‘The Library curated by Assouline’ at The Edwardian Manchester. This unique partnership sees a brand-new social space in the hotel for guests to soak up Assouline’s luxury cultural offering, alongside an innovative cocktail and food menu.

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand dedicated to culture. Assouline began with the belief that a book artfully crafted and highly considered in its visual content can open your eyes and minds. Over two decades, guided by a passion for knowledge, culture, and travel, the brand has extended its vision to create all that can be desired in a chic library, from lavishly illustrated books and special editions that become unique decorative accessories.

Guests can experience an exquisite selection of contemporary dishes such as Steak Tartare with a champagne-infused egg yolk (£10), and La Spécialité, a remarkable looking chocolate dome with black cardamom ice cream and molten chocolate sauce (£7).

The impressive À La Carte also sits alongside "The Impossible Edition Afternoon Tea", a selection of homemade finger sandwiches on artisan bread, scones, preserves and patisseries (£28), all available with sparkling wine or champagne.

Signature cocktails have been impeccably created by a team of mixologists to represent some of the most popular books within the famed Assouline ‘Ultimate’ collections range. ‘La Conception’ is dedicated to all things design, whilst ‘The Can of Pop’ has been inspired by one the leading pioneers of the Pop movement, Andy Warhol

‘The Library curated by Assouline’ showcases a vast array of titles, art and furniture; with mirrored nickel lamps projecting a warm glow over the navy velvet and dark woollen charcoal grey armchairs. Ideal for an afternoon tea or a simple night cap, the baby grand piano and Free Trade Hall-inspired artwork greets guests with a luxury setting to eat, drink and relax in, whilst capturing Manchester’s ties to art and culture.

Welcome to ‘The Library curated by Assouline’.