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Good Morning Lovelies, 

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are racing towards us and with it comes some big events to celebrate! At 11 CENTRAL, in Salford, the team has made a huge festive calendar of events to mark the big countdown to both, for the whole family to enjoy. Below are all the details you need to know about how you can celebrate with friends or family members bets of all ages. Disco balls at the ready…

Family Festive Party with Born To Be Wild Child, 21st Dec - 11am-1pm: Put on your best Christmas jumpers and get ready to step into the holiday season, with this rock n roll child friendly party. With the BTBWC DJ playing all the best Christ songs and hits, the dance floor is sure to come alive. Especially when a certain someone in a red suit hits it. Also available on the day will be bespoke festive arts and crafts, a giant parachute dance, a huge Christmas themed colouring mural, Christmas temporary tattoos, bubbles and more. You will not want to miss it!

Tickets: https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/salford/11-central/born-to-be-wild-child-family-festive-party

Santa Super Special With Louby Lou, 23rd Dec, 1-3pm: Worried about missing out on the big festive party? Luckily, the 11 Central team have prepared another great event, with Santa and Louby Lou ready to get the party up and running again. Playing enchanting Christmas songs, with a saxophone performance included, the snow will really fall this Christmas, leading to lots of photos being able to be captured. Plus, the little ones could win a whole load of prizes in their exciting competitions.

Tickets: https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/salford/11-central/santa-super-special-with-louby-lou

Peter Pan - A Magical Panto , Sat 30th Dec, 11am-1pm: If your family is seeking a quieter event this Christmas, fly off with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys in this magical pantomime. Battling off Captain Hook, this new pantomime follows the likes of Hercules, Sleeping Beauty and The Beanstalk, as the incredible team behind them make this new fun adventure. Get ready to sing, cheer, clap and boo as loud as you can. 

Tickets: https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/salford/11-central/peter-pan-a-magical-panto

ADULTS ONLY - 11 CENTRAL’s NYE Party with SEVEN BRO7HERS and SISTERS DISTILLERY, Sun 31st Dec, Entry Before 11pm: Collaborated for the first of its kind event, these three fantastic companies are hosting the ultimate over 18s party on NYE. Welcoming in 2024 in true style with their house band, Café Soul Collective, the evening is not to be missed, with food, drinks and good music being presented throughout. At £10 a ticket, the event is super affordable compared to others, as it includes a glass of fizz and canapes on arrival. Plus, a super surprising act will be helping to ring in 2024! Just make sure to enter before 11pm and to book tickets via design my night or directly on the 11 CENTRAL website to enjoy it.

After reviewing an incredible meal at their restaurant at the start of December,I honestly couldn’t recommend 11 CENTRAL enough! I know that whatever event you go to with them they will put on an epic party, gorgeous food and delicious drinks! What a better way to start the new year! 

Joey X

Good Morning Lovelies, 

Yesterday, Manchester proved again why it is such an incredible city. Not because of the football or the shopping, but because of the great local restaurants and businesses making a huge difference around the UK! 

After being invited to a special screening of the new series of Reacher by Prime Video, the dream team headed to Manchester for a festive day of shopping, screenings and food. My brother Gio loves a good meal out, so after putting out a shout out, I was very kindly invited along to try a special lunch with a round of drinks at 11 Central and the Seven Bro7hers brewery. 

Based in Salford, the restaurant is situated close to the river, with gorgeous views available throughout the building. Upon arrival, we met our host Holly, who went above and beyond to make sure our seats and meal were perfect. Having been gifted a main meal, Holly advised us on the best dishes from the list. Taking up her suggestion of the beef wellington and a few veggie options, we continued to ask for her opinion by letting her advise us on what to drink. 

The Seven Bro7hers brewery makes a number of lagers, ales and beers, which are all lovingly brewed and distributed on site and around the country. Picking an Easy IPA and a 11 Central 4.0% Lager, the drinks arrived quickly, with the perfect amount of foam and ice cold temperatures. Smooth and delicious, these would be perfect in the summer, especially when sat outside overlooking the river. However, they were just as good inside with all the festive decorations. 

After around 15 minutes, our meals arrived. To say we were amazed would be an understatement. Cooked to around medium rare, with beautiful juices throughout, the wellington dish came with a smooth buttery smoked pomme purée, wild mushrooms, spinach and an absolutely delicious red wine jus. If there is one thing the north of England can do, it is make a great sauce/gravy. 

Pouring the jus over the top, my brother was a little apprehensive, due to never having had beef wellington before. Yet, upon his first mouthful, he shouted at me that it was one of the best meals he had ever had. He must have meant this, as he even ate the pomme purée and he hates mashed potatoes. Never in my life have I seen him eat them, but he did here. In fact, he demolished the meal in little to no time. All of which leaving him plenty of time to tell us how much he loved it. 

At £45, the main dish was worth every single penny. The portions were great, the meat cooked to perfection and the sides elegantly made. It felt like an early Christmas dinner. One that will go down in history in our family. Especially my brother’s, who is now dying to go back for more. 

The lager and IPA were also some of the best around and at a great price too. I was expecting them to cost a lot more, however, they were really reasonable, especially when it came to the size and the taste. All of my family agreed that we will now be looking out for them in our local shops and bars in the future. 

After finishing the meal, we were so happy. The whole dining experience was incredible from the moment we arrived. Holly, our host, should be commended highly for the hard work she does. Without her superb guidance and help, we would not have had such a great meal. One that we will go on to recommend to everyone heading near to 11 Central. 

I now know for a fact that when we all go back to Manchester/Salford, we will be visiting again. My mum is desperate to try it out now, even coming across a little jealous of my brother. Hours after we had finished, I expected my brother’s excitement to move onto the screening of Reacher, yet it was still all about the meal! It’s only been a day and already he is speaking to friends about returning. 

Whilst Reacher was great, it was the 11 Central and Seven Bro7hers service that was the real Christmas present for all. We could not recommend it enough lovelies! With so many choices to pick from, you will not be disappointed with what you go with. And if you can’t decide what to pick, ask for Holly, who will give you the best advice. 

Overall, the 11 Central is now a firm family favourite, with the Seven Bro7hers brand becoming one we will always turn to if available! We honestly can’t thank the team enough for letting us try the dishes. I could not recommend it more and if you ask my brother about it, he will eat your ear off with praise. Honestly lovelies, you need to book up and go ASAP! You will love it for sure! 

Joey X