MANCHESTER'S cocktail and drinks wizards, educators and innovators The Liquorists, have joined forces with Diageo Reserve Brands to open a new city centre bar on King Street.
"Reserve is about a total experience from retail to glass and we’re looking forward to bringing a bit of independent spirit to King Street.”
Opening from Thursday 10 October for three months in the former All Saints store at 52 King Street, Reserve by The Liquorists is the first bar to be located on lower King Street and is also thought to be the first venue of its kind, offering a mix of retail on the ground floor and a cocktail bar and events space on the first floor. All handily under one roof.
As well as operating as a bar offering classic signature cocktails and locally brewed craft beers, Tuesday through Saturday will host a multitude of events including live music, interactive drinks master classes and food and drink tastings in the upstairs main bar area.
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Meanwhile the ground floor of Reserve by The Liquorists will be a retail space where shoppers can taste and buy spirits including Tanqueray Gin, Ciroc Vodka, Don Julio Tequila, Johnnie Walker Whisky and Zacapa Rum.
To complete the experience, anyone who buys a bottle will be able to pop upstairs to the bar to taste and learn how to make a cocktail by The Liquorists' own master cocktail makers. They’ll also receive a recipe card with step by step instructions to help them recreate the magic like a pro.
Soon to openOn Thursday 10 October at 6pm the ground floor tasting and retail area opens to the public. It will then open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am until late. On the same night there'll be an exclusive event in celebration of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out. Each week the bar and event space will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm until late, admittance is free and open to the over 18s only.
The event space is also available for hire and for Christmas parties. The Liquorists’ interactive masterclasses start at £10, redeemable against a purchase on the ground floor. The bar area remains open to the public while masterclasses and other events take place.
October events:
Thursday 10: Vogue Fashion’s Night Out event sponsored by Grand Marnier from 6pm
Friday 11: Johnnie Walker Evening, Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Saturday 12: ‘Tonight We Tanqueray’ Evening. Masterclass at 6pm, live music and gin bar from 8pm
Tuesday 15: Ciroc and Ketel One Vodkas Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Wednesday 16: Tanqueray Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Thursday 17: Johnnie Walker and The Classic Malts Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Friday 18: Don Julio Tequila Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Saturday 19: Ron Zacapa Rum Evening. Masterclass 6pm and 8pm
Tuesday 22: Ketel One Vodka Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Wednesday 23: Don Julio Tequila Evening. Masterclass at 6pm and 8pm
Thursday 24: Chateau Grand Marnier Evening with special guests
Friday 25: Ciroc Vodka Evening. Masterclass 6pm. Music and DJ from 8pm
Saturday 26: ‘Tonight with Tanqueray’ Evening. Masterclass at 6pm, live music and gin bar from 8pm
Tom Sneesby
Commenting on the announcement, Tom Sneesby, co-founder of The Liquorists said: "Pairing up with a global force like Diageo Reserve Brands to bring a true first to the city is an exciting prospect.
"We’ve got a huge slate of events planned with some surprises to come towards Christmas. Reserve is about a total experience from retail to glass and we’re looking forward to bringing a bit of independent spirit to King Street."
Reserve by The Liquorists is a joint venture with Diageo, with assistance from Sheffield venue The Great Gatsby and Cityco, which acts on behalf of city centre retailers to improve the attractiveness of the city and encourage more spending visitors.
Cllr Pat Karney, lead member for the city centre, said: "King Street has a special place in our city’s shopping district and this unique venue and partnership will make it an even more vibrant place to be."
To reserve your place on a masterclass email reserve@theliquoristsonline.com or book online at www.theliquorists.com/Reserve - group bookings are welcome.
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