A grant scheme to support independent restaurants and other hospitality businesses across Greater Manchester has opened applications for its latest funding round. American Express and the International Downtown Association Foundation (IDA) have launched this year’s Backing International Small … [Read more...]
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Stockport ramen pop-up boosts pub sales while supporting homelessness
Across six nights at the Robinson Brewery pub, the Swan with Two Necks, in Stockport town centre, pop-up Jefes Ramen added more than £2,000 to drink sales and increased off-day traffic by around 40%, all while helping provide a hot meal to people experiencing homelessness locally. Jefes Ramen was … [Read more...]
Reddish to host celebration of the neighbourhood
Reddish is set to host a celebration of all that's great about the neighbourhood as local businesses and community resources lead activities on Saturday 26 September. There'll be a Market Hub in the Houldsworth Arms car park with lots of local makers, bakers and community groups, as well as … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s first ever JD Wetherspoon pub opens
The Belle Vue, Manchester Airport's first ever JD Wetherspoon pub, has opened, completing the planned food and drink offer for the redeveloped Terminal 2. The 300-seater pub, which welcomed its first customers on Tuesday 15th September, and is named after Manchester’s historic showground. Design … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer secures six-figure NPIF II investment
A Stockport-based manufacturer of British Indian restaurant-style cooking sauces has secured a six-figure investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, part of the second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF II). Founded by brothers Ali and Mohammed Zaman in 2022, Stockport-based East … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates 130 years of flagship ale
Stockport family-run brewery, Robinsons Brewery, is celebrating 130 years of its flagship ale, Unicorn, one of the brewery's longest-standing and most iconic beers. To mark the anniversary, the ale, formerly known as Unicorn Best Bitter, will be available for just £1.30 in more than 170 Robinsons … [Read more...]
£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme launched to support new ventures
A new £10 million three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched for applications to support new ventures, as well as projects that bring vacant premises back into use, or support training programmes in the sector. The government grant scheme recognises the importance of hospitality in … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering duo through to final of NHS Chef of the Year award
Two members of the NHS catering team at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have made it through to the final round of the biggest title in healthcare catering – NHS Chef of the Year. Chef Owen Stafford and retail assistant Lauren Carter saw off a number of contestants in the competition run by … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery awarded Silver Carbon Literate Organisation certification
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has announced that it has been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Project. The certification recognises the family-owned brewery and pub company’s continued commitment to tackling climate change, reducing organisational carbon … [Read more...]
John Lewis reveals new concept for in-store restaurants
John Lewis has revealed its new concept for its in-store dining in full, with Platter restaurants set to replace existing restaurants across its 32 stores by the end of 2027. The retailer's flagship Platter restaurant has now opened at its Oxford Street store, showcasing the concept in full for … [Read more...]
Robinsons Shire Horses come to Woodford pub for family weekend
Fans of the iconic Robinsons Brewery Shire Horses are invited to an unforgettable family weekend at the Davenport Arms, Woodford, where (for the first time ever) all of the brewery's Shire Horses will be together in one place. Taking place on Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August from 10am to … [Read more...]
Bodega wine bar joins Weir Mill’s line-up of indie retailers
Bodega, a new independent wine bar is set to open this summer at Weir Mill, the £60m regeneration of one of the oldest buildings in Stockport by social impact developer Capital&Centric. The European-inspired wine bar is set to open this summer alongside the neighbourhood's growing line up of … [Read more...]
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