The Thirsty Scholar
Underneath the railway arches for Oxford Road train station, you’ll find this cosy classic pub. It hosts a bi-weekly free Jazz Jam every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month on top of other live music during the week.
There is a large seating area outside of the pub under the arch providing a unique setting to drink your refreshment of choice.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThirstyScholar/
The Deaf Institute
Just off Oxford Road is this grade II listed building holding 3 bars across 3 floors. There is even a kitchen serving food if you wish to go early and eat before the gig.
The venue is situated on the 1st floor in an old ballroom and can hold up to 260 people.
Website: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/
The Deaf Institute
Just off Oxford Road is this grade II listed building holding 3 bars across 3 floors. There is even a kitchen serving food if you wish to go early and eat before the gig.
The venue is situated on the 1st floor in an old ballroom and can hold up to 260 people.
Website: https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/
Academy 3 + Club Academy
With the potential to hold 4 gigs at the same time, the University of Manchester SU is a lively and buzzing venue to visit.
Academy 3 is the smallest venue with a capacity of 470 people and is situated on the top floor of the main building.
Club Academy is underneath the main building and can hold 650 people at full capacity. It features a long bar running along on of the edges of the venue.
Website: https://www.manchesteracademy.net/
Academy 3 + Club Academy
With the potential to hold 4 gigs at the same time, the University of Manchester SU is a lively and buzzing venue to visit.
Academy 3 is the smallest venue with a capacity of 470 people and is situated on the top floor of the main building.
Club Academy is underneath the main building and can hold 650 people at full capacity. It features a long bar running along on of the edges of the venue.
Website: https://www.manchesteracademy.net/
Matt and Phreds
A pillar of all things Jazz in Manchester’s exciting Northern Quarter. Matt and Phreds offer many free and cheap gigs with talented up and coming musicians.
Gigs are free Monday to Thursday and then you only have to pay the £5 door fee on Fridays and Saturdays.
They have happy hour drinks deals every night and even serve food.
Website: https://mattandphreds.com/
Matt and Phreds
A pillar of all things Jazz in Manchester’s exciting Northern Quarter. Matt and Phreds offer many free and cheap gigs with talented up and coming musicians.
Gigs are free Monday to Thursday and then you only have to pay the £5 door fee on Fridays and Saturdays.
They have happy hour drinks deals every night and even serve food.
Website: https://mattandphreds.com/
YES - Basement + Pink Room
Yes is a 4 floor venue/bar/restaurant/social space. There’s plenty here to keep you occupied if you fancy turning up early to a gig to eat or drink.
The larger venue is truly unique being painted pink from floor to ceiling. It has a capacity of 250 people.
The Basement is a smaller venue holding 60 people but creates a great atmosphere underneath the other 3 floors.
Website: https://www.yes-manchester.com/
YES - Basement + Pink Room
Yes is a 4 floor venue/bar/restaurant/social space. There’s plenty here to keep you occupied if you fancy turning up early to a gig to eat or drink.
The larger venue is truly unique being painted pink from floor to ceiling. It has a capacity of 250 people.
The Basement is a smaller venue holding 60 people but creates a great atmosphere underneath the other 3 floors.
Website: https://www.yes-manchester.com/
Gorilla
Gorilla sits under the railway arches of Oxford Road train station, so is a great venue to get to by train.
It’s essentially a bar/restaurant with a great music venue tagged onto the back of it. So its a good one to eat at before the gig.
The music venue has a capacity of 550 and is usually accessed through an alternate entrance under the arch to the right of the restaurant.
Website: https://www.thisisgorilla.com/
Gorilla
Gorilla sits under the railway arches of Oxford Road train station, so is a great venue to get to by train.
It’s essentially a bar/restaurant with a great music venue tagged onto the back of it. So its a good one to eat at before the gig.
The music venue has a capacity of 550 and is usually accessed through an alternate entrance under the arch to the right of the restaurant.
Website: https://www.thisisgorilla.com/
Band On The Wall
Band on the Wall has been a cornerstone of Manchester’s thriving music and cultural landscape for two centuries.
It plays acts from all genres and walks of life from rock to reggae to folk.
The historic venue holds 340 people and features a bar. Food is also served.
Website: https://bandonthewall.org/
Band On The Wall
Band on the Wall has been a cornerstone of Manchester’s thriving music and cultural landscape for two centuries.
It plays acts from all genres and walks of life from rock to reggae to folk.
The historic venue holds 340 people and features a bar. Food is also served.
Website: https://bandonthewall.org/
Night & Day Café
Night & Day has been operating for over 25 years and has hosted the early careers of many of today’s popular artists.
During the day the Café serves up food and drinks as well as occasionally hosting art exhibitions.
At night it turns into a bustling venue hosting live music as well as club nights. The capacity of this venue is 250.
Website: http://nightnday.org/
Night & Day Café
Night & Day has been operating for over 25 years and has hosted the early careers of many of today’s popular artists.
During the day the Café serves up food and drinks as well as occasionally hosting art exhibitions.
At night it turns into a bustling venue hosting live music as well as club nights. The capacity of this venue is 250.
Website: http://nightnday.org/
Gullivers
Found in Manchester’s northern quarter, Gullivers is an iconic, lively and bustling bar with a long history.
On the surface its a classic pub full of old charm, but its been developed into a home for grassroots artists.
The bar contains 2 venues. Upstairs is the lager ballroom venue holding 100 people and downstairs is the lounge, a more intimate venue holding just 40 people.
Website: https://gulliversnq.info/
Gullivers
Found in Manchester’s northern quarter, Gullivers is an iconic, lively and bustling bar with a long history.
On the surface its a classic pub full of old charm, but its been developed into a home for grassroots artists.
The bar contains 2 venues. Upstairs is the lager ballroom venue holding 100 people and downstairs is the lounge, a more intimate venue holding just 40 people.
Website: https://gulliversnq.info/
Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen is a hip bar serving up a wide variety of drinks from beers and spirits to tea and coffee.
On top of this they also have a diverse food menu and happy hour deals.
The basement venue holds 180. It hosts a range of events from live music to club nights and comedy.
Website: https://soupkitchenmcr.co.uk/
Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen is a hip bar serving up a wide variety of drinks from beers and spirits to tea and coffee.
On top of this they also have a diverse food menu and happy hour deals.
The basement venue holds 180. It hosts a range of events from live music to club nights and comedy.
Website: https://soupkitchenmcr.co.uk/
The Peer Hat + AATMA
Tucked away down a Northern Quarter alley is a unique bar and venue that features a huge variety of grassroots acts from all trades. The basement venue holds 120 people.
AATMA is accessed through an alternate entrance down an equally hidden alley and sits above The Peer hat. It has a capacity of 150.
Website (Peer Hat): https://thepeerhat.co.uk/
Website (AATMA): https://aatmavenue.co.uk/
The Peer Hat + AATMA
Tucked away down a Northern Quarter alley is a unique bar and venue that features a huge variety of grassroots acts from all trades. The basement venue holds 120 people.
AATMA is accessed through an alternate entrance down an equally hidden alley and sits above The Peer hat. It has a capacity of 150.
Website (Peer Hat):
https://thepeerhat.co.uk/
Website (AATMA):
https://aatmavenue.co.uk/
Off The Square
Quite Literally off the square in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the live music and club venue hosts a variety of live events.
The venue has a capacity of 350 and a bar serving a great selection of drinks.
Off The Square
Quite Literally off the square in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the live music and club venue hosts a variety of live events.
The venue has a capacity of 350 and a bar serving a great selection of drinks.