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Seven brothers to host virtual tours and beer tasting experiences.

Salford’s Seven Brothers Brewery will be holding a virtual Zoom tour and beer tasting to interact with customers and to allow people to “enjoy the night together… but apart.”

The brewery offered regular group visits before the pandemic, but had to switch to virtual tours to work within Government Covid guidelines.

The tour consists of a 30-minute guided journey through the brewery, following the process of how the beer is made. The trip will then end with guests getting involved with a virtual beer tasting with host and events manager Beth Atton.

The pandemic has hit hard for everyone and the continued involvement from customers has left Seven Brothers “very grateful” for the massive amount of support.

🍺 MARCH VIRTUAL TOURS 🍺 Have you taken part in one of our virtual tours & beer tasting sessions yet? Join us for some Friday night beery entertainment – perfect for date night or why not join with your family and friends as a group! Book now via: https://t.co/gQxP2Fg2n0 pic.twitter.com/NDWwc0NKEx — SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO. (@SEVENBRO7HERS) February 24, 2021

The brewery is also due to open a MediaCity bar next door to Pret A Manger with work to start next month.

*Over 18’s only*

The family-run company started seven years ago after father Eric McAvoy began brewing his own beer at home (a surprisingly popular pastime that a lot of people have taken up since the beginning of lockdown) with the help of his seven sons and their families.

Sister company  Sisters Distillery  started three years ago with the four McAvoy sisters coming together and creating Salford Gin Distillery.

🥈WORLD GIN AWARDS 2021🥈 We are so proud of this little beauty. Our Cherry Gin has won SILVER at the World Gin Awards 2021! 🍒 This is a firm favourite in our range and we’re so happy to receive this award! pic.twitter.com/B2Ka5ZB48c — SIS4ERS DISTILLERY (@foursis4ers) February 25, 2021

Seven Brothers has always been vegan and fully supports those interests and beliefs. Head of marketing Alison Watson said:

“It’s nice to be within a team and listen to everyone’s point of view, after making several requests from the public we wanted it to be easy to find vegan beers.”

Clients can purchase the virtual beer tasting on the Seven Brothers website.

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Something's brewing in Salford: the story of Seven Bro7hers

How one local family made a business out of home-brew

WE'VE all had brilliant business ideas after a few pints in the pub. But for Salford's Seven Bro7hers Brewery, the seeds of their fast-growing craft beer enterprise were sown at a much earlier age, and the 'pub' was the cellar of their home in Weaste.

Explains Nathan McAvoy, one of the seven brothers who set-up the brewery, “Dad was a home-brewer. He had these 'recipes' for making very strong beer in the cellar and wash room. There was the odd mishap and explosion. You'd come down in the morning and there'd be beer all over the floor.

“That's how we got started. And growing up into our teenage years, we just carried on doing it.”

Eleven kids – no wonder he needed a drink

You can well imagine the Dad of this eleven-sibling family escaping to the cellar for some time-out with his fermenters and mash tuns. As the sons grew older, they started playing around with their own recipes and creating their own beers. But they had bigger plans than a few kegs for family gatherings.

Says Keith McAvoy: “It was being out in Oslo where the beer scene is just incredible that gave us the impetus and the idea. A few years down the line, we are where we are.”

The beer goes far but the family's sticking in Salford

The brewery is just a few miles from their childhood home, on an industrial estate in Salford Quays. It's their second premises after they rapidly outgrew their original brewery where the brothers used to fill bottles by hand.

Greg McAvoy once blitzed through 5,000 hand-filled bottles in one week. He was also responsible for building an electronic control system for the brewery's cooling cylinders which all the brothers can access from an app on their phones – and which saved them about £35,000 in costs.

It probably took us 100 home brews to get it to a point where we were happy with it to sell

In case you hadn't noticed, this is a very entrepreneurial family. Four of the brothers are now employed full-time at the brewery. And the four McAvoy sisters are also making a mark in the drinks world. They've recently set up their own business: Sis4ers Distillery, which is based in the same building as the brewery, and lists the five-star Lowry Hotel as a stockist of their premium gin.

It all began with an IPA

But back to the brothers. Their bestselling beer is their classic IPA which has a crisp, slightly citrusy taste.

Says Nathan, “It probably took us 100 home-brews to get it to a point where we were happy with it to sell. It's a style of beer most people are familiar with. I think everyone knows what they're going to get when they try an IPA.”

Another big seller is their Watermelon Wheat Beer which does a roaring trade in the summer months. A porter, a session ale, a lager and an EPA make up their current range. Their beer now gets distributed all over the country and is sold in supermarkets Booths and the Co-op.

Let's get a pint in at The Pev

Back at the beginning though, it was one of Manchester's most iconic pubs that gave them their first sale: Peveril of the Peak.

Says Nathan, “The owner there Maurice is a great guy. I get on with him a lot. That's the kind of customer we like. Someone that's really open with us. And very vocal with us and not afraid to get into dialogue and ask questions.”

Brew Back Fridays – beer, street food and live music

Nowadays if you want the full Seven Bro7hers range, your best bet is to head to the  Seven Bro7hers Beer House  in Ancoats, or to the brewery itself, which does tours and has its own Tap Room which is open to the public on Fridays from 2pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm.

Every last Friday of the month they put on a Brew Back event in the Tap Room with street food and live music. The next one is on Friday 29 May and features Australian beat-boxing fusion band, the Uptown Monotones. It's free in and the band starts from 5pm.

Says Keith, “We're open for everyone to come in and have a look and experience it. That's what we're all about. Bringing people in, being open, inclusive and being part of the beer community.”

Cheers to that. And to their Dad, who could never have imagined his cellar-made home-brew would have led to all this.

Get details of the next  Brew Back Friday

Learn more about the  Seven Bro7hers Brewery

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Seven Bro7hers is the business bringing northern soul and family values to the alcohol industry

From home brews in their father’s basement to an award-winning brewery, craft beer really is a family business.

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The best ideas are often formed in the basement of your family home- at least according to award-winning craft brewers Seven Bro7hers. The brewery may have officially been launched in Salford in 2014, but its origins can be traced back to the childhood of the founders - all seven of them.

Brothers Guy, Keith, Luke, Dan, Nat, Kit and Greg are the faces behind the brand, but they credit a lot of the inspiration to set up a business to their father, the aforementioned owner of both the basement, and the beer kit that started it all. Raising a boisterous household with not only seven sons, but also four daughters, their father Eric would often seek refuge from all the activity in his basement, occupying his time with fermenting and creating beer - at first for his own consumption, and with varying degrees of success.

The odd explosion wasn’t as rare as the family may have hoped, but in such a huge, noisy household, it also didn’t seem too out of place with the rest of the hubbub. Kit McAvoy described growing up as a "happy" time, even though as one of the youngest silbings, he was often at the mercy of his older brothers' mischief.

"As a child growing up in such a big household just seemed very normal to us at the time. It isn’t until you get a little older that you realise that what we had was so unique. There was never a dull moment! Our parents were very loving and caring but there was only so much time they could commit to us," he said.

"So you can imagine there was always one of the brothers or sisters trying to cause mischief or come up with a different game to keep us all entertained. The younger kids, myself included, were quite often the brunt of the entertainment. Although we didn’t have everything we wanted as kids, we were always happy and now, looking back, we consider ourselves very lucky to be part of a loving family."

It became tradition that when each brother reached the age of 18, they would have their first drink in their father's basement, cementing the strong connection between family and beer, and helping ale have a special significance in all of the brothers’ lives. Kit explained that seeing the drive and determination his parents showed in their business endevours, as well as the values they instilled in the family, meant that all the the brothers felt as though they could work together one day.

He said: "Our parents were quite entrepreneurial, both of them being business owners. Dad was a self employed builder and he also owned a DIY shop in Salford. Mum, when she wasn’t raising 11 children, ran a sandwich shop next door to Dads. As a family we have always wanted to do something together as it was built into our DNA to be business owners.

"Brother Keith was working in Oslo and he saw how massive the craft beer scene was out there. Nothing like that at the time was happening in Manchester. Almost nine years ago now we had several get togethers, over a beer obviously, and started to build on the idea of what is now Seven Bro7hers Brewery.

"It just made more and more sense, we all love beer, our Dad taught us how to make his homebrew in the basement, the ingredients were all there."

Setting up a business was by no means easy, but the hard work and dedication came to fruition when the brewery was set up in 2014, a stone’s throw away from their childhood home in Weaste. The site also had a taproom attached, and with each brother assuming different roles in the business, so Seven Bro7hers was born.

Since its inception the business has gone from strength to strength, expanding to open further sites across the Manchester region, including Ancoats , Media City , Middlewood Locks , and an alehouse in Terminal Two at Manchester Airport . They also have branches outside of Manchester, with a bar and kitchen opening in Halifax and their beerhouse in Liverpool having recently opened on June 27. Although Kit admits that working with family can "come with its difficulties" he firmly believes that they are definitely stronger together.

"Being a family of 11 brothers and sisters we have always been quite a close family unit, looking out for each other and propping each other up through difficult times. We have been the same through these last nine years of business," he added.

"When times get tough we pull together and use all our skills and background to overcome any adversity. It’s not always been easy but we have always come though any difficult times much stronger."

Over the years they garnered many accolades for their innovative flavours of beers. Their Watermelon Wheat Beer was awarded Double Gold at the European Beer Challenge, with their Honeycomb Pale Ale winning Gold at the same event, and Silver at the London Beer Competition for their Pilsner.

That desire for innovation is a key element to the success of the brewery, and Seven Bro7hers have always had a keen eye on sustainability and working green solutions into the brewing process. In 2018 they made the news when they created Throwaway IPA, partnering with cereal juggernauts Kelloggs to “upcycle” the corn flakes that were too big, small or overcooked and did not pass quality control. The venture was so successful that they added the beer to their permanent offerings, as well expanding further to create Sling It Out Stout and Cast Off Pale Ale.

The alcohol and hospitality business is very much a family affair beyond just the seven brothers; their sisters have also set up their own gin distillery, called Four Sis4ers , where they produce a variety of botanical flavours, including their Strawberry and Lime and Thyme gin which won the World Gin Award Silver and Bronze respectively. The family believes that between the four spirit-distilling sisters and seven beer-brewing brothers, they must “together make the largest family of direct siblings in the global alcohol industry.”

The whole McAvoy clan may have come a long way since beers made in the basement of a 13 person household, but they still hold fast to their roots, as it’s an important part of their success. Kit is positive t hat whatever the next steps may be, it will always involve family.

"Our goal has always been to spread the craft beer word and get as many people turning to craft beer over their usual choice as possible. But with family and community values at the forefront of everything. We picture craft beer as the glue that brings friends and family together," he said.

"We see this first hand at our beerhouses and it’s amazing to be a part of this and so humbling for us. Further down the line we want to be able to bring more of our beerhouses to different cities to spread the welcoming, non-pretentious world for people to enjoy our craft beer."

To find out more about Seven Bro7hers Brewery, visit their website here or browse their beer shop here. You can also follow them on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter.

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A New Beerhouse From Salford’s Seven Bro7hers Is Opening At MediaCity’s Central Bay Food Hall

The launch weekend will offer a chance to experience the unique drinks menu, taste the new food offering, sample cocktails and learn more about the on-site gin tasting experience.

Manchester boasts many grassroots businesses that have thrived in the city, one of which is Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co , with venues in Ancoats , Middlewood Locks and MediaCity. Now, 11 Central , a new venue from the Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co will set up shop at the new Central Bay Food Hall in Salford Quays on Friday 17 November .

The launch weekend will offer a chance to experience the unique drinks menu , taste the new food offering, sample cocktails and learn more about the on-site gin tasting experience . The launch weekend will also promise entertainment with dancers, live music, magic, DJs and lots more across the Saturday and Sunday, as the new exciting venue will deliver on its promise of ‘ expect the unexpected ’.

11 Central forms part of the new Central Bay site at MediaCity, and will offer visitors a mix of drink, food, live music, bar games and waterside views from the 2,000-square-foot terrace .

11 Central will also serve authentic artisan beer , brewed just a few miles away via the Seven Bro7hers brewery, near where the McAvoy brothers grew up and where some of the family still lives. With a state-of-the-art microbrewery on site , customers can also enjoy limited edition beers made just metres away from the bar – available exclusively at Central Bay .

Extending the menu to gin lovers, the Sisters Distillery will have a key role behind the bar with its full range of award-winning flavoured gins available, plus an assortment of artisan tonics to pair with. The Sisters Distillery will also host distilling sessions at 11 Central for gin enthusiasts who want to learn the craft of making unique gins from the experts themselves with dates available to book sessions in the coming months.

Keith McAvoy, CEO of Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co, said: “We’ve been excited to open our doors at 11 Central since announcing our plans earlier this summer, and we’re proud to add another great venue to our list of beerhouses and bars that give drinkers the chance to experience Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co beer and now Sisters gin all in one place.

“With this new venue we’re combining a mainstream beer offering alongside craftsmanship from our brewery and gin distilleries and offering an unexpected take on drinks classics, which will hopefully be something that visitors come back to us for time and time again. The venue offers more than just drinks and food and is a great entertainment space with music and acts as well as a huge terrace that’s perfect for grabbing the last few bits of sunshine this year!

“We’re also able to offer a gin tasting experience at our new venue, that makes this bar more than just a destination for an after work drink or a place to grab a cocktail, and instead those that want to understand how we create and blend flavours can take the gin experience on site and explore gin with our expert team.”

11 Central will also give away 150 free drinks on Friday 17 November to the first 150 people – sign up and register interest here . Everyone who signs up will also be entered in to a competition to win a £50 bar tab , a meal for two and a gin experience for two as part of the 11 Central launch celebrations.

11 Central will be located in Central Bay, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH.

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5 Great Breweries In Ventura For Amazing Local Beers

California is well known for its quality wine, but for beer lovers, Ventura is home to some of the best breweries on the Central Coast. These are the top breweries in Ventura where you’ll find carefully concocted craft beers to please a variety of tastes.

Each of these breweries has a unique approach to brewing and offers much more than just beer. Some of the following have a taproom on-site, all offer brewery tours, and the sheer choice of styles, types, and strengths of beer across these five breweries paint a great picture of the variety.

The California brewing industry is on a roll right now, so here’s a selection of the finest craft brewers in Ventura that you’ll want to visit!

1. Best For Creative Brews – Ventura Coast Brewing Company

Founded by beer lovers for beer lovers, the Ventura Coast Brewing Company (VCBC) has a strong loyal following. Boasting the renowned skills of Dan White as the head brewer you are spoilt for choice whether dropping into the taproom to sample a pint or visiting the shop to stock up for home ( check out the opening times on the website as well as the brews currently on sale ).

The friendly ambiance of VCBC gives it a modern vibe yet one that is steeped in the traditions of brewing. Using choice ingredients and not being afraid to experiment brings you the likes of Arctic Haze , a simply delectable 7.1% IPA that is tasty and as fresh as it gets.

One of the local favorites is the colossal Life Day , an Imperial Stout that is packed with flavor. Visit once and you’ll be hooked on this amazing brewery!

Location: 76 South Oak St. Ventura, CA93001

Website: V cbc.beer

Instagram: @vcbcbeer

2. Best For Craft Delights – Topa Topa Brewing Co

If you’re looking for a craft beer brewery that is famed for delicious and often unusual flavors, the Topa Topa Brewing Co is one for your shortlist.

I love to take my dog to the Ventura taproom and sample whatever new brews they have, and I’ve never been disappointed. With a top team of highly experienced brewers , Topa Topa has a reputation for ingenuity that they like to keep on top of.

Chief Peak IPA is one of the core range of beers. With its delicious citrus notes and tropical flavors, this beautifully light-colored 7% craft beer hits right home with its hoppy overtones.

Whether buying from the shop or sampling a few, we recommend you take the brewery tour and get to know the location & charming crew more, as you’ll definitely be coming back!

Location: 4880 Colt St, Ventura, CA 93003

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Instagram: @topatopabrewingco

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3. Best For Community Spirit – Seaward Brewing

A calendar of regular events such as trivia nights, barbeques, and cheese & beer gatherings brings locals back to the wonderful Seaward Brewing Company . If there’s one brewery that does fun to the limit it’s these guys!

With a range of beers made from quality ingredients and by talented brewers, you’re guaranteed something special when they announce a new product here. Founded by a group of beer and fun-loving friends, the Seaward Brewing aims to be a community brewer that shines through.

Check out the friendly taproom for a revolving selection of top-quality beers currently including the delicious High Tide , a hazy double IPA that is big on hops and hits home at 8%. Or go to the shop for take-outs including the Seaward standard California Sun , a stunning dry-hopped pilsner like no other.

If you’re looking for a great time, I highly recommend Seaward as a place to visit for a fun evening.

Location: 1920 Goodyer Avenue, Venture, CA 93003

Website: S eawardbrewing.com

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4. Best For European Style Beers – Transmission Brewing

Founded by lovers of German and European pilsners and lagers, Transmission Brewing expert team has created some of the best European-style beers you will find anywhere on the California coast.

Not only that, but they have a top-notch taproom which is big on welcome and comfort for those who wish to sample their latest products. Quality is a constant feature of Transmission beers!

If European is your thing, then this is the brewery for you. Among the favorites is 3rd Wheel , a lager based on traditional Viennese brewing methods with a gorgeous crisp sweetness and a light finish at 5.6%.

IPA fans will feel right at home here, and I recommend the 7 Speed Hazy IPA which simply bursts with citrus notes and is nicely balanced at 7%. There’s a lot to choose from and try at Transmission so be prepared to visit many times!

Location: 1098 E Front Street, Ventura, CA 93001

Website: T ransmissionbrewing.com

Instagram: @transmissionbrewing

5. Best For Big Flavors – Poseidon Brewing Company

Founder and head brewer of the Poseidon Brewing Company , Brian Oliver, began studying brewing methods while stationed overseas with the US Navy. The fruits of his passion, and that of the expert team he has assembled, are to be seen in every aspect of Poseidon from the fun and informative brewery tours to the wonderfully informal tasting room, AKA ‘Davy Jones’ Locker.’

Poseidon is all about stunning beers with full-on flavors. Take the mighty Dirty Diver Double IPA with its 8% kick and hops to the fore, a traditional style of IPA with the Poseidon touch.

For something lighter you might try Ironclad Irish Red Ale , made as Irish ales always are, and with flavors that only red ales can give you. This is a brewery that welcomes you in with open arms and wants to keep you there and remains a firm local favorite.

Location: 5777 Olivas Park Drive, Unit Q, Ventura, CA 93003

Website: Poseidonbrewingco.com

Instagram: @poseidonbrewingco

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Beer tasting - how to do it.

There’s only one rule that counts, really: if you like the taste, get on with it and have another.

But sometimes it’s nice to be able to talk about it, to discuss the taste, to pontificate, even… Well, perhaps not the latter – let’s leave that to the real Real Ale buffs, but to have an opinion. The more you know about something, the more you can like it.

Taste is always a matter of taste, but there are ways of examining the taste of your beer that will help you understand it a little better. So first off, always taste from a glass (Not from a bottle, not from a can. And never direct from the tap!)

If you want to know more about what glass to choose for which beer, we've written all about which beer glass to choose . But you can’t go wrong with a goblet. And make sure you look closely at your beer – nothing to do with taste, of course, but it’ll help you associate flavour with look and that can be helpful when choosing beer in future.

Don’t fill your glass, you need enough room to swirl the beer (like wine). This gives the subtleties in the beer room to breathe – and it’s also a good measure of how well the head of the beer stands up to movement (it shouldn’t really change).

Now get sniffy – two sniffs: waft the glass under your chin and take in the aromas and then stick your nose right in and have a proper go – a couple of short, quick sniffs should do the trick.

You’re looking to identify as many different aromas as possible. If you really want to show off, you can call the aroma the bouquet or the nose – but that’s straying a wee bit far into wine territory as far as we’re concerned.

Now for the big sniff – stick your nose in and take a long sniff: you’ll feel the sensation filling your head, it’s almost like finding a new way to drink beer – and your pint will last forever this way!

You don’t necessarily need to be able to assign names to flavour profiles (although you will probably be able to identify a few), just recognise that there are different ones. Smell is around 70% of taste – and so it’s important to be able to distinguish what you pick up before you drink it.

Have a swig

Well, we say ‘drink it’ but we mean ‘taste it’. Yes, you’re going to drink it, but think about tasting rather than drinking – don’t chug it down in one, take small sips and let the liquid wander around your mouth so you get a proper feel for it. Try and breathe out as you do.

The rest is really up to you. Whether you want to try to pick out individual flavours and note them down or just build a memory of the taste. You won’t drink all beer like this, but trying it out on a handful of different types will help you learn what you like and what you don’t – and that means you can make more informed choices as you continue to explore.

Ultimately, you like what you like. And that’s just as it should be. You can do courses on beer tasting and even get qualifications should you feel the need.

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Seven Brothers brewery opens new bar beside Manchester’s most beautiful beer garden

Summer boozing is shaping up nicely.

Seven Brothers has officially opened the doors to its new Manchester bar, with its award-winning craft beers being poured beside the beautiful Kampus garden.

The local brewery – named after the seven siblings who founded it – is now rubbing shoulders with the likes of Nell’s, Pollen, Yum Cha, Beeswing, and fellow neighbourhood newcomers Great North Pie.

Seven Brothers Brewing Co have opened their newest beerhouse inside the Minshull Warehouse at Kampus right in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Inside, the blank canvas space has been decorated with plants and fairy lights, with long wooden benches and a wooden bar pouring the beers.

Customers can expect the usual selection of Seven Brothers ‘ ever-popular family of beers, as well as a few Kampus specials.

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The brewery’s summer residency at Kampus is the latest step in their impressive decade of trade, with taprooms and beer houses in Ancoats and Salford, as well as having their name behind the bar at pubs across the north west.

This weekend, Three Little Words will also be opening in the Bungalow for a summer-long pop-up.

Keith McAvoy, CEO for SEVEN BRO7HERS , said: “We’ve been big fans of Kampus for a while so we jumped at the chance to put on a summer-long party and create a new beerhouse here. The historic setting is stunning and we know we’ll create, hands down, the best beer garden in Manchester.

“We’re a family run business, born here in Greater Manchester. Our Kampus run is a fitting celebration for how far the brewery has come with the incredible support of every person who’s ever enjoyed a SEVEN BRO7HERS pint.

“We’ll be in good company with our brilliant independent neighbours and encourage everyone to come spend summer with us.”

They’ll be open Thursday – Sunday every week all summer.

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With news that Ilkay Gundogan is heading back to rejoin Manchester City after just a year away, our minds immediately went to his poor wife.

When Gundogan and his partner Sara Arfaoui last lived here, she famously said that the restaurant scene here was ‘horrible’.

Sara is a bit of a foodie but found herself stuck with establishments ‘focused on making money with drinks like night clubs, not quality food’ (to be fair, she has a point on this one…)

She also said that she couldn’t find ‘good sushi or fresh food’ and said that ‘everything is frozen’.

Gundogan’s stunning wife did eventually find one place in Manchester that fit the bill, when they went to the glittering Musu .

But she’s been gone a whole year now, and in a city as big as ours you end up with a lot of new openings in that time.

So here are five restaurants Ilkay Gundogan and his wife should try now they’re back in Manchester.

This list could end here, because Skof is an exceptional restaurant.

Under the steer of chef Tom Barnes, and as part of Simon Rogan’s UMBEL Restaurants group, this is a newcomer that has rocketed to the top of our favourite restaurants list.

Michelin-worthy tasting menus weave in local produce from around the Greater Manchester as well as produce grown specifically for the restaurant from Our Farm in the Cartmel Valley.

The beautiful space has loft ambitions and looks set to smash them all.

Caravan, St John’s

This is a new new restaurant for Manchester, having only opened its doors last week – and if Mrs Gundogan likes brunches, sourdough pizzas, coffee and cocktails, this is one for her list.

Caravan bring a little taste of New Zealand to St John’s with an all-day ‘well-travelled’ menu.

Its hero dishes include jalapeño cornbread with chilli butter, sourdough pizzas, and healthy (but hearty) grain bowls.

It’s not quite as fancy as MUSU, but for a relaxed lunch or dinner you can’t go far wrong.

Lucky Cat, Spring Gardens

Ilkay Gundogan and Sara Arfaoui may have just managed to visit Lucky Cat before they left Manchester – but if not, its incredible interiors are sure to tick a few boxes.

Gordon Ramsay’s Asian-inspired restaurant on King Street is in the old Art Deco bank that once housed Jamie’s Italian, and has a menu that fuses the vibrant atmosphere of 1930s Tokyo jazz kissas and drinking dens with a world-class dining experience.

Diners are invited to ’embark on a gastronomic journey of culinary icons’, digging into the likes of sublime black cod, sumptuous sirloin weeping tiger and the legendary Lucky Cat Duck Bao. 

Maya, Canal Street

This one was a long time coming, but Maya is making waves on Canal Street after bringing a lavish new restaurant to the Gay Village.

Sprawling across three floors – including a ‘no-photos-allowed’ basement bar – the beautiful restaurant has already wormed its way into the Michelin Guide.

The food side of things is all headed up by Mancunian chef Gabe Lea, whose CV includes Michelin-starred Le Manoir and The French at the Midland Hotel.

Its menu has been tweaked and perfected since its launch – which is good, because the earliest menu featured four pieces of asparagus as a ‘main course’ for £24, with no sides…

Raft, Spinningfields

This one’s a bit of a curveball because I think, if we’re being honest, Sara might actually hate it.

Raft is a stunning new opening in Spinningfields, taking over what was previously SakkuSamba and instead turning it into a dark and moody ‘island’ restaurant with a ‘coastal boozer’ on the ground floor.

The main attraction at Raft is its ‘Island Dining’ and ‘Boheme Brunch’ offerings, which when you boil it down are… buffets. Beautiful ones, but buffets.

There’s also an a la carte menu that features small plates like lobster karaage rolls, North African lamb chops, and birria beef croquettes, plus a luxury carvery on Sundays.

I’d really like to know what Sara thinks of it, actually.

More new openings comign to Manchester

There are plenty of places set to open in the coming weeks that should tickle the pair’s fancy, too.

Blacklock is heading up from London bringing its exceptional meat-led menu with it – it’s renowned for its modern take on the Great British chophouse, serving a range of chops and high-quality steaks cooked over charcoal.

Also opening very soon is Louis , an Italian-American restaurant in Spinningfields from the Tattu team, which will have a no-photos policy, live music every night, and will generally be creating a little piece of mid-century New York to Manchester.

And finally, The Cut and Craft is opening its first restaurant here very soon, taking over an old bank building on Mosley Street. It’ll serve premium locally-reared steaks, as well as a menu of expertly delivered seafood specials and meat butchered in-house.

Hope you like your time here a little better this time around Ilkay and Sara – Manchester is happy to have you back.

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Sacha Lord is ramping up excitement for another night of celebrating regional hospitality by once again giving away free drinks to locals at a mystery Manchester venue this weekend.

The Night Time Economy Adviser has shown his support for a number of local venues over the past couple of years, especially in the wake of Covid and the cost of living crisis – this is just his latest stunt in his efforts to show his support for local communities.

Resharing his original post on X across his social media platforms , the Parklife and Warehouse Project co-founder wrote: “Now, more than ever, we need to support Manchester’s hospitality venues.”

Cue the massive, well, queues…

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As teased in the post, details surrounding the night of complimentary drinks are scarce; the 52-year-old would only offer up notice of when Mancs will be told of the location and that the free drinks offer will run from 4-5pm this Sunday.

In fact, it still remains unclear whether the chosen venue is a pub, bar or something else entirely; given that previous occasions have included hosting a secret gig in a derelict Manchester building which also included an open bar, it could be anything.

Other nights of freebies courtesy of Lord’s wallet have included footing the bill at the Thirsty Korean , giving away free chippy teas last Christmas, and even buying up billboard space to spotlight 10 Greater Manchester businesses.

The Altrincham -born entrepreneur recently stepped away from his roles at Parklife and WHP to “focus on the next chapter”, insisting that the decision wasn’t an easy one, but continues to have a huge impact on nurturing the evening and late-night scene in the city centre and beyond.

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His remit has extended beyond the likes of hospitality, music and entertainment of late too, as he became the Chair of Wythenshawe Amateurs Football Club in April of last year.

But his roots in hospitality and the Night Time Economy at large have remained strong throughout, spotlighting other notable Manc food and drink figures like Gary Usher, who delivered what he dubbed “ one of the best Sunday roasts ” he’d had in years.

It’s likely this won’t be the last time Sacha Lord hands out a load of free drinks to hordes of Mancs but you can guarantee the queue will be massive wherever it happens to pop up.

There’s been no shortage of appreciation for these nights in the past too, with commenters applauding his most recent covering of the bar tab at the. Long may it continue — we’ve got a lot of respect for anyone who always makes sure to get their round in.

We were at the Silly Country Droylsden when rocked up there, brilliant gesture. Massive boost for the local community. Good man all round, now get to Luxembourg — Harvey Nuttall (@harvey_nuttall) August 20, 2024

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12 Must-Visit Ventura Breweries

When we arrived in Ventura, California, for the first time, aside from being completely blown away by the beautiful seaside location , we were really stoked to find so many great craft breweries. It’s something they’re doing really well in Ventura and it’s a great place to visit if you love craft beer, so you can take full advantage of their expertise in brewing.

In town, there are 10 must-visit Ventura breweries, along with a few more in Oxnard, 2 of which we’ve added to our list because we think they’re great and it would be a shame to miss out on them.

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Most of these breweries, if not all, have food trucks parked outside or have a restaurant nearby where you can order food. Only two have food of their own (Rincon and Anacapa). Some of them have games that you can sit and play, some have regular trivia nights. And all of them have friendly folks who also love beer that will welcome you in!

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11 Best Must-Visit Ventura Breweries

1. poseidon brewing co..

Being in Ventura, you have to appreciate the sea theme about this brewery. The wall art is fantastic and the vast choice of beers, from core beers to seasonals and one-offs, is inspiring. I think a taster tray is the way to go here, so you can try a lot of different beers. There are 6 spots to fill on the board. Try their Ironclad Red Ale, the Rapture of the Deep Raspberry Blonde and Chocolate Starfish Imperial Stout.

Poseidon has a really large space in an industrial area, with a roll-up garage door, outdoor tables in the parking lot, and a huge interior. You’ll find a food truck parked out the other side of the building. They also have regular events like Paint & Pint and Trivia Night.

Location: 5777 Olivas Park Dr Unit S

2. Ventura Coast Brewing

Located right in downtown Ventura, in a bright new spot just off Main Street, Ventura Coast Brewing is probably going to be one of your first stops in town. It’s a great place to hang out in the afternoon, with tons of sun pouring in to the open-front brewery space. There’s also a lot of extra seating in the parking lot outside the building, at picnic table with umbrellas, and a food truck.

They have a well-rounded selection of beers to suit everyone’s style, from American Pale Ale to Hazy IPA, a pilsner, stout, and a sour. They have a small taster tray, if you’re not sure what to try. My favorite is the sour.

Location: 76 S Oak St

3. Leashless Brewing

One of the coolest locations in Ventura is Leashless Brewing , in an old service station on E Thompson Blvd, complete with the old bay doors and clock tower. As with other breweries nearby, there’s space indoor and outside in the parking lot to sit and enjoy a pint of their organic, Belgium style beers. Be prepared, there are a lot of them! The first time we were there, we got two large taster trays to try them all and it was not an easy feat.

They use 100% certified organic grains, organic yeast, and organic hops in their beer. You’ll find at least 10 beers on tap, including the Sunrise Blond, Tri Fin Triple (that we all agree is amazing), and the ‘Mosa Smoothie Selzter that’s like drinking a mimosa. One of my favorite thing about coming here is that you can order food from Barrelhouse 101 next door and have it delivered, so you can make an evening of it. They often have live music and you might find a food truck parked out front too.

Location: 585 E Thompson Blvd

4. MadeWest Brewing

You can’t visit Ventura without stopping at MadeWest Brewing on the Ventura Pier. It’s one of the best locations for a brewery ever. Especially at sunset. It’s co-located with Beach House Tacos so you can order some food and some beer and hang out on the pier enjoying what makes Ventura so wonderful. I can’t even express how beautiful the view is from here. They do have another location in midtown as well, but I highly recommend the pier location.

As for the beer, they have a West Coast Pale Ale, a Hazy IPA, and a Standard Blonde Ale. They also sometimes have a seltzer on tap if you’re looking for something lighter. You can also find many of their beers on tap at restaurants around the area, and in cans, so it’s one you will become well acquainted with during your time in Ventura.

Locations: 668 E Harbor Blvd and 1744 Donlon St.

5. Seaward Brewing

If you’re in the area near Poseidon Brewing, you also must stop at Seaward Brewing (and vice versa, of course). They are located in the same general industrial area. We really enjoy going to Seaward because the people are so friendly. It’s one of the smaller breweries, and you can feel it in the way you’re welcomed in. There are a few tables inside and an outdoor seating area in the parking lot. You can also play cornhole outside or sit down with one of the games they have for you to play.

There was a hot debate going on between their two beers: High Tide and Low Tide. Both had great citrus notes and . I personally like their Night Moves, which is a whopping 10% ABV, with flavors of créme brûlée, chocolate, and toffee.

Location: 1920 Goodyear Ave STE D

6. Topa Topa Brewing Co

There are two locations of Topa Topa Brewing Co in Ventura, which should say something about its popularity. The larger of the two locations is on the east side of town in an industrial area, where there’s plenty of outdoor picnic tables to spread out and enjoy a beautiful sunny day with a pint or two of freshly brewed craft beer. They also have a food truck parked out front.

You’ll need to decide between quite a few options, so be prepared. Their line up changes often and they add seasonal beers and seltzers with regularity. We always go for a taster tray first to try whatever’s new, then choose a favorite for a pint. I personally love the moo bae and the Pineapple Fruited Kettle Sour, but these might not be on the list when you visit.

4880 Colt St. and 104 E Thompson Blvd Also located in Santa Barbara and Ojai

7. Transmission Brewing

The thing to do here is to get some beer and then go next door and order some Topper’s Pizza to go with it. There’s nothing better than sitting in the open window seat in the brewery, washing down your dinner with a few pints. The beer at Transmission Brewing really speaks for itself, however. Even if you don’t eat it with pizza, you’re definitely going to enjoy the experience.

When you arrive, you might have to stand back from the counter for a good 10 minutes trying to decide what to order from the extremely long list of beers on tap. There’s somewhere around 15-20 beers. A taster tray is in order here, so you can try as many as you like. We really like the Downshift German-style pilsner, PowerGlide pale ale, the Redline Red IPA, and we’ve also really liked their seltzers for something light.

Location: 1098 E Front St

8. Bright Spark Brewing

Another brewery you’ll find in the warehouse area off of Telephone Road is Bright Spark Brewing. It’s very near to Seaward and MadeWest, which makes for a great little beer crawl. Bright Spark opened in 2022 and already has a pretty big following. The brewery is quite large, with plenty of seating, quite a few choices for beer, and even a few snacks.

Try the You’re the First pale ale or if you’re into darker beers, I recommend the Twilight Robust Porter. They also have wine, kombucha, seltzers, and a few guest taps, so you’ll find something you like. Pair it with a pizza or some fries and you have it made.

Location: 4561 Market St

9. Rincon Brewery

Rincon Brewery opened in Carpinteria in 2014 and added another brewery in Ventura in 2018. This outpost has a large, open space with a large outdoor patio where you can enjoy a few pints alongside a pretty robust food menu. Although it has less surrounding atmosphere, on Telegraph road, than other breweries in Ventura, we like it for the large, modern space and quiet surroundings.

Their core beers include lots of IPAs, a lager, blonde, amber, fruit beer, stout, brown, and a seltzer. We always get a taster tray to decided what to try. You can get a board with 4 beers, but since they have so many we always get two and try them all. Pair it with a plate of tri tip potato skins and you have a perfect afternoon.

Location: 4100 Telegraph Rd Also located in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara Funk Zone

10. Bellringer Brew Co

Bellringer Brew Co is the newest on the Ventura craft beer scene. It opened in February 2023 in the pedestrian-only zone on Main Street. Bellringer is run by Dan and Emily White, who are hoping to bring a renewed life to the space on Main Street that was occupied by Anacapa Brewing, the city’s oldest brewery, until 2022.

Dan, the head brewer, previously worked as head brewer at Ventura Coast Brewing and Smog City Brewing. They have 16 beers on tap ranging from German-style lagers to West Coast IPAs, some rotating taps and seasonals. They also have a comfort food menu with salads, burgers, and dogs.

Location: 472 E. Main St

Oxnard Breweries

I’m also going to add a few breweries that we really like in Oxnard. I know – they aren’t in Ventura – but they are so close and it would be a real shame to miss out on them.

11. Casa Agria

The place to go for sour beers is Casa Agria . Although it’s actually located out among the farmland in Oxnard, we wanted to include it in our Ventura brewery list because it’s a brewery you shouldn’t miss while in the area. They specialize in farmhouse and wild ales.

Their tasting room is located in a strip mall area in Oxnard, but once inside – surrounded by barrels and brewing equipment – you’d never know it. It’s a friendly vibe, with families and dogs, plenty of punchy sours to choose from – we liked the oak-aged saison, the strawberry saison and the Rise & Shine farmhouse ale – and a food truck parked outside. There’s also plenty of outdoor seating.

Location: 701 N Del Norte Blvd # 360, Oxnard

12. Red Tandem

This nanobrewery just off the beachfront in Oxnard is a local favorite and you can tell it by how many people are camped out here all the time. There isn’t a lot of space inside, but there are a few tables outside and you can also grab a pizza to go with your beer next door at Pizza Co.

They have 7 taps with creatively named beers that go well with the beach vibe. We liked the SoCal nitro stout, the Double C-Hag IPA with a whopping 74 IBU, and the Machete Rojo red ale. They have a taster tray so you don’t have to pick between these, just get them all.

Location: 1009 Harbor Blvd

If you’re hanging out in Ventura with nothing to do, don’t just scroll through the list – get out and try some! We’ve found the breweries to be very inviting and friendly places in Ventura. Good place to make a new friend, try some great beer, and maybe even pet a few cute dogs. If you’re thinking about visiting just for the beer, I say hell yeah.

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