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Fuel Cafe Bar

Withington's monday-night free open mic at Fuel Cafe Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

About 70 standing, house PA. Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 4 Jun 2026

At a glance, Fuel Cafe Bar in Withington, Manchester is summed up below. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and jazz acts. There is an in-house PA.

Standing
capacity

approx. · small room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	11:00–02:00Opens in 3h 20m 20s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Acoustic · Singer-Songwriter · Jazz

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Before you book Fuel Cafe Bar, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and jazz acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

Capacity	about 70 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	AcousticSinger-SongwriterJazz

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Fuel Cafe Bar

Withington

Getting there

Fuel Cafe Bar is at 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 164 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.

448 Wilmslow Road,
Withington, Manchester M20 3BW

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The nearest station is Burton Road (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery other Monday19:30 · Free entry

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Fee range per act	Locked
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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Fuel Cafe Bar publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	11:00–00:00
Tue	11:00–00:00
Wed	11:00–00:00
Thu	11:00–00:00
FriToday	11:00–02:00
Sat	11:00–02:00
Sun	11:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 5 TBC

Fuel Cafe Bar has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	None

07 — About

Withington, Manchester

About Fuel Cafe Bar

This is the background on Fuel Cafe Bar, from the venue and its listings. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and jazz acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Fuel Cafe Bar is a grassroots music venue in Withington, Manchester with a standing capacity of about 70. It books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul.

Listing notes

Fuel ‌‌‍Café Bar is a vegetarian café-bar and upstairs stage on Wilmslow Road in Withington, south Manchester (M20). Alongside fresh veggie food, coffee, cakes and a big drinks list, the upstairs room programmes live music, comedy, poetry, quizzes, open mics and board games. Two regular open mics run here: BOOM, a fortnightly Monday night dedicated to music of black origin (soca, jazz, blues, rap, reggae, afrobeats, R&B and poetic storytelling), and Amp Presents on the third Tuesday of the month — an informal, low-tech evening of music, poetry and storytelling, all mediums welcome, with sign-up in advance via ampmcr.com or at the venue by 7.45pm. Open 11am–late daily; c. 70 capacity upstairs.

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08 — What's on

Next 4

There are 4 upcoming gigs listed at Fuel Cafe Bar. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Manchester gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

2Dec · Wed	Eyam 19:00Indie Rock
4Dec · Fri	Lagoon 19:30Function / Covers
5Dec · Sat	The Funkin Little Disco Club 19:00Pop
18Mar · Thu	Maunder's School Of Popular Music at Fuel 2027 19:15Pop

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Q: What genres does Fuel Cafe Bar book?

Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Withington's monday-night free open mic at Fuel Cafe Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

c. 70
Capacity: Varies
Live music: 11:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Acoustic
Books: Verified
Directory status

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 11:00–00:00
Tue 11:00–00:00
Wed 11:00–00:00
Thu 11:00–00:00
FriToday 11:00–02:00
Sat 11:00–02:00
Sun 11:00–00:00

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Fuel Cafe Bar — Quick Facts

Fuel Cafe Bar capacity: about 70 standing. Withington's monday-night free open mic at Fuel Cafe Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity 70 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Fuel Cafe Bar is the joint 74th largest of the 78 venues we list in and around Manchester with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Blarney Barrel (about 70); Lounge About (about 70) and Rocksalt Cafe Bar (about 70).

Fuel Cafe Bar holds about 70 standing, which makes it a small room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is smaller than the typical room we list around Manchester (about 200). A room under 150 is built for a local crowd - expect a shorter set and a door split or a small flat fee, and plan to fill it with your own following. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

Today11:00–02:00Opens in 3h 20m 20s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

SizeSmallvenueAbout 70 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA providedFuel Cafe Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

BooksAcoustic+4 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Fuel Cafe Bar this week

Mon 11:00–00:00

Tue 11:00–00:00

Wed 11:00–00:00

Thu 11:00–00:00

Fri· today 11:00–02:00

Sat 11:00–02:00

Sun 11:00–00:00

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Inside Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Cafe Bar has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 70. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerNone

About Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Cafe Bar is a grassroots music venue in Withington, Manchester with a standing capacity of about 70. Fuel Cafe Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.

Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul acts. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

Listing notes

Coming up

Coming up at Fuel Cafe Bar: Eyam, Lagoon and The Funkin Little Disco Club — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for Fuel Cafe Bar - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Acoustic is the first genre on its list. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Fuel Cafe Bar hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Manchester and what local gigs pay.

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Find Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Cafe Bar is at 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 164 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.

Address448 Wilmslow Road

AreaWithington, Manchester

PostcodeM20 3BW

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Getting there

The nearest station is Burton Road (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Fuel Cafe Bar in Withington, Manchester; M20 3BW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Withington, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Manchester this week, or book a Manchester band for a night of your own.

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The Manchester League

Fuel Cafe Bar is #26 of 164 Manchester venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#1 ▲1 YES 22 gigs
#2 ▼1 New Century 20 gigs
#3 ▲1 Co-op Live 17 gigs
#4 ▲2 Gorilla 17 gigs
#5 ▼2 The Deaf Institute 17 gigs
#6 ▼1 The Abbey 16 gigs
#7 NEW Albert Hall 12 gigs
#8 – Depot Mayfield 11 gigs
#9 – Holy Diver 11 gigs
#10 – The Blues Kitchen 10 gigs

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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Fuel Cafe Bar. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

What equipment does Fuel Cafe Bar provide?

Fuel Cafe Bar provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Manchester venue directory.

What genres does Fuel Cafe Bar book?

Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Fuel Cafe Bar?

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What is the capacity of Fuel Cafe Bar?

Fuel Cafe Bar has a listed standing capacity of about 70, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons. By size, Fuel Cafe Bar is the joint 74th largest of the 78 venues we list in and around Manchester with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Blarney Barrel (about 70); Lounge About (about 70) and Rocksalt Cafe Bar (about 70).

Does Fuel Cafe Bar have open mic nights?

Yes — Fuel Cafe Bar hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Fuel Cafe Bar?

448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Fuel Cafe Bar?

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What's the nearest station to Fuel Cafe Bar?

The nearest station is Burton Road (tram stop), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M20 3BW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Fuel Cafe Bar in brief. Fuel Cafe Bar in Withington, Manchester, is a small room (under 150) that books acoustic, singer-songwriter and jazz. It also hosts an open mic (every other Monday). Rooms nearby include Fuel Café Bar, Cafe Blah and George Lawton Hall; the Manchester venue directory has the rest.

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Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Cafe Bar — Quick Facts

Fuel Cafe Bar this week

Inside Fuel Cafe Bar

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What's On at Fuel Cafe Bar

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