The Blues Kitchen Manchester in Manchester

Great looking venue, friendly, helpful staff, let down by the food.

Cozy place, I think we were quite early so there was no live music. The food was good, had avocado tostada for starter, which was great 👌 the steak was also good, tasted grilled. Was a bit forgotten by the waiters at the end when we were going to pay, but then people started coming in the doors, so it's understandable 😊

Absolutely amazing!!! Inka was absolutely amazing come again!

Great from the moment you walk in, friendly staff take you to your seat, the lunch time menu for £9 is off the chart and the full service is excellent

I booked a table in concert hall last weekend for my mates birthday, and it was fabulous. The live music really brought the atmosphere, really recommend here for celebrations!

Had the best time celebrating my birthday in the karaoke rooms! Great song choice and great vibes + service was incredible🩷🩷

best karaoke rooms going! service was incredible deffo worth booking if you’re looking for a laugh

So I was in Town to pick up my Wife from a business trip in Oxford and she decided she wanted to go out for tea so after abit of uncertainty we decided to head to The Blues Kitchen as my Wife had wanted to go for ages. So we didn't book and just turned up we parked up round the corner(As parking is limited around Quay Street) we were warmly greeted by a hostess who seated us in a booth and after a few minutes the waitress came and took our drinks order so I opted for a pint of Lager and my Wife opted for a glass of pint Noir. Drinks arrived well presented, crisp and went down a treat shortly after a waitress brought us a jug of Ice water for the table so then several minutes later the waitress came and took our food my Wife wasn't starving but fancied something to eat so she opted for a large portion of Buffalo Chicken Wings with a blue dip sauce and I ordered the fried Chicken 🍗 🐔 fries and gravy. We had to wait several minutes for the food but my God was it worth it, I have never tasted Chicken so good in my life, Honestly the chicken was amazing, decent portion size, The chicken was tender, juicy and the flavours were out of this world 🌎, The fries and gravy were also very tasty. My Wife really enjoyed her Buffalo Chicken wings with blue cheese sauce again they were spicy yet tender and so juicy and succulent, We both cleaned our plates and decided to order another round of drinks I opted for a Mojito cocktail 🍸and my Wife opted for a double baileys over ice 🧊. Service was great, polite and friendly staff, Excellent drinks, Limited food menu but the Chicken 🐔 is absolutely amazing, Restaurants was spotlessly clean, Quirky interior as the restaurant used to be a eye hospital back in the Olden days, Drinks ranging from non alcoholic to cocktails to beers to spirits to soft drinks etc. Bill was £75 but we rounded it up to £90, The restaurant has live music 🎶 most nights and fantastic experience and we will definitely be back. 5☆ 5☆ 5☆ 5☆ 5☆

My partner and i went on a Sunday night at around 7 pm and stayed till 10 pm. It was busy for a sunday really good vibes, and the Blues singer was really good he had a great tone to his voice, you could hear the set and still be able to enjoy conversation and music at the same time. The first set started around 8-9. We were seated pretty quickly for food and ordered the pork belly rib with slaw and salad. This does come with options for fries and the taco bowl. This is served in an actual taco bowl. With rice bean chicken or shrimp or both or veg option When I say the food is flavorful. I'm not exaggerating. Every mouthful is great!! We had the most awesome server. (Aljedo), i think, if you read this, im sorry. I'm terrible at remembering names. BUT He was attentive and helpful with my partners drink choices as he had a whiskey glenfiddich and a mezcal, and I had a passionfruit zombie He made our night to remember, and we had a lovely date night because of him. Thank you, Blues Kitchen 💙

Good food, better when there's live music

Great vibe. Busy for a Sunday evening. Food was yummy and staff excellent. Will return!

really nice. Alex R was really good for service

Loved this place. They generously squeezed us in at late notice, thankfully there were only two of us. Food was great and so was the live music.

best karaoke booths around! great sound and song choice, highlyyyy recommend to anyone looking for a good night out😛

If you’re planning a hen-do, book the karaoke at The Blues Kitchen Manchester! The staff keep the drinks flowing, and the whole vibe is just perfect for a fun, unforgettable night. Highly recommend! 💃🎶✨

I'm currently witnessing the worst case of white washing of black music I have ever witnessed.

If you're looking for the perfect birthday party venue, The Blues Kitchen Manchester’s Concert Hall is a fantastic choice! The space is vibrant, the live music is incredible, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. With great drinks, plenty of room to dance, and an electric vibe, it’s the ultimate spot for a memorable celebration. Highly recommend! 🎶🥂🎸

Great venue for live music and cocktails

Conference party held upstairs. Good drinks, but rather noisy. No food offered

Great service and atmosphere. Only negative point is there was nowhere to sit.

amazing time in the concert hall for my friends 21st! honestly, from booking to the actual event we were treated with 100% care and the staff couldn’t do enough, would recommend

Were at the bar, didn't eat. Super nice bar, with a great ambience, friendly and competent service with a lot of selection and great drinks🍹🥳⭐️

Best time in the Private Dining room for my friends birthday, food was unreal and so was the service ✌️

Had a lovely time on a Monday evening here. The live music and vibe was really nice. Reece who served us was so attentive and friendly, we just ordered drinks but he let us try different types which I really appreciated thanks!

Good vibes - a bit loud for dinner but would be loads of fun before a night out! Food was lovely - had the pork belly, corn ribs and blackened salmon. Service was great - we got dessert and a drink on the house for my mum's birthday (dessert was warm oreo donuts and caramel dip which were delicious)!

It was a Sunday I went so maybe not the best day for liveliness... had live music on bit it wasn't that busy and the music wasn't great and it didn't last long and hardly got going. Has a big reputation and most places aren't great on a Sunday TBF but this is when I went and it wasn't great... go Friday or Saturday for a better experience

Booked over the phone for my birthday treat last weekend. I was basically treated like royalty! Our server was the wonderful Maleeha - she made our night! The food is exquisite, everything is cooked to order and the chefs do an amazing job. I recommend the Ox Cheek nuggets (they melt in your mouth), the salmon is beautiful and my husband had the best burger (cooked ro his liking). The puddings are amazing too (oreo doughnuts!!!) The entertainment was 2nd to none. The music whilst we ate was amazing and we ended up staying all night as there was a fabulous band upstairs - the atmosphere was out of this world. I don't normally rave about things but I cannot wait to go back for another night out. Prices are extremely reasonable too - which is amazing considering the food is of such high quality. If you want a full evening out that won't break the bank (unless you want it to), this is the place! All the staff are wonderful but Maleeha is definitely worth everyone's weight in gold. Tip: if you want more info on the best night to suit you, call ahead and get more info on the bands - some nights carry an entrance fee (also not expensive - around £10 depending on the bands they are showcasing). The staff will give you full info and help you tailor your evening depending on what you're into musically. 10/10 my favourite place!

Great live music, food is good too! Went a few more times after my last review. Would recommend here for drinks and live music but unfortunately the food was quite dry for me on multiple occasions. I went for the unlimited wings on Sunday which had a variety of flavours but the wings were dry/overcooked. Went on another instance to try the bbq food but unfortunately the same for the pork and beef ribs. The staff are amazing though!

This place was amazing! Had private dining room for a birthday party it was brilliant and the staff were unbelievable so attentive

We were up in Manchester so visited as a large group having booked Nice restaurants comfortable seating Drinks ordered arrived quickly Good selection nice quality Now for the food All ordered and arrived quickly and was very nice - good quality tasty Good service Would visit again

Friendly bartender, made a great mezcal negroni. Great atmosphere, cool band.

Tasty food and spectacular service. The waiters were very nice and the place was beautiful.

the best for beers and a great night out. Manchester Blues Kitchen has some great live gigs upstairs. Stay tuned Manchester 😎

Came here to eat and watched the live music. Such a fun atmosphere, everyone was dancing and enjoying the vibe. The food was great too, highly recommend for a weekend night out or dinner

Was served by Fiona - she was incredible. Attentive kind and fun which is what we needed for our girls night out. Really recommend the food, the drinks, the atmosphere but Fiona was the stand out. Thank you to her 💖🕊️

We had a great experience at the Blues Kitchen but was tarnished a tiny bit at the end of the food service. So, service great, wife’s birthday, four of us eating and the advice and food were great. Even a couple of extras, Prosecco and Oreo donuts on the house, fantastic! Table needed after an hour and a half, no problem. Asked for the bill, which included the service charge, paid with a little bit extra on top. Then the waitress mood changed! Not sure what I’d done wrong! Such a shame as it was great to that point. Stayed for the music which is a lovely angle to the whole experience.

This restaurant is amazing. The food is out of this world. the staff are completely above and beyond and they helped to make our trip to Manchester memorable for all the right reasons. We were booked to go at 5-45pm but the theatre show finished earlier and i am disabled and unable to walk round looking for a place to sit while waiting, but they agreed to allow us to our table almost an hour early and were so friendly and lovely. The meal was out of this world. Afterwards, we were unable to get a taxi and I was in terrible pain because I had over done things really and they helped us to get a taxi and saw us into a lift and walked with us to the taxi. None of that was their responsibility yet they were charm itself and so so helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to feel welcome and looking to have a great meal in a place with a great atmosphere.

Rose at Blues kitchen was so lovely smiley and positive - my friend and I received free Prosecco for international women’s day which was so wonderfully kind!! Their allergy matrix menu was also really helpful for our allergy requirements. Thank you

fiona was the best server i’ve ever had she was amazing so kind and lovely, i’d love to come back to see her she’s amazing at her job!!!! made our girls night out so much better !!!

We hired the karaoke room for my friends hen DON’T - Olly our host was amazing! No request was too much…the drinks were rolling in! Can’t recommend enough!

Booked the karaoke for my mates engagement party and had the best time! Servers went above and beyond and we all had the best time, cannot wait to do it all again!💓

My review is a little late, (visited 2/3/2025). The service at blues kitchen was exceptional! Safire in particular went above and beyond to exceed our expectations of the food and general night. I told her it was my husbands birthday and made it that extra special! Can’t thank her enough!

Been wanting to come here for ages and finally did - was not disappointed! The place itself looks amazing and the service was fantastic. The food itself was brilliant, especially the mac and cheese which can be hit or miss at restaurants, this was the best one I've had. Cocktails were good and cheap on offer at £6 each. Good live band which added to the atmosphere but we had arrived a bit early to enjoy them properly.

The private dining room at The Blues Kitchen Manchester was the perfect cozy, stylish spot for my birthday. The St. Louis rib was great and full of flavour. Great food, great service highly recommend!

I had my birthday in the karaoke room at The Blues Kitchen Manchester, and it was the best night ever! The private space was perfect for the occasion , and the Blood Orange Yuzu Spritz was an absolute winner. Our server kept the drinks flowing, and the vibes were unreal! would definitely do it all over again!

Great spot for live music. Really friendly staff. Enjoyed the visit here.

Beautiful restraunt with lovely staff and amazing food !!! 100% recomend

Went there for the little club night that happens after 8pm and it was a good vibe. Live band were amazing too.

the loveliest staff<3 went for a solo gig here & the staff are so so welcoming! atmosphere & food are also 10/10 🌟

We went to see Loose Endz last nite!!...Blues kitchen is overated.nothing special!!..Drinks reasonably priced. No brands. Asked for Malibu got a cheaper lethal cocunut rum version!! Although still charged the same price as i would if it was malibu. Bar is overcrowded. Everyone hoards around the stairs waiting to be 1st to get to the concert hall. No Air conditioning!!...So you dehydrate & buy more drinks!! Shocking to see how people drown in Alcohol!! No chairs...even at the sides if you wanted to sit down. You have to go downstairs to the bar. The music only came from the stage even though there were speakers at the back. There was no sound which spolied the experience. Overated venue & then to top it off Loose endz didnt even sing our favourite song 'Love Controversy'!! Unsure whether the night was worth £28 ticket. Maybe a better venue would have helped. Fries were nice.

Concert hall space was the best area for a few drinks for team bonding night out. Couldn’t have been given anywhere better, especially for us to have a dance!!! Deffo worth booking

had the best time in the karaoke rooms on a works night out. the servers couldn’t do enough, even with us singing at the top of our lungs!

Private dining room was an experience to have !! Celebrated my friends bday and was the perfect place for a get together. Our server was so lovely - 10/10 :)

I was at Blues Kitchen last night after an author event, I was craving the spinach dip. Our server Olly was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond for us and had a good laugh! We were also served by a guy during a trial shift/starter shift, and he also did a really amazing job! I really hope he gets the job! Also to my fellow Americans in Manchester, if you’re missing some spinach dip, highly recommend the dip here! -it’s the closest to Chili’s since I’ve been here that I’ve found! The Taco Bowl is also 10/10!

Love this place, great atmosphere

Amazing service and communication for a business lunch in their private dining space. Great price point and lovely people, highly recommend!

the food was awful, the buffalo chicken wings were awful and the ribs were merely edible. the service is great and they’re lovely, but for the price the food is not worth it at all

We came on Valentine’s Day for lunch and we were very disappointed by the food. The burgers were very bland and had no flavour to them which was sad as we had heard great things. The atmosphere and venue itself however is fantastic. Would definitely recommend if you are a blues or jazz fan!

Food is mediocre but reliable, a bit over priced for the quality. Staff were super nice + helpful, atmosphere is great, really really nice interior. Would reccomend more for cocktails/drinks.

Love love love blues!!! The cocktails are delicious (especially the spicy margs) and the cheeseburger was stunning! We opted for the oreo doughnuts for desert and we have to say that they’re a must have! Exceptional service from our lovely waitress Alicia who treated us with some bubbly for celebrating our special occasion ❤️

Mud Morganfield, son of Muddy Waters live at the Blues Kitchen, Manchester. It was a great gig and the venue was excellent. The door staff were friendly, the bar staff were friendly, fast and efficient. It made the whole night very enjoyable. Recommended.

A group of us went out to Blues Kitchen to celebrate our friends 18th. Atmosphere was great. We were served by the loveliest bar tender called Harry who made our night. He’s so funny & sociable. Definitely deserves a pay rise.

Sharing Rib is amazing, Well worth the money. Service is very attentive. Really nice vibe. Seating area for eating, also a bar/ drinking area with live music.

Blues, Bourbon and BBQ Food - What's there not to like and enjoy❓👍 ps - The staff are Awesome 💪

We were late to be seated by quite some time, due to people not wanting to leave thier tables. However, once we were shown to our table, we were offered a complimentary round of drinks to make up for the wait. Order was taken quickly and the drinks served and food arrived in good time. I had the burger with the extra bacon (and I don't say this lightly) it was one of, if not the best burger I've every had. The place was quite loud but in a good way. Its a really nice place to be, I can see why the lot before us, didn't want to go. All in all a good experience.

Skin head dj with the glasses played a blinder. One of the best run of songs I’ve heard in a club.

Cocktails were amazing, live music was spot on! Vibe was great upstairs and bartenders were so friendly too

Extremely disappointing experience at Blue’s Kitchen. Despite having paid our bill, the staff kept approaching us, insisting we hadn’t paid and demanding to know who we had paid. We explained it was one of their colleagues, but since we didn’t know their name, they refused to accept it. Even after showing proof of payment, they remained unconvinced and treated us with clear hostility. It was obvious from the start that we were not welcome, simply because we were international guests. The behavior of the staff, especially the manager, felt discriminatory. Instead of addressing our concerns professionally or providing a proper contact for complaints, they escalated the situation by calling security. The treatment we received was completely unacceptable and undeniably racist.

Terrible experience at Blue’s Kitchen. Although we had paid our bill, staff kept coming over, questioning us and insisting we hadn’t paid. They kept asking who we paid, and when we explained it was one of their colleagues (whose name we didn’t know), they refused to accept it. Even after we showed proof of payment, they were not satisfied and treated us very rudely. It was clear from the start that we were not welcome, simply because we were international guests. When we asked to speak to a manager, instead of offering any proper response or an email for complaints, they called security. Extremely unprofessional and rude.

5 stars for the lovely dude serving us who brought us a free shot over & sourced us mystery olives after we wanted olives but they weren’t on the menu/ not serving food anymore. U are a babe keep shining xx

Great spot for live music and a lively Thursday in Manchester Deansgate. Great Brambles

Fantastic live music during the day on Saturday.

Honestly, such a great experience! We came here for some food before the Cuban salsa night and we didn’t expect much. We had such a great time and the food/drinks were bang on. Great orange wine, espresso martini and more. Special thanks for Freya that looked after us in the restaurant who was super friendly and a great hostess! And to Will upstairs in the concert area who was great behind the bar. Will 100% be back! Even the security were really friendly which is refreshing. Such a fun venue and one of the best nights I’ve had out in ages.

We came here for drinks before a meal elsewhere and loved the vibe, really cool inside with great music and friendly service, we’ll be back

What a rocking place ! Hospitable, and, full of locals....drink with them, and gain their eternal friendship!

Great music, fun atmosphere, ok food, good selection of drinks.

Not many places that service is flawless but it really was here from the front desk, bar and table service. Faultless-just fabulous, great live music as well. Thank you for a great night !!

Fantastic afternoon at Blues kitchen Manchester. Great atmosphere, excellent food, fantastic service from all staff. Special thanks to Charlie.

Good atmosphere Busy. Staff friendly smiles all around. Food portions are a bit on the petite size for the money really. And other than mandatory compliment to the main dish i.e. chips etc, anything else pay for as 'extras' even for a bit of salad.

Title: Terrible Security and Awful Experience! I had an extremely frustrating experience with this place. The security guards are absolutely unprofessional and rude! They refused to allow someone in without any valid reason, showing a complete lack of judgment and common sense. It’s as if they make up their own rules on the spot. The management clearly has no control over their staff, and the guards behave as if they run the place. Their attitude was terrible, and instead of being helpful, they were aggressive and dismissive. This level of incompetence is unacceptable. If you’re looking for a place with decent service and professional staff, stay far away from here! I would give zero stars.

Very bad behaviour of guards and unprofessional staff, i would give ZERO star, and also give more reviews and will post a videos about your club’s staff. BTW Ben’s manager just good person.

Food was very good and was on January offer half price. What a bonus 😁

Basic high priced meals but good atmosphere. With their prices, You’re paying for the live music not for food.

My friends and I visited blues kitchen for a friends birthday, the atmosphere was great and we had the most amazing host, Sophie, who made our night extra special!

Great place to hang out and have a meal. Staff are amazing. Will definitely return next time im in town.

Sat in the upstairs area. Less congested and still a good vibe

Smoked salmon and eggs was 4 bites at most I thought I got served the wrong thing at first (starter size portion for main plate price)

Only popped in for drinks on Friday night, but have had the food here previously which was great. Not to sound like Goldilocks but the main floor was too cold and the upstairs was too hot, and it was so busy we were unable to find a seat so we quickly moved on after one drink. Great vibes though, although a little pricey.

We went to Blues Kitchen yesterday for lunch with our 3 week old baby and could not fault a thing. The staff were welcoming, friendly, helpful and so considerate in terms of accommodating our little one, sitting us in a quiet booth tucked away and kept checking we were ok. We ordered from the £9 lunch menu and the food was great and came quickly. We have only been to Blues previously with friends in the evening and wouldn’t have considered it your typical ‘child friendly’ place however now we would definitely go again with our little ones. I also have a nut allergy and did not feel restricted when ordering.

Great time here for dinner celebrating my aunt's 60th - Aldo was fab & a great atmosphere & live music!

Drinks are great- service is even better- we had a tiny issue on our order and staff sorted it out instantly and were so polite- thank you to Erin for great service :) we will be back

Fabulous place, excellent food, and service

It was so much fun, live band was really good, amazing DJ as well, drinks were a good price as well

Only nipped in for a couple of beers after work. Must go back on a night, bet it's buzzing!!!

thad was so attentive and seated us whilst it was busy, his service was amazing and i would 10/10 go here again. great experience always

Seriously Cool bar! Only suggestion would be to put reserved signs on the tables as it was super awkward to be told a bit rudely to get off a table.

Good drinks and great vibes. If you enjoy live music then you must go!

I love this place it’s so good . The atmosphere is incredible and the food and drinks are wonderful. They have great mid week deals I went on a Wednesday and select cocktails were six pound what a bargain I would definitely recommend this place !!

I liked it here, very chilled atmosphere and great live music.

Another venue offering 50% off food ("Plates") throughout January that my friend wanted to try out. I got a kombucha (third time lucky- the first 2 flavours I picked were unavailable) and the Blackened Salmon. Well, supposedly blackened. Served with potatoes, broccoli and mango, this was an alright meal…for half the price. If that serving had set me back £20, I would have felt ripped off. It’s not far off something I would cook at home. There was nothing else on the menu to entice to return.