Meet the team: Francesco Merola

We Would like to introduce you to Francesco Merola our Bar Manager at GJS.

Francesco moved to Manchester from Italy and has over 11 years experience in the industry, having  recently received an honours on a sommelier course Francesco is now busy working on updating our wine list as well as perfecting our new Cocktails & Canapés menu, where you will see some quirky inventions relating to the old school house.

Why not stop by GJS & say hello- Francesco and the team will make you feel right at home with our signature table service, looking for a recommendation, ask Francesco if he’ll make you his personal favourite cocktail, the Hemingway Daiquiri.

Keep an eye on our Twitter & Facebook for our upcoming design a cocktail competition!

"Lovely hotel, cosy atmosphere, nice food, friendly personnel."

— Mrs Nors - 28/1/11

Take the afternoon off with us, at Great John Street…

With your evenings rapidly filling up with Christmas parties or drinks with friends and clients, why not slow the pace a little and relax one afternoon, in our signature eclectic style.

Christmas lunch
Enjoy some of our signature dishes over a 3-course meal for just £35pp.

As an extra-special gift from us we’re offering a private dining room for you & your guests with no hire charge throughout the Christmas period, and bookings for over 10 people receive a complimentary drink on arrival. Take some well earned rest.

Festive afternoon tea
What better way to pass a couple of hours, than tucked away with friends & family over tea & sandwiches.

Join us & experience this staple British tradition, but with our eclectic festive twist! Enjoy our freshly made sandwiches and Christmas-inspired cakes or over-indulge with a cinnamon spiced mulled wine. Bookings for 10+ will enjoy the mulled wine afternoon tea at no extra charge. At only £17.50pp how can you resist!

Coming soon
We’ve been asked about this for a while by some of our lovely guests, we listened! Coming soon, we’re going to be launching a brand new Cocktails & Canapés menu. Available throughout lunch & evenings why not treat yourself to a little luxury…

You can find out more over at www.greatjohnstreet.co.uk or by calling 0161 831 3211.

See you soon.

"What a beautiful hotel, and such a gorgeous room!"

— Mr and Mrs Mirsud, on their wedding night - 22/8/11

"Our second visit here and another lovely stay. Room was gorgeous!"

— Emma & Steven Hume - 20/2/11

Competition: Eleven Didsbury Park

Ok guys & gals, as per our little sneak-peak-tweet earlier here is a little more information on the competition.

We’re offering 1 lucky Twitter follower & a guest of their choice of course, to win 1 nights accommodation at Eleven Didsbury Park in one of our newly refurbished Classic bedrooms.

Each bedroom is individually designed by Sally O’Loughlin with light interiors using wood and natural materials create a snug and homely feel. All the baths have been removed to allow for a walk-in monsoon rain shower. There is no better wake-up experience. Other than our Full Irish breakfast of course.

Visit http://www.elevendidsburypark.com for more.

Simply RT the Tweet you saw to get here and make sure you’re following us to be entered into the draw.

Good luck, and we’ll see one of you lucky people on Friday.

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The important bits: One entry per person. The stay is for Friday October 14 2011 only and cannot be transferred. The prize-winner will be announced at 12 noon Friday October 14 2011 via Twitter. The prize is room only in a new Classic at Eleven Didsbury Park. Additionals must be settled on departure.

"Thanks for a very relaxing eve, we will definitely come again! Lovely staff at a brilliant hotel!"

— Jill & Christopher Peters - 21/1/11

"Lovely luxury hotel, yet it felt like home. Thank you very much."

— Tom & Barbara McCardle - 28/12/2010

Why not spend your Saturday with us? Come and get comfortable at Great John Street…

Why not spend your Saturday with us? Come and get comfortable at Great John Street…