6,000sq ft multi-kitchen restaurant and bar to open in Manchester
Sam Wheatley, hospitality veteran and previously of the Pivovar Group and Andrew Pern’s Star Inn Group, has been brought in as operations manager
A new 6,000sqft concept positioned as the “home of eclectic independent food, innovative drinks, and boundary-pushing entertainment” is set to open in Manchester this November, with three award-winning kitchens set to join the space.
Exhibition has been brought back to life by the team at Grade A Alternative, a family-owned property business that previously opened Haunt, a Manchester-based coffee shop and aperitivo bar on Peter Street.
Exhibition offers a space for 200 covers by day and 400 capacity by night. All alongside entertainment, two bars and dedicated exhibition spaces for local artists.
Prestwich favourite and Michelin Guide named Osma will bring its Scandinavian concept, Caroline Martins of the Sao Paulo Project with a brand new version of her Brazilian-British fusion cuisine, plus Ramsbottom’s Basque fire cookery restaurant, Baratxuri, will join the line-up at the new venue in Manchester city centre.
Sam Wheatley, hospitality veteran and previously of the Pivovar Group and Andrew Pern’s Star Inn Group, has been brought in as operations manager and is responsible for bringing the new venue to life.
Wheatley said: “We’ve been working on this project for the past 18 months. Previously opening Haunt has afforded us the opportunity to understand where the market is post-covid, and as you’d expect, the concept has transformed monumentally over time. Personally, as I’m not from Manchester, I’ve been able to gain valuable insights into the city and its preferences.
“This has also meant I’ve been able to meet some great operators, suppliers and perhaps most importantly, some of the best hospitality staff Manchester has to offer. This is a hugely exciting and ambitious project. Innovation is evident throughout, in terms of concept, design and of course F&B delivery. We can’t wait to show the space off next month.”
Gethin Jones, who previously managed Ducie Street Warehouse, Cottonopolis and Edinburgh Castle Pub, has also been brought in as general manager and will spearhead the curation of the drinks menu for both bars.
