The UK brewing sector, which, according to Companies House, has increased almost ten-fold since 2008, was hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Without the ongoing revenue stream from on-trade sales from both their own taprooms and other outlets, craft breweries were left struggling. Its design takes a few nods to Manchester’s history too, from huge woven hangings inspired by the city’s illustrious cotton trade, and timber and antique brass details. Inside Six By Nico’s new Manchester restaurant. Credit: The Manc Group Inside Six By Nico’s new Manchester restaurant. Credit: The Manc Group Keith McAvoy, Seven Brothers’ CEO, told the ECHO he is “proud to be part of the rejuvenation of the area” which has such a distinct place in Liverpool history. When redevelopment plans were signed off in 2015, the developers outlined their desire for the square to retain its cultural draw, with an Elliot Group spokesperson telling the ECHO last week that it still wants to attract the best independent businesses to the area.

Forward planning is crucial for all businesses, especially during these times of uncertainty and Seven Bro7hers is no different. Well for starters, there’s a whole melted camembert baked inside a sourdough loaf, with sweet onion marmalade and served with crispy garlic croutons to dip in. Turkey hanging kebabs, and pies topped with pigs in blankets are just some of the dishes on The Botanist’s new winter menu.We wish Seven Bro7hers, its employees and their families — along with all the bars, breweries and businesses in this country that are affected by COVID-19 — success for the future. was set to be a year of growth for the Seven Bro7hers Brewery. In March, the McAvoy brothers, who own the business, unveiled their new brand identity, with plans to expand the brewery and to open two new bars before the end of the year.

The runaway success of Six By Nico is continuing, with the popular affordable restaurant about to open its second restaurant in Manchester. Watermelon Wheat Beer (4.5% abv) and Passion Fruit Pale (5% abv) will land on shelf nationwide from early April. Promising “fruity undertones”, they sport Aldi’s The Hop House brand with a “Brewed in partnership with Seven Bro7hers” credit. We look forward to welcoming new and regular guests when Six by Nico Deansgate opens its doors on 30th November.” We were the second outlet there and eventually the whole area became synonymous with food and drink. We firmly believe that Wolstenholme Square will be that as well.Our aim at Six by Nico is to help our guests create memories and stories together, by pushing our creative boundaries with a new menu every six weeks. One of the core principles behind Seven Bro7hers beer is that they’re #clearwithbeer in everything they do. This is beer created with everyone in mind: from the complete novice to the craft beer geek. When asked by the ECHO if demolishing the square and only seeing a new lease of life start to take hold six years later has harmed its appeal, a spokesperson for the Elliot Group pointed out that covid “took all of the wind out of the sails with the development”.