Tim Burgess is to receive special recognition at the first ever Northern Music Awards in Manchester next month.
03.03.2024 - 08:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The former Northern Quarter textile warehouse that is now a quirky pub and boutique hotel loved by Christopher Eccleston and Shaun Ryder
Ten years ago, The Abel Heywood was a former textile warehouse that lay derelict and left collecting dust after being severely damaged by a fire.
Today, the Northern Quarter venue, on the junction of Turner Street and Red Lion Street, is an award-winning pub and boutique hotel that is regarded by many as one of the city centre’s best kept secrets and has remained firmly in the top ten hotels in Manchester on TripAdvisor since it reopened in 2015.
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The mastermind behind the property’s transformation is manager Alex Allan, who first acquired the venue at the tail end of 2014. Alex, who has worked for Hydes for 14 years having run a previous establishment in the city, helped transform the former warehouse into a quirky pub full of character, with a 15-room hotel welcoming guests every day.
“I’ve put my heart and soul into The Abel Heywood and loved every single minute of the journey so far,” Alex explains. “I’ve navigated some challenging periods such as Covid and the subsequent lockdowns, plus the ongoing cost of living crisis, but it remains a hugely popular venue for drinkers in the city centre alongside day trippers and visitors to Manchester who want somewhere quirky yet cool to stay overnight.
“I’m immensely proud that the Abel Heywood has become such an integral part of what the Northern Quarter is all about. It’s great for the local economy and brings in lots of business to this part of the city.”
Over the years, famous patrons to the venue have included Christopher Eccleston, Shaun Ryder, Dave Spikey and
Tim Burgess is to receive special recognition at the first ever Northern Music Awards in Manchester next month.
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