Society, Manchester’s independent street food, craft beer, wine and cocktail hub, has launched a host of special dishesfor Veganuary. The bar team has also created some vegan cocktails for a perfect plant based pairing this month for anyone trying to avoid meat, eggs and dairy.
There are five amazing food vendors at this hidden food hall on Barbirolli Square. Highlights from Society’s extra special vegan menus include the new loaded fries collection from burger legends Slap & Pickle; “Hey Hot Stuff” spicy loaded fries, the “Chick’n Chips n Gravy” fries, and a vegan twist on their signature classic “Chick’n Kyiv Fries” tossed in vegan garlic and parsley butter and loaded with crispy chick’n tender pieces and lemon vegan mayo. Slap and Pickle also offerfive signature vegan burgers, vegan chick’n tenders and vegan buffalo fingers on their menu.
Pizza pros Noi Quattro serve a comprehensive collection of vegan pizzas, from the classic Marinara with San Marzano D.O.P tomato sauce, garlic, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, to the Verdure topped with portobello mushrooms, deep fried courgettes, aubergines, peppers, basil and extra virgin olive oil. There’s also a Veganuary special Truffle Pizza running throughout January, covered in truffle sauce, sliced mushrooms, garlic, and homemade vegan parmesan from their sister restaurant, the Pasta Factory, If pizza doesn’t take your fancy, they even do a vegan calzoncello, a deep fried pizza cone filled with vegan cheese, mushrooms and Neapolitan friarielli.
Over half the menu from Manchester’s original chaat-wallahs, Chaat Cart, is already vegan, including the house dhal and lots of other plant-based classics. But this month’s specials include the Bombay Frankie – spiced chickpeas, flatbread, rainbow slaw, ‘hara’ chutney;the House Veggie Tiffin – seasonal curry and rice, flatbread, a side, and salad; and The Buddha Bowl – with spiced market veg, rainbow slaw, chickpeas & greens.
Sushi specialists Manzoku have a range of vegan sushi rolls, from avocado or cucumber hosomaki, to the brand new crispy tofu roll with panko tofu, mango, cucumber, avocado, sriracha mayo and crispy shallots. They’ve also vegan-ized their legendary salt and pepper fries, which can be served with or without Japanese style curry sauce.
Yoki Social Table is already well known for their delicious Korean Fried Chicken, but they also offer vegan Korean Fried Cauliflower and Tofu Veggie Mandu (dumplings). Sides include kimchi fried rice and fries topped with a sweet spicy sauce.
Vocation who run the onsite bar also offers a whole host of vegan beers, cocktails, mocktails and more. From a Pure Pilsner to a Biq Squeeze Mango Pale Ale, the majority of Vocation’s beers are vegan.
Their fantastic range of vegan cocktails include ‘There is a Garden in Manchester’ which is Vocation’s take on a Margarita, adding a local twist with organic honey from local rescued Manchester bees. Or perhaps guests may fancy ‘One For the Gram’, with passion fruit liqueur, Ketel One Oranj, orange juice, lemon and edible flowers.
These vegan delights are not just for January though, Society has vegan options available all year round alongside their full range of amazing independent street food.
Plant-based Pairings at Society…
Verdure Pizza from Noi Quattro with La Traca Tinto
Try a glass of La Traca Tinto with Noi Quattro’s Verdure, the fresh and fruity flavours of the wine gives it a distinct kick that compliments the Verdure pizza’s earthy flavours.
Slap & Pickle’s vegan Chick’n Kyiv Loaded Fries with The Manchester Tart.
Combine the tartness of The Manchester Tart with Slap & Pickle’s zesty loaded fries. The vegan parsley and lemon mayo packs a punch alongside the raspberry flavours of Vocation’s signature vegan cocktail.
Chaat Cart’s house dhal with Vocation’s Big Squeeze Mango Pale Ale
Curry and beer is an age-old classic and this combo is truly inspired. Vocation’s fruity Big Squeeze Pale Ale is citrussy, floral and slightly bitter, which goes perfectly with Chaat Cart’s fragrant and light lentil dhal.
Manzoku’s vegan hosomaki with Pez de Rio Blanco White
This fresh and aromatic white wine makes the best companion to Manzoku’s light and fresh vegan sushi.
Yoki Social Table’s Korean Fried Cauliflower with Vocation’s Hop, Skip & Juice
Yoki’s Korean Fried Cauliflower is a lovely balance of savoury and sweet, making it the perfect pairing for Vocation’s Hop, Skip & Juice, a tropical pale ale with heavy doses of citrus Simcoe.
With a superb range of vegan food specials as well as vegan cocktails, mocktails, and wines, Society makes for the perfect January dining and drinking destination.
