The week’s over – shake off those work clothes and slip into that special something you’ve been saving for a weekend in the city. You can see it now…the lights, the sounds and a frosted martini glass in your hand…this is the life. 1. Sir, madam, your table awaits: Choices, choices…the tempura chicken sounds incredible […]
Read MoreJust imagine…a romantic meal for two before a night of classical music from the world’s greatest composers… …And just a short hand-in-hand walk across the cobbles between gourmet dining and orchestral grandstand? It must be Mannings! Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s performance at Hall for Cornwall this April will not only swell emotions to crescendo, but prove […]
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Mannings front of house star, travel enthusiast and trainee rugby coach Tom Hatfield gives us his take on life in the city: Hi Tom, nice to meet you! How long have you worked at Mannings? I’ve worked here for fifteen months since taking time out from a rugby career in Dubai. What’s your favourite part […]
Read MoreIt’s all very cultured in Truro this April with Truro Festival, Shakespeare, symphonies and stylish, stiletto-tall glasses at the bar: 27th March – 5th April. You’re nicked!: Local photographer Jonathan Jacobs’ poignant exhibition documenting Truro Police Station’s final days. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, Truro Cathedral. Wednesday 1st April. Talking lunch: A half hour of power with Bert […]
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Mannings Front of House Supervisor Annie Cook tells her secrets of excellent service, making a sesame-coated scene in the restaurant and meeting a certain Mr Geldof: Tell us a little about yourself please Annie? Hello! I’m the Front of House Supervisor at Mannings, and I not only know the hotel inside out, I also have […]
Read MoreThe Weekender is bringing a wonderful mixture of revelers to Truro; see if you can spot these prominent personalities when next at Mannings: The cosmopolitan: Fluid throughout the city and as comfortable exploring the high street with the girls/guys as they are drinking cocktails with the girls/guys, shooting the breeze with the girls/guys, having a […]
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Bounding onto the stage behind round spectacles and a floating head of trademark curls stood Simon Amstell, ready for the Cornish audience of his ‘To be Free’ tour. The front row at a comedy gig was a risky decision, but to be within touching distance of Mr Amstell’s delightful attack on social appropriateness (covering everything […]
Read MoreMarch is the month of mirth at Mannings with two outstanding comedians visiting Hall for Cornwall as well as a celebration of all things Truro. Simon Amstell: ‘To be free’ is the title of Mr Amstell’s fourth international stand up tour, and kicked off March with his trademark wit, vulnerability and honest approach covering freedom, […]
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These are just three of the MANY reasons why we’re proud to have Brian Etherington Meats gracing the Mannings menu: Locally reared and rare: Why have normal when you can have extraordinary? Brian Etherington is excellent at sourcing any succulent, specialist requests from the Mannings chefs and we are confident that the meat is always […]
Read MoreWith our special ‘Dirty Stopout’ cocktail offer in full force, we’ve taken a fun look into which characters suit which flavours. The question is; which one are you? The Socialite: Raspberry & Lychee Bellini Fresh fruit flavours and champagne layers, this is the chatty, happy, know-everybody. First to arrive and last to leave, the person to […]
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