Food & Drink
A new waterside wine and cheese bar with an outdoor terrace is coming to Manchester
Because there’s no such thing as too many wine and cheese bars
The team behind Manchester’s pop-up restaurant concept, Higher Ground, are bringing a brand new waterside wine and cheese bar to Manchester.
Based in New Islington, Flawd will specialise in natural, low-intervention wine and local beer, served alongside cheese and charcuterie while also featuring an outdoor terrace beside the bustling Islington Marina.
The aim is to shine a spotlight on small-scale wine producers and to ‘make natural wine approachable to anyone and everyone,’ while also creating the ideal venue for ‘after work drinks, an aperitivo before dinner, or a few drinks before a night out in surrounding neighbourhoods.’
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There will also be a heavy focus on quality bottles of wine to share with friends.
On the food side of things, Flawd will be serving a selection of British cheeses, charcuterie, and ferments from Curing Rebels in Brighton, whose selection includes ‘Brighton salami’ and salmon pastrami.
Joseph Otway, co-owner, said: “We really just want to open a neighbourhood wine bar for the growing New Islington community.
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“To create a space for people to drink great wine, relax and have fun.”
Higher Ground is made up of Joseph Otway, former head chef at Where The Light Gets In, and Richard Cossins, formerly general manager at Fera at Claridges in London.
They have spearheaded the trend of natural wines, small plates and Scandi style dining that is making waves through Manchester.
Flawd will be open from Wednesdays to Sundays in September. An official launch date is yet to be announced.