The Washhouse in Manchester

Attended here last night after wanting to come for a couple of years, and this place was worth the wait. Absolutely spectacular experience. The drinks, the atmosphere. The service from Ben and the bar staff also deserves a special mention! Just overwhelmed by the whole experience, it was so lovely. I’ll be recommending this place to anyone who listens and looking for my next excuse to visit!

Highly recommend - the staff were brilliant, very pleasant and they explained each drink, very informative! The drinks themselves were lovely, the Alien Abduction was one of the nicest drinks I've ever drank, and their presentation was fantastic It was quite expensive, but with the quality and as a one-off I didn't mind it

Funny idea to disguise the entrance as a laundromat. But behind it is an ordinary bar. The cocktails all look fancy but unfortunately don't taste good. Rather sweet, diced together booze :( INCREDIBLY expensive!!!

Lovely place, quite dark and intimate lighting. Great staff!! Really made our visit interesting and fun. Lovely drinks. Will definitely be back. 😀

Very interesting selection of cocktails aligned to the theme of conspiracy theories. Well worth a visit! Fascinating place

Fantastic cocktail bar. Excellent array of drinks all theatrically prepared and served. Staff are brilliant and add to the experience by telling you the background to the cocktails currently all about conspiracy theories. A must place to visit.

Our first time visiting The Washhouse yesterday. The team were very friendly especially Tayler who chatted to us about the cocktails we ordered. The drinks were very good, and strong! I was disappointed that one of the features was broken but all the more reason to visit again!

We had a reservation issue following on from extreme weather conditions Responding swiftly to several emails from me, this was settled with a very good outcome and promptly What initially happened to be a cause for concern was fully resolved, and we can say with confidence we will definitely arrange to get there, but this time ensuring no storm disruptions

Delicious drinks and amazing service from Alice!!

The wash house secret cocktail bar was amazing. Everything on the menu looked so good loved every minute of. The staff was so nice and kind could thank them enough for helping us choose what ones to try first. The drink are so full of flavour and would highly recommend the wash house to anyone who’s visiting Manchester.

Very nice themed bar, excellent cocktails

just visited the wash house and was served by ben, what a lovely exciting experience we had! very informative, chatty and interactive. will busy again if ever in the area.

We visited with some friends last night took an hour to get the first round of drinks, on the second round the wait wasn’t much better but this time one of the drinks was wrong. Honestly every-time we have been it seems to get a little bit worse. This will 100% be our last time visiting

Such a lovely place, however, me and a few cousins went here and I don't think it's the right vibe for groups but such a good idea

Mia was very helpful and understanding. She came over as I was only halfway through reading the menu and they completely understood that there was a lot of information I was trying to get through. Then when she came back I chose the first option anyway. I'm a slow reader. The DJ in the bathroom was an unexpected vibe. The cocktale I had tasted like honey every sip which was kind of crazy. Great place to go with friends for your first time or multiple. Giving you the opportunity to try a different cocktail as they all look and taste equally as cool as eachother. But the price means you're only picking one, son. The descriptions they gave for each drink was very fun. Definitely a vibe I've had no where else

This is the third time that me and my girlfriend have been to the Washhouse and every single time has been amazing. We had three cocktails each and they all tasted so good. The service is amazing, and they are all extremely helpful. Well worth the money. I personally always ask one of the servers to choose a 'surprise' drink for me and on this occasion, it came with some chilli's on the side. Stupidly, I ate one of the chilli's that came as decor. Never again. The server got us some extra water, and even some milk but nothing could suffice. Needless to say, I survived this time. 100000/10

We recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting The Wash House in Manchester to celebrate a truly special occasion—our 20th wedding anniversary—and let me just say, this is hands-down the best speakeasy cocktail bar we have ever visited! Flying in all the way from Dublin just to experience this hidden gem was completely worth it. From the moment we arrived, the whole evening was unforgettable. The entrance itself sets the tone—it’s so cleverly disguised that finding your way inside feels like an adventure! Once inside, you’re immediately enveloped by an incredible atmosphere. The vibe is electric—The Wash House manages to be both intimate and buzzing at the same time. The space was packed, and it’s clear why. The cocktails were on another level, unbelievably creative and delicious. Each drink felt like a work of art, crafted with both skill and flair. Adding to the magic was the quirky touch of a live DJ performing... in the toilets! Yes, you read that right. It’s little touches like this that make The Wash House so unique and unforgettable. But what really made our night exceptional was the outstanding service. A huge shout-out to our host, Annyce, who went above and beyond to make us feel special. She was warm, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making our anniversary celebration perfect. If you’re looking for an extraordinary cocktail experience, The Wash House is it. We can’t wait to come back and relive the magic. Thank you, The Wash House, for making our milestone celebration truly one of a kind!

Literally incredible. The cocktails were so delicious and the service from Ben was literally perfect!!!!

Gimmicky bar with mediocre and extortionately priced cocktails.

Gave 5 stars for food, but it's for the cocktails of course. What a concept! We loved the whole experience. Great service. Very friendly staf. Music could have been a bit softer so you could hear the explanation a bit better. But overall 10/10 experience!

Such a unique place, very experimental drinks and very good story telling with the staff. They were so knowledgeable and friendly, there was someone on a table near us who didn't like his drink but didn't say anything, the staff saw this and promptly offered them another which was fantastic. I will 100% return if I'm ever in Manchester again

Nice bar with friendly staff and some nice tweaks...!

The Washhouse in Manchester is a unique bar that combines a quirky atmosphere with a creative cocktail menu. The ambiance resembles a laundromat, featuring vintage washing machines and a cozy, laid-back vibe. The cocktail selection is innovative, with signature drinks that often incorporate unusual ingredients, and the bartenders are skilled at customizing drinks based on preferences. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, providing attentive service that enhances the experience. Located in a central area, it’s easily reachable and a great spot to kick off a night out or unwind after a long day. Overall, The Washhouse stands out for its creative concept and excellent cocktails, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a unique bar experience in Manchester.

Love this place and had an amazing time here for my husband's 50th birthday celebration 🎉 defo recommend it.

This is still one of the best bars in Manchester. The drinks are so imaginatively made and always have a brilliant theme around them. The staff are top notch, really friendly and knowledgeable. I totally recommend a visit to here if you like your cocktails with a bit of a twist.

Great place to get your washing done 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Literally the best cocktail place I have visited hands down! Attention to detail of the drinks and the staff are brilliant! I would recommend:-) xx

Visited this unusual bar after the Peter Kay gig. Wanted to see it after reading other reviews. It's unusual, entering via a secret door. Once in it was buzzing; great atmosphere and excellent service. That service started with them holding our booking, even though we ran late from the arena. The cocktail menu is extensive, and they are more expensive than some other places. But for an occasional visit, that's fine. Make sure you check out the hidden room upstairs, and find the slide !

The bar is really quirky. Was not expecting what we were served. Maia, our waitress was also stupendous.

Maia served us and the experience was exceptional. We went for our anniversary and we had an amazing time. Attentive staff, wonderful drinks, 10/10 experience

Honestly my favourite cocktail bar. Never fails to amuse and delight me 🥰 A must visit!!

After an initial disagreement with one of the waiters, we had a fantastic experience. We were looked after and the bar actually covered our bill. Thank you! 😊

Quirky bar … which can say we have experienced! , I had a fruits of labour which was nothing special at nearly £15 🙈 girl (staff) said she was getting us a shot ? Whilst we decided what we wanted she never returned , guy (staff) was friendly and very knowledgeable , but probably wont be return .. expected more if Im honest!!

Visited this bar with my partner on a visit to manchester. I was so excited but was left extremely disappointed. I struggled to hear the staff and we received the incorrect drinks too. We tried 6 drinks (2free because they weren't ours) in total and it’s sad to say none of them tasted nice, both tables either side of us also didn’t look impressed with the taste. My partner will literally drink anything going but not these. The interior of the bar and the presentation of the drinks is all they have going here for me. Extremely overpriced too. Real shame.

A quirky and unique bar through the entrance of a launderette. Loved it inside and would visit again.

It was amazing! The service was so quick. Annyle was so nice, she was so welcoming. She always put water in our table and checked on us regularly to see if we wanted more drinks. The drinks were amazing, the story and taste of each drink was amazing and unique. Would definitely recommend!

Very unique cocktail selection and atmosphere. Excellent service.

Always love coming here but found one of the cocktails to be just simply horrible. Staff seems like they are repeating scripts, and that's not attractive.

Very interesting and unique bar. Treated my friends to a couple of drinks and we were not disappointed. It's NOT one of those places where they put on a show and then disappoint with the drinks; they were very well made, thought out and special. A really nice + fun location if you want something different. It's also a bigger place, so you can stay and have a bit of privacy + good conversations. Service was attentive and explained the vegan options as well (some cocktails will have egg/milk obviously). A bit pricey for Manchester I'm assuming (around 15 £ for a cocktail) BUT very reasonably priced for what they serve you and offer. Totally worth the experience. 10/10 would recommend!

Full marks to the server that diligently explained the phenomena behind the themed drinks, really adds to the atmosphere. May have been a little transfixed by the Bermuda Triangle. A drink that SPINS? Anyway, little expensive, but it’s fun, with great service.

Such a fun place to go to. Find the slide and hidden bar!!!!😉

Great service, amazing cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Love this place!

The concept of this place is so cool! Service was fantastic - staff couldn’t have done anything more to accommodate us. Cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) were delicious - well worth the price. Definitely recommend this place.

Shout out to James for making a wonderful night for a birthday celebration. Birthday girl had so much fun she especially loved the secret room! Would definitely recommend because the cocktails and ambience are fantastic.

Secret cocktail bar just up from Printworks in Manchester. It's a great little bar you access through a fake laundry frontage (you have to book in advance). The cocktails are all very original and well made...the staff are all really helpful and explain every drink to you in detail when it comes to the table. If I had any minor gripe it is that the music is a bit generic and there are only 2 or 3 very basic bar snacks...I think a small bar menu would work really well! Ps - ask about the secret slide 😂

Very overhyped, the cocktails were very mediocre and the atmosphere didn’t match the conspiracy theory theme. Feels like a very disjointed “speakeasy” compared to others I’ve been to, if you have a theme stick with it!! Once you step through the vending machine it’s then a conspiracy theory bar but without decor or atmosphere to carry it through. Didn’t appreciate the server trying to push us to order shots when we just wanted to look at the menu and decide on a cocktail. What could be an awesome venue was let down by some very basic things.

No food just the ye olde snacks, but you're really going for the good stuff... But shhhh 🤫 Booking is a must, but one of the best secret bars in Manchester. Will cost a pretty penny but worth the indulgence. The phone will get you in! Chem trials is a fun one to try.

Brilliant....I will say no more... You have to try it out

Really good experience! Maddison was our waitress and she was great! Very friendly!

Absolute waste of time and money. It feels very much like a trendy thing to do, a place to say you've been. The wait for cocktails when they were ordered was unacceptable. I ordered a second almost as soon as I got my first and ended up cancelling it because the wait was too long. It definitely derailed out evening as we were looking forward to enjoying a few good quality cocktails after a nice meal out. I'd definitely avoid this place if you want to enjoy good quality cocktails at a reasonable price. You're being overcharged for theatrics and little substance here.

I really don’t want to post too much. It feels so secretive - there are so many surprises hidden at the Washhouse. The entrance itself. The menu, the hidden menu, the hidden Japanese bar linked to this. It’s such an adventure. I’m returning again and again, there’s so much more to explore. I can only recommend to visit WASHHOUSE and see where it takes you. Also, the service is more than brilliant! The staff takes this to a next level. Not to mention the drinks, they are as tasty as they are interesting to look at. Often come with some extra adding to the experience of the drink.

The bartending world is in turmoil, and conspiracy theories are emerging... I visited this playful bar last year. There was a washing machine at the entrance. The laundry chute was pushed open, and a staircase went straight up to the second and third floors. Only then did the bar appear. This month’s theme is “Conspiracy Theories.” The wine list lists more than 20 pages of famous classic conspiracy theories. The “Bermuda Triangle” I ordered is made with tequila, coconut milk, and rum. , so sweet, no wonder it causes mysterious disappearances 🤣 The waiter asked me to drop a small black object on the wooden box into the wine glass. He pressed a small button on the side of the wooden box, and the whole drink began to rotate. The boat is missing in the Bermuda Triangle, he explained without blushing and out of breath. Laughing to death. However, the essence of Cocktail is to convince people with wine. No matter how many gimmicks there are, if the temperature is wrong and the proportion is out of proportion, without the sparkle that the alcohol should have when the alcohol collides with each other, it will be just a puddle of wine at best.

Went here as we were looking for a different experience. This certainly met the criteria in a very good way. Entering the bar through a vending machine and the conspiracy theory cocktails certainly gave this place an unexpected novelty factor which we really enjoyed. The service was outstanding and the staff knew their facts when it came to the drinks. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to make a memorable evening. There are only snacks available here as it is primarily a cocktail bar.

Thanks to Charlie for wonderful service

Amazing cocktails and fantastic atmosphere. Love this bar!

Amazing experience. The entrance is really quirky, and the drinks are to die for. Coco Pops was an actual bowl of cereal you mix with milk (and alcohol) which was just so uniquely cool. Ye olde sweet shoppe came with actual candy too! Made me feel like a child again. Awesome night out, really good atmosphere too. Staff are very chilled and you can relax here. 💳 Accepts card payments ♿️ Up narrow stairs

Great place for drinks. There are also small snacks.

Fantastic place. Best cocktail bar I've been to. I love the whole process, from going in through the 'washhouse' to the whole conspiracy theory theme. All topped off with a DJ in the unisex toilets! It is fairly expensive if you just want a cocktail but I was fine with that because you're paying for the experience too. Would happily work my way through the whole list of cocktails. I want to go there again right now!!!

Great cocktails, amazing & passionate staff with great, friendly service. Would recommend

Really great service, staff have amazing care for customers and are happy to make recommendations

Based behind an apparently abandoned launderette, this top floor cocktail bar offers a range of conspiracy inspired cocktails. The vibe is cool, dark green.. speakeasy....low level lighting over the tables, friendly informative staff....and above all the drinks...they are beautifully presented..with a fun backstory...and taste superb. For fun, try the Nrssie, or the birds aren't real, the Illuminati...or the hidden menu...on the back page with secret password..for their house cocktails.This is definitely worth a visit anytime you are here..btw..order the retro crisps...you literally get a large bag of assorted retro salty treats.... fantastic!

Lungale best server absolute legend

It’s so cute and the drinks are delicious. I’d maybe come back for a special occasion as I’m not made of money

Quirky secret cocktail bar It's expensive but worth a visit.You usually need to book on line to reserve a time but they ask for a deposit. If it's not a busy time you can just turn up an buzz on and sometimes you can get in.

A great place for innovative cocktails once we found it and found our way in! Rafe looked after us and helped us choose from the extensive options. Definitely a lot of theatre involved which justifies the price cocktails.

Such a lovely night! Charlie was our server and gave lots of helpful advice about the drinks, and the stories when bringing the drinks to the table. Dj in the loo, life guard giving shots before going down the laundry chute...we had such a blast! Will definitely return when we are next in Manchester!

Eleanor was a fantastic host, explained the menu well to us and gave us all the time we needed to order. Had a fantastic time.

What an amazing bar that I highly recommend to visit og you are passing Manchester 🤩 To get inn you need to pre-book in advance, but this was no problem even last minute. After we got let inn through a hidden door in the laundry room we got a very warm welcome from a highly service oriented and charming bartender named Rafe. Rafe served us some fantastic cocktails that both looked like a piece of art and tasted delicious. While serving us he explained in detail what we where getting and the history behind the cocktail. We were very well looked after throughout the whole stay and will definitely come back next time we are in Manchester and hope to run into Rafe again ☺️ A must visit in Manchester of you love high end cocktails 🤩

Was served by Ellen and she was amazing. Her knowledge and smile really set the note for the evening.

A whole experience from walking through the door. Had an absolute blast here for my mum's 60th.

Based on reviews, I booked the table at The Washhouse, and it was definitely worth its hype. The novelty factor alone makes it a must-visit at least once. From the very beginning, the experience was well organized, the Top secret menu 😅, with our tables available right on time. The ambiance inside was lovely, filled with quirky and mysterious charm that added to the overall experience. The cocktails were amazing our group of four all enjoyed our drinks thoroughly. However, I found the cocktails to be a bit on the sweeter side for my personal taste. Not much snacks.. just crisps n olives Overall, The Washhouse delivers on its reputation with its unique concept and great drinks. It's a fantastic spot to enjoy a night out with friends.

Unbelievable!!! This is such a great experience. We started my fiancés 40th celebrations here and were not disappointed. The drama that comes along with the cocktails is just exceptional. We loved every minute of our time here! Highly recommended.

Waited 30 minutes to be served and another 30 for drinks to arrive

Exceptional service and exceptional drinks! we did make a reservation beforehand for a large group on Halloween. 🎃 so this review is a little bit late but better late than never! Ordered a wide selection of cocktails, also located to some of my dietary requirements with the drinks. Fun places with friends, quick service and lovely atmosphere.

Fantastic speakeasy style cocktail bar just off Shudehill. The atmosphere is great and the bar has a great premise setup based around conspiracy theories. Service and atmosphere was absolutely top notch and the cocktails are good. Definitely will be a return visitor.

always love visiting the washouse! The drinks are so incredible, I love how every drink has a different story ( this time conspiracies) their new menu of drinks involved different conspiracy theories which I found very cool The staff are so lovely and attentive and always want you to have a lovely time . Which I always find so lovely and having a good chat with them . As much as the drinks are on the pricey side with around £15 a drink . I don’t mind on the one off with how cool the drinks are :) 👍🏽

Fantastic venue, Amazing drinks and very good staff.

Lovely atmosphere, only gripe is all the stairs you have to climb, secret room with photo Booth and slide!

The service me and my partner got from wash house was absolute top tier the staff and manager went above and beyond and treat us like royalty the drinks are amazing and i love that they all have a quirk and a wow factor we will 100% return and I will recommend it to anyone who will listen thank you for having us!

Tried to cancel my booking via a link through the email. But it wouldn’t work. Couldn’t get through on the phone either. Charged £25 per person regardless with no way to communicate with anyone. Disappointed to say the least

The atmosphere was great, the theme was interesting and entertaining, but when it comes to overall price and what to expect, it isn’t worth it. Or it’s worth it for a one-off experience. It’s hard to justify shots that cost over six pounds each and fifteen pound cocktails that were okay. We left early because it didn’t really live up to our expectations. Overall, if you have the money it’s a great experience, but if spending over 20 pounds per person for a cocktail and a shot is too much then this isn’t a place I would recommend.

Great fun and some mad cocktails loved the secret slide

Took my girlfriend here as a nice little night out, we looked at the reviews and the majority was good, however we read one read really negative comment. We decided to check it out our selves, that one comment couldnt be more wrong. The staff was really welcoming, a server called rafe helped us familarise our selfs with the drinks. Only have good things to say. WE ARE GOIMG AGAIN!

Mega good. We had a great evening with very good cocktails, an unusual atmosphere and very friendly service. We can only recommend this bar and would always come back.

A great little place but only a brief visit... clearly means I'll have to go back another time. Such is life, ho hum. Go, you know you want to😉

This was our first time here and we can honestly say it was one of the best bars we have ever been to. We were served by Ben who made our experience very special and unforgettable. Would definitely recommend and will hope to come back in the near future. Such a creative and cool setting, the cocktails were out of this world and the theatrics were great.

Four of us booked in for Pre-Peter-Kay cocktails. We’ve been before so knew the score, but nevertheless it’s still a great experience entering the grubby little launderette and finding the secret door to this prohibition drinking parlour. The service is outstanding and all the guys n gells know their stuff inside out and back to front. Definitely 5 stars! And the cocktails were great too and served up in amazing … I’m searching for the right words here … not glasses or cups, nor anything I’ve seen before; if I tell you my first cocktail came in an old fashioned Divers Helmet and my wife’s in a Space Ship, you get some idea of what you can expect in this 5 star establishment.

Incredible service, experience, vibe and cocktails. It was brilliant from start to finish. The best Bloody Mary I’ve ever had in my life and the most passionate mixologists who explained each drink as they came. Great little snack list to go with the drinks as well.

Jamie was great, really went out of his way to make sure the experience was special

What an amazing place we visited on a friend suggestion. The staff were amazing and the cocktails are out of this world, this was an experience day rather than just a drink! Thanks especially to Ben and Freya for looking after us and making the trip so special!

Quirky cocktail bar serving amazing and very inventive cocktails. Not your regular run of the mill stuff. Fab music from the DJ in the bathroom. Fab staff and great service

Really good experience, just a little on the pricy side. However I do think yoir paying for an experience too. Staff were really attentive too!

Brilliant. Very attentive service. Nice cocktails

What a great find. Went round Manchester and as we weren't sure what nice bars were in the area we ended up just following Google maps and ended up here. Not cheap (£15ish per cocktail) but well worth it. Can certainly recommend the Alien Abduction cocktail. Looking forward to going back. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Great place for a unusual cocktail. Probably only go once but a great experience

Average price is around £15 per cocktail, all drinks ordered were well presented but lacked flavour and were heavy on the ice which resulted in poor value for money. Another negative was that the couple next to us also ordered one of the same cocktails (The Simpsons drink), when they came out to serve it was noted that one drink had a mini donut attached on the straw whereas one drink didn’t even though both were the same drink and same price. The experience of the place is fair and the entrance is a novelty but definitely not worth the price as you can get much better elsewhere in Manchester for the same price if not less.. I won’t be going again.

Had the best birthday evening. Thanks so much to Ben - great service!

There was no slide. As advertised. Absolutely gutted. So really it was just the alchemist with a different selection of drinks. Staff were all brilliant, can't comment on the food, the drinks were great but I expected nothing less with the prices. I wouldn't go again.

A clandestine speakeasy bar, hidden behind the facade of a seemingly ordinary laundromat. This intriguing concept adds an element of mystery and exclusivity to the bar experience, making it a sought-after destination for those in the know. To gain entry to The Washhouse, patrons must first make a reservation via phone or online. Once confirmed, we received instructions on how to locate the concealed entrance within the laundromat. This secretive entrance sets the tone for the immersive experience that awaits inside. Stepping through the unassuming door, we are transported into a world of sophistication and intrigue. The interior exudes an air of vintage glamour, with dim lighting, plush furnishings, and stylish decor reminiscent of the Prohibition era. At the heart of the experience is the meticulously crafted cocktail menu, featuring an array of innovative concoctions designed to tantalize the taste buds. Each cocktail is expertly prepared by skilled mixologists using premium spirits, house-made infusions, and fresh ingredients sourced locally and globally. From classic cocktails with a modern twist to signature creations unique to The Washhouse, there's something to suit every palate and preference. Guests can expect to embark on a sensory journey with each sip, as flavors harmonize and evolve in unexpected ways. In addition to its exceptional cocktails, The Washhouse offers a curated selection of fine wines, craft beers, and spirits, ensuring there's a libation to satisfy every discerning drinker. The attentive and knowledgeable staff are passionate about their craft, providing personalized recommendations and attentive service to enhance the overall experience. Whether you're seeking an intimate evening with friends or a memorable date night, The Washhouse promises an unforgettable adventure behind its hidden doors.

Staff are super friendly and give you a whole description with your drink! Whilst the drinks are slightly higher priced, the experience with it is worth it.