Kitten
Manchester
At a glance
Kitten is a Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar on Owen Street in Manchester. The venue combines Japanese dining with a dedicated drinks offering, creating an evening setting that can work for food, cocktails or both. Its identity is centred on the izakaya format, a style of Japanese dining associated with relaxed evening meals and a selection of dishes enjoyed alongside drinks.
The cocktail bar gives Kitten a clear drinks-led element. Cocktails form part of the venue’s character, while the Japanese food concept provides the main dining focus. The combination suits occasions that begin with dinner and continue with drinks, as well as shorter visits centred on the bar. The format also allows the venue to appeal to diners looking for a Japanese meal without the formality of a traditional restaurant setting.
Kitten operates in the Deansgate Square area, with its address on Owen Street. The setting places it within a modern Manchester neighbourhood rather than a standalone rural or suburban location. The venue opens in the evening, from 5pm until late, and operates every day according to its published schedule. That makes it oriented towards after-work meals, evening catch-ups and later drinks rather than daytime dining.
Alongside its regular food and cocktail identity, Kitten has an events programme and a named Wagyu Wednesday feature. These additions give the venue a format that can change according to the occasion, while keeping Japanese cuisine and drinks at its centre. The events offering may also make the space relevant for organised gatherings, subject to the venue’s arrangements.
Kitten is suited to diners interested in Japanese izakaya-style food, cocktail-led evenings and a later dining schedule. It may also appeal to groups planning an evening around food and drinks, particularly when an event or the Wagyu Wednesday feature fits the occasion. The venue’s menus and allergen information are available through its own website, allowing dining plans to be checked before arrival. Reservation, group, family and seating arrangements should be confirmed with the venue directly, particularly for occasions requiring specific facilities or dietary support.
