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The Washhouse Manchester, Narnia

Location pin

19 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 2AF - 

  • Users

    Up to
    30 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

We're Manchester's top secret cocktail bar, hidden behind an old laundrette. You’ll step through a disguised door in a vending machine to find a sophisticated, three-floor cocktail bar.

We offer a unique experience with full table service, where our amazing staff guide you through a seriously impressive cocktail menu. Each floor has its own bar, which you can hire as a single unit or as three separate spaces.

For something extra special, we've got "Narnia"—a secret room behind a wardrobe that fits up to 20 guests. Our venue is full of surprises, with hidden doors leading to secret rooms, photo booths, and even a slide.

Oh, and our luxurious bathrooms often host DJs on the weekends, turning your night out into something truly unforgettable!

We're situated 60 yards away from Shudehill Tram Stop and 0.2 miles walk from Manchester Victoria Train Station

Our private area Narnia can comfortably hold up to 30 people and is tucked away through an enchanting wardrobe where you walk through fury coats to begin your experience with us. There's a TV for presentations and images as well as a closed circuit allowing guests to play their own music.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 30

Dining

Dining

up to 22

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • ZNRKND

    July 2024

    Amazing experience. The entrance is really quirky, and the drinks are to die for. Coco Pops was an actual bowl of cereal you mix with milk (and alcohol) which was just so uniquely cool. Ye olde sweet shoppe came with actual candy too! Made me feel like a child again. Awesome night out, really good atmosphere too. Staff are very chilled and you can relax here. 💳 Accepts card payments ♿️ Up narrow stairs

  • Jade Elden

    May 2024

    always love visiting the washouse! The drinks are so incredible, I love how every drink has a different story ( this time conspiracies) their new menu of drinks involved different conspiracy theories which I found very cool The staff are so lovely and attentive and always want you to have a lovely time . Which I always find so lovely and having a good chat with them . As much as the drinks are on the pricey side with around £15 a drink . I don’t mind on the one off with how cool the drinks are :) 👍🏽

  • Steve Impey

    July 2024

    Went here as we were looking for a different experience. This certainly met the criteria in a very good way. Entering the bar through a vending machine and the conspiracy theory cocktails certainly gave this place an unexpected novelty factor which we really enjoyed. The service was outstanding and the staff knew their facts when it came to the drinks. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to make a memorable evening. There are only snacks available here as it is primarily a cocktail bar.

  • Karthikeyan Krishnan

    June 2024

    Based on reviews, I booked the table at The Washhouse, and it was definitely worth its hype. The novelty factor alone makes it a must-visit at least once. From the very beginning, the experience was well organized, the Top secret menu 😅, with our tables available right on time. The ambiance inside was lovely, filled with quirky and mysterious charm that added to the overall experience. The cocktails were amazing our group of four all enjoyed our drinks thoroughly. However, I found the cocktails to be a bit on the sweeter side for my personal taste. Not much snacks.. just crisps n olives Overall, The Washhouse delivers on its reputation with its unique concept and great drinks. It's a fantastic spot to enjoy a night out with friends.

  • Felix Hamelmann

    August 2024

    Very interesting and unique bar. Treated my friends to a couple of drinks and we were not disappointed. It's NOT one of those places where they put on a show and then disappoint with the drinks; they were very well made, thought out and special. A really nice + fun location if you want something different. It's also a bigger place, so you can stay and have a bit of privacy + good conversations. Service was attentive and explained the vegan options as well (some cocktails will have egg/milk obviously). A bit pricey for Manchester I'm assuming (around 15 £ for a cocktail) BUT very reasonably priced for what they serve you and offer. Totally worth the experience. 10/10 would recommend!