The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

bitetravel M ancunians and visitors to the city will be pleased to know the vibrant all-day hangout Motley housed in the eco-conscious Qbic Manchester is now opened. The eccentrically designed social space will welcome hotel guests and locals to eat, drink, play, work and hang out. The much anticipated 70-seater outdoor terrace landscaped with lush foliage allows guests to enjoy the sunshine, or if the weather turns, large awnings and heaters will keep everyone snug. In the day, guests can pull up a comfy chair and connect digitally and socially with delicious barista brews on hand to power through the to-do list. Visitors can look at the antipodean menu and indulge in the Motley Market break- fast or tuck into the week’s tasty sandwiches. At nights, guests can enjoy a fun and exciting cocktail, a primarily vegan contemporary wine list and a fuss-free menu ideal for groups in a lively and carefree vibe. Classic Manchester tunes played nod to the days of the Hacienda nightclub and bands Oasis and The Smiths. The party can easily carry on until late in the night - especially in the private dining room and karaoke booth. Through visual elements, the stories of famous Mancunian sinners of their day who were saints from Emmeline Pankhurst to Alan Turing inspire the impact interiors. The lives of these well-known figures are reflected in Motley’s abstract wall and fabrics by local designer BOBO 1325. The menu at Motley, created by Head Chef Nacho Llinares, previously with Iberica, is antipodean-style and filled to the brim with uncomplicated, kind to the environ - ment and suitable for the soul dishes that are low-mileage, ingredient-led, homely, local and seasonal. It offers vegan and meat burgers, open flatbreads, garden spaghetti and sustainably sourced fish tacos. A selection of draft beers from local breweries are on tap, or you can have a bar team member craft an original cocktail. The fourth property opened by Qbic Hotels, the Man - chester site joins sister hotels Qbic London, Brussels and Amsterdam. The hotel group’s philosophy is reflected in its sustainability policies, including energy-efficient LED lighting, roof solar panels, eco-friendly, water-efficient, and high-pressure showers. It also operates a Qbic Coin concept that rewards those who do not need their room cleaned daily with free drinks. Fitness enthusiasts will love the complimentary access to the Trib3 fitness studio available on the site. Professionals can make Qbic Manchester their meeting space of choice with access to five private meeting rooms, all equipped with TVs and video conferencing facilities. www.motleymanchester.co.uk Q bic H otels Vibrant All-Day Hangout Motley Has Opened in Manchester Images courtesy of Lotus