Does a certain agave spirit tequila your fancy? Then you’re going to want to clear your diaries this week to tackle the ultimate mile-long margarita crawl, right here in Manchester.
Going big for Margarita Day on February 22, 22 of the coolest bars in Manchester are coming together to form the almighty Margarita Mile, the second annual event. The bars, which include fan-favourites like Mean Eyed Cat and New Century, will all be showing off their own versions of the classic marg – so you can make it your unofficial mission to decide whose is best.
The crawl starts at Kampus at fan-favourite Madre, and finishes, quite conveniently for those travelling by train, at New Century near Victoria station. In between you’ve got the likes of Tariff & Dale, Common, TROF, Junior Jackson’s, The Daisy, Fierce, Smithfield Social, Almost Famous (NQ), Bay Horse Tavern, Liquor & Burn, Wolf At The Door and Stray.
Of course, it would be irresponsible of us to encourage you to stop at all 22 in one night – but you do have the whole week to complete the crawl. Or, more sensibly, you can pick a few of your favourites and make sure to line your stomach along the way. (New Century houses this likes of Hip Hop Chip Shop and Banh Vi, which provide incredible carb-based substance, in case you’re looking for inspiration.)
Each bar is doing things a little differently, so there’s no risk of them all blurring into one (well, that depends I suppose). For example, you can expect a tropical creation at Almost Famous, or a beery twist on the classic at Fierce. The bar’s special margaritas will only be on their respective menus from Monday February 19 to Sunday February 25, so bear that in mind when making plans with your tequila-loving pals.
In case you wondered, the event is all down to Mexican tequila brand from actual Tequila, El Tequileño, and everyone’s favourite posh seasoning, Maldon Salt. No tickets are required, so just head down to any (or indeed all) of these bars next week and order their Margarita Mile specials.
Margarita Mile specials:
Stray Bar – 4 signature Margaritas including their Tomato Vine Margarita with El Tequileno;
Madre – El Tequileno flight of Tequila and two signature Margaritas for the week;
Tariff & Dale – Margaritas and frees slices of Pizza on Margarita Day, £6 Margaritas all week;
The Daisy – Chance to meet the people behind El Tequileno Tequila and join them for some Margarita on Margarita Day from 7pm;
Smithfield Social – £6 El Tequileno Margarita Menu all week;
New Century Hall – A flight of 3 different Mini Margaritas for £15, full size Margarita are available;
Fierce – There will be doing a Largarita serve with their;
Mean Eyed Cat – Free Pizza with every drink till 9pm every day. Dice Game available to play, roll the right number to get 25% off; Free 6″ pizza with every Marg ’til 9pm / Roll the dice – Roll a 2 or 4 for 25% off your Marg, or roll a 6 to get your drink for free;
Tiki Hideaway – Frozen Margarita – 2 for £14 Margs daily 7pm – 9pm.