The owners of a popular restaurant which started life as a pop-up tapas bar have announced they will be opening a second Manchester location in the former home of a Michelin favourite.

Ancoats’ favourite Maricarmen, which is known for its top-tier tapas and sangria, will open a second site in the Northern Quarter in September taking over the former 63 Degrees premises on High Street.

The family-run French restaurant mysteriously closed its doors in February after 14 years. Founder Alexandre Moreau said that the decision to close the venue, which had been described by Michelin as a ‘true neighbourhood restaurant’, came following a series of family health issues.

Six months on from its closure, the venue will be given a new lease of life thanks to the team at Maricarmen and co-found

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