Not Heard of MAN-FRAN? You Soon Will!
Closer links between Manchester and San Francisco are set bring more to each cities vibrant culture.
Last updated 28th Feb 2017
Move over NY-LON (New York - London) there's a new super-commute in town! Virgin Atlantic have launch the first ever direct flights between Manchester and San Francisco.
MAN-FRAN will build on a shared pschye between these tow northern cities, both famous for their wet weather, trams, music, LBGT communities and street art.
78% of us Mancunians feel that San Francisco is "an American version of Manchester" with many of us saying we feel we have more in common with San Fran than London.
To celebrate this new connection between our two great cities loads of business within the city have got involved and put on something special, here's what you can expect.
Northern Quarter bar Science + Industry have partnered with San Fran bar White Chapel to do a drink swap so you can have a taste of the states.
Tiki bar The Liars Club are doing the same and have partnered with Smugglers Cove, so get down to try a San Fran style cocktail.
Restaurant Tariff and Dale have a special two course menu inspired by ManFran using ingredients from both cities available for the next week.
The Principal** **hotel will be offering three nights stay for people with Virgin Atlantic flights.