The numbers add up for Northern Restaurant & Bar 2023

highlights was the live demo line-up, as five theatres presented over 50 sessions, covering all the latest drinks trends, culinary techniques, gastronomical developments and key data insights.

Manchester played host to a buzzing Northern hospitality sector on 14-15 March, with Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) enjoying its best show yet, thanks to over 8,700 attendees.

Sponsored by Uber Eats, NRB showcased new products, solutions, insights and innovations, enjoying a 5% increase in numbers for 2023.

“The North of England is currently one of the most exciting food and drink destinations in Europe – NRB is the perfect representation of this brilliant, dynamic and inclusive scene,” said John Gyngell, MD at North Brewing Co & North Bar Ltd.

Shaun Hinds, CEO at Manchester Central, said: “NRB23 visitors battled harsh weather to attend, which is a testament to the strength of the event offering. People were keen to again come and experience it face to face, which explains why it is one of the most talked about trade shows in our calendar.”

Chris Brazier, group event director of Northern Restaurant & Bar, called the support of the show ‘phenomenal’, highlighting the dedication of the thousands who attended the event over both days. “The fact that we’ve just enjoyed our best-ever show –with record numbers of attendees and, more importantly, a record quality of buyers – is testament to this wonderful industry of conscientious decisionmakers, who simply wouldn’t miss the two days a year that the Northern hospitality sector gets together.”

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The Bruntwood NRB Debate was headlined by Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality, who outlined the numerous challenges facing operators. There was also a panel session on ‘Getting Ready for Growth’, hosted by Lucy Noone Black, founder/director of Pear. Issues such as the best ways to grow your brand and team were discussed by Laura Harper-Hinton from Caravan Restaurants, Matt Snell of Gusto Italian, Marko Husak from Bundobust and Edyta Stec from GAIL’s.

Northern Restaurant & Bar will return to Manchester Central on 12-13 March 2024. For further information, visit www.northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk