Manchester's Cottonopolis closes to make way for ‘new concept'

Asian-inspired restaurant and bar Cottonopolis in Manchester has closed after eight years of trading as it prepares to relaunch as "an exciting new concept".

Owners Nick and Hayley Muir confirmed they are planning to launch a new brand with a different food and drink offering in the Grade II-listed building early this year as it is the "right time" to do so.

The pair are also behind the Edinburgh Castle pub in Ancoats.

Nick, director of Cottonopolis, said: "Cottonopolis has become known as a staple part of the Northern Quarter bar and restaurant scene, we believe we've reached the end of our journey in its current guise. It's been great, we've thrown some great parties, hosted weddings and worked with fantastic brands but we want to do something just as fresh."

Cottonopolis opened in the Northern Quarter in November 2015.