Hangingditch

Specialties

hangingditch wine merchants is an independent wine specialist, ideally situated in Manchester’s historic surroundings, next to the Cathedral and Harvey Nichols.

The shop opened in July 2008 and is modelled on a ‘vinoteca’ concept. Wines by the glass are available from a rotating selection or by the bottle for retail price plus a fixed £6 corkage. Locally roasted coffee, speciality teas, bottled beers and soft drinks are also available.

Here at hangingditch we aim to take the fear factor out of wine. Come in, relax, select a glass or bottle from our constantly rotating range and if you like it then buy a bottle to take home! At hangingditch we champion esoteric and high quality wines at all price-​points.

We taste all our wines before they go on the shelf to make sure we never compromise on quality and are constantly searching for the best wines we can find.

History

Established in 2008.

hangingditch wine merchants is the creation of Ben Stephenson, with his colleague Mark Dent. With over 30 years experience in the wine industry between them, Ben and Mark aim to provide carefully chosen dependable wines alongside attentive and professional advice.

Meet the Business Owner

Ben S.

Business Owner

Ben is the Managing Director and founder of hangingditch wine merchants. He has spent over 10 years in the wine industry starting with stints at Oddbins and Harvey Nichols as shop managers and latterly as an account manager at Pagendam Pratt Wine Cellars, Domaine Direct and Willoughby’s Wine Warehouse.

Ben is a full panel judge for the International Wine and Spirit Competition and the International Wine Challenge. He was a UK semi-​finalist for Ruinart Sommelier of the Year in 2004. He obtained his WSET Diploma in 2001 and holds and Art Foundation and BA in Graphic Design from Glasgow School of Art.