Welcome! Let's get this started.
or
Finish logging in.
Vegan
Beer/Wine
British
Fusion
Vegan cocktail bar with a selection of bar snacks. Cocktails offered include house-made liquors, creamy ones use milk alternatives or aquafaba. Bar snacks include house-made seitan meatballs, cauliflower wings, mock duck buns. Open Mon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00, Sun 17:00-04:00.
-
7 Jackson's Row, Manchester, England, M2 5ND
-
Loading...
-
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 12 Oct 2024 by Lauraleec
Update business info -
Added by Libbytes on 09 Oct 2021
-
-
60 Reviews
First Review by Libbytes
gigglesbw4
Points +84
Super Spunky and Friendly - Edit
The drinks and vegan snacks were amazing! They even gave us a tour of the basement where they make their own ice and distill liquor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-20
Pros: Drinks, Vegan Snacks
Guest
SeitanSeitanSeitan
Points +3508
Very nice cocktail bar but no food - Edit
I think they stopped offering food and only do cocktails now. Drinks are delicious and vegan though.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-20
Guest
friedrice
Points +1663
Amazingggg - Edit
Really friendly staff and good choice of drinks regardless if you're drinking alcohol or non-alcoholic options
Read moreGuest
naylor1
Points +83
Exceptional cocktails - Edit
Such great innovative cocktails. All the staff know everything about every ingredient. Great vibes/music too. The small food menu is also great
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-18
Guest
Ajolote
Points +1868
How is this place so amazing??? - Edit
I came early without a reservation and they were able to make room for me at the studio, which is an extension of the bar; basically a bar within a bar. But that is brilliant because it’s the best place in the entire bar. You can watch the bartender make the cocktails and actually talk to people here because it’s a little quieter. 
Read moreBoth of the drinks I had were incredible. It doesn’t matter what I had; don’t go by other people’s choices, talk to the friendly bartender and get whatever makes you happy.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-25
Pros: The Studio!, The bartender at the studio , Ambiance
Cons: Nothing , Best bar ever
Guest
SamanthaJadePW
Points +398
Fantastic Venue - Edit
Lovely little Cocktail Bar with extensive drinks menu, and very informative customer service.
Read more5* as everything is plant based and all ingredients are tentatively considered.
Pros: Taste, Service, Atmosphere
Guest
SimonHunter
Points +83
great cocktails. lovely atmosphere. lovely staff - Edit
I always forget it exists and then love it when I go. I need to keep remembering to go back and tell people about it!
Read moreThe only critique I have now is that they've stopped doing (most) of the food - just some bar snacks now. I get why though - most people did seem to just be drinking. We nearly went again the other day but needed somewhere with some food as well. If the menu was slightly bigger we'd have gone!
Pros: cocktails, atmosphere, staff
Cons: don't do much food - just bar snacks
Guest
AJRider
Points +24
Such special cocktails - Edit
Maybe they only do the food on certain nights, but there’s nothing but bar snacks now so don’t go for food. HOWEVER, such lovely people and such amazing cocktails. So we started off ordering a space raider cocktail and a junglebird. The server very kindly let us know how marmite the space raider cocktail is and said my partner should probably try before buying, really helped not waste money on a cocktail he didn’t like. We had a junglebird, a junebug, a margarita (there’s is a different recipe - and so nice!) and a speak in code 9 i think? It was made to taste like a raspberry ripple and was soooo good. They use such brilliant ingredients and would recommend to anyone.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-13
Guest
Macca0910
Points +146
Highly recommend - Edit
Waited tables so no queuing. Pricey but lovely for a treat. It’s cosy and chilled out.
Read morePros: Cosy, Organised , Personalised
Guest
·X·
Points +31491
Speak in Code - Edit
The White Russian was STUNNING! OMG. The only drink I wasn’t crazy about was #10. Very beautiful space and ambiance. Be sure to make a reservation if you want food.
Read moreGuest
Reydelmal
Points +1296
Cool bar, fully vegan - Edit
Lovely bar totally vegan. Owner served us and he has been vegan 8 years. Drinks menu really special with a lot of thought gone into it.
Read moreGuest
ClaireBatchelor
Points +54
Pefect cocktails - Edit
Really original and super tasty cocktails. Lovely venue, helpful staff. Highly recommended
Read moreGuest
H_the_Vegan
Points +14241
Delicious cocktails in a cool bar - Edit
I really enjoyed my visit to this bar. It had dim lighting giving it a classy feel and burning incense gave it a very nice smell. The menu is very different and takes a moment to figure out as it consists of drawings alongside text and isn't immediately obvious what is going on.
Read moreThe prices are reasonable and they have a good selection of drinks including their own creations and some classics. They also offer some bar snacks to buy.
For our first round of drinks we went for a Demo 13 and an Appletini. The Demo 13 was my favourite drink of the night! It consisted of ice cream washed Grey Goose with raspberry soda and it was delicious! It wasn't overly sweet or alcoholic, it was just really tasty and I ended up ordering another one later on. The Appletini was also very good!
For our second round I got a Junebug and my wife got the Demo 10. The Junebug was also very tasty! I could taste the alcohol more than in the Demo 13 and I prefer the flavour of the Demo 13, but that's not a criticism of the Junebug as I tend to prefer sweeter cocktails. My wife also enjoyed her Demo 10, it was very different but as with all the other cocktails tasted high-quality.
I would definitely recommend a visit here, it's just a really nice place to sit and drink high-quality cocktails.
Pros: High-quality and delicious cocktails, Cool place to sit and drink
Guest
NoraNoir
Points +214
Cocktail excellence! - Edit
Had a couple of cocktails here - not the cheapest but they offer something really special. Lots of house made/created drinks you won’t find anywhere else, so lots of unique flavours and combinations, beautifully served in a stylish casual setting with knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff.
Read moreGuest
ffigan
Points +8277
The Coolest Vegan Cocktail Bar! - Edit
Hip and cosy cocktail bar with an emphasis on quality and sustainability. The menus were really creative both in style and in their contents. The staff were attentive without being too much. The drinks were unlike anything I have ever had before, and I really appreciated how comfortable this bar was after visiting many packed and loud bars with unlabelled as vegan drinks menus. I will 100% come here again whenever I am next in Manchester! 🍸🌱
Read morePros: Eco-concsious, Exceptional Drinks, Great Atmosphere , Friendly and Informative Staff, Great Concept
Guest
veganevolutionist
Points +3388
Humdinger cocktails - Edit
Slim, dark, loud space with attentive servers who are concerned with your experience. Lovely atmosphere, appreciated the cocktail menus as works of art held in ‘record sleeves’.
Read moreIt was so loud I had to wear my ear defenders but it was worth it to experience SIC. The cocktail was amazing. The food tasty.
Not accessible for people using wheelchairs.
Pros: The cocktails, The customer service
Cons: The volume
veganevolutionist
Forgot to say, prebook.
Read moreGuest
jojo1964
Points +94
Lovely but expensive - Edit
The waiter/ barman was friendly and knowledgeable. The cocktail was delicious and the venue has a great ambience …. But at £15 a cocktail I’m not sure this represented good value for money , however much thought had gone into mixing it, sorry
Read morePros: Plant based cocktails is a fab concept , Venue is cool , Cocktails are delicious
Cons: Expensive , ,
Guest
maya_ruby
Points +471
Good vibe - Edit
This speak easy bar is such a vibe! Open brickwork and laid back atmosphere, staff are really helpful at giving recommendations. Didn't try the food, only the cocktails but will be back!
Read moreSpeakincode
Thanks for the love here Maya. Defo try the food next time you’re in.
Read moreJust to note so we can manage our guests expectations in the best way - we’re not a speakeasy bar, more of a modern and contemporary bar that is dimly lit and has a New York / industrial feel. We’ve always tried to distance ourselves from that word just so people don’t get the wrong idea when coming here😄
Hope to catch you soon,
Nathan
Guest
cat_lover_41
Points +317
top-shelf cocktail place, must visit for drink tourists - Edit
the drink menu is made by the staff, everything is interesting and tries something beyond the typical bar fare. staff is very welcoming. crowd runs a bit younger, which is or isn't your vibe, but it's good all around.
Read moreno campari to be found so it's proper vegan.
demo 8 was a booze-forward drink with bergamot which was fantastic. strong but didn't finish heavy, surprisingly bright for its boozy heft.
demo 1 was sweet, bright, fruity, gin based but you wouldn't guess, also great.
I look forward to coming back, I'd go out of my way to drink here.
Pros: great, original cocktails , good vibe, aesthetic. music, speakeasy inspired
Guest
Nooch-Queen
Points +265
Nibbles are a bit small but the mocktails are lush - Edit
Went for a drink and a bite to eat tonight here and even though the food was lovely there wasn’t a lot of it for me personally but the mocktails are gorgeous and the staff are lovely
Read morePros: Mocktails , Lovely friendly staff
Cons: The nibbles
Speakincode
Hey,
Read moreSame as above, we’re not a restaurant. We don’t have chefs - all our food is made in house by a small team of bartenders. We don’t claim to be a restaurant, nor do we want to bring a chef into our business for a bar that sells a small amount of food.
We’re a cocktail bar, and we have a selection of small plates that are made in house that as bartenders, we have the capacity of making to a good standard with limited resources and equipment.
Glad you liked the drinks and we hope this clears up any misconceptions about what we are.
Thanks,
Nathan,
Owner
Guest
MollyWisteria
Points +68
Best cocktails I’ve ever had! - Edit
The drinks are worth every penny! The wings were excellent too!
Read moreGuest
SebGethin
Points +71
The real deal - Edit
Incredible cocktail bar with very friendly and knowledgeable staff - oh and it happens to be 100% plant-based as well. If someone didn't know it is 100% plant-based, they probably wouldn't realise, since it isn't advertised as a vegan bar and the menu isn't marked with vegan logos.
Read morePhenomenal drinks, great atmosphere, small plates were utterly delicious. Haven't got a bad word to say about this place.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02
Pros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Delicious food and drinks, Relaxed, cozy, yet classy atmosphere
Guest
DominiqueHegarty
Points +451
A must visit - Edit
Cannot praise this place enough! The drinks are incredible. There is a story for each drink, which makes them all very special. There are some adventurous drinks on the menu, and the flavour combinations work together so well. There’s a great vibe to the bar, too. It’s a must visit, purely for the spiel that you are given at the start about each drink! I can’t wait to come back here
Read morePros: Delicious drinks , Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, Good vibes
Guest
Gylo
Points +57
Wow wow wow - Edit
I don’t know what to say except if you love cocktails and you’re vegan or not you have to try this place. Staff are so helpful and clearly love what they are doing. It’s a must visit from me
Read morePros: Range of cocktails , Helpful friendly staff, Nibbles/tapas banging. And chilled music
Cons: Non
Guest
Lee_A
Points +1402
12/04/24 - Edit
My first vegan cocktail bar (as far as I can remember) and it absolutely did not disappoint. Great atmosphere, small but lovely selection of bar food and an extensive specialty cocktail list. The star of the show though is Jade, behind the bar. Engaging and attentive from the moment I arrived. Super knowledgeable (particularly about the alternative plant-based ingredients) and clearly passionate about what she does. Not hard to see why this place is rated so highly and why Jade herself is currently placing in the UKs top 100 list. You must come here when in Manchester...but book in advance, it was pretty much full thirty minutes after opening...and it didn't look as though it was going to get any less busy!
Read moreMouthyMackem
I loved it here. I went on my own and worked my way through the menu.
Read moreLee_A
That's exactly what I did too! I'll definitely be back...there's so much more to try
Read moreGuest
CathyCoriander
Points +236
A Special Occasion - Edit
We were kindly welcomed by Jade who explained the menu and then left us to make our choices. She was an excellent hostess and we felt able to ask questions. The menu is very different from anywhere we’d ever been before. The drinks and both choices we made from the food menu were delicious. Would absolutely recommend!
Read morePros: Service was excellent , Menu , Ambiance
Cons: Low lighting- difficult to read menu!
Guest
LylaPenman
Points +117
Best cocktail bar in Manchester - Edit
My absolute favourite cocktail bar in Manchester - great vibe, lovely staff and beautiful drinks.
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 45519 times.