Top 30 Best Live music venues in Manchester

“My hubs and our 3 children have all had lessons here, including guitar, piano, African drums and ukulele. Each and every one of them enjoyed coming to the shed. Their teachers have always been brilliant and adapted to meet their individual learning needs. One of my children has autism and Dawn went above and beyond to keep him engaged and moving forward with his learning when he was very rigid in what he wanted to do. Dawn and Dave are a credit to our community and I know they will only ever use the best teachers. How do I know this? They are parents themselves and their own children have undertaken lessons at The Shed!”

“We went here on the second day. They have a very nice and simple menu of great traditional Mediterranean dishes. We tried a wide selection of starters, mains and desserts and they all deliver very high quality whilst being very well priced. The service is very friendly and it is a welcome and addition to the area, you will not be disappointed.”

“One of the most enjoyable bank holiday weekend's I've had for a while. What made it special was the support artist enjoyed their day; not just turned up. Jean, Heather, and the rest of the staff where on hand. Made up a nice table too . Keep on rocking; my day was complete x!”

“This studio apartment exceeded my expectations. It was spacious, bright, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. The location was also great, with easy access to public transportation and plenty of nearby amenities. I highly recommend this apartment.”

“Visited the Rebellion for the King Buffalo gig, Lowdrive were the open act. Absolute banging band, we had an excellent night. All the staff were polite friendly and helpful. Great venue and highly recommended. We will be back!!!”

“We really love this pub and pizza place. The beers are expertly kept and the staff are very friendly. We had a couple of pizzas when we were there last and they were exactly what we wanted and needed. Good atmosphere, great bee, tasty food. What more do you need?”

“The staff are all really friendly, helpful and will do anything to make sure that the visitors have the best time. Special thanks to Sharon,Mike, Jack, Cat and Elliot. We all love visiting Escape. Keep up the good work. Xxx”

“Very well organised. Nice and clean. Disabled access was good. Bar drink code was adequate and refreshments were available. Excellent idea of being able to order drinks for the interim period so you could just pick them up. Toilets were superbly clean. Such a grand place to visit and experience.”

“Absolutely amazing cocktail bar. Staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, I even asked for a cocktail not on the list and they made it. I cannot recommend this bar enough. Plus really good music, and a fantastic live singer on the Sunday night. If you're in the area go to this bar.”

“NYE celebrations here, ticketed event included entrance, drink on arrival, canapes throughout the night and schnapps at the end. The atmosphere was electric, great energy from performers and entertainers. A very enjoyable night to end the year!”

“Nice little pub in Manchester, very cosy and kinda old school (which is a good thing in my opinion). They have a darts board and a snooker/pool table which is always an added bonus! Staff are nice and friendly and know how to pull a good pint. The pub also has a jukebox which is £1 for 2/3 songs, again a nice little touch allowing any punter to put their favourite tunes on. Prices are more or less similar to other pubs in the city centre - which was to be expected and I'm not complaining about it. If you're nearby definitely pop in and have a pint in here!”

“Went to watch The Lion King. On the circle in row B. Really great show, it's a must watch. Leg room was tight. I'm 6ft 2 and I would definitely go for a front row seat next time. Easy to get too as the train station is 30 seconds away. Can't fault it.”

“I have stayed in numerous hotels in Manchester however this is has got to be the best one I have stayed at so far! I recently stayed here for my friends birthday, the Guest Relations Manager was super accommodating and helped me setup my room for my friends birthday. She even kindly left a birthday card and small cake for my friend, thank you Viktorija. Exceptional 5 star service from all staff right from checking in right up until checking out and leaving the hotel. This was definitely a 5 star experience for myself and the welcome received from all staff was amazing. We had a small issue where our heating in the room was not working however the hotel accommodated promptly with a portable heater. Spa was also so beautiful and the overall look of the hotel is so aesthetically pleasing! 100% recommend this hotel, I don’t think I will book anywhere else now, it’s going to be my go to 5 star hotel. Can’t wait to be back! Thank you to all staff at The Edwardian this hotel is beautiful!!!!”

“I do not leave reviews very often but I have to for this one. We came for a Christmas Eve meal in a beautiful setting. From the food all the way down to the service, they go above and beyond to make you have the best experience. Food is bursting with flavour and filling. Had some of the best service I’ve ever experienced here, staff are kind, friendly and fantastic with the children. I cannot fault anything with this restaurant at all. Thanks for a lovely evening. We will definitely be back soon!”

“I luv this place respect the staff and they respect me recommend jo as the 1 nicest managers all staff a fab berry clean pub atmosphere is amazing xxx”

“Highly recommended. Superb food and very helpful and friendly staff. We were seated right away, and the food we got was freshly cooked and tasty as anything. Highly recommend the Chicken and Bacon pancakes!”

“Visiting from Edinburgh, I decided to try out your club. It wasn’t usually my particular scene, but soo glad I did come in. I enjoyed it so much I returned a second night. I would like to really say that the venue is not only immaculate, the staff were very friendly also. Making us really welcome. I really wanted to mention your door steward. One girl who was on the door that night is an asset to your club. Not only did she keep the club safe, her observation is incredible. She spotted two male individuals that were about to be a serious problem and she spotted it well before it escalated. One particular male was very threatening toward my girlfriend who I was there with. Your steward removed him before it got me into a difficult situation. I understand it’s not easy to stop the problem at the door, but she did an impeccable job. Many thanks for allowing us access and we will re visit again.”

“Excellent experience dining out. Great taste. Freshly prepared food. Right portions. Decent prices. Wide variety of South American food and drinks. Good vibes. Hospitality level is outstanding.”

“Great venue. Very comfortable and cosy. Lots of seating space. Lots of choice of drinks and recently started to do food again. Seasonal drinks available too. Sports games available on TV.”

“Under new management, getting back to were it was, clean pub good prices nice beer. Friendly Staff who will go extra mile and have a conversation.”

“Stayed overnight to see Peter Kay. Lovely hotel, large room with a very comfy bed. Huge television. Couldn't beat the price either. Didn't use the pub/restaurant but it looked great and lively. Amazing location and easy to get to from the train station. Will definitely stay again.”

“I have been in the Brewers twice recently. Its very nicely decorated and comfortable inside. The Cocktails are 2 for 1 which is fab. On a nice day you can sit outside and the atmosphere in the village is vibrant and fun.”

“Absolutely superb venue. Had a great Saturday night in here last week with a live band on, The Rockin Horses – brilliant band too, not to be missed!”

“Great early dinner menu with lots of choice for meat eaters and vegetarians. Staff are so friendly and attentive. Food was gorgeous with great portion sizes.”

“I would recommend the comedy store any day of the week. Staff were pleasant . Place was clean and tidy and in a prime location near to other events in the heart of Manchester. Its quite a large venue which could seat around 200 people as an estimate. maybe they offer to hire out the venue? i dont know but its worth mentioning. Would be back very soon. House beer was great!! Enjoy it!!!!”

“Spotless room in the centre of the city. Reception team (Claudia) were extremely helpful when checking in. Showed an interest in the reason for my visit and welcomed me to the city. Offered advice regarding local cafes/coffee shops and said to contact reception should I need any further information. Room was clean and ready when I arrived. Efficient use of space with large window by the bed. Exactly what I required for a one night stay in the city. Overall nice experience, I will likely book again due to the professional and friendly staff.”

“Came in for my birthday and the service was amazing! Liam was a fantastic host and made us feel very welcome and had a good laugh. We had the vegan afternoon tea and it was beautiful. Once again thank you Liam you made it a fantastic experience!”

“All the staff at Popworld are wonderful especially Alice! She is always so welcoming, kind and helpful! Would come again for sure ”

“Great experience as always. The bar staff and bouncers are all excellent and the prices are more than respectable all the way through the week. Definitely recommend Ark for a quality night out with mates. 5/5”

“great bar next to Deansgate station do 241 on good cocktails on Sat until 10pm. Revolution next door don't”