Ресторан · Manchester · ⭐ 9.3/10 · 4206 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:00:52
Address: 13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN, United Kingdom
Soul food and live blues in Spinningfields
The Blues Kitchen Manchester, in Spinningfields, pairs American soul food with live music every night until late. Set in a former Victorian eye hospital, it’s a character-filled space with original features, reclaimed materials, a warm dining room and cosy booths, with resident musicians playing blues, soul and funk.
What to order
The menu is American soul and Southern-inspired, generous and shareable: buttermilk fried chicken, stacked burgers, buffalo wings and slow-cooked ribs. The Oreo donuts have a following, and the bar is known for bourbon and great cocktails.
Who it’s for
A lively night out with friends, a date with a soundtrack or anyone who wants dinner and live music in one.
Questions and answers
What food does it serve? American soul food — fried chicken, burgers, wings and ribs.
What to order? Buttermilk fried chicken, ribs and the Oreo donuts, with a bourbon cocktail.
Is there live music? Yes — every night until late.
Where is it? In Spinningfields, central Manchester.
Website and social:
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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…