Everything but a beach: Manchester’s great offer

By Thomas Lane2019-10-30T06:00:00

Recent events demonstrate that Manchester has the clout to match the economic pull of London

Last month Mana, an Ancoats restaurant, won Manchester’s first Michelin star for 40 years. And in November, the Stock Exchange Hotel opens. Bankrolled by former footballers Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, this luxury hotel is a sophisticated and mature offer that breaks away from the current preference for faded grandeur or contemporary accommodation. These two events demonstrate that Manchester does have the clout to match the economic and social pull of London, and for some corrected a sense that Manchester is looked down upon because of where it is.

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