This week's restaurant openings round-up includes a sizzling new burger restaurant and a brasserie joining the UK dining scene.
Here is a list of all the hot new openings:
Burger and Beyond
Manchester will be the first city aside from London to welcome Burger and Beyond, a restaurant offering burgers, craft cocktails and signature dishes.
The franchise currently has restaurants in Shoreditch, Soho and Borough.
Located at 10 Coleman Street, House of Social in Manchester is a new student housing community set to open in summer 2025.
Founded by dynamic duo and lifelong Tom Stock & Craig Povoas in 2015, Burger & Beyond is renowned for its award-winning chef-quality burgers, served up alongside a creative list of signature sides and craft cocktails.
The new student space will also feature four other kitchens including Mughli.
In a post on social media from House of Social, it read: “Burger & Beyond have been serving the best burgers in London since 2015, so we’re honoured to be the first place they open outside of the Capital.
“Expect all their signature burgers and sides on the menu, plus a few indulgent specials.
“After years of dreaming about bringing Burger & Beyond to new cities, we’re thrilled to finally be making our Manchester debut at House of Social. The city has such a vibrant food scene, and we’re looking forward to sharing our burgers with a whole new audience.
“It’s going to be a fantastic summer!”
“Manchester, get ready to be introduced to your new favourite burger this summer at House of Social.”
Browns Brasserie and Bar Southgate
Browns, a brasserie and Bar in Southgate opens on April 3 following an exciting refurbishment from the former Ye Olde Cherry Tree Pub.
More than 35 jobs are now available as a result of the refurbishment.
The renovation pays homage to the building’s Grade II history while also introducing a fresh, elegant style.
The launch opens in time for the Browns new seasonal menu with exciting new dishes that celebrate British brasserie classics and seasonally inspired creations such as Prawn Cocktail, Sherry Trifle and Coronation Cauliflower alongside Pea & asparagus risotto and Pulled lamb shepherd’s pie, followed by Bramley apple & rhubarb crumble.
Ocasa, Manchester
A high-energy Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar, is set to open its doors this Easter Bank Holiday.
With a menu created by executive chef Lucie Sainerova, the new restaurant will offer dishes such as robata-grilled yakitori-style taco skewers
