In a sad turn of events, popular Northern Quarter pizza restaurant and bar PLY has announced it is to close its Manchester spot, with its final day in town being Saturday (June 22). Announced yesterday (June 19), PLY said the Northern Quarter site was “in need of some major TLC” and would be making way for a new tenant, in an Instagram post.
The team wrote: “With a heavy heart, after nearly 10 years at Stevenson Square, this is our FINAL WEEK. Opening back in March 2015, PLY, originally born as Neapolitan Pizza Joint, dazzled customers with its trendy art and giant Mirror Tiled Pizza Oven. A staple of the Northern Quarter food and drink scene throughout the years.
“Most recently, with the introduction of Independent food traders including Mickys, Cardinal Rule and Lazy Tony’s. Unfortunately, after 10 years, our home at 26 Lever Street is in need of some major TLC and renovations that are sadly out of our hands, which is why the decision to close our venue has been made. A brand new tenant is coming so watch this space.”
In the post, the restaurant added a “huge thank you” to its staff and team, alongside the independent traders and suppliers it has worked with over the years. PLY also thanked its regulars and “now friends” who have visited the Manchester venue for food and drinks and to celebrate occasions since 2015, and encouraged a fond farewell on its close.
The post continues: “But for now, we hope to see you all over this final week at PLY to say one final farewell. Come Drink the place dry on Saturday (there will be big discounts). The PLY brand will live on through @ply.pizza.loves.you.”
Having grown to become a foodie and nightlife institution over on Lever Street and remaining one of the most popular pizza places in town pretty much since day one, PLY has been a mainstay on the Manchester culinary scene for nearly a decade.
PLY pizzas will still be served up within its pop-up spaces at New Century Hall, The Dockyard in Barons Quay, and the King Pins bowling alleys within the Arndale Centre and Trafford Palazzo.