January is always a difficult month for restaurants and bars, but this year the challenges are particularly acute. Traditionally, many people use the first month of a new year to cut back on trips to the pub and meals out, but in 2023 people are tightening the purse strings for other reasons too.
Just as consumers are dealing with the rising cost of living, so too are hospitality businesses, who are grappling with soaring winter bills and rising prices for ingredients and supplies. On top of this, the sector is still dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic, alongside transport strikes and ongoing recruitment issues.
It’s far from easy for Manchester businesses right now, and while many new concepts are slated to open this year, unfortunately, we’ve had to say goodbye to several much-loved businesses in the first few weeks of 2023. Below, we’ve taken a look at some of the Manchester restaurants, bars and shops which have shuttered for good this month.
