
Junior Jackson's
Quick info
About Junior Jackson's
Below street level on Oldham St, Junior Jackson's is a basement bar that pairs every drink with a free hot dog. The deal has shifted from buy one get one free to half price across the board, running from 3pm. Wine arrives in a Sports Direct mug, and a jukebox runs through alternative, rock and metal tracks while the walls carry stickers and graffiti. Staff will join customers in a round of shots, and the bar takes walk-ins with no reservations. Entry runs through door staff who enforce a dress code, and the bar opens daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rock and metal music, happy hour drink deals, free hot dog with drink and cactus jack's old fashioneds.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rock and metal music, happy hour drink deals, free hot dog with drink and cactus jack's old fashioneds.
Customer Review Summary
The recurring draw is the drinks deal, described variously as buy-one-get-one-free or half-price happy hour, which reviewers say lets a night stretch for hours without spending much. Close behind, several single out the cocktails, particularly an old fashioned, and the free hot dog offered with a drink, alongside a jukebox mixing alternative and metal tracks that reviewers compare favorably to other Manchester bars. The sticker- and graffiti-covered decor draws repeated mention as part of the dive bar feel. Two reviewers describe negative encounters with staff: one was refused entry by door staff over their clothing, and another says a staff member was dismissive when asked for help. Most others call the staff friendly, recalling bartenders joining customers in shots and a well-liked doorman whose departure some still mention missing.
Customer Review Summary
The recurring draw is the drinks deal, described variously as buy-one-get-one-free or half-price happy hour, which reviewers say lets a night stretch for hours without spending much. Close behind, several single out the cocktails, particularly an old fashioned, and the free hot dog offered with a drink, alongside a jukebox mixing alternative and metal tracks that reviewers compare favorably to other Manchester bars. The sticker- and graffiti-covered decor draws repeated mention as part of the dive bar feel. Two reviewers describe negative encounters with staff: one was refused entry by door staff over their clothing, and another says a staff member was dismissive when asked for help. Most others call the staff friendly, recalling bartenders joining customers in shots and a well-liked doorman whose departure some still mention missing.
Featured reviews
- norman banks
“Lovely little bar, great cocktails, bar staff were super lovely especially Mia. Will be back again”
- Samuel Cockerill
“I was enjoying my night until I tried to speak to the staff. Alley(?) was extremely rude and dismissive, and her reasoning was "I'm a student, why would I care about the customer". I'm only visiting Manchester and I will ensure anyone who comes here will avoid this place. What a deplorable attitude.”
- Ross P
“One of the go-to bars in NQ. Best of all the 'Bunny's' bars for Metal 🤘🏻Great dive bar with good vibes and pretty decent and attentive barstaff.”
- Richy Wilson
“Pretentious doors staff here when we visited. Apparently we didn't look rock enough or something so were refused entry - not for being too scruffy, but because he didn't like the particular clothing label I was wearing... forgive me for not realising I have to dress a certain way to prove I like rock music (I'll wear all black and fake tat sleeves next time. Happy to take a "are you a rock fan test" if it gets me in!?) Sad because I generally like the vibe of Bunny Jackson's venues and would have thought they were beyond outdated crap like this 🤷♂️”
- Irishmetalhead Zz
“Absolutely great drinks and quick service”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“BASEMENT DIVE BAR | EVERYTHING BOGOF FROM 3PM | BUNNY'S BRATTY COUSIN”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Jackson's | 4.2305 | — | rock and metal music, happy hour drink deals, free hot dog with drink |
| Croft NQ Bar and KitchenReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6973 | 0.2 mi | 50% off mains monday tuesday, fish and chips, pizza |
| Sunset by Australasia | 3.8263 | 0.7 mi | afternoon tea, exotic cocktails, sticky stained tables |
| Kielys Irish BarOutdoor seating | 4.2563 | 0.7 mi | guinness, live music, outdoor covered seating area |
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