The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

Name: The Blues Kitchen - Manchester
Address: 13 Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 3HN
Telephone: 0161 823 6343
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

870 Reviews

£25 and under

American

Top tags:

The home of blues and soul in Manchester, serving up delicious burgers, wings and southern style barbecue.

The Blues Kitchen has the largest selection of bourbon, whiskey and rye in the city.

Expect live shows every night with club nights every Friday and Saturday.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Jul 2022

23:30

Booked 67 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–00:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–01:00 Fri 12:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
Phone number
0161 823 6343
Website
https://theblueskitchen.com/manchester/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
13 Quay Street Manchester, M3 3HN
Area
Manchester
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Buffalo Chicken Wings£8.75
Blue cheese dip
Szechuan Baby Back Ribs£8.50
Pork ribs, soy glaze, chillies, sesame
Buffalo Cauliflower£6.95
Cashew nut cream, lemon zest
Cajun Popcorn Squid£8.50
Chilli, spring onion, red-eye mayo
Smashed Avocado Tostada£6.95
Blue corn tortilla, shaved radish, red onion, coriander cress
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls£7.50
Beef, American cheese, pickles, mustard, Big Mac sauce
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip£7.50
Blue corn tortilla

Burgers

all Burgers Served with Fries Or Salad

Cheeseburger£11.50
Grass fed beef patty, American cheese, Big Mac sauce, tomato, onions, baby gem, pickles
The Big Boss Burger£14.75
Grass fed beef patty, smoked USDA beef brisket, American cheese, onion rings, South Carolina sauce, pickled chillies
Hot Chicken Buffalo Sandwich£12.00
Buttermilk fried chicken, hot Buffalo sauce, mayo, slaw, pickles
Big Shrimpin Burger£13.00
Buttermilk fried prawns, red eye mayo, baby gem, tomato, slaw, pickles
Vegan Cheeseburger£12.50
Moving Mountains patty, vegan gouda, vegan Big Mac sauce, baby gem, crispy onions, pickles
Cheesy Shroom Burger£13.00
Panko crumbed portobello, mac 'n' cheese sauce, brie, beetroot, baby spinach, pickled onion, chipotle mayo

BBQ

All our meat is lightly cured & slow cooked over american hickory in-house

St. Louis Pork Rib£15.50
Two St.Louis cut pork ribs, BBQ sauce, chillies, slaw, pickles, fries or salad
Hot Smoked Sirloin Steak£25.00
10oz Sirloin steak, smoked miso butter, slaw, pickles, fries or salad
Brisket Dip Sandwich & Bacon Gravy£14.50
USDA beef brisket roll, Swiss cheese, caramelised onions, mustard mayo, bacon gravy, slaw, pickles, fries or salad
Beef Short Rib for 2£36.00
Beef short rib, brisket mac 'n' cheese, corn ribs with crab butter, iceberg wedge, buttermilk & blue cheese dressing

Supper

Buttermilk Fried Chicken£12.95
Cajun spice rub, coleslaw, fries or salad
Crack Tacos£13.50
Panko roasted broccoli, BBQ sauce, iceberg lettuce, avocado, pickled onions, green goddess
Chicken Caesar Salad£12.50
Grilled chicken, baby gem, sourdough croutons, pickled onions, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Shrimp Taco Salad£13.50
Grilled tiger prawns, baby gem, feta, avocado, sun dried tomato, coriander dressing; Served in a taco bowl with a side of guacamole
Chopped Salad£9.50
Butter lettuce, endive, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, green beans, corn, avocado, toasted sesame, lemon dressing

Side Shows

Cornbread with Honey Butter£4.00
Fries£4.00
Buttermilk Ranch Salad£4.50
Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese£4.75
Mac 'N' Cheese£4.75
Corn Ribs with Chipotle Mayo£4.50
Tender Stem Broccoli£4.25

Beer

Draught

Camden Hells - Lager - England - 4.6%£5.60
Shindigger Session IPA - England - 4.4%£5.50
Kona Big Wave - Golden Ale - Hawaii - 4.4%£5.90
Goose Island IPA - American IPA - America - 5.9%£5.80
Heineken - Lager - Netherlands - 5.0%£5.30
Orchard Pig - Apple Cider - England - 4.5%£5.20
Pilsner Urquell - Pilsner - Czech Republic - 4.4%£5.70

Bottles & Cans

Modelo Especial - Mexican Lager - Mexico - 4.5%£5.70
Lagunitas IPA - IPA - America - 6.2%£5.60
Charlie Don't Surf - Session IPA - England - 4.0%£5.20
Magic Rock Dark Arts - Stout - England - 6.0%£5.50
Heineken - Lager - Netherlands - 5.0%£4.90
Old Mout Kiwi & Lime - Cider - New Zealand - 4.0%£5.30
Lucky Saint - Low Alcohol Lager - England - 0.5%£4.70
Beavertown Lazer Crush - Low Alcohol IPA - UK - 0.3%£4.90

Wine

Red

Monastrell - Molinico Loco - Spain 2020
- 175ml£5.30
- 250ml£6.95
- Bottle£20.50
Merlot - Ca'di Alte - Italy 2018
- 175ml£5.70
- 250ml£7.90
- Bottle£22.70
Pinot Noir - Les Mougeottes - France 2020
- 175ml£7.30
- 250ml£9.70
- Bottle£28.60
Rioja Crianza - El Coto - Spain 2016
- 175ml£8.10
- 250ml£10.60
- Bottle£31.40
Malbec - Amalaya - Argentina 2019
- 175ml£8.60
- 250ml£11.70
- Bottle£34.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - Fog Mountain - USA 2019
- 175ml£9.00
- 250ml£12.20
- Bottle£38.00
Grenache - Le Cigare Volant - USA 2018
- Bottle£42.00
Pinot Noir - De Loach - USA 2019
- Bottle£45.00
Zinfandel - Seghesio Family - USA 2018
- Bottle£50.00

White

Macabeo - Molinico Loco - Spain 2020
- 175ml£5.30
- 250ml£6.95
- Bottle£20.50
Pinot Grigio - Cantina di Gambellara - Italy 2020
- 175ml£6.00
- 250ml£7.95
- Bottle£23.90
Dry Riesling - Chateau Ste Michelle - USA 2018
- 175ml£6.75
- 250ml£9.10
- Bottle£26.80
Alvarinho Reserva - Azevedo - Portugal 2019
- 175ml£7.50
- 250ml£9.90
- Bottle£29.60
Sauvignon Blanc - Ribbonwood - New Zealand 2019
- 175ml£8.00
- 250ml£11.00
- Bottle£32.50
Chardonnay - De Loach - USA 2019
- Bottle£34.40
Picpoul - Bonny Doon - USA 2019
- Bottle£40.00

Rose

Pinot Grigio Rosato - Cantina di Monteforte - Italy 2020
- 175ml£5.80
- Bottle£22.90
Rosa del Frati - Ca Dei Frati - Italy 2020£45.00

Sparkling

Prosecco - Ca'di Alte
- 125ml£7.00
- Bottle£33.00
Piper-Heidsieck NV Cuvee Brut
- 125ml£12.50
- Bottle£70.00
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut
- Bottle£65.00
Ruinart Brut Rose
- Bottle£90.00
Dom Perignon, Champagne
- Bottle£160.00

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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TabithaD
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and drinks. Lovely venue and great music
JB
JadeB
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience, lovely food and staff are great
M
Mike99
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Overpriced cocktails food was OK but no better than a TGIs or other mid range themed restaurants
T
Tinx
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Visited the restaurant for lunch on a Saturday. It was too busy which I liked. The food was good, the buffalo wings were my favourite. They were able to accommodate everyone’s dietary requirements. The service was really good. Staff were all friendly and helpful.
TB
ToniB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, drinks and service. Did not feel rushed to move from table, good music.
CA
CarlA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent value and quirky place. Quite unique. The food was excellent.
LM
LouiseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always come for business and staff lunches and have a wonderful time
M
Maya
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, great food, great vibes. Thank you
m
maxjw
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibes, amazing food, helpful staff, brilliant atmosphere
B
Bonita
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
It’s now the third time i’ve been here and its safe to say the food’s been splendid on every trip i’ve been to at The Blues Kitchen. This trip was for a belated Father’s Day celebration. We ordered the Cajun Popcorn Squid and Mac’N’Cheese for sides, and my dad got the St Louis Pork Ribs while I got the Hot Chicken Buffalo Sandwich. Beautiful!! The food came very quickly and we loved every bite. We also had the lovely Anais as our server this time and helped us enjoy our experience.
NA
NeilA
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food\drinks and service here, very polite and friendly..... Made our anniversary very special with a complimentary glass of fizz and then a sharing desert which was beautiful!! Thanks again Blues Kitchen
SH
SarahH
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a brilliant venue . Lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor . Lively and busy . Fantastic food all served by great staff . Really enjoyed our visit will definitely go again when back for weekend .
AM
AmyM
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was good, the girl who served us was really nice, food came out very quick and was hot. Really good night
KO
KofiO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a nice experience and the live band made it even it better
CF
CraigF
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place, best energy of anywhere in Manchester
CD
ColinD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic evening. Came from London to enjoy some of Manchester's vibes. Food, staff and service was excellent. Will definitely go again and again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was incredible! Thanks so much to (Alice?) our waiter, only been there 3 weeks but the most fantastic experience. We ordered nearly everything off the menu, and it was fantastic. Still drooling at the shrimp burger today. Taco shrimp bowl salad probably gonna be my go to on a light bite before a big night out. The other half massively enjoyed the bacon gravy (nom emoji). Cannot speak highly of the service enough, and when the staff know to bring you Choloula hot sauce, you know you’re on to a winner. Great vibes in the house, and there was a faint whiff of New Orleans in the air. Thanks again for a wonderful evening.
RW
RhysW
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
Good service, nice atmosphere and great band! Food was a little pricey. Burger and chips well cooked but too much BBQ sauce! Also would recommend starting NHS discounts!
EP
ElizabethP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So yummy food. Amazing atmosphere and great live music
DC
DanielC
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never been here before but will definitely return. Food was amazing with the chicken wings coming out a complete winner. Found out cocktails were a fiver on Wednesdays so had a few of those and then settled down to listen to a live band. Decor is different but gives the place a nice quirky atmosphere. Service was nice and friendly and overall a very enjoyable evening. Would definitely recommend
CV
CharneV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food was over cooked and came cold. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The acoustics in the venue are awful if you’re going to actually listen to music.
SR
SimonR
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place great food and service Went for a gig and decuded to eat there and glad we did
NC
NicolaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Music great, such a nice place. Food was lovely and quick to the table, staff and service were excellent!
DW
DeborahW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely atomspheric place. Good food. Only downside - limited desserts
S
Shiv
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere with friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious food and great music.
EE
EmilyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, food is incredible and our lovely server gave us complimentary Prosecco when they found out it was our anniversary! Thanks so much :)
JS
JulesS
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Father’s Day meal
m
mariab
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food, waiter was excellent especially helping my sister in law with gf options
AC
AndyC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went on a Friday night wasn't really busy but pleasantly full, food was great quality and very tasty we had the ribs to share. Very friendly staff, and a great band on singing soul
LN
LucyN
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
After stumbling across The Blues Kitchen on Instagram, my husband was set on trying it out whilst we were in Manchester and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The staff were all super friendly and attentive and the food was SO GOOD.
DW
DavidW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food defo going back here highly recommend
M
Mtys
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere good food and friendly helpful staff
ML
MarkL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic atmosphere reminiscent of a US blues bar. The small plates we had were high quality and with more food than you would expect. Great range of cocktails expertly made. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone
GC
GaryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A party of 4 for the lunch menu, £12 pound for lunch, i had the cheese burger and it was delicious and a hard beverage, all quality and served by attentive and helpful staff. Great decor and nice background music.
SG
SimonG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing venue, beautiful food and cocktails, great warm and friendly staff and such an amazing experience, did cost a weeks salary but worth it..
AH
AlecHH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great wholesome food, brilliant service by our waiter Drew and head of the floor Anna. The music and ambience was amazing, we'll definitely be back!
EH
ElvisHasLeftTheBuilding
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
Great staff, friendly and efficient. Food was very good. Noise level, even in the restaurant area, was way too high. It was only about 5.30pm so the clubbers were not all out and about but, Jesus, why do some women have to be so screeching? Venue can't really help it but as the customers voices volume raised the background(?) music was pumped up. So, people had to talk louder to be heard across the table. Then, then the music is put again and the Pete talk louder still to be heard. It's a vicious circle, I guess. I'm just getting old, I suppose.
LM
LeeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cool place (like the 'reading monkey' mirrors) with very good diner-style food and excellent service. Food is a bit pricey for the portion sizes but overall can definitely recommend.
ZB
ZoBeLo
Manchester
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food2service5ambience3
Food was too salty
JH
JenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for the first time and it was such a fantastic atmosphere, the staff were so lovely and the food delicious!!!

FAQs

The Blues Kitchen - Manchester is rated 4.7 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Jul 2022

23:30

Booked 67 times today

Google Map for The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

13 Quay Street Manchester, M3 3HN

Additional information

Area
Manchester
Hours of Operation
Mon 12:00–00:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–01:00 Fri 12:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–03:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://theblueskitchen.com/manchester/
Phone number
0161 823 6343

Featured in

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The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

Make a booking

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Manchester

Mac 'N' Cheese

Vegan Cheeseburger

Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Wings£8.75

Szechuan Baby Back Ribs£8.50

Buffalo Cauliflower£6.95

Cajun Popcorn Squid£8.50

Smashed Avocado Tostada£6.95

Cheeseburger Spring Rolls£7.50

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip£7.50

Burgers

Cheeseburger£11.50

The Big Boss Burger£14.75

Hot Chicken Buffalo Sandwich£12.00

Big Shrimpin Burger£13.00

Vegan Cheeseburger£12.50

Cheesy Shroom Burger£13.00

BBQ

St. Louis Pork Rib£15.50

Hot Smoked Sirloin Steak£25.00

Brisket Dip Sandwich & Bacon Gravy£14.50

Beef Short Rib for 2£36.00

Supper

Buttermilk Fried Chicken£12.95

Crack Tacos£13.50

Chicken Caesar Salad£12.50

Shrimp Taco Salad£13.50

Chopped Salad£9.50

Side Shows

Cornbread with Honey Butter£4.00

Fries£4.00

Buttermilk Ranch Salad£4.50

Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese£4.75

Mac 'N' Cheese£4.75

Corn Ribs with Chipotle Mayo£4.50

Tender Stem Broccoli£4.25

Beer

Draught

Camden Hells - Lager - England - 4.6%£5.60

Shindigger Session IPA - England - 4.4%£5.50

Kona Big Wave - Golden Ale - Hawaii - 4.4%£5.90

Goose Island IPA - American IPA - America - 5.9%£5.80

Heineken - Lager - Netherlands - 5.0%£5.30

Orchard Pig - Apple Cider - England - 4.5%£5.20

Pilsner Urquell - Pilsner - Czech Republic - 4.4%£5.70

Bottles & Cans

Modelo Especial - Mexican Lager - Mexico - 4.5%£5.70

Lagunitas IPA - IPA - America - 6.2%£5.60

Charlie Don't Surf - Session IPA - England - 4.0%£5.20

Magic Rock Dark Arts - Stout - England - 6.0%£5.50

Heineken - Lager - Netherlands - 5.0%£4.90

Old Mout Kiwi & Lime - Cider - New Zealand - 4.0%£5.30

Lucky Saint - Low Alcohol Lager - England - 0.5%£4.70

Beavertown Lazer Crush - Low Alcohol IPA - UK - 0.3%£4.90

Wine

Red

Monastrell - Molinico Loco - Spain 2020

Merlot - Ca'di Alte - Italy 2018

Pinot Noir - Les Mougeottes - France 2020

Rioja Crianza - El Coto - Spain 2016

Malbec - Amalaya - Argentina 2019

Cabernet Sauvignon - Fog Mountain - USA 2019

Grenache - Le Cigare Volant - USA 2018

Pinot Noir - De Loach - USA 2019

Zinfandel - Seghesio Family - USA 2018

White

Macabeo - Molinico Loco - Spain 2020

Pinot Grigio - Cantina di Gambellara - Italy 2020

Dry Riesling - Chateau Ste Michelle - USA 2018

Alvarinho Reserva - Azevedo - Portugal 2019

Sauvignon Blanc - Ribbonwood - New Zealand 2019

Chardonnay - De Loach - USA 2019

Picpoul - Bonny Doon - USA 2019

Rose

Pinot Grigio Rosato - Cantina di Monteforte - Italy 2020