
The Alchemist Spinningfields
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About The Alchemist Spinningfields
The Alchemist Spinningfields is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Manchester, on Hardman St, built around molecular mixology and a theatrical style of presentation the venue calls Theatre Served. Cocktails arrive at the table with flair, and staff seat guests, take orders there and check back on drinks. The kitchen serves food through the day, with classic dishes given a twist. Reservations are taken, and guests can phone the venue ahead of a booking.
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Menu & Prices
187 dishes · mains £3–250- COSMIC 'OYSTER'£5.50
- APERITIVO 'OYSTER'£5.50
- SHARING DOUGHBALLS£8.00
- PORK CRACKLING£5.00
- FRICKLES£5.00
- GREEN OLIVES£4.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, fish and chips, outside seating and negroni.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, fish and chips, outside seating and negroni.
Customer Review Summary
Drinks are the main draw, with reviewers singling out a strawberry daiquiri, a negroni and a G&T, and describing cocktails that arrive with flair and, in one account, are breathtaking. One reviewer felt the taste did not quite match the presentation. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly, with servers and hosts praised for making a graduation lunch feel special and for taking every order with a smile. Food draws more mixed responses. The fish and chips are called light, crispy and surprisingly delicious, and other diners found the food good and well presented. A less happy reviewer found the pork doughnuts lacked flavour apart from the pork, the chicken nothing special, and the big basket disappointing, with a few frozen chips, some coleslaw and a handful of chicken strips. Outside seating with a DJ suits warm evenings, though one table could hear a loud live band from the neighbouring Oast House. Several describe a lovely atmosphere, and one praises a server who came round at the exact moment the table needed more drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Drinks are the main draw, with reviewers singling out a strawberry daiquiri, a negroni and a G&T, and describing cocktails that arrive with flair and, in one account, are breathtaking. One reviewer felt the taste did not quite match the presentation. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly, with servers and hosts praised for making a graduation lunch feel special and for taking every order with a smile. Food draws more mixed responses. The fish and chips are called light, crispy and surprisingly delicious, and other diners found the food good and well presented. A less happy reviewer found the pork doughnuts lacked flavour apart from the pork, the chicken nothing special, and the big basket disappointing, with a few frozen chips, some coleslaw and a handful of chicken strips. Outside seating with a DJ suits warm evenings, though one table could hear a loud live band from the neighbouring Oast House. Several describe a lovely atmosphere, and one praises a server who came round at the exact moment the table needed more drinks.
Featured reviews
- kerris ashworth
“Our server was amazing he checked on us regularly made sure we was all happy even came round at the exact moment we all nedded more drinks had an amazing time”
- Allan
“Lovely time for our Granddaughter’s graduation. Great atmosphere and drinks. Food was good and well presented. Our server Hope was so pleasant and made us feel special on our special occasion. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you”
- Unknown Person
“We spent a lovely few hours here yesterday (Saturday afternoon). Biggest thanks go to Adam and Baz for their amazing hospitality, banter and photo taking skills! 👌👌 We will definitely be back”
- John B (JB)
“We came here for a cocktail after having dinner nearby. It was a really warm night so we sat outside which was really nice and chilled with a DJ playing music. Only thing was there was a live band on at the Oast house which was that loud we could hear that as well. I had a negroni which was really nice and my wife had a G&T will definitely come back.”
- Obeezeela
“The staff were really nice and friendly, which made for a welcoming experience. The food was okay, but nothing I had really stood out. The pork doughnuts lacked flavour apart from the pork itself, and the chicken wasn't anything special either. The "big basket" was a bit disappointing for the price, with just a few frozen chips, some coleslaw, and a handful of chicken strips.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Creative cocktail bar and restaurant. All day dining, classic dishes with a twist. Masters in the dark arts of molecular mixology and demons in the kitchen. Theatre Served.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near The Alchemist Spinningfields
- The Lawn Club4.51,5290 mi
bottomless brunch, live DJ, 50% off lunch deal
- BLVD Manchester3.43340.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
bottomless brunch drinks slow, early bill drop-off, beef sliders
- Sunset by Australasia3.82630.1 mi
afternoon tea, cocktails, instagram-worthy decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alchemist Spinningfields | 4.43,220 | — | cocktails, fish and chips, outside seating |
| The Lawn Club | 4.51,529 | 0 mi | bottomless brunch, live DJ, 50% off lunch deal |
| BLVD ManchesterReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.4334 | 0.1 mi | bottomless brunch drinks slow, early bill drop-off, beef sliders |
| Sunset by Australasia | 3.8263 | 0.1 mi | afternoon tea, cocktails, instagram-worthy decor |
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