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There’s an Oasis-themed bar in Greater Manchester and it looks mint
Bring It On Down to the Definitely Maybe bar
There’s an Oasis-themed bar run by Bolton’s very own Gallagher brothers.
Mark and Paul Gallagher, 36 and 40, from Breightmet, are both lifelong Oasis fans so, last year, they decided to pay homage to their fellow Gallaghers by combining their love for the band and their specific skill sets – running pubs.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News shortly before the bar’s opening last year, Mark said: “We argued over the name for a few weeks but I had a bar in Portugal called Definitely Maybe and we always toyed with the idea of opening one over here called that.
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“There were plenty of other names but that’s the one that felt right.”
The Definitely Maybe Bar replaced an Indian restaurant in an underground space in Bolton’s St. Andrew’s Court in February 2020.
Mark believes that the location, down a flight of stairs and away from the hustle and bustle of Bradshawgate, can be a positive thing.
He explained: “We want people to be able to relax here, pop in and end up staying six hours because you’re so comfortable.
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“The beauty of us being an underground bar is you don’t know what’s going on outside so you can just stay here as long as you like, without sleeping here!”
Yet while the bar is inspired by the rock band, there are only subtle nods to them throughout the décor, with the owners going for a more modern feel to the place for everyone to enjoy regardless of their taste in music.
And the menu doesn’t just consist of cigarettes and alcohol (sorry not sorry) – guests can choose from an array of cocktails, such as espresso martinis, pornstar martinis and mojitos to sip either inside or outside in their outdoor space.
There’s also a selection of beers, as well as coffee and cakes for those wanting to visit during the day.
Definitely Maybe Bar / Facebook
But staying true to their Oasis roots, there are also open-mic nights, live music and football on the big screen – because it wouldn’t be a real Oasis bar without music and football, would it?
Mark explained: “We will be having live music and live acts that will tie in with the indie vibe without shoving it down people’s throats.
“We will be showing football as well because that’s the two things that Oasis and Manchester really stand for – football and great music, with some good cocktails thrown in for good measure.”
The bar has experienced huge success since reopening after the pandemic, so bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Definitely Maybe can be found at 18 St. Andrews Court, Bolton, BL1 1LD.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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