Poke Marketing
Downtown in Business are delighted that Poke Marketing are our latest Business of the Week. Poke Marketing worked closely with Downtown in Business to develop and launch our new MIPIM branding.
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Dishoom Permit Room Liverpool
Dishoom, the beloved Indian hospitality brand known for its celebratory take on Bombay café culture, is set to bring its Permit Room concept to Liverpool on March 5th marking the group’s first opening in the city.
Exclusive DIB Member Offer: Grand National Dining Experiences 2026
Downtown in Business members are invited to access an exclusive hospitality offer for Grand National 2026, with preferential pricing at two brand-new restaurant experiences for this year’s event.
Downtown in Business Calls for Government to Slow Down on National Tourist Tax Proposals
Downtown in Business has added its voice to calls from business leaders in Liverpool and Manchester urging the Government to slow down and rethink proposals for a national tourist tax, warning that rushed policy decisions risk damaging a hospitality sector already under significant pressure.
A Week in America | 19 February 2026
As the US administration shifts to an ever more ‘isolationist’ stance – Martin asks: ‘What does this mean for UK and European businesses?’
New Breakfast Menu at San Carlo Cicchetti Manchester
San Carlo Cicchetti Manchester is launching a new breakfast menu, officially available from next week for both bookings and walk-ins.
Ladies Day Bottomless Breakfast at Gusto Liverpool
To mark Aintree Ladies Day, Gusto Albert Dock is hosting a Bottomless Breakfast experience on Thursday 10 April, offering the perfect start to the day for racegoers
Botanico Duke Street
Botanico Duke St is the evolution of Il Forno. Now offering incredible breakfasts, brunch and lunch as well as its famous Italian dining in the evening. Its ideal for any morning meetings over great food or fabulous coffee. For all Downtown in Liverpool members theres a 20% discount on breakfast,
Downtown in Business Hosts Strategic Leaders Lunch with Becca Heron
On Friday 13th February 2026 Downtown in Business hosted a Leaders Lunch with Becca Heron, Strategic Director of Growth and Development at Manchester City Council, at Inside by Meliá Manchester.
Downtown in Business Hosts Leadership Dinner with Birmingham City Council
Downtown in Business was delighted to host a private dinner with Birmingham City Council on Wednesday 17th February 2026, welcoming Managing Director Joanne Roney CBE to an intimate evening of discussion at the excellent Park Regis Birmingham.
EP.133 | Starmer’s Survival
Keir Starmer survived what felt like a near-death experience for his premiership before hopping on a plane to Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
Ward Hadaway
We are delighted that Ward Hadaway are our latest Business of the Week. Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has reported record turnover of £53.6m for the 2024/25 financial year, representing double-digit growth of 11.6%.