Arcane — Restaurant in Manchester

This cocktail bar has cool aesthetics! However, I was incredibly shocked when I ordered an £11 cocktail that came in a short tumbler glass with a huge square ice cube. I lifted the ice cube out to reveal how much liquid was in the glass and it was no more than an inch and a half (being generous). I've never felt so robbed and was really disappointed, especially because it took three sips to finish so I hardly tasted it. As an ex-barmaid, I do appreciate the skill that goes into making cocktails, though, I did feel cheated and therefore, sadly wouldn't recommend ordering cocktails at this establishment (I am sure beer and cider might be more reasonable). In addition to this, we were happy to order at the bar but told that its table service only, and unconsciously took a seat next to the bar. We were charged for the two steps from bar to table which was pretty frustrating as we were not given the option and in hospitality, it is part of the role. We normally tip, but it was too expensive and we did feel our drinks were a joke.

Of course I understand that it is a business, but I felt and was made very aware that this was the case. I'm sorry for writing a negative review, I've only ever written one poor review before out of a very large quantity but I wanted to give a true reflection of...

I was introduced to this place by a friend. Its sneakily tucked away down a side street next to La Vina.

When you walk down into Its depths it feels like you've got back in time. Old grand father clocks, leather wingback chairs and everything softly lit .

As soon as you step in you are usually greeted my someone who will proffer you a card to scan the QR code to present their menu online.

They sell from beer to obviously cocktails which you can search by type of liquor. Also they have even more innovative cocktails in the signature section . Each one will cost you around £10.

The quality is very good and strong so you can take your time with them. I would say along with the wordy tale behind each cocktails is provide a clear description of what's in it and if its a long short drink.

Service can be little slow sometimes but its great if yoi are in no rush. Also the gent was surprised when I showed him a yelp 10% offer. Alas yelp is not as popular as it once was around here. They were gracious enough to provide a free...

First of all absolutely love the atmosphere of this place, really nicely styled and the drinks are fantastic. On my first trip here i was really blown away but on my recent visits it’s taken a downhill turn.

The next time I brought some friends eager to show them my new favourite bar but was stopped by the bouncer asking if we were “sober enough to be here”? It was 10pm and we hadn’t even had a drink, was an awkward exchange but we went in. When we did the music was so unbearably loud and was a terrible fit to the aesthetics of the bar, was like I was walking into a nightclub on freshers night. Not exactly the vibe i was looking for but we pushed on as I had to show off the great drinks they do here. But when we went to the bar to order the staff came across rude and cold, asked for an item on the menu and was met with a “don’t do that” in an unprofessional way. Just left at that point as it’s clearly not behaving and portraying itself as the venue it appears. Pick a side and...