Manchester
Retro Bar Manchester
Longstanding alternative venue in the centre of Manchester with a basement space for live music, clubnights and comedy events.
Written by Ian Jones
Edinburgh previews: Amy Gledhill & Olga Koch
Superb comedians Amy Gledhill & Olga Koch perform their Edinburgh Festival previews at GRUB’S Chapeltown Picture House.
From £5.50
Mandatory Redistribution Party
Mandatory Redistribution Party is a radical left-wing podcast, now coming to Grub in live form.
From £5.50
Adult Film Club – Festive special
Adult Film Club is a showcase of comedy short films hosted by Chris Cantrill (of Delightful Sausage fame) and animator and filmmaker Sam O’Leary.
From £6.00
CitySuites II Aparthotel
CitySuites II is a luxury aparthotel based a stone’s throw from Manchester city centre.
City Centre
The Alchemist
Following a huge refurb, Spinningfields cocktail The Alchemist is back with an impressive new food and drink menu.
Leeds
FINT Leeds
FINT Leeds is a wonderful Nordic-inspired restaurant in Leeds, with a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options.
Comedy For Hot People featuring Sophie Duker
Comedy For Hot People is a monthly pay-what-you-want comedy show at The Fitzgerald in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
From £3
Manchester
The Fitzgerald
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar with dark lighting and a superb range of drinks, plus regular comedy events and live music.
Manchester
Contact Bar and Kitchen
Contact Bar and Kitchen is the newly-opened food and drink area for Contact Theatre, headed up by the team from GRUB.
Blackpool
ART B&B Blackpool
ART B&B Blackpool is a brand new hotel on Blackpool seafront with 18 different themed rooms, curated by leading UK artists.
Manchester
Nordie
Nordie is a superb bar and restaurant in the heart of Levenshulme, home to Soap Street Pizza.