
About the venue
In the heart of Manchester's vibrant city centre on the historic Portland Street, The Townhouse is just a short walk from St Peters Square metrolink, Oxford Road and Picadilly train stations.
How to get there
Townhouse Hotel Manchester (Portland St)
101 Portland St,
M1 6DF
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Matching Evening
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
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Sat 25
Mar
- 2023 -
Saturday Introduction to Wine with Lunch
Immerse yourself in our indulgent full-day food and wine experience. This tasting is the perfect gift or a great day out in Manchester City Centre? Relax sit back and enjoy!
£95.00
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Thu 30
Mar
- 2023 -
World of Wine - Champagne & Other Sparkling Wines
The French arguably make the best sparkling wine in the world – Champagne, but what about other fantastic Sparkling Wines from around the world? Which will you prefer?
£35.00
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Fri 31
Mar
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Matching Evening
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
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Sat 01
Apr
- 2023 -
Old World vs New World Superstars with Simon Woods
After the runaway success of "Old World v New World Superstars" in pre covid days, once again we’ll be gathering to pit some of the best European wines against their counterparts from other parts of the globe.
£50.00
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Sat 15
Apr
- 2023 -
Wonderful Whites to Welcome Warm Weather (with Cheese please)
In this special tasting, we’ll be showing the huge diversity of white wines, ranging from gentle and pale-as-a-mountain-stream to bold, intense concoctions that will happily take on robust food and come out at the other side smiling.
£35.00
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Thu 20
Apr
- 2023 -
An Introduction to Wine Tasting
Have you always wanted to know more about wine? Join us in Manchester City Centre and we will guide you through how to choose better wine and start you on your journey of wine discovery.
£27.50
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Sat 22
Apr
- 2023 -
St. George's Day - English Cheese and Wine Matching
Join us for a St. George's Day special English Wine and Cheese Tasting. We'll delve into the history of English wine making ancient and modern and discuss why our home grown wine is just so so very good!
£35.00
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Sat 29
Apr
- 2023 -
Sauvignon Blanc & Malbec Celebration Saturday with Lunch
World Malbec Day is April 17th, although for some reason it’s actually called Malbec World Day. Meanwhile in 2023, May 6th is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. So how about a very special event between the two to celebrate these very special g...
£95.00
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Thu 11
May
- 2023 -
Cheese and Wine Matching Evening
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
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Sat 20
May
- 2023 -
Saturday Afternoon Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Matching
Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...
£35.00
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Starts Thu 08
Jun
- 2023 -
A Taste of Summer with Simon Woods
We’re not promising to bring a full-on beachside experience to Manchester this summer, but we are aiming to bring some rays of vinous sunshine into the City Centre with our ‘A Taste of Summer’ wine tastings.
£100.00
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Thu 08
Jun
- 2023 -
A Lighter Shade of Red - Summer wine tasting
We’ll sample seven wines that are chilled about being (lightly) chilled. There’ll be Beaujolais and Loire Cabernet Franc from France, plus other wines from Italy, South America and South Africa. And some cheese of course!
£35.00
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Fri 09
Jun
- 2023 -
An Introduction to Wine Tasting
Have you always wanted to know more about wine? Join us in Manchester City Centre and we will guide you through how to choose better wine and start you on your journey of wine discovery.
£30.00
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Sat 10
Jun
- 2023 -
Saturday Cheese and Wine Matching Afternoon
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching afternoon in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
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Thu 15
Jun
- 2023 -
In The Pink - Summer wine tasting
Is paler better than darker? Is still better than fizzy? In France, does the Rhône do it better than not-so-far-away Provence? And does the southern hemisphere have anything that can match up to the wines of Europe?
£35.00
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Sat 17
Jun
- 2023 -
German Masterclass with Simon Woods
“What other parts of the world should we be featuring in our Masterclasses,” we asked. And we were surprised and delighted in equal measure when the response came back, “Germany!”
£50.00
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Thu 22
Jun
- 2023 -
Seaside Whites - Summer Wine tasting
Many of the wines that we love drinking over summer come from vineyards in sight of the sea. Is it the briny breeze that makes them so fresh and appealing – and so seafood-friendly?
£35.00
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Sat 24
Jun
- 2023 -
Saturday France vs New World tasting day with Lunch
Join us in Manchester City Centre for a fun and friendly wine journey through Old World and New World wines. Compare wines made using the same grape in different countries and with a two-course lunch included.
£95.00
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Sat 01
Jul
- 2023 -
Saturday Cheese and Wine Matching Afternoon
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching afternoon in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
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Sat 08
Jul
- 2023 -
Prestige Champagne and Sparkling Wine Masterclass with Simon Woods
For many people we know, the first rule of wine is that it should be sparkling. If you fall into that bracket, or you know someone who does, allow us to introduce our Prestige Champagne and Sparkling Wine Masterclass.
£50.00
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Sat 15
Jul
- 2023 -
Saturday Afternoon Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Matching
Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...
£35.00
More Info
Sat 22
Jul
- 2023 -
Saturday Cheese and Wine Matching Afternoon
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching afternoon in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 12
Aug
- 2023 -
Saturday Cheese and Wine Matching Afternoon
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching afternoon in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 09
Sep
- 2023 -
Saturday Afternoon Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Matching
Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...
£35.00
More Info
Thu 14
Sep
- 2023 -
An Introduction to Wine Tasting
Have you always wanted to know more about wine? Join us in Manchester City Centre and we will guide you through how to choose better wine and start you on your journey of wine discovery.
£30.00
More Info
Sat 16
Sep
- 2023 -
Prestige Champagne and Sparkling Wine Masterclass with Simon Woods
For many people we know, the first rule of wine is that it should be sparkling. If you fall into that bracket, or you know someone who does, allow us to introduce our Prestige Champagne and Sparkling Wine Masterclass.
£50.00
More Info
Sat 23
Sep
- 2023 -
Saturday Cheese and Wine Matching Afternoon
Love Cheese? Love Wine? Then why not come along to our cheese and wine matching afternoon in Manchester city centre and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.
£35.00
More Info
Sat 30
Sep
- 2023 -
Saturday Introduction to Wine with Lunch
Immerse yourself in our indulgent full-day food and wine experience. This tasting is the perfect gift or a great day out in Manchester City Centre? Relax sit back and enjoy!
£95.00
More Info
Sat 04
Nov
- 2023 -
Winter Warmers: Robust Reds and Great Cheese
While it’s still winter, we’re putting on a tasting which we’ll focus on rich ruby wines, seven of them, accompanied by some fine cheeses.
£35.00
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World Malbec Day is April 17th, although for some reason it’s actually called Malbec World Day. Meanwhile in 2023, May 6th is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. So how about a very special event between the two to celebrate these very special g...


Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...




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Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...



Do you love Charcuterie and Cheese and of course, do you love Wine? If so, this Saturday afternoon food and wine tasting in Manchester City Centre is a must. Join us to explore one of Europe's favourite food and wine pairing...




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