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THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

Burgers, cocktails and live blues, soul & funk on Quay Street

Venue at a glance THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER · Manchester
~600
Capacity
standinglarge
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Blues
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER — Quick Facts

Burgers, cocktails and live blues, soul & funk on Quay Street

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Capacity~600 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER 13 Quay Street
City Centre
Manchester M1 1AD

Genres

Blues Soul Funk Hip-hop

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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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About THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 600. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER books Blues, Soul, Funk, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

The Blues Kitchen Manchester is a restaurant, bar and club on the ground and first floors of 13 Quay Street in central Manchester. The refurbished building combines a 250-capacity bar and restaurant with a 600-capacity nightclub and live-music hall, hosting live blues, soul, funk and hip-hop acts (recent bookings include Lloyd Banks) plus DJs late into the night. The kitchen serves burgers, BBQ and cocktails in a Deep South style.

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13 Quay Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 1AD

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER books Blues, Soul, Funk, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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