Vegan
Beer/Wine
British
Fusion
Vegan cocktail bar with a selection of bar snacks. Cocktails offered include house-made liquors, creamy ones use milk alternatives or aquafaba. Bar snacks include house-made seitan meatballs, cauliflower wings, mock duck buns. Open Mon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-04:00.
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7 Jackson's Row, Manchester, England, M2 5ND
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Last update on 12 Oct 2024 by Lauraleec
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Added by Libbytes on 09 Oct 2021
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44 Reviews
First Review by Libbytes
jojo1964
Points +71
Lovely but expensive - Edit
The waiter/ barman was friendly and knowledgeable. The cocktail was delicious and the venue has a great ambience …. But at £15 a cocktail I’m not sure this represented good value for money , however much thought had gone into mixing it, sorry
Read morePros: Plant based cocktails is a fab concept , Venue is cool , Cocktails are delicious
Cons: Expensive , ,
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maya_ruby
Points +459
Good vibe - Edit
This speak easy bar is such a vibe! Open brickwork and laid back atmosphere, staff are really helpful at giving recommendations. Didn't try the food, only the cocktails but will be back!
Read moreSpeakincode
Thanks for the love here Maya. Defo try the food next time you’re in.
Read moreJust to note so we can manage our guests expectations in the best way - we’re not a speakeasy bar, more of a modern and contemporary bar that is dimly lit and has a New York / industrial feel. We’ve always tried to distance ourselves from that word just so people don’t get the wrong idea when coming here😄
Hope to catch you soon,
Nathan
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cat_lover_41
Points +316
top-shelf cocktail place, must visit for drink tourists - Edit
the drink menu is made by the staff, everything is interesting and tries something beyond the typical bar fare. staff is very welcoming. crowd runs a bit younger, which is or isn't your vibe, but it's good all around.
Read moreno campari to be found so it's proper vegan.
demo 8 was a booze-forward drink with bergamot which was fantastic. strong but didn't finish heavy, surprisingly bright for its boozy heft.
demo 1 was sweet, bright, fruity, gin based but you wouldn't guess, also great.
I look forward to coming back, I'd go out of my way to drink here.
Pros: great, original cocktails , good vibe, aesthetic. music, speakeasy inspired
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Nooch-Queen
Points +253
Nibbles are a bit small but the mocktails are lush - Edit
Went for a drink and a bite to eat tonight here and even though the food was lovely there wasn’t a lot of it for me personally but the mocktails are gorgeous and the staff are lovely
Read morePros: Mocktails , Lovely friendly staff
Cons: The nibbles
Speakincode
Hey,
Read moreSame as above, we’re not a restaurant. We don’t have chefs - all our food is made in house by a small team of bartenders. We don’t claim to be a restaurant, nor do we want to bring a chef into our business for a bar that sells a small amount of food.
We’re a cocktail bar, and we have a selection of small plates that are made in house that as bartenders, we have the capacity of making to a good standard with limited resources and equipment.
Glad you liked the drinks and we hope this clears up any misconceptions about what we are.
Thanks,
Nathan,
Owner
Guest
DoctorRhubarb
Points +50
Best cocktails I’ve ever had! - Edit
The drinks are worth every penny! The wings were excellent too!
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SebGethin
Points +71
The real deal - Edit
Incredible cocktail bar with very friendly and knowledgeable staff - oh and it happens to be 100% plant-based as well. If someone didn't know it is 100% plant-based, they probably wouldn't realise, since it isn't advertised as a vegan bar and the menu isn't marked with vegan logos.
Read morePhenomenal drinks, great atmosphere, small plates were utterly delicious. Haven't got a bad word to say about this place.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Delicious food and drinks, Relaxed, cozy, yet classy atmosphere
Guest
DominiqueHegarty
Points +205
A must visit - Edit
Cannot praise this place enough! The drinks are incredible. There is a story for each drink, which makes them all very special. There are some adventurous drinks on the menu, and the flavour combinations work together so well. There’s a great vibe to the bar, too. It’s a must visit, purely for the spiel that you are given at the start about each drink! I can’t wait to come back here
Read morePros: Delicious drinks , Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, Good vibes
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Gylo
Points +57
Wow wow wow - Edit
I don’t know what to say except if you love cocktails and you’re vegan or not you have to try this place. Staff are so helpful and clearly love what they are doing. It’s a must visit from me
Read morePros: Range of cocktails , Helpful friendly staff, Nibbles/tapas banging. And chilled music
Cons: Non
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Lee_A
Points +992
12/04/24 - Edit
My first vegan cocktail bar (as far as I can remember) and it absolutely did not disappoint. Great atmosphere, small but lovely selection of bar food and an extensive specialty cocktail list. The star of the show though is Jade, behind the bar. Engaging and attentive from the moment I arrived. Super knowledgeable (particularly about the alternative plant-based ingredients) and clearly passionate about what she does. Not hard to see why this place is rated so highly and why Jade herself is currently placing in the UKs top 100 list. You must come here when in Manchester...but book in advance, it was pretty much full thirty minutes after opening...and it didn't look as though it was going to get any less busy!
Read moreMouthyMackem
I loved it here. I went on my own and worked my way through the menu.
Read moreLee_A
That's exactly what I did too! I'll definitely be back...there's so much more to try
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CathyCoriander
Points +150
A Special Occasion - Edit
We were kindly welcomed by Jade who explained the menu and then left us to make our choices. She was an excellent hostess and we felt able to ask questions. The menu is very different from anywhere we’d ever been before. The drinks and both choices we made from the food menu were delicious. Would absolutely recommend!
Read morePros: Service was excellent , Menu , Ambiance
Cons: Low lighting- difficult to read menu!
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LylaPenman
Points +99
Best cocktail bar in Manchester - Edit
My absolute favourite cocktail bar in Manchester - great vibe, lovely staff and beautiful drinks.
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Happy_Bart
Points +3408
Nice drinking den - Edit
This place definitely has a character. The cocktails sound great, but unfortunately out of four that we had all of them were dominated by sugar. I would have much preferred if the flavours were allowed to shine through without being overworked by the sweetness. Pasta arancini had a great texture and a pleasant flavour and the owner was very approachable. I would visit again but ask for a low sugar option.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-20
Speakincode
Hey Bart,
Read moreThank you for leaving some feedback. It was myself who looked after you on that evening. It’s a shame that we couldn’t have had this conversation in the bar and in person rather than on an online forum. I checked back on your drinks and you were happy at the time. I would have been happy to have had the chance to talk through recommendations or answer questions about the drinks so I could have guided you to the right drinks for you, but you confidently went in to your drink choices. In absolutely no way are we trying to trick you into liking something - I think you’re questioning our integrity at this point which is disappointing. Each of those cocktails you tried has stood the test of time over 2 years, with thousands of each consumed, and each persons perception is subjective, as each one of those drinks is a favourite amongst many people who visit SiC too - the 10 and 3 won an online poll by a landslide recently. We believe as a team they are well balanced.
In no way am I devaluing your opinion of thoughts towards our drinks - lots of elements are needed to balance cocktails, and one of those at times is sweeteners when you are incorporating savoury elements - in this case, mushrooms, Sundried tomato, fermentation and bitter coffee. The track 10 is definitely on the sweeter side but we describe it that way to our guests anyway, so if sweet isn’t for you I could have guided you elsewhere or maybe adjusted the balance in making the drink . For the Track 6 - it’s a savoury twist on a gimlet (Gin and lime cordial) - made in the same way, same balance, same sugar content as the classic, except the addition of Sundried tomato, bay leaf and pink peppercorn.
I just wish we could have had a more of an honest conversation in house as all feedback comes to me anyway, but we also had an opportunity to discuss at the table so posting publicly to me feels like an effort to inform people that we intend to trick them. I’ll always be upfront and honest, and of course I value direct feedback if the intention is to help us progress as a business.
Thank you for your time, and I hope we get the opportunity to discuss some recommendations at the table on your next visit.
Nathan
Happy_Bart
Hi Nathan,
Read moreI did ask for about a less sweet option after my first drink and yet it still seemed very sweet to me but as you said, each person's perception is subjective. I'm definitely not questioning your integrity and I'd like all vegan businesses to thrive - just providing my feedback. Hope to visit again soon.
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rachelwilson1
Points +167
Incredible - Edit
Gorgeous cocktails, lovely staff, insane food. I will come here every time I am in Manchester. DO NOT MISS
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Delicious drinks , Incredible food
Cons: I can’t live here
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Levitz
Points +163
Omigod the cocktails are amazing! - Edit
Visited while staying with a friend in July after the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Beautiful bar and great staff. Really interesting, thoughtful cocktail menu. Unusual flavours.
Read moreI am not a fan of very sweet cocktails so went for track 5: Shiitake butter bourbon, sunflower seed vermouth, sweet corn purée. It came with mushroom jerky!
Have to say it was possibly the nicest cocktail I’ve ever had. So good. Almost savoury flavour but really delicious.
My friend had track 12: East Asian gin, peach aperitif, cantaloupe melon, pear juice. Which came with marinated, pressed melon. Was really fresh and again not too sweet.
Will definitely come back when I’m next in Manchester.
Pros: Really interesting, imaginative flavours , Lovely presentation , Welcoming staff
Cons: Always a bigger cocktail 😂
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Merlinsword
Points +79
Like another world - Edit
Delicious cocktails and an amazing atmosphere.
Read moreThe bar staff are very professional, polite, and friendly, really adding to the experience.
The cocktails are so interesting and you can really taste the quality and ingredients made in-house.
It felt like I was in a other country, or well into a long-holiday, because the atmosphere and experience was so lovely, and different.
A great treat for a chilled and sophisticated night out.
Pros: Atmosphere, Taste, Experience
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LisaSpykers
Points +8196
Innovative cocktails and yummy finger food - Edit
The cocktails here are really creative and refreshingly unique. I highly recommend Track 5 with the shitake mushroom, sunflower seeds, and sweetcorn. We only ordered one of the 4 small sharing plates (mac n cheese balls on harissa pesto with a little aioli) and they were super tasty with a perfect crunchy exterior. Would like to go back to try more cocktails and the mock duck dumplings too. Reservations are recommended unless you get there soon after opening time which is what we did.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-07
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Libra77
Points +3520
Speak In Code - Edit
Fab little cocktail bar with creative and delicious drinks, not your usual cocktails on this menu! Loved the concept and the staff were amazing at explaining everything and at recommending drinks to your preferences. Lovely, cosy interior. Small plates on the food menu. We could’ve happily stayed all evening but had to leave for a concert. We will definitely be returning though!
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MouthyMackem
Points +711
Seductive menu and atmosphere - Edit
I went here to try one cocktail 🍸 but ended up trying 3, all of the flavours were identifiable. The vibe was so chilled and the music was relaxing. Staff were great too. I could’ve stayed all night.
Read morePros: Unique cocktails , Great surrounding , Good selection of music 🎶
Cons: A little pricey but worth it
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nicirl
Points +2175
The most amazing cocktails! - Edit
Went there with some friends and thoroughly enjoyed the drinks. The bar staff were attentive, kind and very knowledgeable. Will be coming back as soon as possible!
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hack_man
Points +25881
And liberty she pirouette - Edit
Kind of too old for this hipster type place now but the cocktails are definitely worth the effort of a visit. My mojito was rather surprisingly totally clear and smooth with none of the expected mint leaves or limes yet bursting with liquor and flavour. Expect to pay a tenner plus service charge. This is the modern world.
Read morePros: Good cocktails
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CharlieMills
Points +5240
Nice cocktails - Edit
The cocktail I had here (track 4) was really tasty. Really nice vibe in the place and the staff were really friendly. The cocktails are stronger than at most places and less watered down.
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Briggy
Points +374
Had a great time - Edit
Love that everything is plant based, many different kind of flavors available. Staff is very talented and nice to look at them being good at their job.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Talented and nice staff, Many different flavors of cocktails
Cons: Staff a bit quick to ask if you want another drink, Expensive (but worth it)
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HolBates
Points +756
Great cocktails - Edit
Excellent service, help find what cocktails you are into.
Read moreGreat range of types of alcoholic drinks. My fav are the coffee ones.
£12 per drink but worth it if you appreciate good drinks and vibes
Pros: Lots of opinions
Cons: Expensive
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arlo2
Points +146
Amazing - Edit
Great good and drink in a fab atmosphere
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banananna
Points +391
Totally unique - Edit
Such a cool venue! Drinks were all so well thought out and amazing, the vegan small plates are such a good addition too
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jodiezos
Points +61
Incredible cocktails and small plates - Edit
If you’re into your cocktails there’s nowhere better, vegan or otherwise. Amazing creations you won’t find anywhere else. Nowhere else like it!
Read morePros: Huge variety, all vegan, Food menu is small but excellent, A really unique experience
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sahil167
Points +31
Insane Cocktail Venue - Edit
Been a few times and absolutely loved it. Even my non vegan friends fell in love with the drinks and food on offer.
Read morePros: Some of the best cocktails in all of Manchester, Small but incredible little food menu
Cons: Will cost you a bit but worth it
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