A brand-new all day wine bar and coffee house named after one of France’s popular wine regions has officially opened its doors in Manchester, offering wine for every occasion (quite literally) and ‘wine-oke’ on the menu. Provence, located in the Manchester business district of Spinningfields, has a non-traditional approach to wine, which will see guests select from a menu categorised by ‘wine occasions’ as opposed to a typical region or flavour profile.
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a date night spot, a pre-dinner treat, or a post-work pick-me-up with colleagues, the uniquely grouped wine menu will match the perfect wine to your mood and current life situation. Split over two floors, the intimate space in Manchester seats 50 guests indoors and 16 on the outdoor terrace, Provence aims to provide a relaxed drinking and grazing space in the heart of the city.
Open from 8am daily, Provence will serve the city’s morning commuters right through to the evening, with an ‘available until it’s gone’ daily changing breakfast menu. Options include featuring porridge and Greek yoghurt pots, sourdough toast with preserves, freshly baked pastries and cakes from famed Ancoats bakery, Companio, filled croissants and seasonal sandwiches.
In the evening, Provence will serve small plates, alongside meat charcuterie boards carefully curated by local artisans Northern Cure as well as cheese and vegetarian seasonal sharing platters from Amato – perfectly accompanying the bar’s 80-strong wine menu.
Plus, groups can book bespoke ‘wine-oke’ (wine and karaoke) sessions with the option to add on entertainment, games and wine tastings hosted by an in-house wine aficionado. House music and selected hip-hop will soundtrack evenings at Provence, with minimalistic interiors, exposed clay and concrete textured walls, complimented by tan leather seating and intimate warm lighting. Provence also plans to offer a monthly calendar of events featuring everything from wine-oke nights to traditional wine tastings.
For the discerning wine drinker, Provence’s ‘wine jukebox’ enables guests to sample a variety of premium wine options normally available only by the bottle. Top-up wine cards allow guests to sample eight rotational wines by the glass. As for non-wine fans do not worry as Provence offers a selection of craft beers from Northern brewers Cloudwater and Northern Monk, alongside cocktails, spirits and sustainable low-no options from Seedlip, Punchy and Karma, amongst local brands.
Anthony Ellis, founder of Provence, said: “Myself and the team have always been big wine lovers but are yet to find a venue that simplifies the experience and doesn’t take itself too seriously! We want to change the way people think about wine bars and make it a fun and approachable experience for all to enjoy.”
In celebration of Provence opening, the Manchester wine bar will be offering one complimentary glass of wine during opening week by signing up on their website here.
Find Provence at 3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, M3 3HF.