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Carmen Bar & Eatery

Cocktail barManchester, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(263 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1942 558500
54-56 Market St, Atherton, Manchester M46 0DP, United Kingdom

About Carmen Bar & Eatery

Carmen Bar & Eatery works as a cocktail bar and restaurant on Market Street in Manchester, with a kitchen built around BBQ meats. Beef brisket, ribs and pork belly are served with pickles and slaw, and the brisket carries over into a ciabatta and a plate of loaded seasoned fries. Alongside the cocktail list runs a wider drinks selection, and bottomless brunch can be booked. The layout moves from the bistro dining area to a separate lounge bar and an outdoor beer garden for drinking and eating outside. Live music, including a band and a DJ, plays into the evening. Reservations are recommended, and the whole bar can be taken over for private events such as birthdays and baby showers, with the space closed to the public for the booking. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome. Service runs Thursday to Sunday, with the bar closed the first three days of the week.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Reviews

4.6/5
263 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention beef brisket, bottomless brunch, cocktail selection and live music and DJ.

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Customer Review Summary

The barbecue draws the most attention, with beef brisket named again and again, piled on loaded fries in portions one reviewer could not finish and served in a ciabatta another calls the best they have had. Close behind come the ribs, pork belly, seasoned fries, pickles and slaw, while an earlier round of small plates brings out praise for the garlic mushrooms and honey-coated chorizo. Cocktails come up often as generous and well made, and the bottomless brunch gets an express recommendation from one visitor. Several stay on past the meal for live music, a live band, or the DJ in what one describes as a secret lounge bar, and others move out to the beer garden for drinks. Staff are described as welcoming, quick to serve and willing to suggest dishes. One reviewer recounts a baby shower for thirty where the bar was arranged to request and closed to the public for the afternoon tea.

Featured reviews

  • Francesca Davies
    “The food was absolutely delicious! The best texmex style bbq I’ve had. Such good quality meat. The service was amazing and so was the atmosphere in the bar. Great variety of cocktails available too! Will definitely come back!”
  • Deborah Smethurst
    “Had a wonderful afternoon/evening at Carmen's. Food was delicious, had the loaded fries with beef brisket and couldn't finish it the portion was that big. Then we moved out into the beer garden for drinks. Great atmosphere and Terry was just amazing, very welcoming!”
  • Richard
    “I have tried quite a few bbq places now, this has to be one of the best ones, the care they take in preparing the food and the quality is outstanding. Very welcoming and friendly. Good portions good value, overall excellent, can't wait to go back”
  • Leann Mullin
    “OMG, that has to be one of the most amazing brisket ciabatta I have had. Would definitely recommend, will be going again xx”
  • lexi dunne
    “Can for a bottomless brunch and stayed for the live band. Staff were all lovely with a great atmosphere and the food was fantastic. Would recommend!”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Alcohol
  • Casual
  • Beer
  • Dancing
  • Food
Offerings· 5
  • Cocktails
  • Free water refills
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Highlights· 5
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Location

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