We've talked a lot about how much Manchester loves activity bars. From luminescent putting at Junkyard Golf to the frankly terrifying axe-wielding Whistlepunks and the controversial live faux-prison experience at Alcotraz.

All have cocktail menus and plenty of beer to wet your whistle(punks), but not many have a menu that is quite up to par (one exception being Sixes cricket bar in the Corn Exchange that had our reviewer bowled over).

We’re hopefully going to create more of a neighbourhood feel where people will be able to come and have a drink as well as food

It's all a bit city-centric though. So it's good news that Solita Didsbury reopens today with a new lick of paint and a new games room concept - a first for Didsbury Village.

The Outside View Of Solita In Didsbury Village — **Solita Didsbury is right next to the Didsbury Village tram stop** Image: Confidentials

Dave Draws Mural Next To The Spiral Staricase At Solita Didsbury — **The original mural by Dave Draws has been preserved** Image: Confidentials

You'll have no beef with the menu

The well-known brand that is known for its 100% British Wagyu burgers closed for refurbishment in September this year, leaving its Northern Quarter sister venue to keep the ketchup, mustard and gravy flowing in the M1.

After a turbulent couple of years for the brand that was bought out back in March 2020 by Leeds-based caterers Shoot the Bull, Soilta Didsbury’s overhaul will be a welcome addition to the area.

Beer Pong Table Tennis And Shuffleboard Tables At Solita Didsbury — **The new games room has a real fraternity feel about it** Image: Confidentials

Beer Pong Tables At Solita Didsbury — **Serious beer pong tables for £20 an hour with a free pitcher** Image: Confidentials

Didsbury's party bar

The upper level of the popular burger joint has been transformed into a traditional games room and fitted out with shuffleboard, beer pong and table tennis.

Climb the spiral staircase to Didsbury’s newest party destination, and beer pong will set you back £20 an hour with a free pitcher of beer to get the game started, while shuffleboard and table tennis cost £10 per hour.

The room is perfect for parties and area manager Adam explains that they’ve already had a number of Christmas parties calling up to book in the next couple of weeks.

Eat Sleep Game Wagyu Repeat Sign At Solita Didsbury — **The mission at Solita is clear** Image: Confidentials

Go on, be a sport

As well as traditional bar games and burgers, it seems Solita is looking to entice an altogether sportier crowd.

“We’re hoping to have Sky Sports connected in the next couple of days, and we’re talking about hooking up Super Mario onto the projector too,” Adam says.

Sounds like the dream venue for a football team’s end of season do. But what of the food?