Bunny Jackson's Manchester
Hot wings and a bad attitude
Denise from Manchester
Manchester's First Street spent its early years as a sparse patch. There were few reasons to venture to the edge-of-town site, other than visiting HOME cinema. However, businesses like Bunny Jackson’s stepped in to shake things up.
Lowering the tone of its shiny glass and steel surrounds, Bunny Jackson’s is the perfect antidote to dull chain restaurants and well-behaved arthouse crowds
An oasis of Americana, Bunny Jackson’s sets itself apart by doing three things well — chicken wings, great drinks and attitude. In its own words, “salty chips and even saltier language”.
Sell your soul for a t-shirt and take on the ‘pretty much impossible’ hot wings challenge. Eat ten hot wings in five minutes for £20. Whether you win or lose, your mugshot will go up forever on the wall of pain.
Those who like food without tears and humiliation can go for Bunny's signature chicken wings (£2.50 - £5.50 for six), smothered in sauces such as a sweet mustardy Jack-Daniels glaze or smoky Nashville hot. Put a cherry on top with sides like fried pickles (£4.00), tater tots (£4.00) or jalapeno poppers (£5.00).
Sample a famous Bunny’s cocktail to wash down the wings. The Papa Shango (£11.00 - El Dorado 5yr rum, mango liqueur, Tabasco, lime and sugar) is especially good. Alternatively, challenge Bunny's hardworking crew to shake you up a classic - margaritas (£11.00) are a speciality.
If you were thinking of gracefully heading to bed after a cultured evening at HOME, reconsider. Bunny’s neon signs and killer cocktails will tempt you in to work on your bad reputation.
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