Another Heart to Feed closes in Northern Quarter

Manchester’s Northern Quarter cafe Another Heart to Feed confirms it will close in September after a challenging period for hospitality.

Another Heart to Feed closes after tough 18 months

Another Heart to Feed on Hilton Street has announced it will close on 1 September. The venue, known for its brunch and wine bar, opened in 2020 after earlier stints on Chapel Street in Salford and Burton Road in Didsbury. It expanded nearby with late-night bar Nightcap and a new venue called The Wayfarer in 2023, aiming to diversify revenue streams as conditions for hospitality firms grew tougher.

The owners say the decision comes as the past 18 months have been incredibly tough for the sector and they do not want to risk letting staff and suppliers down. A note posted on Instagram thanked customers who visited across its various sites and said a new operator will move into the space.

Locals have reacted with sadness, noting the cafe’s popularity and the long queues that often formed on weekends. The closure is part of a broader pattern in Manchester where popular venues face sustained cost pressures, staffing challenges, and supplier concerns, even as city spaces remain in demand and attract new operators.

This closure highlights the fragility of even successful, award-winning venues in today’s economy. Growth through diversification, as seen with Nightcap and The Wayfarer, shows some tactical thinking but does not guarantee survival when operating margins shrink under higher rents, energy bills, and wage costs. The move to a new operator could keep the site alive as a social hub, yet it also raises questions about who benefits from success in the Northern Quarter and how longtime staff will transition. More broadly, this is a test for the city’s nightlife ecosystem: can it retain character and community connections while adapting to a tougher business climate?

Public reaction on social media underscores how deeply such venues are woven into local identity. As the city adjusts, residents may welcome new operators while lamenting the loss of a familiar brunch ritual. The case suggests a pattern in which beloved institutions reopen under different brands, reshaping the district’s cultural map and economic resilience.

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The street will adapt as new tenants write the next chapter for this corner of the city.