“When you have iconic buildings like this, they need to be loved and nurtured,” says designer Atul Bansal, from Manchester design studio Sheila Bird. He’s among the team that has brought the New Century Hall back to life, ahead of its opening this weekend.
Now dubbed simply New Century, the ground floor food hall and bar boasts a host of food operators, from The French’s Adam Reid, who will be launching his new ‘posh butty’ concept, to newcomers like Tallow, which will be dishing out the best dry-aged beef in the form of burgers, hanger steaks and rib eyes.
The hall was originally built by the Co-op in 1963 as its own dedicated ballroom for functions, and later became a renowned gig venue. It has seen the likes of Jimi Hendrix - whose lyrics in neon adorn the entrance - as well as Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones.
