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The Liquor Store

Bar Pub Event venue Cocktail bar Live music bar

One of the Top rated Live music bars in Manchester


Address

Maybrook House, 40 Blackfriars St, Manchester M3 2EG, United Kingdom

Website

www.theliquorstore.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 834 6239

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (564 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4:30 pm to 3 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: 4:30 pm to 3 am
  • Monday: 4:30 pm to 3 am
  • Tuesday: 4:30 pm to 3 am
  • Wednesday: 4:30 pm to 3 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (14) great (13) music (9) cocktails (9) drinks (9) time (9) cocktail (7) visit (7) nice (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Connor O. 1 year ago on Google
    Good little pub with a great outdoor heated smoking area. Toilets were all individual cubicles that were clean and tidy.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bea R. 1 year ago on Google
    This little gem rates in my top 10 for small tucked away bars in Manchester. The staff are legends! The music is rock n roll 60s/70s. The cocktails are sublime. Not only this but the place is spotless. I'll definitely be going there again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tess C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a booking for a Saturday evening, when arrived was told to sit where we wanted as was pretty empty. To be later told we had to move. We was told someone would be over to take our drinks order, 10 minutes we waited before going to the bar ourselves. Toilets were an awful state. Giving 2 starts as cocktails were nice, and 1 bartender was really nice and welcoming on arrival. Won't be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mollie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Was here the other night, and I am appalled with the bouncer. A man was making a women extremely uncomfortable trying to advance on her when she was clearly not wanting anything. This was right next to the bouncer who was on his phone the entire time not even doing his job properly. She had told him to stop many times but he kept going, the bouncer was too busy looking at his phone to even notice at what was OBVIOUSLY happening RIGHT NEXT TO HIM. Maybe if you had a better bouncer that did his job properly this would have never happened. Truly disgusting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicola L. 1 year ago on Google
    Adam Put up with my indesisions, and my 5 minutes choosing a cocktail. Then recwndes different drinks based on my spirit of choice and what I feel like drinking tonight. Great vibe and even better drinks Xxx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 J “PorcoR” C. 11 months ago on Google
    Have been twice in two months. Manchester themed decor with lovely comfy booths. Cocktail menu is lovely, with some inventive choices. First time visiting was after work with friends and the barman was extremely friendly but the place was very quiet so he had more time for a personable touch. I personally had the cocktail in picture, which was pleasant. Based on the first experience, we came back a second time, as a group of 5. There was a roaming waitress who was amazing and one barman was extremely nice and had such a fun attitude it was impossible not to be happy when talking to him, however, the other barman (with dreadlocks) was extremely rude, and more interested in joking about with other staff and being overbearing. He also refused one male in our group a share cocktail stating we didnt enough people? When questioned, he refused to actually answer why and walked away. The toilet attendant apparently wasn't wearing footwear, which is very bizarre. Upon leaving, the outside area had filled with cigar smokers and people discussing using coke which gave it a sleazy vibe upon leaving which you don't feel inside as the vibe inside is very cool. Overall, nice place, and when quiet is great, cracks in service appear when very busy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pattie x. 1 year ago on Google
    Good selection of cocktails; really enjoyed the oasis. Music wasn’t really my preference but it created a nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Paul D. 1 year ago on Google
    Cracking little joint, good music and great bar staff. Once past the bouncers anyway. :-p Nice range of drinks too, opens late, well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Donya N. 9 months ago on Google
    I loved the atmosphere and music. Staff were so friendly and warm . We went there this time with girls to surprise one of them an she loved it. Every time when i was there I enjoyed it. All i can say I wish liquor had more space at the front door .

  • 5/5 Tom the G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with a fantastic selection behind the bar. One of the best rum old fashioned I’ve had! Will be calling again.

  • 5/5 Kerry B. 8 months ago on Google
    this bar is just fantastic bar staff are amazing they have table service here the outside terrace is small but inside is roomy. this bar does have a large amount of different spirits to choose from

  • 5/5 Hannah G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails and music. Really attentive staff. We always have a good time here

  • 2/5 Dean W. 1 year ago on Google
    Larger was flat and the cocktail was poorly made. Not what it used to be with the new staff members working there. Would recommend avoiding and going elsewhere unless it's a weekday after midnight - only place near the immediate city centre that's open until 4am.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool friendly venue! Good range of drinks... delicious cocktails 😃

  • 1/5 Lana A. 7 months ago on Google
    Ordered a £10 whiskey-based cocktail, it tasted like I was drinking straight from a bottle of salted caramel syrup. Kindly asked if they’d change it because it must’ve been a mistake and got a rude, dismissive response. Learn how to make a drink. EDIT: the cocktail was £9.50 - I rounded up 50p. It was the ‘whiskey in a jar’ and we were told ‘it isn’t supposed to taste like whiskey’.

  • 4/5 Stuart H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar, hidden aeay so doesnt get too bisy, good music and decentvdrinks. Staff v friendly too

  • 5/5 skye h. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely great atmosphere and great staff loved every moment

  • 5/5 Joanne S. 4 months ago on Google
    Nathan knew what he was talking about, excellently recommended drinks, very comfortable place and happy to chat.

  • 5/5 Tony F. 1 year ago on Google
    Good choice of drinks, great bar staff. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • 5/5 J M B. 2 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem, fantastic place, fantastic service and fabulous cocktails. If the cocktail wasn't on the menu they made it for you too. What more could you ask for......

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant bar, great music and lovely staff. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cracking bar well worth a visit

  • 5/5 Tom P. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent food options, good drinks selection, airy and comfortable seating. Table service pretty good although a little distant (doesn't bother me, better than overbearing)

  • 5/5 Ethan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cocktails, excellent bar staff and fantastic music played

  • 5/5 Lee M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is bar is by far my fave little bar in Manchester. I have been coming here regularly for 3 years now and it's definitely worth a visit. Great vibe, great staff and great music. You will struggle to have a bad night in this place.

  • 5/5 Barbara W. 5 years ago on Google
    Went to the Liquor Store using a gin experience voucher. Had a great time sampling an array of gins, learnt about the history of the drink and completed the whole experience by being shown how and then mixing our own gin cocktails!! Well worth the visit. Would definitely visit this bar the next time we're in Manchester.

  • 5/5 Chris G. 4 years ago on Google
    A great little bar just off Deansgate. The cocktails are really good and great value during happy hour. The decour is nice with plenty of music memorabilia on the walls

  • 5/5 Paul T. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant relaxing atmosphere. And all the staff are friendly and professional.

  • 5/5 Leanne S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous hidden gem. Would definitely recommend booking a table. It gets busy. Fantastic friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Dave E. 2 years ago on Google
    Good bar, great drinks and atmosphere. Will be visiting again

  • 5/5 Martyn P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff, so we'll looked after. Best wishes the Ghostbuster Boys!!!! See u soon


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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