Make Mine a Double

posted by Hilary on Apr 14

So I’m after a new new little place to sip my cocktails till dawn in Manchester but where do I go. My head spins with rate bars open and close or even change names at the moment. So what’s new and where to go

Michael Caines Champagne Bar, Abode Hotel, 107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB

Tel: 0161 200 5678
Don’t the name just spark interest?
Well is so flash but posh not pretentious. The décor is very white, minimalist and old world charm has a almost attic feel to it brick glass and pipes
There’s an extensive choice of Champagnes by the glass, bottle, magnum or larger bottle size, plus a range of both classic and innovative cocktails. The food ranges from A la carte to small bits. Beware though prices are steep and there is a touch of ‘hotel’ feel about the bar…

Sensations Lounge, N Old Bank Street, Manchester, M2 7PF

Moving away from the hotel bars is Sensations Lounge that use to be know as the Judas Lounge but as the management has changed so has the name. I would say this is a good place either start the evening or if you fancy a light relief whilst shopping. The atmosphere relaxed a little like bluu in the Northern Quarter use to be. I do feel the bar will struggle to get past the bad luck of what’s gone before it and the surrounding areas but the management are really trying t keep the low key feel that still offers the wonderful sumptuous seating. One extra star is the fab cocktail menu