Red Light

A quirky, and quiet bar that resembles a bar you may find in London. Located near the gay village, It’s great to share wine or try new cocktails, and staff here are great. Sometimes they have a DJ which is always a nice addition.

Called in for one as I fancied a cocktail. Left over 3 hrs later! Great, friendly service. It was good seeing the mixologist in action doing her thing, even the boss was engaging which is always good to see. Decor is tasteful, definitely a venue to bring a date or mate. Highly recommend. I'll be back next time I'm in the city having a drink.

I had the best night, the staff was very welcoming and loving music good and the drinks are amazing and decent pricing. if you want a decent margarita you should come here they go above and beyond for you. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Awful experience - we arrived at about 22.45 and got sat down in the middle of the bar. We were optimistic after reading such glowing reviews but we were let down by the actual experience. The music was petty loud, and a bit annoying and the general vibe was a bit seedy. We were sat, given a menu and a couple of glasses of water and told that we'd be served soon. 20mins went by and the waitress passed by us, serving other tables and not giving us so much as a glance. We eventually lost patience and left after feeling totally ignored. Best avoided in my opinion - there are much better places in Manchester that deserve your custom.

It’s a friendly and inclusive place in the heart of the gay village, with amazing staff and delicious cocktails. I’ve been there twice and I can’t wait to come back. On both occasions, I didn’t manage to book in advance but the staff went the extra mile to find me and my partner a sit. Their cocktails are delicious and look gorgeous. They have a great variety of options and are able to accommodate modifications to their drinks which is a rarity. The place in itself is cosy and has a relaxing atmosphere. I felt at ease from the very first moment I walked in. I think people must definitely pay a visit. Thanks for the amazing service

I am at a loss for words at how disrespected I was by the bar manager at this place. Wish I could give this place 0 stars. Adding onto my review since there is no way to respond the establishment’s ridiculous response. My friend and I hung out at this place the previous evening for an hour. Had a great time and it hit off with the bartender and had great conversation. I closed and paid our final bill, which was $67.00. Prior to leaving around closing time with no one else there, my friend drank one of three shots that were sitting in front of us. She mistakenly thought the shots were for the bartender and us to take together since we were all joking and bantering. The bartender told us that they weren’t for us and they were testing and practicing making a new drink. My friend apologized. I apologized on behalf of my friend. I offered to pay for the shot that she drank and the bartender told me not to worry about it. I then even offered her some cash as a tip to make up for my friend’s honest mistake. At no point did anyone intentionally steal a drink, and my attempts to pay for it were turned down. When we left everyone was friendly and said goodbye and we thought we left on good terms. I have no problem with the bartender, she was very nice and friendly. Another woman was sitting two seats down from us and we had no idea who she was . . she is apparently the manager of some sort. We returned the next evening since we had fun the night before, but we were stopped at the front door by the manager woman and told we were not welcome since we “stole” the night before. We were shocked and disrespected by what she told us. If she is going to react and treat happy repeat customers in that way, not sure how she actually deals with serious situations. Cool bar, but the manager seems to be inexperienced and doesn’t know how interact with customers.

A really fun casual bar to get a great cocktail. I’d recommend the Jalapeño Martini for anyone that enjoys spice. Atmosphere and service was casual. All of the drinks we ordered were well crafted and exciting. I’d recommend for any locals.

Wow!! ....Had a very nice evening here at this hidden little gem. Love the decor very dark and moody, kind of like hotel Gotham, has a jazzy vibe to the place, and we loved the live band. Cocktails were like nothing i had before quirky yet delicious. I had The Red Light Calling, the Especiado, and my partner had a negroni. Our server Karris and Jay were so warm and welcoming. We will definitily be back here again. Thanks guys!