New bar and restaurant, Maya, set to open in late March

Maya, a new three-storey bar and restaurant from the team behind Isabel Mayfair, will officially open in Manchester at the end of March.

Located on the corner of Chorlton Street and Canal Street, the 20th-century warehouse building which Maya will call home, also houses the Leven lifestyle hotel.

The Maya brasserie space is set at ground level and will present a modern-European style menu of brasserie classics in a bright, lightly toned and open space.

The main dining room, set below ground level, will be a distinct departure from the brasserie above.

It will be the setting for a drinking and dining experience centred around an ingredient-led, hyper-seasonal and regularly changing menu.

The culinary experience throughout is being crafted by Mancunian head chef Gabe Lea, who cut his teeth at Michelin-starred establishments like Le Manoir and The French at The Midland Hotel.

The brand is the creation of Scottie Bhattarai who, alongside Maya, is the CEO of Isabel Mayfair and its sister brands.

Previously, Bhattarai led restaurant brands in the Soho House stable, as well as Petersham Nurseries to Michelin-starred recognition.

Scottie Bhattarai said: “The term ‘iconic’ is often overused, but the location of Maya can truly claim the label. As we eagerly anticipate its spring opening, we aim to write a fresh new chapter for the city’s vibrant and wonderful hospitality scene.

“The team’s ongoing work over the past 18 months is to be applauded; the care and craft that has gone into ensuring every part of what will make Maya unique is something that I am incredibly proud of.”

Joshua Senior, CEO & co-founder, Leven said: ”Myself and the Leven team are delighted to be joined by Maya in our iconic, heritage building here in Manchester’s Village neighbourhood.

“The opening will offer our guests and locals alike a brand new dining experience – whether that be a canal-side lunch for two, or an all-night-long celebration with friends – Maya’s unique spaces will mean guests can enjoy things on their terms, a perfect fit with our ethos here at Leven.”

The overarching concept, which leads the restaurant and bar’s approach, is what Maya will call ‘dinner plus’, where the dining experience seamlessly evolves into exclusive late-night entertainment, with a roster of DJs all week.