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The Third Big Indie Wine Fest

The Third Big Indie Wine Fest

Friday 7th - Saturday 8th October at People’s History Museum, M3 3ER

The Big Indie Wine Fest celebrates the  UK’s best independent wine merchants. No retail giants included, this is a chance to sample some of the most exclusive wines around with guidance from the merchants themselves. Plus, take part in bespoke tutored tastings from experts from around the UK. 4 ...

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MFDF and The Liquorists Present: Manchester Spirit Trails

MFDF and The Liquorists Present: Manchester Spirit Trails

Friday 7th - Sunday 16th October at ,

This year's Festival Hub is happening on Albert Square for a big fat 10 days. This pop up food village will provide a gastro honeypot of food adventures with the Festival Bar, Street Food Fair, Harvey Nichols Wine Bar, Live Entertainment, and Gastro Room - the centre piece pavilion with ...

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Festival Fifteen

Festival Fifteen

Friday 7th - Sunday 16th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

We’ve teamed up with Manchester Confidential to create this year’s biggest food marathon. Together we’ve created the ‘Festival Fifteen’ menu offer - an across the board deal that gets you a £15 dinner during the Festival period at some of the city’s best restaurants. Each venue has ...

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MFDF AND THE LIQUORISTS PRESENT: Trail of the Flowing Bowl

MFDF AND THE LIQUORISTS PRESENT: Trail of the Flowing Bowl

Friday 7th October 19:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Departing from the Festival Hub, the Spirit and Cocktail Trails comprise an all inclusive night out around a selection of the cities top eating and drinking establishments. Starting at £35 a head, you will receive a night out worth more than £120 as the Liquorists take you on a trail ...

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Come Dine With Metrolink: Media City Line

Come Dine With Metrolink: Media City Line

Saturday 8th October 12:00 at Metrolink, M1 1RG

Starting at Picadilly Gardens, diners will be treated to a welcoming drink before travelling along Metrolink's network for a food-filled voyage.

Hosted by the city's award-winning Green Badge tour guides, guests can enjoy a tram tour of the city between a starter, main and dessert in three different ...

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Come Dine with Metrolink: Chorlton Line, Sunday Roast

Come Dine with Metrolink: Chorlton Line, Sunday Roast

Sunday 9th October 12:00 at Metrolink, M1 1RG

Starting at Picadilly Gardens, diners will be treated to a welcoming drink before travelling along Metrolink's network for a food-filled voyage.

Hosted by the city's award-winning Green Badge tour guides, guests can enjoy a tram tour of the city between a starter, main and dessert in three different ...

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Show me Chorlton - Food and Drink Taster Tour

Show me Chorlton - Food and Drink Taster Tour

Tuesday 11th October 10:30 at Chorlton Library, M21 9PN

As part of Manchester’s Food and Drink Festival, visit the independent, award-winning, food and drink establishments that make up Chorlton's vibrant culinary community and try their wares. 

Manchester Green Badge Tour Guide, Emma Fox, will escort you through the streets of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, exploring some of the historical and ...

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Manchester Confidential Presents Call My Bluff

Manchester Confidential Presents Call My Bluff

Thursday 13th October 19:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Don’t miss what promises to be one of THE events of the Food and Drink Festival 2011. Aimed at fans of wine – either expert or just enthusiastic– this is a quiz with a difference, the chance for you to learn about wine, or prove just how much you know ...

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Manchester Veg People Presents

Manchester Veg People Presents

Friday 14th October 08:25 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

The Manchester Field Trip meet local growers, hear more about seasonality, and walk through the fields of the producers. Take this opportunity to ask the growers about their produce and have a munch on some salad leaves or celery. A must for fresh food fanatics! 

This is an event especially ...

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HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL TICKETS ON SALE

HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL TICKETS ON SALE

Friday 14th October 13:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

One of the UK's most talented food writers and broadcasters, passionate champion of local, seasonal and ethically sourced food, and of course creator of delicous dishes, we're delighted to announce that Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall is to head north for MFDF this Autumn!

This is a unique opportunity to ...

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The Manchester Whisky Festival

The Manchester Whisky Festival

Saturday 15th October 11:00 at The Lowry Hotel , M3 5LH

Following the 2010 sell-out, the Manchester Whisky Festival 2011 is has moved to the lavish surroundings of five star Lowry Hotel. There will be more brands, distilleries and importers in attendance than ever before and some marvellous masterclasses on offer too. Plus we're holding the event over two sessions ...

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A Floating Family Day Out...A Taste of Modern History

A Floating Family Day Out...A Taste of Modern History

Saturday 15th October 11:30 at The Mark Addy, M3 5EJ

To celebrate the launch of A Taste of Modern History, a historical recipe book journey through North West cuisine we're inviting families of Manchester and beyond to join us on a foodie, floating, family day out exploring the region's historic waterways that connect Manchester and The Quays. Start ...

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Come Drink with Metrolink

Come Drink with Metrolink

Saturday 15th October 12:00 at Metrolink, M1 1RG

New to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival for 2011 is Come Drink with Metrolink which takes place on Saturday 15 October. The event gives wine lovers the opportunity to enjoy a tipple and canapés at a range of wine bars, restaurants and venues across the Metrolink network while ...

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A Festival Floating Feast...A Taste of Modern History

A Festival Floating Feast...A Taste of Modern History

Saturday 15th October 18:30 at The Mark Addy, M3 5EJ

Experience traditional, regional food on ‘A Taste of Modern History’ dinner cruise.

To celebrate the launch of A Taste of Modern History, a historical recipe book journey through North West cuisine; join us on a specially chartered boat that takes you along the Irwell towards the Manchester Ship Canal, where ...

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festival event highlights

The Manchester Whisky Festival

The Manchester Whisky Festival

Saturday 15th October 11:00 at The Lowry Hotel , M3 5LH

Veltins Oktoberfest in Association with Lufthansa

Veltins Oktoberfest in Association with Lufthansa

Friday 7th - Wednesday 12th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Chilli Lovers Fair

Chilli Lovers Fair

Friday 7th October 12:00 at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

Harvey Nichols On The Square

Harvey Nichols On The Square

Friday 7th - Sunday 16th October at Festival Hub, M2 5DB

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