Guilty By Association

Manchester



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Ideal for
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late-night cocktails and weekend DJs
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££££ Moderately Priced
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Checking the current DJ schedule before heading to Stevenson Square helps match a visit with the preferred late-night atmosphere.

Guilty By Association is a drinks-led late-night bar at Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DW. Its character centres on cocktails, music and a social evening setting rather than a formal restaurant experience. The venue suits visitors looking for a place to meet for drinks, spend time with friends and continue into the night.

Cocktails are a key part of the offering, with a menu focused on mixed drinks and a regular happy-hour format on selected evenings. The bar also has pool, adding a casual activity alongside the drinks service. The combination gives the venue an informal feel, with the emphasis on relaxed socialising rather than a quiet, sit-down meal.

Music becomes more prominent later in the week, with DJs scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays. That weekend programming gives Guilty By Association a nightlife-focused atmosphere, particularly for groups planning an evening around drinks and music. The venue's late-night format makes it a natural choice for social plans that begin in the evening and continue after dinner.

Outdoor seating in Stevenson Square provides an alternative to the indoor bar area when conditions suit. It can work well for an early-evening drink, while the later DJ sessions offer a different mood as the night develops. The setting is casual and urban, with the venue positioned for visitors who prefer cocktails, music and an easy-going bar environment.

Guilty By Association also accepts table bookings and guest-list enquiries, making advance planning possible for nights when a group wants a specific arrangement. It is best suited to social occasions, informal gatherings and late-night drinks rather than a destination for a full meal. The combination of cocktails, pool, outdoor seating and weekend DJs gives the venue several ways to shape an evening without moving away from its bar-focused identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guilty By Association is a late-night bar focused on cocktails, music and informal socialising.
The venue is at 26A Lever Street, Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DW.
Table-booking requests can be made through the venue's booking channel.
Guest-list enquiries can be sent to the venue before a visit.
Yes. Outdoor seating is available in Stevenson Square.
Dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the venue before booking, particularly if food is needed.
Suitability for families should be confirmed directly, as the venue's format centres on late-night bar activity and DJ sessions.
Groups can make a table enquiry, with the venue able to confirm arrangements and availability.
The venue's contact channel handles table, guest-list, booking and general enquiries.

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