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Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), the North’s largest hospitality trade event, sponsored by Uber Eats, will return to Manchester Central on 9th-10th March 2027 and celebrate its 25th anniversary, with registrations now open.

As the hospitality sector continues to adapt and show resilience in a challenging trading environment, NRB offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to meet the North’s leading suppliers, restaurants, chefs and professionals. Free trade tickets for hospitality operators are now available here.

Building on its continued success, NRB will once again take place alongside lunch! NORTH, the trade show for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go operators. Now in its third year, the event comes as the North West continues to establish itself as one of the UK’s most dynamic bakery regions, accounting for 17% of all new bakery openings nationwide in 2025, closely following London*. Confirmed exhibitors at this year’s lunch! NORTH include Yorkshire Tea, Carrs Pasties, Cake & Bake Club, Illycaffe, Simply Lunch, Just Crisps, Honeybuns and many more.

With 68% of diners more likely to visit a restaurant offering seasonal dishes, having access to the right suppliers and products is increasingly important for hospitality operators* NRB27 will bring businesses from across the sector, giving visitors the opportunity to discover new products, explore the latest innovations and connect with suppliers. Last year, the show welcomed over 10,000 visitors with over 400 suppliers showcasing the very best innovation across the sector. Confirmed NRB27 exhibitors include Athletic Brewing Co, JW Lees, La Tua Pasta, Moth Drinks, Vimto, Hawkstone Brewery, AO Seafood, Nisbets UK and many more.

Siobhan Thompson, Event Manager for NRB said: “As NRB celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re proud to mark this milestone championing the people, businesses and ideas that make Northern hospitality so distinctive. NRB remains a vital meeting place for the sector, connecting operators with suppliers and giving businesses the expertise and inspiration they need to seize new opportunities. We are looking forward to celebrating this occasion and showcasing the talent that continues to shape hospitality across the North.”

Katie Tyler, Event Director for lunch! NORTH, added: “We’re excited to bring lunch! NORTH back for its third year and continue building a dedicated platform for the North’s café, bakery, coffee shop and food-to-go community. Running alongside NRB’s 25th anniversary makes 2027 an especially exciting year for the shows, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the industry for two days of discovery, connection and fresh inspiration.”

Registrations for the North’s hospitality shows are now open and you can secure your spot via this link.  Those interested in exhibiting at lunch! NORTH27 can find out more here: https://www.lunchnorth.co.uk/stand-enquiry/ Those interested in exhibiting at NRB27 can find out more here: https://northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk/enquiry-now/