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08.03.2024 - 08:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Despite an increasing number of female-owned and operated bars in recent years here in Manchester, many of those running some of the popular haunts still face barriers.
Many may remember the backlash a few years ago when renowned bartender Charles Schumman proclaimed that "a bar is no place for a woman", a comment that led him to return his 2019 Industry Icon Award to the World's 50 Best Bars.
While the bartender and drinks writer sought to clarify his comments in the wake of the backlash, it spoke to the wider issues that women across the sector still have to deal with today including visibility and perception. Much like Manchester's restaurant scene, the narrative on the whole, remains male dominated, despite a wealth of female talent across the board.
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In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), and in an effort to bring the conversation about female representation in the hospitality industry to the fore, Stray, a new bar situated inside Mackie Mayor food hall, have come up with a special initiative to highlight some of inspiring women working in Manchester's best known bars.
Stray have collated a menu of cocktails showcasing the talent and passion of Manchester’s leading female bartenders, owners and operators. Fran Cruse, Stray's co-owner says the inspiration came from a recent trip to Mexico City, where the team was struck by the number of women who owned, ran and worked in the top bars in the city.
"Manchester has so many incredible females in the industry however we couldn’t help but feel their presence here is a little less prominent. With that in mind we thought we’d use International Women’s Day to work
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