The Manchester Mercure Hotel in Piccadilly Gardens will be turned into a ‘tiki heaven’ as part of this year’s Manchester Rum Festival, which returns next weekend. Featuring beach-style deck chairs and an Instagram backdrop photo wall, visitors will be transported to sunnier climes as they sample a variety of new and exciting rums.
Taking place on Saturday, June 18, this year’s event promises to be ‘bigger than ever’, now that pandemic restrictions have been scaled back. Some rum brands will make their festival debut, including Ron Aguere from the Canaries, Ron Colón from El Salvador and Ron Santiago de Cuba, with all three available to taste and buy.
Festival founder and rum expert Dave Marsland said: “We are absolutely gearing up for a party atmosphere this year, and we cannot wait to open the doors to all of the people who are flocking to the city especially for the festival. Supporting the city’s on-trade and bolstering the hospitality industry is vital after such a tumultuous two years, and now that consumer confidence is returning, we feel it’s our duty to put on a good bash.
