A Manchester bar has come up with an ingenious way to help make ends meet during the cost of living crisis. Alvarium in the city's Northern Quarter has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to keep the bar afloat over the winter period.
On a post shared on social media, Alvarium's owners explained the need for the campaign, following a "tough" two years. In April, owner Braddan Quayle slammed the council's decision to revoke the pedestrianisation of roads around his bar - an initiative introduced during the pandemic to help hospitality - and pleaded with them to let him move tables and chairs outside ahead of summer.
Now, looking to their customers for their support through the winter period, the bar's owners are offering a number of prizes including a £3,000 bar tab. They are also offering a luxury night stay at hotel to encourage people to donate to the crowdfunder.
