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Band on the Wall

141 Reviews

#1 of 29 Concerts & Shows in Manchester

Concerts & Shows, Nightlife, Jazz Clubs & Bars

Open Now: 17:00 - 23:00

25 Swan Street | Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ, England

Open today: 17:00 - 23:00

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“Great Night”

Just got back from a Phoenix Nights Quiz at Band on the Wall - first time we've been and it was... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

xxmich

Manchester, United Kingdom

“Fantastic venue ”

Fabulous venue. Staff really great. Got areas for everyone and fantastic upstairs looking down on... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

328jam

Manchester, United Kingdom

via mobile

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4.5 141 reviews

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Very good17%
Average1%
Poor0%
Terrible2%

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“music venue”(13 reviews)

“intimate gig”(3 reviews)

“excellent meal”(2 reviews)

About

Band on the Wall is the award-winning venue based in the Northern Quarter of city centre Manchester. Featuring an acclaimed international programme of jazz, world roots, folk, soul and reggae most nights of the week - this is Manchester's favourite...more

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25 Swan Street | Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ, England

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xxmich

Manchester, United Kingdom

2219

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great Night

Just got back from a Phoenix Nights Quiz at Band on the Wall - first time we've been and it was brilliant. Excluding the quiz (hosted by Clinton Baptiste) the venue itself was great. The front of the property serves as a general bar, its...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank xxmich

328jam

Manchester, United Kingdom

8749

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic venue

Fabulous venue. Staff really great. Got areas for everyone and fantastic upstairs looking down on the stage. Craig Charles funk and soul night a brilliant night Will definitely go again

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank 328jam

David J

Reviewed 14 December 2018

Great Venue, good drink selection, excellent Pizza & wine offer

The music is the main reason to visit, and it is always top quality, with the best sound in Manchester, imo. Also worth checking out the decent beer and gin selection. Last time went, had the Pizza and wine offer - two freshly made, top...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank David J

nicmad1

Manchester, United Kingdom

15537

Reviewed 11 December 2018 via mobile

Food- poor. Took forever for a cold pizza

Love this venue, but I won’t be coming here again for food. Ordered a pizza, it arrived nearly 35 mins later- cold. I sent it back. They reheated it. Had a drama with them saying that it wasn’t their policy to cook a fresh one....More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank nicmad1

Hi - very sorry to hear you've had a negative experience with our food offer. Our kitchen is quite modest so during busy times there can be a bit of a wait, but this should have been communicated to you at the time. As you...More

imt58

Wesham, United Kingdom

165128

Reviewed 30 November 2018 via mobile

Great venue.

Went to see one of my old time favourite bands Focus. Never been here before, it's a superb intimate venue with great staff. Will definitely be looking to see who's on there in the future. Even got to meet all the band members for a...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank imt58

Thanks for the lovely comment - by all accounts it was a legendary gig and Thijs even jumped on our new piano in the bar afterwards!

Kevin T

Tring, United Kingdom

131

Reviewed 28 November 2018

Not just a great music venue ....pop in for pizza and drinks

BOTW is well known for being a great music venue but I was amazed at the wonderful bar it also offers. It can be during the day with no band playing and you can still step into the stylish and well furnished bar, to order...More

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Kevin T

gunther300

Manchester, United Kingdom

Reviewed 19 November 2018

Club nights

What a great place to catch some club anthems. Have been coming here for longer than i care to remember and you can be assured of new/ different artists playing. Good acoustics and a intimate venue. The food and drink here are highly recommended.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank gunther300

newgrange

Dublin, Ireland

192140

Reviewed 11 November 2018

Great small venue

Travelled to Manchester for a concert (Horse - God's Home Movie Tour) and really liked this venue. Small, so we could sit quite close to the stage, nice selection of beers. We didn't try any food, but a delicious looking chocolate cake on the bar...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Richard V

Amerongen, The Netherlands

11727

Reviewed 6 November 2018

Great place for love music and pizza

This is a great music club with a nice bar and pizza and food. There are wonderful jazz artists up close and in a room with super accoustics.

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Richard V

1Su

Croft, United Kingdom

2512

Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile

Excellent meal followed by great music

Had a gorgeous pizza which was reasonably priced and delicious. Excellent meal before the gig. Perfect night out, relaxed and understated atmosphere but extremely friendly

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank 1Su

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Lisa S

Hi We are thinking of going to the Craig Charles funk and soul night on 27th October but never been before and a bit worried about age group as we are late fifties. Don’t want to go if it’s a ‘young scene’. Thanks in advance. Lisa

21 October 2018|

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We went to a gig and we are 40s and had no issue... Would imagine each gig attracts the relevant crowd..

Merlinthemagicpup

Is there any cheap or free parking nearby? We would be needing about 6 hours - until 10pm roughly? Also is there any disabled parking?

23 April 2018|

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Sorry, I used the train and metro tram system to get to a friend's house afterwards. There are NCPs around but worth contacting the venue direct regarding disability access.