Manchester city centre has always been a hive of activity but since lockdown, everything has changed. The normally bustling bars, restaurants, pubs, cafes, cinemas and nightclubs are locked up under government order.
Walk down Deansgate today and you’ll likely only see a handful of people. Stroll through the Northern Quarter and you’ll find an eerie calm.
We have all accepted that - for the moment at least - our Sunday brunches, Friday night pub crawls and anniversary dinners have been put on hold.
But for the people who run the eateries, watering holes and social spots we love, lockdown has sparked a battle for survival. “Based on the support we have got to date I can’t see less than 20 per cent of businesses going bust in hospitality