One of the most exciting destinations on the planet. DieCast will open in phases from Summer 23 ’


DIECAST, THE NEW CREATIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD. The team behind Ramona and The Firehouse will take over Manchester’s largest factory and metalworks.

“We’re taking all of our learnings to create one of the most exciting destinations on the planet.” – Dan Mullen (Owner/Director)

The 5,000 capacity venue will open in phases from Summer 23.  First to open is the vast outside space. Home to Manchester's biggest beer garden, House of Daiquiri, Rum Town, Open Air BBQ Kitchen and following on from the acclaimed Ramona, a hotly anticipated new ‘NeoPan’ Pizzeria. The first of its kind in the city and just in time for summer.

Alongside the pizzeria, BBQ kitchens, in house Beer and Kombucha Brewery, is another Manchester first as it will also host an open air festival style ‘Rum Town’ and ‘House of Daiquiri’ specialising in Frozen Daiquiris, Pina Coladas, as well as Heritage and New World rum. 

Located between Store Street and Ducie Street, behind Piccadilly train station. It’s the latest concept from the team behind Ramona and the Firehouse. 

Emphasising the size of the task, Joel Wilkinson, DieCast Director and owner said ‘We’re taking all our learnings from Ramona and The Firehouse, but this time it’s on an industrial scale. It’s more than a venue. It’s an area within itself. A new creative neighbourhood for the city.’  

When fully complete inside and out, DieCast will be home to Night Market, Brewing Co., Warehouse Restaurant, and a huge Festival Stage. As well as Manchester's biggest Beer Garden and a Creative Hub. 

Due to the sheer scale of the site, the city centre location and striking industrial aesthetics, DieCast is already in use as the industrial backdrop for events, parties, shoots, and film locations. 

“The Factory floor and Machine Works are already being used for creative events, filmmakers, musicians and event producers to use. This is the first part of establishing DieCast as a new creative resource for the city, but 

this summer we will finally open the garden to the public for the first time ” 

Adelaide Winter (Creative Director)

Follow @diecastmcr to find out about the summer launch parties