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Ithaca |
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Manchester already has its fair share of trendy, hipper-than-hip bars where the glitterati and gorgeous types hang out, but Ithaca promises to inject a bit of edge into the equation. Named after the hometown of the legendary Odysseus, this promises to be a journey that doesn't take ten years to accomplish. Set over four floors, it will encompass Ithaca restaurant, which will specialise in Oriental fusion dishes and features personnel from Nobu and Nahm, the stylish Ikarus lounge bar and the exclusive members-only nightclub Helios. With opulent décor and a fantastic range of cocktails, there seems little danger that this won't make a substantial impact when it opens in May. |
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36 John Dalton Street
Manchester M2
0870 740 4000 |
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Who goes |
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An upmarket and discerning crowd are expected, but then Manchester's greatest venues have always attracted the trendsetters, from the Hacienda onwards. |
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When to go |
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Given that the lounge bar is open from noon til 2am, with Helios open from 6pm til 2, this caters beautifully for the early bird and the late night visitor. |
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What to wear |
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The unofficial dress code promises to be the smartest of designer threads for guys and the coolest of slinky outfits for girls. Anything less would be an insult. |
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Golden touch |
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Ikarus, the lounge bar, promises to feature a 30 foot by 20 foot conch shaped oval bar made of black glass. If nothing else, it promises to be eye-poppingly stylish. |
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