Lock 91
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About Lock 91
Lock 91 is a cocktail bar on Century St in Manchester, spread across three floors of a Victorian building with bare brickwork and beams. It combines a bar, club and lounge, and a private canal terrace adds an outdoor space to the inside rooms. Together they hold 80 to 90 people. The lounge bar and terrace can be hired for private parties, including birthdays, an 18th or a 40th. A 2-4-1 cocktail offer runs on Monday to Thursday evenings, and bar snacks are available alongside the drinks. The location also works for pre-drinks before gigs in the city. Seasonal decorations go up through the year, including Christmas trees in December. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, private terrace hire, outdoor terrace seating and 2-4-1 cocktail deal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktails, private terrace hire, outdoor terrace seating and 2-4-1 cocktail deal.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails lead the praise at this canal-side bar, described as great, delicious and unique, with one reviewer calling the bartender knowledgeable and another pointing to the two-for-one cocktail offer on weekday evenings. Staff come up nearly as often, called lovely, friendly and talented, and reviewers say they went out of their way to look after groups. The setting is close behind: a cosy, relaxed spot tucked along the canal, with outdoor seating that reviewers enjoyed in the sunshine and a location suited to pre-drinks before gigs. Several others hired the terrace and lounge for a 40th, an 18th and a birthday for 80 to 90 guests, and describe plenty of space inside and out and an event that ran smoothly. Bar snacks get a nod as a nice touch, and one reviewer mentions clean toilets and the seasonal Christmas trees. One host recalls that staff phoned a few days beforehand to discuss their needs.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails lead the praise at this canal-side bar, described as great, delicious and unique, with one reviewer calling the bartender knowledgeable and another pointing to the two-for-one cocktail offer on weekday evenings. Staff come up nearly as often, called lovely, friendly and talented, and reviewers say they went out of their way to look after groups. The setting is close behind: a cosy, relaxed spot tucked along the canal, with outdoor seating that reviewers enjoyed in the sunshine and a location suited to pre-drinks before gigs. Several others hired the terrace and lounge for a 40th, an 18th and a birthday for 80 to 90 guests, and describe plenty of space inside and out and an event that ran smoothly. Bar snacks get a nod as a nice touch, and one reviewer mentions clean toilets and the seasonal Christmas trees. One host recalls that staff phoned a few days beforehand to discuss their needs.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great little spot for a drink. Staff were lovely, drinks were good and the outdoor seating was perfect in the sunshine. Looking forward to coming back.”
- Google user
“excellent service and at very talented bar staff who went out of their way to make sure we were well looked after. a fantastic menu and variety. its no surprise why this is still going strong after 10+ years. will be back to visit again soon for sure”
- Google user
“Had such a lovely evening at Lock 91. The setting is really unique, tucked away along the canal with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. The cocktails were great, the bar snacks were a nice touch, and the service was friendly throughout. It’s a great spot for after-work drinks, catching up with friends or a chilled date night. Definitely one of those hidden gems in Manchester that’s worth checking out. 🍸✨”
- Google user
“Hosted my birthday here at the private canal terrace and bar. The staff were attentive, called me a few days before the event to discuss my needs. On the day they were helpful, there was enough people on the bar even for 80-90 people. There's plenty of space with the inside and outside parts. Thanks for looking after my friends and family”
- Google user
“It was my first time visiting last night and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The drinks were great, lovely staff ! Great outdoor area in the sun ! I’ll be back for sure ! 😌”
Highlights
“Trendy bar, club and lounge on 3 floors of a Victorian building with bare brickwork and beams.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 4
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Cocktail bars near Lock 91
- Revolución de Cuba Manchester4.27,7920.3 mi
cocktail making class, bottomless brunch, salsa lessons
- 0.4 mi
margarita cocktail class, duck bao, dirty martini
- 0.7 mi
bottomless brunch, 2 for 1 cocktails, croquettes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock 91 | 4.4665 | — | cocktails, private terrace hire, outdoor terrace seating |
| Revolución de Cuba Manchester | 4.27,792 | 0.3 mi | cocktail making class, bottomless brunch, salsa lessons |
| The Anthologist St Peter's Square | 4.3882 | 0.4 mi | margarita cocktail class, duck bao, dirty martini |
| Slug & Lettuce - Piccadilly Manchester | 4.44,789 | 0.7 mi | bottomless brunch, 2 for 1 cocktails, croquettes |
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