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The North’s leading hospitality trade event returns on 10-11 March 2026, with free trade tickets now available

Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) 2026, the North’s leading hospitality trade event, returns to Manchester Central, with registrations officially now open.

Taking place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March, NRB26 (sponsored by Uber Eats) will once again bring together hospitality buyers and suppliers over two days of industry insight, innovation and collaboration at its longstanding home, Manchester Central, with free trade tickets for hospitality operators now available here.

Building on the success of the 2025 show, NRB will once again run alongside lunch! NORTH, the dedicated trade show for cafés, coffee shops, and food-to-go operators. Now in its second year, lunch! NORTH provides a targeted platform for this rapidly growing sector, with confirmed exhibitors including Illy, Welbilt, Carrs Pasties, Vita Coco, Lindt, Pip Organic, Hip Pop, One Plus Two, Re:Water, Tiffin Sandwiches and Blendsmiths. Those interested in exhibiting at lunch! NORTH26 can find out more here: Stand Enquiry – lunch! NORTH

NRB26 continues its tradition of connecting northern hospitality operators with the industry’s leading suppliers and thought leaders. Last year, the combined shows welcomed over 12,000 visitors – a 13.4% increase on 2024 – and hosted more than 400 exhibitors showcasing food, drink, technology, and equipment innovations.

The 2026 show promises another two days packed with expert talks, panels, and live demonstrations, designed to give operators actionable insights to navigate today’s challenging industry landscape.

Confirmed NRB exhibitors include Uber Eats, Budweiser, Lightspeed HQ, Nisbets, Steelite International, La Tua Pasta, Frobishers Juices, Monin, Martins Craft Bakery, Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners, Worldpay, Cambrook Foods Ltd, Catering Equipment, and Stephensons. Those interested in exhibiting at NRB26 can find out more here: https://northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk/enquiry-now

Chris Brazier, Group Event Director for NRB and lunch! NORTH commented: “NRB has always been about championing Northern hospitality and the people behind it. With the challenges the industry continues to face, NRB feels more vital than ever to bring the sector together. It’s our chance to share ideas, create new opportunities and celebrate the innovation and resilience that define hospitality in the North.”

Katie Tyler, Event Director for lunch! NORTH, added: “We’re so excited to bring lunch! NORTH back for its second year. The response to its launch was incredible, and it’s clear the café and food-to-go community in the North was ready for a show of its own. We’ve got an amazing line-up planned for 2026…it’s going to be another brilliant two days of discovery, connection and inspiration.”

Sam Grainger, Co-founder of COS Hospo / OG Hospo and panellist at the 2025 show, also commented: “NRB is one of the most important dates in the year, not only to see new products, equipment, and services on offer but for all the fantastic minds of operators in the North to come together and to keep pushing the amazing hospitality businesses we have here.”

Industry leader Marta Pogroszewska, NED at Bread Holdings Ltd (GAIL’s Bakery) added “lunch! NORTH is a fantastic event to see what’s new in the industry. I loved seeing so much innovation and celebrating vibrancy in the North.”

Registrations for the North’s leading hospitality shows are now open and you can secure your spot here.