Given the musical talent this city has coughed up it's no surprise that Manchester's hardly lacking in spots to catch some live acts. But when it comes to restaurants, they've got the goods too with tons of eateries offering some audio accompaniment to your evening meal. So, from pretty and picturesque spots for dinner and jazz, to chicken wings with a side of dive bar blues, we've rounded up the best restaurants in Manchester with live music.
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Last updated on 1st August 2025
Head over to Spinningfields where Blues Kitchen is bringing you live music sessions from Monday to Thursday. Along with a programme of excellent artists on the bill, the venue also offers weekend club nights and a menu of delicious American-inspired eats to bring you Deep South vibes.
The Lawn Club is a cool restaurant bar with sunny vibes across its pergola-style seating and spacious alfresco dining area. Not only can you sip spritz cocktails from the outdoor bar, but they've also got a delicious menu of pizzas, burgers, loaded fries and so much more as well. Better yet? There are performances from up and coming artists every Tuesday night, alongside further live music on Thursday evenings.
20 Stories is doing dinner and live music in Manchester properly with a stellar line up of artists putting the tunes to you two times a week on both a Friday and Saturday, perfect for that going out experience with a lil' something something extra.
With two floors of dancing, dancing and live music, this Deansgate delight is the perfect place to sink your teeth into some Cuban tasties before taking those cocktails to the dance floor for some excellent bands playing nothing but the bangers.
Get yourself down to this gorgeous Piccadilly restaurant where every Friday they bring in a wealth of talented musicians so your date night dinner and cocktails never have to go unaccaompanied.
Known for its mix of classic and contemporary dishes, the kitchen delivers everything from ve-du-ya spaghetti with calabrian chilli to artisan pizzas like bolognese-topped or feta and pequillo pepper. Whether you're joining for a weekday lunch or a weekend feast, every dish feels crafted with care and character.
Looking for more than a meal? Cenetta's calendar is peppered with lively events, including a monthly live music night that fills the space with energy and charm. Families are welcomed with interactive pizza-making for kids, while adults can sip prosecco and savour every bite of their bottomless brunch. I
Hosting Manchester's best live music events for over 25 years this Northern Quarter bar and cafe has played host to everyone from Johnny Marr to Jessie J and their programming just keeps getting better.
This Southern-inspired watering hole down Jack Rosenthal Street brings you dive bar vibes every night until 3am with their 10p wings, huge selection of American whiskies and excellent schedule of music events, from house band jams, to Bandaoke.
Live music comes to Hilton Street every Wednesday as The Pen & Pencil welcomes in a stand-up selection of local talent from the world of blues, jazz, folk, funk and indie, with special drinks deals on the night.
