublin itself for the big day.

Plus, since it’s a bunch bigger now, you stand an extra chance of getting in – or at least less time spent in the queue with all the other die-hards.

Why is it THE place to be?

We often get people asking why all the faff surrounding Mulligans and all we can say is if you haven’t been before, you’ll only really know once you’ve been.

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Pádraig Brady, owner of Mulligans, said: “St. Patrick’s Day is always special at Mulligans, but this year will be extra special with the new space upstairs.

“We have gone above and beyond to provide an extensive live music schedule that will guarantee an unbeatable atmosphere all weekend. And – as always – we’ll have measures in place to make sure every single pint of Guinness served is nothing short of exceptional.”

It’s promises like this and the pedigree that they’ve garnered through hard work and consistency that saw them win the Pub of the Year at this year’s Manchester Food and Drink Festival.

There’s no booking and no advance ticket purchase available either; everyone lines up the same and is guaranteed the same unbelievable night. Trust us, it’s worth the wait. But don’t worry if you’d rather skip the queueing and try somewhere else, there’s still plenty of good Guinness to be found in the city centre.

Have a great St. Patrick’s Day, Manchester!

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