Free registration is now open for Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB), which returns to Manchester Central on 9th-10th March 2027. The trade event, sponsored by Uber Eats, will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the 2027 show.
Organisers describe NRB as the North’s largest hospitality trade event. It brings together suppliers, restaurants, chefs and other professionals from across the region, and free trade tickets are available to hospitality operators. Its organisers say it runs as the hospitality sector continues to adapt and show resilience in a challenging trading environment.
Running alongside lunch! NORTH
NRB will once again take place alongside lunch! NORTH, the trade show for cafés, coffee shops and food-to-go operators, which is now in its third year. The organisers note that the North West accounted for 17% of all new bakery openings nationwide in 2025, closely following London.
Confirmed exhibitors at lunch! NORTH include Yorkshire Tea, Carrs Pasties, Cake & Bake Club, Illycaffe, Simply Lunch, Just Crisps and Honeybuns.
Katie Tyler, Event Director for lunch! NORTH, said: “We’re excited to bring lunch! NORTH back for its third year and continue building a dedicated platform for the North’s café, bakery, coffee shop and food-to-go community. Running alongside NRB’s 25th anniversary makes 2027 an especially exciting year for the shows, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the industry for two days of discovery, connection and fresh inspiration.”
Suppliers and exhibitors at NRB27
The organisers cite a figure that 68% of diners are more likely to visit a restaurant offering seasonal dishes, and say that access to the right suppliers and products is increasingly important for hospitality operators. NRB27 will give visitors the opportunity to discover new products, explore the latest innovations and connect with suppliers. Last year, the show welcomed over 10,000 visitors.
Confirmed NRB27 exhibitors include Athletic Brewing Co, JW Lees, La Tua Pasta, Moth Drinks, Vimto, Hawkstone Brewery, AO Seafood and Nisbets UK. Over its two days, the show also offers product discovery, expert talks, live demos and networking.
Siobhan Thompson, Event Manager for NRB, said: “As NRB celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re proud to mark this milestone championing the people, businesses and ideas that make Northern hospitality so distinctive. NRB remains a vital meeting place for the sector, connecting operators with suppliers and giving businesses the expertise and inspiration they need to seize new opportunities. We are looking forward to celebrating this occasion and showcasing the talent that continues to shape hospitality across the North.”
How to register
As with the previous edition of the two co-located shows, trade visitors can register for free ahead of the event. Registration for both NRB and lunch! NORTH is open now, and businesses interested in exhibiting at either show can make enquiries through the respective event websites.
The shows are organised by Diversified Communications. NRB describes itself as a national restaurant and bar show rooted in the North, bringing together operators and suppliers from across the UK.
Details and image via Northern Restaurant & Bar.