• RE-LAUNCH: Hidden Deansgate nightlife venue One Eight Six set to re-open its doors this month

RE-LAUNCH: Hidden Deansgate nightlife venue One Eight Six set to re-open its doors this month

16 January 2025 by Rhiannon Ingle

One Eight Six, which launched over four years back, has just announced an exciting re-launch set to take place this January. 

Set behind a two-way mirrored door, One Eight Six has a brand-new lease of life and fresh energy with the re-launch promising unexpected twists, unforgettable nights, and a new chapter waiting to unfold...

The live music and cocktail venue soon became a go-to in Manchester's nightlife scene with its hidden entrance and is now set to fling open its doors once again inviting the city to rediscover one of Deansgate’s most intriguing hotspots.

The live-music bar, which is set to operate under new ownership, has undergone a striking transformation with new booth seating with updated colours, new floors and the return of the One Eight Six dance-floor providing the space for attendees to groove all night long.

To bring on One Eight Six's new era with a bang is firm Manchester favourite, Dean Mac, who will headline the venue’s exciting music lineup which will feature a nightly roster of soul, Motown, and RnB performances brought to you the city's finest musicians and DJs including as Sublime 7, Nawti 9, 'Six15', The Feel Good Choir and Twisted Tubes.

The venue be open to the public from 31st January with a new reimagined cocktail menu. Drawing inspiration from the barbershop upstairs, the new handcrafted creations push the boundaries of mixology with cocktails including ‘Champagne Supernova’, ‘Return of The Mac’ and ‘New York Groove’.

Guests can also enjoy an exceptional selection of craft beers and premium spirits, all served in an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere that cements One Eight Six as Manchester’s ultimate destination for unforgettable nights.

Dean Mac said: "I am so excited to be heading up the team re-launching One Eight Six. We are bringing back the non-stop energy and the unforgettable moments Manchester has truly missed since our closure. With the new ownership comes fresh rules, an elevated experience and a renewed commitment to making every night unforgettable. 

"We have really listened to the One Eight Six community with this relaunch scrapping the £12 per person entry fee, making our reservations longer than two hours, improving our live music offering, adding a DJ provided by Six15 every single evening as well as bringing our famous choir back every single Thursday.

"We are so excited to party with you all and do what One Eight Six does best!"

Find out more here.

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