There have been some seriously big names opening their doors in Manchester this month, with still more to come.
As well as welcoming a second site for the Roxy Ball Room group, we've also seen the arrival of bowling giants Tenpin, both in the heart of the city.
Still to come is Tim Burgess' new venture with the Deaf Institute and Koffee Pot, as well as a residency for the respected Higher Ground duo.
And let's not forget the beloved Federal cafe, which has opened its own dessert bar and coffee spot in the Arndale Market, joining a host of other local independents.
There are loads of new spots to try this month, or to bookmark for a later date.
Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments below.
Roxy Ball Room, city centre
The Birdcage site on Withy Grove didn't stand empty for long - and it's been taken over by the well-loved Roxy Leisure group.
The old nightclub beneath the Arndale has now been transformed into an 'adult playground' of bowling, beer pong, pool, arcade games, pizzas and beer.
With a strong indie rock-and-roll influence in both its soundtrack and its decor, the site also features a 'crazy pool' course where players have to shoot a pool ball around a crazy-golf-style, waist-height course.
It's the second Manchester outpost for the Leeds-founded bar group, with another already in operation over on Deansgate.
You can read more about it here.
Unit R3, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 3AQ | roxyballroom.co.uk/roxy-ball-room-manchester-withy-grove | Open now
The Deaf Institute, Koffee Pot and Tim Peaks Diner, Oxford Road
Two Manchester heavyweights will come together to transform the Deaf Institute now that it's under the steer of Tokyo Industries.
The Charlatans' Tim Burgess and Northern Quarter cafe institution Koffee Pot will be taking over the food and drink offering at the Grosvenor Street site.
They're promising their signature breakfasts during the day times, washed down with tea and coffee from the Tim Peaks Diner, before switching to burgers and 'dirty sandwiches' in the evenings.
The venue is undergoing refurbishment but expected to open soon.
135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE | thedeafinstitute.co.uk | Opening soon
The Crown & Kettle, city centre
Another well-known and well-loved venue in the city, the Crown & Kettle pub has undergone a refurbishment during lockdown and is finally back open for business.
Now under the steer of Alex Daw, who is behind Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield, the pub has been opened out and given a deep navy blue makeover.
Fans will be pleased to know that the pub's historic ceiling (the building's been here since 1734) remains in place, and the beer offering will still champion small craft breweries.
Local beers from Track, Beatnikz Republic, Manchester Union and Pomona Island were all on offer for opening week, but will rotate.
2 Oldham Rd, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5FE | facebook.com/TheCrownandKettle | Open now
Tenpin, Printworks
You wait all year for a new bowling alley, then two come along at once.
Tenpin opened late last month in the Printworks, close to Shudehill tram stop, with an ultra-modern lane system that displays graphics on the lanes as you bowl.
Spread over two floors in the old Hard Rock Casino site, the venue also has a large arcade section and a bookable karaoke room.
The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS | tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/manchester-printworks | Open now
Osma, Prestwich
Whitefield-born, Michelin-trained chef Danielle Heron has returned to Prestwich to open her own Norwegian-influenced restaurant.
Osma has opened on Bury New Road, serving Scandinavian-style open sandwiches and hearty salads by day, and an ever-changing menu of modern dishes in the evenings.
She and co-owner Sofie Stoermann-Naess have transformed the former kitchen showroom into a modern and relaxed restaurant space, split into two areas and dominated by an incredible aerial flower display.
132 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0AA | osmakitchenbar.com | Open now
Higher Ground at Ducie Street Warehouse, Piccadilly
They had commandeered an old security cabin on stilts at Kampus - then they were serving food 100 floors up at Moda for MFDF - and now they're taking a residency at Ducie Street Warehouse.
Higher Ground is led by Joseph Otway (formerly head chef at Stockport's acclaimed Where the Light Gets In and has also worked at Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Relæ), and Richard Cossins (formerly general manager at Fera at Claridges in London and New York's Blue Hill Stone Barns restaurant, where the pair met).
They'll be snapping up the unit left empty by Bistrotheque and the huge warehouse near Piccadilly.
Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie St, Manchester M1 2TP | exploretock.com/higherground | Open now
Just Natas at Manchester Arndale
Fans of Northern Quarter and Deansgate brunch spot Federal (and judging by the queues out the doors, there are a lot of fans) will be familiar with their pasteis de nata - a Portuguese custard tart.
Although Federal is an Australian/New Zealand cafe, owner Claudio Ribeiro is proudly Portuguese and has always had the popular sweet treat of his nation on the counter.
The clue is in the name, and this new opening will serve just pasteis de nata, baked fresh daily, along with espresso coffee - and that's the lot.
Arndale Market, 49 High St, Manchester M4 3AH | instagram.com/just_natas | Open now
Triple B, Prestwich
The team behind the popular Eat New York bagel shop have moved on over to Prestwich, opening a hip new graffiti-covered bar and bagel shop.
Fans will be pleased to see the return of their slow-cooked, house-made meats, from hot salt beef to pastrami, all piled high on bagels or burger buns.
They're also offering milkshakes and loaded cookie dough from the new site.
24 Bury New Road,, Manchester, M25 0LD | eatnewyork.co.uk | Open now
Alex's Bakery, city centre
Just one year after opening on Deansgate Mews, Alex's Bakery is moving on up and taking a nearby unit at Great Northern square.
The new site will mean space for up to 24 customers inside, and 16 outside, where they'll be able to enjoy a huge menu of homemade cakes, brownies and stuffed cookies.
Owner Alex Furlan also has a presence in the Trafford Centre, and said she's 'so excited' to have a new cafe in the city centre.
235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN | alexsbakery.co.uk | Opens October 3
