
Behind Closed Doors
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About Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors is a late-night cocktail bar in Manchester at 93 Oldham St, themed around vintage erotica. Neon lights, old TVs and phones mounted on the walls fill the room, and the menu follows the same theme. A DJ plays boogie funk and soul at a volume that suits dancing. The venue is small, with plenty of seats for settling in between songs. Doormen staff the entrance, which sits beside a tattoo parlour.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention neon lights and old tvs, phones on the walls, hentai iced tea and drink recommendations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention neon lights and old tvs, phones on the walls, hentai iced tea and drink recommendations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the unique themed decor, with neon lights, old TVs and phones on the walls described as quirky and detailed. The music suits dancing, and one reviewer caught a DJ on a crowded Saturday, though that same person found it too loud for chatting and called the drinks pretty good but nothing special. Others are warmer about the cocktails, with one calling the new Hentai Iced Tea great, while another found the hot honey too spicy. The venue is small with plenty of seats, and one reviewer thinks it suits a private date. The vibe shifts by day. Weekdays are described as a little quiet, the entrance is easy to miss beside the tattoo parlour, and one reviewer found the atmosphere a bit awkward. The doormen are called kind, welcoming and funny, and the bar staff friendly. Two reviewers say staff helped them choose a drink when they were unsure.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the unique themed decor, with neon lights, old TVs and phones on the walls described as quirky and detailed. The music suits dancing, and one reviewer caught a DJ on a crowded Saturday, though that same person found it too loud for chatting and called the drinks pretty good but nothing special. Others are warmer about the cocktails, with one calling the new Hentai Iced Tea great, while another found the hot honey too spicy. The venue is small with plenty of seats, and one reviewer thinks it suits a private date. The vibe shifts by day. Weekdays are described as a little quiet, the entrance is easy to miss beside the tattoo parlour, and one reviewer found the atmosphere a bit awkward. The doormen are called kind, welcoming and funny, and the bar staff friendly. Two reviewers say staff helped them choose a drink when they were unsure.
Featured reviews
- Sabrina Stefanovic
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great experience at Behind Closed Bars in Manchester. The atmosphere was really good, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Special mention to the bald bouncer with beard, who was very professional, polite and kind throughout the evening”
- Wentao
“Very nice workers, friendly and helped us with drink recommendations. Got to try the new Hentai Iced Tea and it was great, goes down so well. Hot honey a bit too spicy for me but sure its for someone out there Atmosphere can be a bit awkward but definitely worth visiting”
- Kat Schofield
“Really unique venue. Great cocktails. Good service. A little quiet in the week but good for something different.”
- Cloe Vallejo
“I had a lovely time at BCD with my friend after work! Staff were very lovely and friendly and helped us pick a drink when we weren't sure. The atmosphere is so unique and fun to be around would highly recommend. If you like fun different looking bars where you can listen to fun music and see something new this is your place!”
- Robert Chowdhry-John
“Very personable staff and I ordered a Corona lager. I didn't realise it was digital payments only and I only had cash at the time and the lovely member of staff, just let me have it on the house and I filmed some footage after connecting with the staff. So I appreciate them for that because they didn't know me from Adam and he probably didn't know I was a content creator even though I had my BMPCC4K handheld rig with me. I did ask "Could I get a few shots" and one of the staff went "you're cheeky" And I reiterated "No! Ha ha... I meant with my camera" it was hilarious. 😂 I definitely will be there again because it's a welcoming environment. I was told that you couldn't go solo by other people but that wasn't true but I did go on a quieter night.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“An underground den of debauchery and indulgence. A late night vintage erotica themed cocktail bar made for everyone to enjoy at all times. Playing the best in boogie funk and soul, promoting comfort and quality.”
- AccessibilityAssistive hearing loop · Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Junior Jackson's4.23050 mi
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- Castle Hotel4.51,4620 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind Closed Doors | 4.2670 | — | neon lights and old tvs, phones on the walls, hentai iced tea |
| Mean Eyed Cat Bar Manchester | 4.5284 | 0 mi | free mini pizza with drink, bottomless brunch, cocktail making class |
| Junior Jackson's | 4.2305 | 0 mi | rock and metal jukebox, cocktails, happy hour deals |
| Castle Hotel | 4.51,462 | 0 mi | live music gigs, jukebox, cask ales |
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