
The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester
Deansgate, Manchester
Bar in Manchester, United Kingdom
Why go
A reliable Spinningfields choice for polished, easy-to-organise meals and late-evening drinks. Book it for dates, client catch-ups, or mixed groups that want a lively brasserie room; choose a specialist bar instead if cocktails or a quieter atmosphere matter more.
About The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester
The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester is a practical option for plans that need a Manchester venue with long daily opening hours and a smart-casual dress code.
For food-led plans, use the official venue channels for current menu, booking, accessibility, service details before making a plan.
Book it for confirmed hours and a smart-casual plan
The clearest strengths are practical. The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester opens from 8:30 AM daily, runs until 11 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, stays open until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, so it suits plans where guests want to avoid arriving either too informal or too overdressed.
For someone deciding whether to return, base the choice on timing and dress code. If the priority is a specific cuisine, a named chef, a tasting menu, an award-led meal, or detailed price guidance, check directly with the venue.
How to use it well in Manchester
Use The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester when its schedule fits the day. The venue is open every day from morning into late evening, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. That gives more planning flexibility than a venue with shorter hours, but it does not guarantee availability, walk-in access, booking ease, or any particular meal period beyond the published hours.
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If you are comparing other options, consider the kind of plan you want: The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester for a smart-casual venue with long hours, or venues such as Club Brass, Schofield's, Sexy Fish, The Daisy, The Library Champagne Bar when their own details better match the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-north-west/the-ivy-manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 503 3222
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie presents a theatrical, design-forward interpretation of the classic brasserie. Housed in a standalone glass pavilion, the room marries banquette seating, mirrored surfaces and botanical artwork to land somewhere between art-deco supper club and traditional brasserie. Interior lighting at dusk creates a deliberate, glowing ambience that the Ivy Collection has replicated across its UK sites. Acoustically the space leans lively, calibrated for a crowd that comes to be seen as much as to eat, so expect a polished, sociable atmosphere rather than a hushed dining room.
Best For
Sited in Manchester’s corporate Spinningfields quarter, this Ivy outpost works for a range of daylight and evening occasions. Lunchtimes draw office workers and legal professionals from the nearby courts, while evenings attract pre-theatre parties heading to the Lowry or Palace Theatre. Weekend brunches bring a wider city crowd, and the menu architecture explicitly spans breakfast through late-night cocktails, so it suits everything from a business lunch to a celebratory dinner or a relaxed weekend brunch.
Ordering Tips
The Ivy’s menu is deliberately broad: expect options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and late-night cocktails. Time your visit to match the mood you want—lunch on weekdays for the Spinningfields office crowd, evenings for pre-theatre dining and weekends for brunch. The house’s consistent all-day format means you can move from daytime staples to cocktails without changing venue; pick the service period that aligns with your plan rather than hunting for a single speciality.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and sophisticated with plush velvet seating, elegant dark wood floors, and dramatic lighting that transitions from refined daytime dining to energetic evening atmosphere with live DJs on weekends.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
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Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- House, Dance, and Dj Sets on Weekends; Live Musicians on Sundays
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Kyoto Lavender
- Shikoku Lychee Spritz
- Smoked Plum Negroni
- Golden Fortune
- Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
- Champagne and Strawberry Mojito
Planning details
Location
The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG, United Kingdom · Directions
ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-north-west/the-ivy-manchester
Also consider
Also Consider
- Schofield's, Notable alternative
- Sexy Fish, Notable alternative
- The Library Champagne Bar, Notable alternative
- Club Brass, Notable alternative
- The Daisy, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester when the booking needs to be easy, central, broad enough for mixed tastes. Schofield's is the stronger call for a cocktail-focused night, but it is a narrower occasion fit. The Ivy is less specialist, but more forgiving for groups that want dinner and drinks in one polished setting.
Sexy Fish is the glossier, higher-drama option for a night that should feel more dressed up. The Ivy is the safer value call when the group wants Spinningfields energy without making the venue the whole event. The Library Champagne Bar is better for a quieter, more refined drink, especially if the plan is conversation rather than a full brasserie meal.
For late-evening bar energy, Club Brass and The Daisy are better cross-shops if food is secondary. Book The Ivy when the group needs an easier all-rounder; choose the bars when the drinks program and room feel matter more than a broad brasserie format.
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Compare The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester | Manchester | No published awards |
| 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 |
| Sexy Fish | Manchester | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #439Star Wine Lists 20262026 Pinnacle GuideTales Spirited Awards 2026 - World’s Best Spirits Selection - World’s Best Spirits Selection (Top 10 Nominee)2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe RecommendedMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Library Champagne Bar | Manchester | No published awards |
| Club Brass | Manchester | No published awards |
| The Daisy | Manchester | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester?
For food expectations, review the current menu and booking information directly through the venue before you go.
Is The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester good for a date?
It may fit a date plan if the Manchester location, smart-casual dress code, long opening hours work for you. Schofield's or The Library Champagne Bar may also be worth checking, depending on their current details, availability, your plans.
What's the best time to go to The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester?
The best time depends on your plan. The listed hours are 8:30 AM to 11 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. Check directly with the venue for current availability and any service-specific timings.
Do I need a reservation at The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester?
Check the venue's official booking channels, especially if you have a specific date, time, or group size in mind.
Is The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie, Manchester open late?
Yes. It is open until 11 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.










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