Sexy Fish
Deansgate, Manchester
Bar in Manchester, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
A polished Deansgate choice for a high-energy dinner or date night, especially when the room and late-evening momentum matter. Choose it for atmosphere and occasion; cross-shop dedicated drinking rooms if the priority is a deeper by-the-glass wine or cocktail program.
About Sexy Fish
Sexy Fish in Manchester has three planning details that matter most for a visit: it holds a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026), it publishes late opening hours, including until 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday, the dress code is smart casual. It works best as a Manchester venue where timing and dress code should be checked before you go.
Use it when the timing works for your evening: Monday to Wednesday it is listed from 12 PM to 12 AM, Thursday to Saturday from 12 PM to 2 AM, Sunday from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. For current booking, menu, seating, service details, check the venue directly.
Book for the occasion, with these details in mind
The practical case for Sexy Fish is strongest when you want a Manchester venue with smart-casual expectations, late hours on key nights, a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). Those are the grounded reasons to put it on a shortlist.
If your plans depend on specifics such as a particular menu format, drinks programme, dietary provision, outdoor seating, price point, or exact service style, confirm these directly. Treat the venue as a candidate for a Manchester booking, then confirm the current details directly before committing.
Where it fits in a Manchester night out
Sexy Fish is easiest to plan around when the group wants a smart-casual Manchester booking with later hours, especially from Thursday to Saturday. If you are comparing different kinds of Manchester evenings, Pearl's Manchester restaurants guide can help you look beyond one reservation and weigh it against other dining in the city.
It can also sit inside a wider Manchester itinerary. Hotel guests can pair the booking search with Pearl's Manchester hotels guide, while visitors planning more than dinner should avoid building the whole trip around one venue unless the hours and dress code suit the rest of the night.
For a different kind of stop, compare the mood and timing with Club Brass, Schofield's, The Daisy, The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester, or The Library Champagne Bar. Sexy Fish should be judged on its Manchester location, smart-casual dress code, published hours, its Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026).
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Sexy Fish3 locations on PearlPlanning details
- Location
- 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP, United Kingdom
- Website
- sexyfishmanchester.com
- Phone
- +44 161 526 2929
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sexy Fish presents itself as a theatrical, design-forward destination rather than a quiet neighbourhood restaurant. The Manchester outpost imports the London brand’s visual language and operates at scale: large footprints, saturated interiors and a room deliberately configured to generate noise. The result is a confident, modern venue that foregrounds atmosphere as the entry point to the night; the dining room functions as part club, part stage, where energy is maintained by both kitchen and bar. It reads as a city-level destination aimed at guests who value spectacle as much as the menu.
Best For
This is a venue built for evening socialising and larger gatherings. Positioned in Deansgate’s premium tier, Sexy Fish works best when approached as a destination for celebrations, group nights and late-night outings rather than intimate, quiet dinners. Its large footprint and high-energy room make it a natural pick for anyone looking to elevate a special night out—guests who expect Manchester-level spectacle and a hospitality experience modelled on flagship London openings will find it aligned to those priorities.
Ordering Tips
Expect the room to be the initial draw: the interior and bar are designed to sustain momentum once you’re seated. Plan an evening visit rather than a quiet lunch, and come prepared for a lively, sometimes loud setting where the atmosphere is central to the experience. Because the brand places emphasis on social energy and scale, treat the night as a full social outing—arrive ready to engage with the room rather than seeking a hushed dining environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and buzzing with colorful lighting from changing columns, high-energy circus-like atmosphere ideal for people-watching, though sometimes overly loud.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Dj
Signature Pours
- Lime & Mint
- Pineapple
- Buko Pandan Daiquiri
Planning details
Location
1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Schofield's, Notable alternative
- The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester, Notable alternative
- The Library Champagne Bar, Notable alternative
- Club Brass, Notable alternative
- The Daisy, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Manchester
Choose Sexy Fish when the brief is a glossy restaurant-bar night in central Manchester, not a quiet specialist drinking session. Schofield's is the stronger pick for cocktails and a more focused bar experience, while The Library Champagne Bar is the better cross-shop when Champagne or wine by the glass is the main event.
The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester is the safer all-rounder for mixed-age groups and a more familiar brasserie rhythm. Sexy Fish is more occasion-driven and visually charged, so it makes more sense for dates, birthdays, late plans. If value means a calmer drink with less production around the room, The Ivy or The Library Champagne Bar will usually feel easier to justify.
Club Brass and The Daisy are better alternatives when the plan is bar-led rather than dinner-led. Use Sexy Fish for the full restaurant-bar effect; use those peers when the group wants a more direct drinking agenda and less of a set-piece meal.
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Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Sexy Fish guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Sexy Fish
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sexy Fish | Manchester | 2026 Pinnacle Guide |
| Schofield's | Manchester | Top 500 Bars 2027 · #402Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #6Top 500 Bars 2026 · #224CLASS Bar Awards 2026 Winners - Best Bar in the North2023 World's 50 Best Bars · #95 |
| The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester | Manchester | No published awards |
| The Library Champagne Bar | Manchester | No published awards |
| Club Brass | Manchester | No published awards |
| The Daisy | Manchester | No published awards |
How Sexy Fish Manchester compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sexy Fish open late?
Yes. Sexy Fish Manchester is open until 2 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It is listed until midnight Monday to Wednesday, until 10:30 PM on Sunday.
Is the food good at Sexy Fish?
It has a Pinnacle Guide 1 Pin (2026). That makes it a Manchester booking to consider, but for specific dishes, menu format, prices, service details, check directly with the venue.
Is Sexy Fish good for a date?
It may suit a date if you want a smart-casual Manchester venue with later hours on several nights. If your ideal date depends on a quieter room, a specific menu, or a particular drinks setup, confirm those details directly before booking.
Do I need a reservation at Sexy Fish?
Does Sexy Fish have happy hour deals?
Do not plan a visit around discounts unless the venue confirms them directly.
What's the crowd like at Sexy Fish?
Sexy Fish is in Manchester, has a smart-casual dress code, publishes late hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
