Joshua Brooks in Manchester

I've been at Joshua Brooks now a few times and can say what an incredible venue it is. The staff are really friendly, and the food is exquisite. I've been so a few of the events they hold their and the atmosphere is next level, the venue can get quite busy, but everyone is courteous and just there for a good time! In my experience, I've never had a bad time, absolute must go if in Manchester! I can't wait to go there again!

Drinks very expensive. Sound system uses the limiter too much so ear fatigue came very soon.

Absolutely amazing night watching marsh down in the basement...great atmosphere and sound system...top night...only negative is the stinky toilet.

A little scruffy, but friendly staff & good food.

first of all, we were in the queue for the bar for at least 45 minutes. secondly, i have been to many club toilets and this one ponged the most. and to top it all off some poor girl had a seizure in front of security and they wouldn’t let her leave. i actually nearly witnessed a death. i would give 0 but unfortunately the only option is 1

Great real pub with amazing pizzas, even better if you're going to a gig and you can show your tickets to get the pre-gig discount on your food and drink. Brilliant staff as well.

Went to see Patrice Baumel, great night, thoroughly enjoyed it.

Did not open the floors. Terrible night.

This place is bad do not go. The music is bad and the atmosphere is awful

YOU HAD TO DO PAY FOR THE SMOKING AREA AND IT RAINS UN THIS AREAAA

Nice bartender but not good music and vibe is not it, would not recommend unless it's for the pub vibe

Went for an event thursday the 3rd october, the event was that oversold that I fainted, I don’t drink so that wasn’t the reason, a friend of mine went to the bouncer at the back door and he took me to the front and said to the main bouncers I just needed air. A lovely rep got me a water bottle and whilst I was outside I watched the bouncers smack a young girl and throw another man on the floor leading to police and ambulance, when I was ready to go back in they then refused my entry and went to hit my friend who was with me, my friend who didn’t come out with us had our stuff and wouldn’t even let them give us our stuff at the door. They then accused me of being on drugs? which again I don’t even drink nor to drugs

they were so rude towards me didn’t even get in just because i left to help a friend and then they said u can’t get back in once u leave just because my friend had lost her purse like wtf that’s not ok then they said i was too drunk

Brilliant venue. Friendly security and staff. The atmosphere downstairs was fantastic. Would definitely return.

First time in Manchester, so obviously, first time at JB. Really enjoyed my day in the city and finished off by seeing Stanton Warriors at this venue. The dance area is below street level, and is exactly the environment I'm familiar with after 35 years of raving. This is how all clubs should be in my opinion. Small, tight and sweaty. The middle age crowd (of course) really proves you're never too young to go out and listen to quality tunes in a quality club.

Awful experience. Went on the 17th September for the spilt milk event. The security are horrible I was having a good night until one “guard” grabbed me for no reason and pulled me outside. I’m only 5’5 and he was well over 6ft. He didn’t even have a badge on and wouldn’t explain why I was being made to leave. I asked the head doorman where the guys badge was and he looked at the guy and instantly told him to go inside. I have picture proof that he didn’t have a badge on and if you look at the guys eyes they were bloodshot and distant too like he’s on drugs.

Me and my friend came for a trial shift after being told they do not do a ‘formal’ interview process. We turn up and the manager doesn’t introduce him self or say how long the trial was for or even ask our names (we were expecting 1-2 hours unpaid) but instead was told by other rude employees it was 9-4am unpaid ! We were then told to clean the tables by a different manager who again didn’t introduce herself and instead was blunt and obnoxious when demanding us to check toilets and avoiding us once we said we weren’t comfortable staying 7 hours unpaid. She then said she would be in contact (despite not knowing our names, checking any ID or even having a phone number) , we then left as would never be paid minimum wage to work there! Not to mention a customer pointing out how bad mannered the staff were especially when one pushed my friend out the way!

Great quiz on a monday night and always a good atmosphere.

Nunca me han tratado tan irrespetuosamente. Pedí un tenedor de metal y dije que no. No estoy en un avión, estoy en un pub en Manchester. ¿Obligado a usar tenedores de chip shop? ¿Y si pido filete? ¿Dije bien una cuchara? No. La camarera era genial. El jefe al que le preguntó era un tipo muy agradable. Me ignoró y se volvió. Puse mi curry boca abajo sobre la mesa y salí. Nunca olvidaré la forma en que me faltaron al respeto. Pelea o huida y me fui.

Visitamos la nueva habitación de arriba. ¡Vaya! Se ha construido con mucho pensamiento, grandes cabinas para sentarse, cada una con pantallas interactivas con juegos y juegos de mesa más tradicionales. Había mesas de pong de cerveza y juegos de dardos interactivos. Grandes canciones y un bar bien surtido. Un lugar fabuloso para grupos grandes. Definitivamente voy a reservarlo para nuestra fiesta de Navidad de obras 👍🏻

First time, few weeks ago. Popped in for a drink before a gig but ended up having a bite to eat. Enjoyable. Loved the cauliflower bits just which I knew what they put on them as tasted oriental. (Delicious) Would definitely go again. Nice staff, outdoor seating and building.

Best bar/nightclub in Manchester

Avoid going here at all costs. The workers, owners and bouncers all are extremely patronising and try to bully people. Me and my friends had this night planned for a while and was very excited but just for our night to be ruined when they kicked our friend out for apparently being sick on himself yet his clothes were fine. They try intimidate you as you go in and talk to you like your dirt. Full of workers that just love a power trip and probably have some hatred for the world so they take it out on the people trying to have a good time.

Acabo de recibir un correo electrónico pidiendo que nos proporcione comentarios para nuestra visita del domingo 14 de julio de 2024. Bueno, el gerente, extremadamente inútil y repitió todo como si fuera un guion que había ensayado mucho. Por lo tanto, no cumpliría con nuestra reserva y no nos dejó entrar en el lugar ya que no habíamos comprado entradas. Le mostré la reserva y el número, pero no estaba interesado en absoluto. Además, no hay número de teléfono, ya que están entre números de teléfono. ¿Qué tipo de establecimiento es este? Específicamente reservamos una mesa para el fútbol y el cumpleaños de mis maridos. Esto es totalmente INACEPTABLE y no pudimos encontrar un lugar para ver el fútbol como en todas partes estaba lleno. Además, no vivimos en Manchester. ¡Qué enojado!

DO NOT GO HERE FOR A FOOTBALL MATCH! Absolute joke this place. Advertised as having 3 floors open for the football, 1 hour before ko, 1 floor open, 1 bar open with 2 yes only 2 bar staff trying to serve 200 people absolute joke. Would have been shut in an instant due to safety reasons if anyone official had driven past. Avoid this place like the plague. Nothing but liars!

This business made odd public comments on a SA victims page. Very strange and inappropriate and clearly not a safe venue for females

Didn't have food but venue was amazing and amazing crowd

Entry: Read a lot of reviews about the door staff and how rude they were so we were a bit apprehensive but we didn't experience anything during our visit. The entry was easy (we did come in early) and overall experience was great. The Venue: Great basement with amazing sound system, I would recommend earbuds if you have sensitive ears. There is a cloak roam in the basement which charges £3 per piece. Toilets: Staff was continuously cleaning the facilities but do expect some smell which is understandable with that many people. The fact that you saw clearing staff every-time you went in says a lot about the management. Well done! Overall, great experience. Met some kind and fun people and enjoyed the music. Will come back for sure.

Food was nice however, bad service. Got told they were serving slow on purpose because we were “too drunk” just because the group is a little bit loud but that’s just how they are. Didn’t get a full bottomless experience at all. One lovely server that tried her best but the guy was rude.

Terrible service, told our group of nearly 20 that they where slowing down services as they believed everyone there was drunk because we where enjoying a birthday and being a little bit loud, carried on to argue with the group, one of our tables got served once in an hour. Would not recommend especially if you are in a big group as they will try and save money by serving you less.

The best club in Manchester, great atmosphere, I highly recommend it

Security moving like London, lacks authenticity, no chewing gum allowed (?) And speakers reverberate too much.

Eli & Fur night on Friday. 1st time, love the vibe down in the basement, the atmosphere was great and everyone was on the same happy/mellow journey through Eli's set(Fur didn't turn up). Outside chill out area/smoking area really appreciated and good. Only downspot was the toilets....HUGE problem, absolutely stinking, they had someone who sprayed everytime you entered to keep you from fainting. Also chewing gum not allowed? Not really an issue but would like to know just why, but all in all a great night and a top set up....keep it going and hope to visit again soon 😀

if I could give 0 stars I would. I don't ever do reviews but on this occasion i have to. I went here to see Low steppa, the ques for the ladies was really long so as a disabled lady unable to stand for long periods of times I used the mens. There was this bouncer who treated me like I was caught doing drugs and I was asked to leave without seeing low steppa I then returned to see Sam Devine on the 20th and sat at the very corner of the step and this lady I think she was the manager told me to move really aggressive she proper wacked me on the shoulder, I explained I have a disability in my legs and it was really hurting but she didn't care she was so rude somebody who I wasn't with said how rude she was, she said I was blocking the way yet there was so many ppl standing on the stairs and I was to the side right in the corner so I could see Sam Devine. Discrimination against ppl with disabilities the level of attitudes from the staff is disgusting they treat you like actual dog poo, like they look down on ppl. AVOID AVOID AVOID

Went for a night out by miself and was amazing the staff was very helpfull and friendly alaways in hand for any queries. I found £10 for a double a bit dear for the place,I would understand that kind of price for a festival,not so much for that kind of venue. The best of the night was the performance of the DJ Mark Knight ,he really work the crowd and dance floor.

Never left a review for a club before but after reading a few negatives before attending I thought I would. Cool small venue, excellent soundsystem in the basement, good selection of drinks at the bar and decent crowd/atmosphere. Seen a few people slating the security - they were fine with 1 member of the team helping us find our uber on the way out, although another member of security was making his presence known patrolling the dance floor which in a small capacity dance club seemed completely unnecessary to me. Having said that will definitely keep my eye out for events coming up and will look to come again.

There to here Yousef play. What an amazing venue. It's a Basement with a 1st class sound system wow! Staff very pleasant and helpful. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Nightclub is ok. A bit pokey and lots of steps around the dance floor saw people falling over a lot. Doormen spent all night either on their phones or mithering people. Poor selection of drinks. Luckily the music was decent.

Arrived at 8pm for food n drinks which were delicious. Great atmosphere and lovely people. It’s got a cool vibe, great music and staff are welcoming and friendly. Returned at 11pm as we had tickets to see Goldie, Benny L amongst others at the downstairs club venue. Fantastic evening ! Even though I’m not far off 50 🤩😳, I still managed to dance 🪩 until almost 3am. Fab atmosphere, absolutely no trouble as was full of like-minded people enjoying the music 🎶. Great venue and a great night out in Manchester all round 🙌🏻

Went for the first time for King of the Beats and was not disappointed. Loved the basement! Felt like old skool vibes, intimate and great energy. Loved the bricks, very manc vibe ❤️ It was sold out but didn't feel overcrowded! Please put more nights on like this, loved it!! There's a cloakroom for coats. Staff were great. Upstairs has a more spacious, open plan feel. Great balcony for fresh air or a vape! Great location in the heart of Manchester ❤️

Friendly staff, high standard atmosphere fun and good will, I was impressed Thank you!!

Great venue with events, good price drinks and friendly staff.

Was there last weekend during a gig. What a great place. Absolutely loved it💥🔥

Go to spot for dance music. Some of my favourite artists have played here.

Love this bar and have been going for years but the new management have ruined it for me and I will be reluctant to return. My friends and I attended a music event we paid £15 a ticket for and within 40 minutes we were all 'kicked out' for apparently being sick in the toilet. Not one of us was sick and we had no idea what she was talking about. I calmly spoke to Sophie the 'manager' and reassured her of this and her words were 'well apparently one of you were so one of you has to leave', and even said there is no proof either way. All 5 of us were removed and our night was ruined. Such a shame because I love Joshua Brooks for events, food and drinks and always speak so highly of it and recommend it to my friends. I hope this does not happen again because I usually enjoy my time there.

Have been here for a few music events which have always been good! However, booked for a bottomless brunch as a Christmas present but on arriving at the restaurant at the time of our booking (which we had received an email reminder for) was told there was no food being served. Was a bit sad as had made a 2 hour trip for the bottomless and the event in the evening. Was not really offered an apology - just told the system shouldn't have let us book - but it had and sent a reminder so we assumed all was good. Also we had tried to get in touch to update the number of people on the booking and didn't get a reply so communication could be better.

The bottomless brunch was amazing. All the staff were so friendly and accommodating especially James who was looking after us. All the food and drinks were amazing too and we didn’t have a long wait either despite us being a bigger group. Would really recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a bottomless brunch in Manchester that isn’t expensive but still has top quality food and drinks along with great music and atmosphere.

Fantastic boozer and a free pool table! Friendly bar staff ...will return.

Great venue and staff, toilets were kept clean despite it being very busy. Only negative is that it shut at 3:30 instead of 4:00

Top spot to watch live football, great atmosphere and lovely friendly staff, could smell the food coming from the kitchen so had to try 10/10 - will defo be returning 👍🏼

Short and stocky security guard who did not speak or understand English groped me below underwear in my private area, when I complained while this was going on I was kicked out and banned for life

The worst bouncers in the whole of Manchester. Arrogant, ignorant and totally egotistical. After stating I wouldn’t be allowed in I proceeded to ask ‘why?’. The action of me asking ‘why’ seemed to really upset the bouncer, who had given me no reason to not be allowed into the event where my mates were already inside and I’d already bought a ticket for. I took 10 minutes to leave the queue and returned to start again, where the bouncer stated me asking why was threatening ??? This is a mockery and a total humiliation to the establishment. Hire new staff. I asked for the ‘manager’ was told I would receive a refund via Skiddle. I highly doubt this will happen. What a joke and a completely unnecessary waste of everyone’s time.

Lovely place,highly recommended

Went to Joshua brooks this nye a paid over 100 pound for 4 tickets only to be refused at the door by the head door man for wearing Nike Cargo pants. I was respectful at all times towards him and the other bouncers had no problem with it. I asked if I was able to get a refund only to be refused and then when I asked for his name so I could contact skiddle he refused. I thought he was extremely unprofessional and needs reporting. It was not cleared displayed on the tickets that Nike cargos were not allowed and the to be honest I just feel like the guy wanted to pick on someone. From looking at other reviews it seems to be a running theme. I would avoid this venue at all costs in the future.

Libby made our night!!!! Amazing service for the bottomless and a genuinely lovely girl! Great food thank you so much, best bottomless brunch !

Absolutely smashing music, didn't appreciate the extremely rigorous search upon entry, but I had a great night none the less.

Nice wee venue in the basement. Sound system was incredible (even with ear plugs in).

Nice pub, good selection of beers. Staff friendly, but one really struggled to understand our order, this happened more thank once. Missing drinks on both occasions. Hard work to get a complete order. Otherwise it's a good spot.

Nice club the sound system was really good defo one of the best clubs out there

Loved it here. Just popped in for a quick drink and bite to eat. The salt and pepper chicken was fantastic, great selection of drinks, great service. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area 👍

Top night, top gig. Good work Venus! 🥳

Went to JBs for a drum and bass night, and was absolutely fantastic! Some great DJs, great music, great people, and the staff were just as good too!... Has a fantastic feel to the place upstairs and down, definitely worth a visit!

I was physically assaulted and verbally abused by security when I asked them if they had seen anyone leave with a bundle of coats, as my friends had been stolen. The security are dangerous, untrained and clearly, from previous reviews they like to pick on isolated and vulnerable people. I would highly recommend avoiding this venue at all costs. Even if you have a ticket for an event you are not guaranteed entry anyway.

Went on the Halloween weekend and it was £17 a ticket, all the music was literally just noise for people on pingers, I think 1-2 songs in the 2 hours of being there actually had lyrics. Bouncers seemed to have some little 🍆 complex too I don't understand the aggression when the customers are literally your business but whatever. We left and went somewhere decent afterwards and the entry fee was better. I'd say if you wanna do drugs go here but if you just want a good night and no hearing loss go elsewhere

bouncers here are so mean, my friend made a joke and they decided it wasn’t funny so they kicked him out, ruined the night for everyone

TranceWax - amazing night, crowd & atmosphere!

Good spot with good service, decent cocktails and good club nights. The food is pretty good, all bar snacks and grub.

Best bar and nightclub in Manchester

Great place with live music. Sadly food was unavailable on the evening I visited which was a shame because the menu sounded great. Appreciated the live music. Drinks were good. Nice decor. Would definitely go back.

Absolutely awful! Security are extremely rude and disrespectful and think they run the place it ruins everyones nights! Waste of money :)) not even worth the 1 star! Ps. Security cant go round grabbing girls, inform them xxx

I went to Joshua Brooks in Manchester last Wednesday night to see Joel Corry and I had the best experience of my life. I loved every minute of it ❤️❤️ I got up on stage with Joel and it was the best experience I have ever had in my life 🎉🎉 I would definitely recommend Joshua Brooks in Manchester for events ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had a couple of Pints spoke to some nice people in there was even given a fortune cookie by the Chef.. Would definitely recommend 👌🏼

Booked a table here for food on Saturday. Bar seemed nice and to be fair was clean. Staff were varied in being approachable; some were very nice, some looked like they didn’t want to be there. The whole point of going to Joshua Brooks was for food. When we received our menu, we were informed that they weren’t serving certain meals. Initially, we were agreeable with this, and we found something to eat. We went to order at the bar, and were informed that the menu had been updated again. The options left were very basic and was not what we were looking for. One of the reasons for not serving burgers was due to having no burger buns. Could the manager, or another member of staff, not go to the Tesco opposite to purchase some??? Completely understand that it was a Saturday, but some reasons seemed very unjustified. I would like to see someone find another table in a restaurant, at short notice, in central Manchester on a Saturday… needless to say, we didn’t.

I love to bounce in your basement 🖤 top lineups, great sound 👌🏻

Kyle was my server , he was the best I’ve had in the last few months on a great night out for mates birthday. Will defo come again, and hopefully he is working next time as well to sort me out with my plans. 10/10

Don’t go here. They get offended if you aren’t a Man City fan. Manager is a tosser

Great place to chill out and watch live soccer game on big screen

Friendly fast food restaurant / bar with some veggie options. I ordered the veggie for 2 box. Which had French fries and a selection of fried vega snack, like mozzarella sticks, and 4 sauces. This was way enough for a good eater. Lucky me; it was 'food half price' evening, so I can't complain about the bill.

The staff where very welcoming and made us feel very at home event tho we was out of town, would highly recommended

Chill vibes, average drinks prices and cheap nights out.

Great bar in the centre of Manchester city centre. A great range of beers and spirits

Pretty nice place , a little expensive but fine I wished to taste their food but it wasn't possible

Marsh was great. Bar staff too. Security.....rude as. My son was having a photo with Marsh at the end of the set. They wouldn't even let me wait for him. Shows over, get out attitude.

Un buen lugar para tomarte una pinta. Tienen también una carta por si te apetece picar algo. Lo mejor el trato del personal. S

cracking place , great prices , amazing atmosphere + sophie is a fabulous member of staff deffo making our night better!!

Great venue for networking events.

This place used to have comfy sofas and atmosphere, now it has strange wire partitions between tables that stop you from falling off your overly high chair, but now the whole place is full of hard surfaces like a swimming pool the noise is horrendous. You'll need to keep constantly drinking to keep your throat from going sore because of the endless shouting you'll have to do to be heard. Maybe that's the plan?

We pre-booked and bought our tickets for “Lovejuice” on April 29th. As mentioned on the ticket “last admission at 23:30”. We were well before that time at the venue but not able to get in on time. There was such a large queue outside which was not moving at all and only got bigger well past 23:30. Not recommended! Line up looked very nice, but the organisation was not good. Why sell tickets if you do not have the capacity and / or are not able to manage such a ticketed event?! We didn’t manage to go inside on time. We had such a situation first time in our life 🙄probably we should forget about the refund as well :(

Brunch deal was decent. Loaded fries were okay. Drinks service was class

Was here on Friday 21st for the Route 94 event. Night was amazing, music was amazing, bar staff were lovely, Unfortunately, the security are absolutely horrible. Had to nip out at one point to put a friend in a taxi home (Preston) When I tried to get back in, security were unnecessarily rude, aggressive and were clearly enjoying it. My phone had died so all I wanted to do was tell my friend who I was staying with that I couldn’t come in and needed their keys to go home. All this time they were letting other people buy tickets and come in (so I even offered to buy another ticket to come in and they still said no) Told me it wasn’t their problem and I needed to wait outside til the end (which was 2 hours away) I’ve loved, and been to this this venue for events over the last 9 years or so. But this new security team are awful, awful people

Doorman rude! Route through pockets, tried to start trouble. Overpriced entry we stayed 10 mins and left. Will not be returning.

Visit below this place, great hidden nightclub.

Wicked parties over there. Always bringing big names to the line ups

Amazing new food menu. Super friendly staff and a great selection of cocktails on offer. Bottomless brunch is amazing venue for money

Last night the older dark skinned bouncer was really aggressive towards me physically when I tried to get my drink that I had just bought ragged it out of my hand and pushed me around in the process which was completely unnecessary. I am 5’2. He then went onto antagonise me whilst I was stood outside making personal remarks such as ‘go get more botox’ I wanted to go back in to get my friend as my phone had died and I’m not local to Manchester but he seemed to get a thrill out of abusing his position of ‘power’. Would not recommend this venue until they get new bouncers who aren’t aggressive jobsworths

Zum Fußball schauen super , hat aber nix mit einem Englischen Pub zu tun. Ambiente und Service ok.

I really enjoyed this place as a venue. The door people were really friendly and so were the bar staff. I never had to queue long for a drink and everything seemed really well organised. I saw Ilan Bluestone here and it was a big crowd. I enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and being able to actually chat to the djs who were mingling around.

Great place to watch the match!

Called in today & was very clearly marked to not fit their demographics! (Son & his wife & baby with us) Informed the table we found was booked for all day brunch! This was not the only table free so what would you think? Hmmm 16.00 in the afternoon staff clearly not fit for purpose if that's the best excuse they can come up with! ( Might be long in the tooth but very unimpressed with attitude in particular! I have nothing good to say which would suggest a visit based on the above. ( We were looking to spend but now thankfully their business loss we were more than welcomed elsewhere! My only comment is that if you look at the number of reviews I have carried out I rarely mark so low unless deserved but my findings on the day you judge?

Great atmosphere and decently priced drinks. Smoking area was a tad small on a busy night & for all the hype the sound system gets it was a tad quiet... I think the subs were slightly underwhelming when in comparison to either hidden or XLR. Still a good night, friendly staff.