Manchester What’s on: Mind reading drinks, happy hour and student discounts at the Trafford Centre
| 10th October 2022
There’s a host of fun in store this week in Manchester including budget-friendly happy hours and student discounts.
You can even have your mind read to see if you do really like your ‘usual’. Enjoy!
Mind-reading mixologists take drinkers on adventure in taste
Black Bottle whisky is taking over a bar in Manchester and swapping menus for mind-reading, using brainwave technology to help adventurous customers select their tipple of choice.
Black Bottle will be reading the minds of anyone ordering a drink at Cane & Grain bar using cutting edge electroencephalography (EEG) equipment to measure the brain’s reaction to different flavours and ingredients.
You can enjoy the mind bending experience Wednesday to Friday Between (October 12-14). And the Black Bottle’s Taste Experiment aims to challenge preconceptions around smoky whisky by connecting curious cocktail lovers up to futuristic sensors from an Ivy League University, encouraging them to explore different tastes.
For more information and to sign up for the free Taste Experiment event, visit: www.alchemyseries.co.uk
Alchemist goes 40% plant based
The Alchemist Manchester is going 40% plant-based and has also launched a range of sustainable cocktails as part of its pledge to help the planet.
The new approach launched this week at a special supper club held with Meatless Farm and will be introducing new plant based dishes throughout the year.
For further information, visit: https://thealchemist.uk.com/
Happy hour at Vapiano
Vapiano in the Corn Exchange is running 241 drinks’ hour Monday to Thursday if you’re looking for a mid-week treat.
The colourful eatery makes it’s own pasta and pizza as well and has a buzzing vibe if you want to line your stomachs as well. VIVA checked it out and can definitely recommend the lasagne and with fresh tasty main dishes starting from under a tenner, it’s the perfect date night or after work catch up.
To find out more, visit: VAPIANO UK – Made-To-Order Fresh Pasta & Pizza – Order Now!
Free drinks at new speakeasy bar 34 London Road
Head on down to Alderley Edge’s new speakeasy bar, 34 London Road on Saturday 15th October from 10pm for a free arrival drink and live entertainment to celebrate the opening. In true speakeasy style, guest’s must adhere to the house rules which includes over 25’s only, respected mobile phone use whilst in the establishment and of course, not drawing too much attention to your entrance and exit!
For reservations email 34londonrd@gmail.com
Trafford centre to host student night packed with exclusive discounts
Calling all students, Trafford Centre is offering exclusive access to a host of special offers and discounts for one night only.
On Tuesday (October 11) from 6-10pm they are hosting an evening of shopping, eating and live entertainment – exclusively for students with up to 50% off select brands.
Students can shop a variety of incredible discounts such as 20% off from brands including JD Sports, H&M, River Island, Michael Kors, Fat Face, Boots, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Superdry, The North Face and Accessorize [to name a-few]! Premium quality streetwear brand The Couture Club is also exclusively offering a generous 30% off.
Food and drink retailers are also due to get involved, with £1 burritos on offer from Barburrito, 30% off at Pizza Express, buy one get one free at Starbucks and freebies from Wagamama.
If that’s not enough for one night, enjoy complimentary entertainment from DJs and Musicians Freight Train, Walking Heads and Tempo DJ and Sax; PLUS, a digital photobooth on Orient Way.
Students need simply register HERE for a FREE Student Night wristband and collect on arrival. Keep updated with all activity, terms and conditions and a FULL list of offers at: https://traffordcentre.co.uk/treats/studentnight-discounts