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Junior Jackson's

BarsManchester, ENG

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(305 reviews)

Quick info

64 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, United Kingdom
inexpensive

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

4.2/5
305 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.

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215
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43

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

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Good to know

“BASEMENT DIVE BAR | EVERYTHING BOGOF FROM 3PM | BUNNY'S BRATTY COUSIN”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only

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