Ресторан · Manchester · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 4206 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52
Address: 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN, United Kingdom
American soul food and live blues in a Victorian eye hospital
The Blues Kitchen Manchester, in Spinningfields, pairs American soul food with live music every night until late. The setting is one of a kind: a former Victorian eye hospital transformed into a character-filled space that feels both polished and lived-in, with original features, reclaimed materials, a warm eclectic dining room and cosy booths. Resident musicians play a mix of blues, soul, funk and R&B, giving it a lively yet intimate vibe.
What to order
The menu leans into American soul and Southern-inspired cooking, with generous, shareable plates: buttermilk fried chicken, stacked burgers, buffalo wings and slow-cooked ribs. The Oreo donuts have already built a following, and the bar is known for its bourbon and excellent cocktails — a natural fit for a night of blues, bourbon and BBQ.
Who it’s for
This is a place for a lively night out with friends, a date with a soundtrack or anyone who wants dinner and live music in one. The sharing-friendly menu and nightly gigs make it as much a night out as a meal.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does The Blues Kitchen serve? American soul and Southern-inspired food — fried chicken, burgers, wings and ribs.
What should I order? Buttermilk fried chicken, slow-cooked ribs and the cult Oreo donuts, with a bourbon cocktail.
Is there live music? Yes — live blues, soul and funk every night until late, with resident musicians.
What makes the interior special? It’s set in a former Victorian eye hospital, with original features and cosy booths.
Is there a bottomless brunch? Yes — Saturday’s Slow Jams brunch pairs a soul-food main with ninety minutes of flowing drinks while DJs spin 90s and 00s RnB; booking ahead is essential.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–01:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–03:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–03:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
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My first visit here with friends after curling (previous review), and we were served by Jack. They have a January 50% discount on food. We ordered a few small plates for two: popcorn squid, Buffalo chicken wings and ox c…
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52
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Oh, my! Blues Kitchen in Manchester is one of the best places I've been to! Definitely among them! Firstly, the staff are just 100/100!! A special thanks to Jane, Rachel and Rosie – thank you for the wonderful hospitalit…
After one night at Blues Kitchen you'll come away with memories you'll fondly remember forever. I had a wonderful evening with my partner, enjoying the beautiful soul and charisma of the musicians, phenomenal food and st…
Want a bit of Southern comfort, £6 cocktails and some live music for the ears? This is exactly the place to go. We ordered all the starters/small plates (a lot for two), and they were all incredibly tasty. Half-price coc…
Really nice atmosphere and wonderful service. Wonderful music and a live band. The decor is very fitting. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the standard of the price. We had the double cheeseburger: one with fries, on…
This restaurant was chosen at random, and I didn't have high expectations walking in, but the food completely surprised me from the very first bite. The chicken sandwich was wonderful, with perfectly crispy fried chicken…