The team behind popular bar and live music venue One Eight Six have used their time off wisely and are ready to show Greater Manchester what they’ve been up to during lockdown.
The unique Deansgate venue has been closed since the first lockdown but that hasn’t stopped the talented hospitality pros behind it from working their a*ses off for their big relaunch.
And that time has finally come.
The bar has undergone a complete refurbishment during the pandemic, and is now looking even more “boujee” than before – with some of the best decor we’ve seen in the city centre.
One Eight Six
Speaking on their social media this week, One Eight Six wrote: “Without ruining the surprise, we have made some MAJOR changes to the way you experience One Eight Six from the second you walk in the door…
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“What hasn’t changed is everything you loved about us. We’ve just made it sexier and wanted to give you more of it. So…
“Opening Thursday to Sunday (with no curfew) until the early hours of the morning, the spectacle of our live music will be performed every single hour on the hour.
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“In light of this, we are introducing an entertainment charge to support our talent and guarantee that whenever you sit down in One Eight Six, it will be to live music.
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Dean Mac, brainchild of One Eight Six, says he can’t wait to kick the doors back open to his venue and welcome guests back down the staircase, through their unique barbershop, and into his bar.
“It almost feels surreal that we’re close to opening again,” he said.
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“We’ve all been waiting for this moment, it’s what we’ve pinned our hopes on. It’s been a trying time for everyone and there have been moments where it felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. To know our venue will be filled with light, laughter and love again is just beyond my wildest dreams.
“We can’t wait to be back and making up for lost time.”
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Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 – prices for beer, mulled wine, bratwurst, and more
Emily Sergeant
It’s timeeeeee… Manchester Christmas Markets are officially open for 2026.
Now in their 27th year, Manchester Christmas Markets are known and loved for bringing thousands of people into the city centre each year to fill up on the fantastic festive treats and soak up all the Christmas atmosphere.
This year sees an even bigger return of Albert Square, and there’s also some new locations too for 2026. Lincoln Square has joined in on the action, and there’s also some big changes to St Ann’s Square – with what is being described as a ‘brand new layout’, bringing in a bigger number of market stalls.
There’s a total of 210 stalls spread out across the city centre, but we know there’s one question on everyone’s lips… ‘what’s it gonna cost me?’.
We’ve been running around the markets this morning checking out all the prices on things like beer, mulled wine, bratwurst, and more, so without further ado, here’s everything you need to know.
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Average food and drink prices at Manchester Christmas Markets 2026
Mulled wine – £6.50
Beer – £7
Prosecco – £7
Hot chocolate – £5
Bratwurst – £8
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Bratwurst King on Albert SquareThe North Pole pub at Albert Square
Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
The Manc -
25th March 2021 
