Team behind much-loved Ramsbottom restaurant Levanter reveal new tapas and wine concept

A much-loved Spanish restaurant will join forces with a popular Manchester wine bar to create a new city centre tapas and wine concept.

Levanter, which was located in Ramsbottom, sadly closed its doors back in April, but will now team up with Beeswing located in the Kampus neighbourhood, as they launch a new food and drink concept for the New Year. Following successful pop-ups at Kampus, the team from Levanter are currently working Beeswing owner Anna Tutton, to put the finishing touches to a new menu.

Levanter owners Fiona and Joe confirmed the news of original Levanter's closure earlier this year after nine years and citing continued pressures on hospitality businesses and suppliers. The couple’s other project Baratxuri, which span off from Levanter, continues in the Peter Street food hall Exhibition, and will also feed into the new concept with Beeswing.

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Speaking about the new partnership, Joe Botham of Levanter and Baratxuri said: “I’m so excited about our collaboration with The Beeswing; Anna and I are old friends and go back a long way, and her love of Spanish food, great wine and good old fashioned hospitality is really refreshing.

"We did a pop-up at Kampus in 2022, and it’s an incredibly beautiful setting by the canal. I’m really looking forward to bringing some of our favourite dishes back to the city centre.”

Since opening last year, The Beeswing has served its food tapas-style, with seasonal small plates, cheeses and charcuterie on the menu. With their current chef, Luke, off to travel the world, Anna has taken the decision to embrace the