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SCHOFIELD'S BAR, Manchester, Greater Manchester

SCHOFIELD'S BAR

4.9
4.9
83 reviews
£26 to £40
Cocktail Bar
The SCHOFIELD'S BAR story
With over 25 years of experience collectively, bartender brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield always had a vision to return to their home city of Manchester to open their eponymous venue;
SCHOFIELD’S BAR.

SCHOFIELD’S BAR graces the corner of Sunlight House, one of the most iconic buildings in the north of England.

The art deco masterpiece of architect Joseph Sunlight was the tallest building in Manchester upon completion during the 1930s, a decade of great importance for cocktail culture. An era of grand and luxurious bars, known for their hospitality and classic cocktails.

Please note that we are only able to accept a handful of reservations each day as we are a walk-in led venue so please do not be put off visiting us if you are unable to reserve. All reservations are only guaranteed 2 hours at the table.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 am

  • Phone number

    07311 777606

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Manchester

    Lively

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  1. mojo

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food2service5ambience4
    Just a drinks bar, so had olive oil popcorn with our cocktails
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here, service is brilliant, so attentive and helpful, drinks are amazing, lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend.
  3. Turner

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. Attentive servers. Great choice of cocktails. Excellent music. Accommodated booking preferences and celebrated my husband’s birthday. Love this place.
  4. AnneT

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for cocktails in town. Lovely atmospheric bar.
  5. SueH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From the moment we arrived Tom looked after us so well. we had a fabulous experience and will definitely return
  6. JOSEPHINEP

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Cocktails are lovely and snacks delicious but pricey. Found it too noisy but maybe I am too old. To be fair the person serving us did get it turned down a bit and nobody else seem bothered. However, if you want a more relaxed cocktail experience then would avoid and let's face it lots of choice in Manchester. However, if you fancy an evening of Elton John loud type music then this is for you - loudness and choice of sounds not for me! Left earlier than anticipated but others clearly love it here and queues were starting to form.
  7. GemmaR

    Glasgow

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The bar was lively with great music and the staff were fantastic. They were very attentive and friendly and gave advice on the right cocktail for you, as well as making old classics.
  8. JoanneW

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    Nice drinks but were made to feel very unwelcome. I appreciate we were 2 tables of 6 people and your policy is no large groups but even sat at opposite ends of the room, it felt like you didn't want us there. That's fine, won't be returning. No atmosphere apart from the staff attitude.
  9. Claire

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing cocktails & really knowledgeable friendly staff
  10. LauraL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful cocktail bar, superb drink and amazing service! We will be back
  11. janeg

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and service was amazing. Great bar!
  12. StephenA

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Service and cocktails perfect. The atmosphere could not be better. Favourite bar.
  13. NotAJ

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing knowledgable bartenders, service second to none.
  14. ErikC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First and foremost the cocktails were excellent. The service was also excellent. My wife was unsure of which to go for and the waiter was able to ask a couple of questions and recommended one she loved. Food was very good, nice to see British takes on cured meats and cheeses. The ambience was relaxed, much like I'd expect at lunch time in a cokctail bar, I shazamed 4 different songs. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would love to go back.
  15. christineL

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We didn’t eat at Schofields , but had a table for drinks. The cocktails were fantastic , great choice . Our waiter Jesse was amazing , very helpful and friendly and made our afternoon very enjoyable.
  16. PeterB

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing bar. Absolutely fantastic cocktails with lovely and knowledgeable staff
  17. Arna

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails, great atmosphere and service. Outstanding!
  18. SonjaD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was so impressed! What a little gem. I popped in for a couple of cocktails before dinner elsewhere and couldn’t fault a thing. It’s beautiful, delicious and unusual cocktail menu - all of them are presented in such a stylish way and made with care. Passionate staff who know their stuff and really create a welcoming spirit from the moment you arrive. My new favourite for sure. Thank you for bringing your bar and skills to Manchester! The sister bar ‘Sterling’ is sensational too!
  19. TameaccaH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, very professional staff and delicious beverages!
  20. MichaelC

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in Schofield's and loved it. Excellent attentive service and a great cocktail menu. I'd added in the booking that it was a birthday trip and they treated us to two mini complimentary glasses of champagne. Nice touch! Will be back.
  21. JessicaH

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Good drinks and service but the music was very loud for 6pm and couldnt have a conversation with my company across the table
  22. VickyS

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with an extensive drinks list and knowledgeable and friendly staff
  23. Shanks11

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Brilliant post meal, pre Christmas drink. Tom looked after us brilliantly and a great night was had by all
  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Early afternoon cocktails. The best Manhattan
  25. Mossymonks

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem - spectacular service and amazing cocktails in a beautiful setting.
  26. BobbyBrown

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent attentive pitch perfect service. the drinks and snacks were very finely judged. no wonder its one of the best bars around.
  27. LizH

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    A little pretentious - minimal snacks to go with drinks. Cocktails were good but pricey.
  28. Alice

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable drinks, impeccable service. Will be coming back regularly!
  29. 2344

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service you really made our last evening in Manchester one to remember.
  30. PoojaP

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2022

    overall5food4service2ambience5
    Great cocktail bar but being a busy Saturday we did feel that the service did slow down. Really enjoyed the Guiness Punch.
  31. MartinB

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A superb little cocktail bar in the centre of spinningfields, and has quickly become our go to bar in Manchester. Great selection of drinks, lovely atmosphere but what’s makes this place special is the staff. Knowledgeable, fun, and all done with a smile. I would recommend booking a table as it quickly fills up. Highly recommended 👍🏻
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely venue with friendly , helpful staff and fantastic cocktails
  33. DawnC

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always - service drinks and venue awesome
  34. APT21

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic bar and great drinks! Easy to see why this is so popular. Manchester is lucky to have such a fantastic bar team
  35. AScho

    Liverpool

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When the Schofields are celebrating their wedding anniversary, it makes sense to mark the occasions with a trip to Schofield’s Bar! We made a drinks reservation and were greeted warmly by the team with the complimentary glasses of fizz, which were a lovely touch. Our server, Tom, was friendly, attentive and knowledgable, making some great recommendations and ideas for twists on our preferred classics. Thanks Schofield’s Bar…we’ll be back!
  36. EveF

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, great service, great atmosphere, thanks guys
  37. SallyP

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnificent Bloody Mary Always enjoy Schofields, classy place, non fussy, comfortable, great service from well mannered staff.
  38. Evan

    Cork

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails in a great venue. Staff very helpful
  39. GordonL

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good addition to Manchester. I love a good cocktail in a decent environment. No gimmicks, mixologists who know exactly what they are doing. If you like top shelf, no fuss cocktails in a speak easy environment then this is perfect. My wife and I will be back again.
  40. ClaireG

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 August 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic service & very knowledgeable staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Thank you!

FAQs

SCHOFIELD'S BAR is rated 4.9 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for SCHOFIELD'S BAR

3 Little Quay St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M3

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Atkinson Street

  • Area

    Manchester

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 am

  • Cuisines

    Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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