Pizza in Circle Square, Brassic Filming in Chinatown, House Music in Ashton

. @weroad_official social in Taphouse Symphony Square #Manchester Friday. Can't say no to free pizza. This area used to be the BBC building. So different to 20 years ago pic.twitter.com/mIbo5wZ4wt

— Matt Tuckey 🇬🇧 (@matthewtuckey) February 9, 2025

 

Went to the WeRoad social (event organised by the international backpacking brand) in Manchester Friday night. Taphouse in Symphony Park played host, serving up giant margarita pizzas (that were quickly demolished by the famished guests, including myself). Nice bar, automated serving system was a bit complicated though if all you want is a soft drink. Dished out a few blog cards, promoted my own meetup groups. 

Followed a subset group to the nearby Revolution then called it a night. 

Had a stroll around town. Found a film set: the latest series of Brassic was under way on George St in Chinatown. 

 

More Brassic filming in Manchester tonight pic.twitter.com/qhlNe8vNbe

— Matt Tuckey 🇬🇧 (@matthewtuckey) February 8, 2025

 

Saturday night: Ran a Manchester Nightlife meetup to Ashton, in particular Nico Ditch, for Connect, a night of house music. My good friend Paul Smith was DJing with a few others. Small venue, but we packed out. Friendly faces everywhere. One attendee came out – great to introduce her to people. 

 

Connect. House music night in Nico Ditch Ashton Under Lyne last night. Great vibes pic.twitter.com/dS4JeJGasT

— Matt Tuckey 🇬🇧 (@matthewtuckey) February 9, 2025

 

Finally got around to trying the local steakhouse, The Edge. Great food tonight. 

 

#Veganuary is long over. Finally got to the new steakhouse near me, The Edge. Took the parents. My treat. My order: 10oz ribeye, whisky sour, beef dripping chips, garlic and herb butter, cinnamon churros with Nutella sauce. pic.twitter.com/RUBWOXHcnC

— Matt Tuckey 🇬🇧 (@matthewtuckey) February 9, 2025

 

A busy week. Glad things are - literally and figuratively – warming up.