
Following on from the closure of The Botanist in Media City last week, a sports bar in the city centre of Manchester has announced today (January 20) that it will be closing its doors. Portland Manchester found on Portland Street – as its namesake would suggest – was known for its live sports screenings, huge stacked burgers, bottomless brunches, sharing platters and even Pot Noodle burrito but has sadly now closed.
Announcing the news on social media, owners of Portland Manchester said: “Our doors are now closed! Unfortunately Portland Manchester is now permanently closed and we therefore cannot take any further enquiries.
“We want to take this time to say Thank You to everybody who joined us over the years! Whether you joined us for our infamous Pot Noodle Burrito, a match, bottomless brunch or chose our venue to celebrate your birthday, we appreciate all of the support! Have a great 2025!🙏”
The bar and restaurant near Piccadilly Gardens which rebranded from The Portland Bar and Grill in 2022 and brought the casual essence of an American sports bars to the rainy city, not only with its simple wood-meets-leather décor, but with its menu, too. Loaded with the epitome of American cuisine such as hot dogs and burgers, guests could experience a real, meaty treat when dining at Portland Manchester. However the real stars of the show were their huge 10-stack bacon cheeseburgers as well as Pot Noodle burritos.
But their 10-stack cheeseburger was not the only towering creation of theirs on the menu. The restaurant also previously served the Blackpool Tower burger which featured tender beer-battered fish, fresh chunky chips, mushy peas, and homemade tartare sauce.
Portland Manchester, which has closed immediately, was also popular for brunch with stacks of American-style pancakes and waffles available, as well as dishes such as brisket and eggs and steak and tater tots. The sports bar also offered 50% off food on Mondays and Tuesdays for those who booked in advance, and 20% off for walk-ins.
The Portland Street venue also boasted function spaces upstairs and screened most sports games including key football tournaments like the Euros and World Cup.