Over recent years, food halls have been popping up all over Greater Manchester. The concept is simple – they bring together several food and drink vendors, usually local and independent businesses, under one roof, offering guests much more variety than traditional restaurants.
The trend in Manchester appears to have started with Altrincham Market, opened in 2014. Since then, several have opened in the city centre and surrounding towns, such as Stretford, Sale and Stockport.
Last week alone, plans for new food halls were announced at Salford Quays and First Street in the city centre. Elsewhere, it looks like Wythenshawe, Bolton and Oldham will also be welcoming food halls to their town centres in the near future.
Here’s a round-up of some of the existing food halls in Greater Manchester and what you can expect from them.
9. New Century Hall
New Century Hall was one of Manchester’s legendary concert venues, hosting the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix in its heyday. It reopened this summer and is once again welcoming musicians and other acts to its stage. The ground floor of the building has been transformed into a food hall with several vendors. Credit: Google Maps | Google Maps
10. Society
Situated opposite the Bridgewater Hall, Society is home to four independently-owned kitchens, as well as a cocktail bar and craft beer brewery. Credit: Google Maps | Google Maps
11. Society
Chill destination featuring stands doling out global street foods, plus craft beer & cocktails. | Google
12. Kargo MKT
Kargo MKT is Salford’s newest and biggest food hall. With 19 independent kitchens serving up dishes from around the world, there’s something for everyone. | Google