Rumours swirl after Michelin Guide chooses Manchester to host 2024 awards ceremony

Manchester's historic Midland Hotel has been chosen as the location for the big Michelin Guide awards ceremony for 2024. It is fuelling rumours that the city could be in line for more stars or awards in the upcoming listings - which are considered the most prestigious of foodie honours.

Michelin announced on its social media pages on Wednesday that Manchester would be the location for its eagerly-anticipated awards ceremony. New stars, and confirmation of those retaining stars, will be announced at the event on Monday February 5, 2024.

The setting of Manchester's historic Midland Hotel may or may not be of significance. The hotel is home to one of the city's most acclaimed restaurants, The French by Adam Reid, hotly-tipped for years to regain a Michelin Star.

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The French last held the Michelin Star back in the 1970s. Naturally the announcement today has set the rumour mill swirling.

Manchester currently has only one Michelin Star restaurant - the acclaimed Mana in Ancoats run by chef patron Simon Martin. Buzz has also been growing that mana could be in line for a second star, such is the level of dining being produced there.

Michelin confirmed the date and location of the ceremony on social media and on its website on Wednesday.

In a statement on the Michelin website they said: "We are thrilled to announce that the restaurant selection for The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2024 will be unveiled on Monday 5th February, at Manchester's famous Midland Hotel.

"We are excited to once again celebrate the