The Fitzgerald
Manchester
At a glance
The Fitzgerald is a late-night drinking den in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, reached at 11 Stevenson Square. Its character draws on the atmosphere of a prohibition-era speakeasy, with a back-street entrance, dark interiors, vintage décor and 1920s-style glassware. The setting is intimate and deliberately theatrical without losing its focus as a bar and live music venue.
The drinks list is centred on traditional cocktails, served alongside a lively soundtrack that moves across soul, disco, funk and electro-funk. The music programme also includes live jazz, swing, electro-swing, blues and modern acoustic sets. Performances take place on Friday and Saturday nights, with music scheduled from 9pm until 2.30am and free entry throughout those evenings. The relaxed atmosphere, moody interior and booth seating make the venue suited to late-night drinks, small celebrations and evenings built around live music.
Bottomless brunches add a daytime event format to the venue’s usual drinking-den identity. The 1920s-inspired brunches combine two hours of burlesque entertainment with a BBQ-style brunch and bottomless drinks, with an option to add cocktails. These events are ticketed and run as scheduled occasions rather than forming part of the regular weekly opening pattern.
The Fitzgerald generally opens on Friday and Saturday from 5pm until 4am, while additional days may be added for shows and other events. The venue also accepts enquiries for booth bookings and private hire, making it suitable for group occasions that call for a distinctive indoor setting. Its late hours, cocktail-led offering and entertainment programme give it a clear evening focus, while the vintage styling provides a stronger sense of occasion than a standard bar.
With live performances, classic cocktail presentation and a playlist shaped around rhythm-led genres, The Fitzgerald suits adults looking for a sociable night in atmospheric surroundings. The combination of music, drinks and period-inspired décor is the main draw, while the changing events calendar keeps the venue’s format flexible beyond its regular weekend sessions.
