New York inspired cocktail bar and restaurant, Manahatta, is set to open up its eighth luxurious cocktail bar in Sheffield next month.
For those that love the downtown chic atmosphere, usually only found at the Big Apple, you're in for a big treat.
Manahatta (which holds the same name as the original name for Manhattan in New York) takes inspiration from the iconic NYC borough to bring its world-famous party vibes and incredible cocktails to South Yorkshire in Sheffield.
Naturally, the place is going to be a complete Instagram hotspot with neon signs, a dedicated photobooth to capture all the action, and even swings, for those looking for a unique seating option to while away the night, cocktail in hand, from Manahatta's own cocktails trees.
Manahatta Sheffield is set to showcase nothing less of the most glamorous drinks, show-stopping entertainment and, bring a whole new meaning to bottomless brunches with unlimited booze and tasty treats available during the daytime and well into the evening.
This really is going to be the perfect location for any dressed-up ocassion.
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At present, the building is putting its final touches to a currently derelict building next to City Hall on Fountains Precinct, but the £2 million project will come to life for the first day of trading on Saturday 11 February 2023- only a few short weeks away.
So what can the Steel City expect? Well, by day you can grab an authentic taste of Manhattan New York style brunch or light lunches, before being tempted by the indulgent American-style menu available the evening, perfect for a hearty meal after a long day in the city. For those looking for a bite to eat whilst dancing into the early hours, there's also a perfectly-crafted bar snacks option, perfect to pair with one of the sophisticated cocktails or glass from the wine list.
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Manahatta is bringing that larger-than-life attitude that's its been known and loved for since its early days in Leeds, and bringing in long-standing menu favourites like supersize sharing cocktails, cocktail trees and Manahatta Magnums plus, the two for one cocktails offer available every Sunday - Friday.
But if all this isn't enough, Manahatta will also be giving its favourite drinks and dishes a ‘Steel City twist’ by adding Henderson’s Relish to the menu. Expect to see a signature Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Henderson’s and Beef Brisket here, and even a Hendo's cocktail, no doubt it'll be extremely popular in the sauce's hometown.
This won't be your average night out in Sheffield, there's going to be live entertainment from Thursday - Sunday alongside a timetable of the best DJs the city has to offer at Manahatta's latest opening.
Bookings are now open and can be done on the Manahatta website here.
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Eats
Neighbourhood Leeds bistro hailed as ‘a bit horny’ and ‘brilliant’ by national critic Camilla Long
Food critic Camilla Long visited Leeds for her latest review for The Times with her sights set on Horsforth's finest - Bavette Bistro.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
So it was only a matter of time until The Times popped in for a review, and this one is truly glowing.
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The review labels Bavette as "warm, unmannered and unpretentious" as well as "authentically French".
Long describes the food as "gorgeous, confident, surprising" with a menu that "isn’t too long" and "filled with sturdy, noble dishes, whiffing mightily of the sea and the soil."
It continues: "All of it made with generosity and cheer, served fast by nimble waiters, with a long, if slightly eccentric, wine list. To bang out French dishes with this much fiddly detail and to do it to a full room is not easy. Yet all four courses came in under two hours, for about £75 a head, which in London terms is nothing.
"It’s not that this place was perfect, it’s that it was decidedly not perfect. A bit too much chat about the menus; the oeufs in the meurette not quite runny enough. But the point is: it didn’t matter. All of it came charmingly together. It felt relaxed, just right."
The review is then wrapped up with a pleasing five stars, the cherry on top of the cake.
It's a review only restaurants can dream of, and we can't think of a more deserving team - congratulations Bavette.
Team behind Headrow House and Belgrave to take over and reopen Woodside just one year after opening
Clementine Hall
The foodie-favourite restaurant and bar is now under new management.
The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that Woodside has sadly been closed for a few months.
We certainly have, and ever since December we've had a Woodside Sunday roast-shaped hole in our hearts that's been gasping for one of their glorious Marmite glazed parsnips.
But luckily, it has now been confirmed that Woodside isn't going anywhere as Superfriendz, the team behind Headrow House, Belgrave and many other top Leeds spots will be taking over. Hallelujah.
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Woodside opened at the end of 2024 from the owners of The Brunswick and The Melbourne.
Labelling itself as a 'neighbourhood eatery and bar', Woodside quickly became a favourite amongst Leeds foodies and was known for its smoked meats, great cocktails and stellar Sunday roasts (do I need to talk about the parsnips again).
The menu was fresh and innovative, with oysters topped with kiwi granita and an incredibly garish banana split standing out as highlights.
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We hope that the new management continues to maintain Woodside's brilliance, but mainly we're just so glad that it's sticking around.
Superfriendz take care of a whole host of spots in the city, including proper Leeds favourites Headrow House, Belgrave Music Hall and Waterlane Boathouse.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Woodside said: "After a longer-than-expected winter break, Woodside is back and will reopen on Thursday 19th March!
"Your favourite neighbourhood bar and eatery returns with the same warm welcome, but an all new management team.
"We can’t wait to see you so keep your eyes on our socials for news on great food and drinks, big screen sports, quizzes and more.
"We’d also like to thank Sam and the original team for all the hard work that went into setting-up the venue. We hope we can do it justice."
Clementine Hall -
13th January 2023 
