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Bouzouki By Night

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Venue specialising in meze banquets, live entertainment, bellydancing competitions and parties. People often mention night, staff, atmosphere, good, Greek, great, amazing, service, dancing, recommend,


Address

88 Princess St, Manchester M1 6NG, United Kingdom

Website

www.bouzoukibynight.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 236 9282

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (405 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: night (36) staff (26) atmosphere (22) good (20) Greek (20) great (20) amazing (17) service (13) dancing (12) recommend (11)
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  • 5/5 Cat D. 4 years ago on Google
    I have this fairly recently on a Friday at lunch. The lunch wraps are always super tasty and of good quality. Cannot recommend highly enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ebony J. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible!! -I literally can't stop telling people about this place! The vibe is amazing, the food is so authentic and fresh too. It's also so reasonably priced and the staff are lovely, friendly. The perfect spot to grab an amazing lunch or pre-theatre dinner with it's perfect location, just 3 mins walk from 'The Palace'.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke P. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere, food and hosts! Such a good night! Fully recommend when in Manchester!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kizzy W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food and brilliant atmosphere! The starters were better then the mains, and the baklava for dessert was amazing. Nice staff and traditional live Greek music was great. The wine was a little pricey, and may be better for larger groups rather then a couple but would highly recommend a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rose M. 2 years ago on Google
    I absolutely adore this place. Their wraps are the best I’ve never had, no joke. I’ve never been in for sit down food but they’re my go to for quick take out food. Whenever I order food with friends I always suggest here and they love it! The halloumi is amazing and a perfect veggie option. I love Greek food and they’re so authentic and affordable! The service is always super quick as well. Couldn’t recommend more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie J. 5 years ago on Google
    Bouzouki by night has a small shop front which I had never noticed beforehand. The venue is down in the cellar, so there are no windows. On the walls there are several TV screens showing beautiful views of Greece. Once our party had arrived, and ready to eat the food was brought to the table. There was a variety of delicious Mediterranean dishes which we shared. They also catered for vegetarians. After the meal, plates were broken. All the diners were encouraged to join a circle dancing around the room. Following this, some of the diners participated in games in front of the rest of the diners. It was a great and enjoyable evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 wayne p. 5 years ago on Google
    1st time I have ever had Greek food and boy was it good great atmosphere and well just a truly great night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great night, dancing to Greek tunes and then a regular disco. The food was lovely and catered for my vegan/lactose free requests brilliantly. Excellent service and such friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 keith b. 4 years ago on Google
    An absolute disgrace, food sub standard, if this is what Greece should taste like then I would rather holiday in Rhyl. All the food tasted the same. Chicken kebabs looked like they had come from Heron foods, the dipping sauces were bland and the meatballs tasted like those Campbells tinned variety. bar too small. No air in the place. Seriously over loaded electrical sockets behind the bar. Shabby dark and cramped. Worst place we have been to in ages...one star is too much
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail C. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here as it was recommended by my friend, we got the Mezze which includes starter, main and dessert, it’s a good way to taste a lot of dishes off the menu. Everything was amazing, so delicious and not over facing you! The staff were amazing and very accommodating, will definitely be coming back and recommending to everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cherrelle d. 2 years ago on Google
    That fine specimen of a Zorba dancing, white toothed, tight jeans clad waiter is the best thing to come out of Greece since Zeus himself. And the food's nearly as gorgeous as him. Great wine. Great atmosphere. Fab night. Well Done Bouzouki, outstanding as always 👏👏👏😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stacey e. 2 years ago on Google
    Ive been twice, second time was last night and its by far the best night out in town, the most amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, the greek entertainment is just the best! absolutely love it here, I love how the owner is so involved in these nights. can't wait to come back again!

  • 4/5 Debbie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great Christmas 🎅🏻 works do great food and atmosphere all the staff were professional and polite well organised definitely would go again 😊🎉

  • 5/5 Bridget M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic night. Food was delicious and the staff helpful. Music and dancing was great! Lots of fun! Will be returning soon!

  • 5/5 mercutio 2. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonderful evening. Made us feel welcome from the minute we stepped in. Good food, nicely spaced and made a lovely fuss of our 16 year old daughter. Friendly staff and a lovely evening. Thank you.

  • 5/5 JK D. 2 years ago on Google
    Dined here last night. Despite difficult circumstances, due to the aftermath of the recent weather, the restaurant provided us with a delicious mixed mezze platter and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Thank you again guys and we would heartily recommend a visit🙂.

  • 5/5 Marco P. 2 years ago on Google
    I came here with a group of friends to try Greek food. This place is a gem in Manchester. They do 25 pounds banquet that includes just food, but a lot of delicious tasty food. You won't be disappointed. During the meal and after they do shows. Typical greek dance that involve customers as well!! If you are bored of only eat pay and leave restaurant, here you will end having an amazing dinner with a lot of fun

  • 5/5 Kat N. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant night and experience especially if your in a group. They got the birthday girl and bride to be up on stage, they smashed plates and danced in tables. The meze food was incredible, only £25 per head and the food just kept on coming. Once dinner was over the whole resteraunt were up on there feet arm in arm dancing around the tables. Brilliant night

  • 5/5 Ashlea W. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here for my hen do last night and had a fantastic night. The food is fabulous, lost of delicious and authentic dishes and excellent value for money. The entertainment is fabulous and I broke my shoe while dancing around the room. They waiter even fixed it up for me before we left. His sense of humour was also great as he joined in with our hen do activities at times. Would highly reccomend.

  • 5/5 Juliet B. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for my boyfriend birthday, we couldn't stay for the party night, but it seemed very fun! The food was incredible, and very generous! We love Greek food and this was really authentic. I really recommend

  • 5/5 M20 F. 4 years ago on Google
    A great atmpsphere!!.. wonderful food!!... great staff!!.. and very welcoming!!... a real authentic taste of greece in the heart of MCR!! 1💖 MCR 🐝🐝

  • 5/5 Helen W. 4 years ago on Google
    Hello to the 1980's world of entertainment. Fab food, fab staff and entertainment. I'd say it's a place for groups of friends celebrating an occasion at night, not the place for a romantic quiet meal.

  • 5/5 Jack D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 8 months ago on Google
    We came last night Saturday for my friends hen Party, 30 + of us, what a fantastic night we had! We all had the £28 pound meze and it was incredible, absolutely delicious, and the moussaka was to die for as was the Stifado and Baclava! Staff was amazing, the owner really goes out of his way to make it a proper Greek experience after you have eaten , lots of Greek dancing, music , a comedian, then karaoke! Superb night can't wait to come again, thanks so much Bouzouki by Night 😁

  • 1/5 Lily R. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely little place. But the food was really bad. Not worth £30 per person at all. Im surprised they didn’t ask, as there was so much food gone to waste back to the kitchen as hardly anyone ate the food. Also my friend had to go buy coffee and give it them to make it, as they don’t have any. However the entertainment was fun afterwards. Wouldn’t book for a big group again due to the food standards. Very disappointed.

  • 1/5 Senay N. 4 months ago on Google
    To begin with the place smells mouldy, the food felt for most parts out of tins and something you get in a discounter and just deep fry eg the falafel had no flavour and was dry. The person who oversaw our table kept saying we would be served yet food was eventually rushed out late and no table service for drinks. We paid £38 pp and drinks were far too expensive for what you got. The music was fair enough but guests were treated rudely when making requests. Sorry but never again. I should demand a full refund and I don’t usually say something negative about a business. I would suggest less quantity but better quality.

  • 5/5 B M. 4 months ago on Google
    Had the best night for my mums birthday. Booked a table for 8 of us. Plenty of space. The staff are so welcoming and honestly they made the night. They made such a fuss of my mum she loved it !! We pre booked and paid for 8 Epic Meze's which was nice (was alot smaller portions that we expected for the price) everything was put on the table for us to share out between us. However the atmosphere & the great choice at the bar made up for it. We spent most of our night dancing and we cannot recommend it enough for the entertainment, music & staff

  • 3/5 rory a. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food which was very good value. A few mistakes made with incorrect dishes brought out. We also waited ages for our drinks due to them being busy desipte only two tables in. The waitresses couldn't seem to care less when we were trying to get their attention to pay and were too busy chatting away which was quite rude. The ambience is lovely and as I say the food and value is excellent so please just work on the customer service as that's all that let's down your restaurant currently.

  • 5/5 Victoria T. 4 months ago on Google
    We came for a staff party on 1st December. We are a remote business so rarely are able to get together. I wasnt sure what to expect from the photos I had seen online but MY GOSH we were not disappointed! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic - the staff are so accommodating and fun. We stayed there all night. It is an intimate venue with the perfect amount of space for dancing. Cannot thank BBN enough for making such a fun and welcoming event for us. I hope we return!! :)

  • 5/5 Evangelos N. 7 months ago on Google
    Didn't have the chance to visit it at night but we had the best Greek pastries. Tiropita (cheese pie) and spanakopita (spinach and cheese pie) were simply amazing. Periklis is a kind and talkative person.

  • 5/5 Helena R. 7 months ago on Google
    It was a group of 8 people and it was a fabulous experience. Food is amazing

  • 3/5 Tess T. 8 months ago on Google
    To start with, the food was good and we felt welcomed by the man who runs this place. Overall, we had a good night. There was not much atmosphere, for a Saturday night you expect a bit more of a buzz (rather than being the only ones there for majority of the night) we also emailed to ask when to book our taxi home and we’re advised 11:30-12, however we were asked to leave at about 10:30 since they wanted to shut, they had to remain open since our taxi was booked for 11:30 as advised. I suggest that the price is taken off the bottles of wine that you sell for over triple the price. My bottle of rose was 19.50 yet had a £6.49 sticker on it! However the male waiter was amazing and entertained us with dancing and singing. We had a good night, it’s a shame it was so quiet, with very little atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Stefan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible. Restaurants always try to pitch to you that they are "an experience" and "like nothing else" but then you go in and it's... a restaurant. This is 100% not the case with Bouzouki By Night. This is something special and unique, not only in Manchester but I would say for the entire UK. The atmosphere is absolutely incredible, the staff create an amazing atmosphere by encouraging everyone to dance, teaching the steps and showing how to do it. We couldn't dance well at all but we had the time of our lives. We went for a Christmas event, so about the food: it was good, traditional, and there was a lot of it. I strongly recommend it to everyone that wants a taste of Greek culture.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely loved the vegetarian meze, great friendly staff, lovely food, and great atmosphere...definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Paul B. 9 months ago on Google
    Had a really nice meal, good size portion's we couldn't even manage the afters so they kindly packed it up for us to take home. Definitely will be back.

  • 5/5 Mitch C. 10 months ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our meal. The atmosphere is appropriate for a Greek taverna and the food was very, very good!

  • 1/5 Nancy A. 10 months ago on Google
    Update: You are NOT fully booked. I asked a friend of mine to try and book the same date with you and you confirmed bookings are available. I have evidence of that. You should be ashamed of yourself treating customers with no respect and lying as well. No wonder you have negative reviews about staff attitude on Tripadvisror. -------------------------------------- Very unprofessional and Disrespectful. I spoke with Photis to book a table and he was okay with the date (12 days earlier) and sent me booking and payment information. Only when I emailed trying to clarify how much food do we expect in each Meze options, as they started recently doing two different ones and I was trying to order the right size, he emailed me back saying it’s fully booked. Why would you email me with information about my booking if you are fully booked? It sounded very unprofessional and a disrespectful way to treat clients. He didn’t even apologise for it.

  • 5/5 Gillian T. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for a Groupon deal and had a great experience. The chef came out from the kitchen and really made our night. He was a brilliant host, recommended certain dishes, checked on us regularly and made us feel like star guests. The food was delicious and plentiful, thanks for a lovely meal!

  • 5/5 Lynn B. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous food! Served by greek staff. Meze a total winner. If you love Greece and the food then you need to go here!

  • 5/5 Asie Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Had my best birthday ever -in Manchester- in this place. cannot recommend highly enough!

  • 3/5 kris w. 1 year ago on Google
    Too many tables crammed into such a small space. Your constantly have to move to let other customers get past you. Food is good but very small portions for the price. The wine was very cheap, only costs £4 in asda but charged £20 for the same bottle here. Staff are friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Clare M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing boutique individual restaurant...staff just lovely ..shout out to nikos x food amazing service amazing entertainment amazi g xxxx just amazing xxxxx

  • 5/5 Janette H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere lovely food and good service

  • 5/5 Valid N. 4 years ago on Google
    Best value in town and good ingredients

  • 2/5 Gary P. 4 years ago on Google
    Should let you know before bringing a large group in that it has a 'set banquet'.

  • 4/5 fatuma b. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff were friendly and the food was great. The entertainment was fantastic.

  • 5/5 Matthew K. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible food, wonderful service. A great night out.

  • 5/5 Amit S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for late night parties. Different types of Drinks and food options available. Live music is available and visitors can shake a legs on music.

  • 3/5 Dave L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food but far too cramped.

  • 5/5 Andy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow a truly amazing night staff food atmosphere attention second to none at a price that warrants double Thank you Angie Hill and family x

  • 3/5 Dilafrose 4 years ago on Google
    Everything is average

  • 4/5 Carol W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food really good atmosphere and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Claudia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice service! Good place and nice atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Margaret K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Greek Food.

  • 5/5 Soul Art M. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service, very pleasant people who are very happy to help and serve you. Food was gorgeous! Really enjoyed it - will go back again! You won't regret it!

  • 5/5 Marc O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Has a wonderful atmosphere and is perfect for anybody wanting to try a taste of many Greek delicacies. The bar is standard town prices. Easily can go through one hundred pounds there on alcohol. The night time is the most fun! Everybody gets up and starts dancing with the staff. Very fun. Good for special events.

  • 5/5 jordan e. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely authentic Greek food. Prices are great, and carbohydrate portion sizes are generous.

  • 5/5 Greg B. 3 years ago on Google
    Home cooked full of flavour, authentic atmosphere. A hidden gem! Had the Greek Banquet tonight and was a really good selection of plates from Greece. Probably one of the best restaurants in Manchester. Don’t miss it!

  • 5/5 Sabrina C. 3 years ago on Google
    Got a takeaway wrap for £3.70 Don’t let the image fool you with the chips and salad, the wrap is packed with kofta in the back. It was really nice :) The chips is crisp and absolutely on point. I couldn’t believe I walked past this many times without trying it out!

  • 4/5 Brad F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun night good food...

  • 5/5 Amy G. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food and great atmosphere x

  • 5/5 Jally R. 3 years ago on Google
    This. Place. Is. Insane. They have authentic Greek food so what more can you ask. The lunch wrap is SO GOOD!! We tried the falafel and Hummus wrap and the chicken and tzatziki wrap and holy mother of God I nearly cried of happiness. Cant wait to eat this in summer on the side of the road with a cold beer!!! Also if you want chips to taste like you're abroad this is the place. I'm from Belgium where chips are placed on Holy grails and praised and this place is up there for best chips I've had away from chipland. Can't wait to go every week and try every food they have.

  • 4/5 Mike H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place and food

  • 2/5 Bridge W. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is relatively clean, but the food is poor with small portions. The service was sporadic and rude. The meat dishes under the main were particularly poor. We paid and left early. This was the Meze by night at £25 a head. It is not worth this price for what we had. On a plus side It does have a bustling atmosphere due to the large tables of people.

  • 5/5 Georgia H. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food and staff and the music was lush! 10/10 x

  • 4/5 Carolyne H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food..friendly staff.. had a brilliant night

  • 5/5 Thomas K. 4 years ago on Google
    Brill ngt you need to join in with the fun

  • 3/5 Lydia H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very hot... We had party meze and not enough portions were served with each course 3 portions between 4.

  • 4/5 Alasdair W. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic, friendly and very reasonably priced

  • 5/5 Izabela G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food we was order 15 mezza dish for 2 people was a lot we don't finish all. Evrything was fresh and very good quality.

  • 5/5 Julia K. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food, friendly, good service & entertainment

  • 3/5 Michelle R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and a really good giggle.

  • 3/5 Stephanie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Not your typical "traditional Greek restaurant" in my opinion, compared to various other Greek restaurants I've visited. Food was ok. I won't be going back.

  • 2/5 lookitsmenotyou t. 4 years ago on Google
    The music is nice and dancing is fun and the food is very authentic Greek after loving there for nearly nine years... but if you are celiac or any other allergy please don't come here jist yet... they mix foods on the plates so cross contamination is definate and they dont really cater for celiac..... its actually dangerous as they dont offer an allergy menu or you to check either. I have however spoken to a manager reg allergies and he assures me that will change.. very poor im very dissappinted unfortunately

  • 5/5 Marlena W. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience of authentic Greek. Great service and delicious food! We had great time at my husband 40th birthday party. Many thanks to Photis and Nick and all personnel of Bouzouki by night. We enjoyed the music, dance and entertitement. We will return soon! Thank you!

  • 5/5 Ricky L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food friendly helpful staff would recommend it to everyone


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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