In a groundbreaking event for Manchester’s bar scene, Salmon Guru Madrid, ranked 16th in the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars, is set to take over Finders Keepers in Ancoats on Sunday, 25th August 2024. This Manchester-first collaboration celebrates Finders Keepers’ first birthday and its vision to bring world-class cocktails and an authentic taste of Madrid to New Islington Marina.
Salmon Guru’s General Manager, Mel Da Conceição, and a senior bartender will be behind the bar at Finders Keepers, offering Manchester residents a rare chance to experience the craft and creativity of some of the best bartenders in the world. Founded in 2017 by renowned bartender Diego Cabrera, Salmon Guru quickly gained global recognition, culminating in being named the 16th Best Bar in the World in 2023.
The World’s 50 Best Bars list is the pinnacle of industry accolades, setting global trends and celebrating excellence in mixology. Only six bars from the UK are featured in the list, with five located in London; including The Connaught Bar (5th), Tayēr + Elementary (8th), and Satan’s Whiskers (28th). Meanwhile, Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons (39th) is the only other UK entry outside London. This takeover is a first for Manchester and aims to position the city as a world-cass destination for innovative cocktails and creative drinks.
The residency is Salmon Guru’s first outside of London, and the brand has chosen Finders Keepers for the takeover due to their shared commitment to redefining the cocktail scene and pushing boundaries while offering exceptional hospitality and a vibrant social atmosphere.
Guests can expect playful concoctions with creative presentations and bold flavours such as the infamous Tropical Vieux Carre; combining Highland Park, cognac, red vermouth, mango and hops, staying true to Salmon Guru’s ethos that ‘salmon go against the stream’.
As part of its Madrid to the Marina celebrations, Finders Keepers will also host an exciting four-day takeover from Mahou, Spain’s most popular beer. Running from Wednesday 21st August to Saturday 24th August, this event will offer residents the chance to enjoy refreshing schooners of Mahou for just £4.50, with a special Hours of Happiness price of £4.00*.
Liam Manton and Amy Harrison the founders of Finders Keepers said, “We created Finders Keepers to bring world-class drinks to Ancoats, and being able to welcome Salmon Guru and Mahou into our bar is the ultimate realisation of our goal. Our Madrid to the Marina takeover is about doing something crazy and fun for our first birthday that the community will love, while leading the way for future collaborations in our great city.”
Founded in August 2023 by Liam Manton and Amy Harrison, Finders Keepers sets out to elevate Manchester’s mixology scene and bring a new concept to the popular suburb of New Islington. This takeover event not only celebrates their first successful year but also underscores their commitment to bringing internationally acclaimed bar experiences to Manchester.
Salmon Guru will take over Finders Keepers on 25th August for a day of world-class cocktails and exceptional hospitality. Click here to reserve your table.