Impossible Bar And Theatre, Impossible Bar

I always love to come here because it’s a great spot for a drink and night out with your friends but I went again last weekend as a last minute option and had the best time. This time I had a server called Sofia who was really great and very friendly and attentive. She made sure to look after me and my friends and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. Will definitely be back again! Thanks Sofia!

I attended the Impossible Theatre in the basement for the Christmas dinner of the company I work for. The service was fast and super efficient. On arrival, we were told which numbered table we would be at. Then at the table itself, there were pieces of cardboard at each place setting with not just the person's name but also details of what starter and main course they would be having. Very impressive. None of the faffing about and people being served the wrong dish that I have experienced at similar functions and, indeed, weddings at other establishments. With the possible exception of the carrots which, to my mind, we're unintentionally undercooked or accidentally al dente, the food was exceptional - really delicious. If Impossible were a standalone restaurant, I would definitely go back. For entertainment, there was a fire eater performer. Her skills were impressive, but I was worried throughout that she would set the low ceiling above the stage on fire. Seriously. This was a distracting worry. There was also a DJ. He kept the music at a sensible volume during the meal so that people could hear each other talk. But after the meal, he just blasted it out, with the result that conversation was impossible. And I didn't understand the point of that as tables taking up the entire floor area meant that there was zero space for dancing. Then, at only three minutes to ten, the music abruptly stopped, the lights came up, and staff told us we had to go up to the public bar upstairs. The street-level bar looked as you would expect any upmarket bar to look. It was a Friday night and bustling . Impossible is located just off Deansgate and is adjacent to the Great Northern complex which houses an Odeon cinema multiplex, so if upmarket bars are your thing and you are in that part of Manchester city centre, it is worth checking out. And, some minor criticisms notwithstanding, I would absolutely recommend Impossible for a corporate function that includes a sit-down meal. Their food and service are top notch.

Came for the country bottomless brunch, drinks were great prosecco and cocktails and the entertainment was really good. There was a live singer and dancers. The food wasn't great though, it was a burger and fries, unfortunately the burger was really dry and small, but it was the only let down to an otherwise great event. We all had a really good time.