Cocktail Bar Manchester | Arcane Bar Manchester | 2 South King Street

Arcane Cocktail Bar Manchester

We might be hidden away in the basement of an old Victorian building, but Arcane Cocktail Bar Manchester is no secret. Word’s out we’re one of the most eclectic, bold and inspired bars to join the Manchester scene with a cocktail menu to match.

Our Cocktails

Whether you fancy a classic tipple or something completely different, there’s nothing quite like the Arcane experience. We not only use the finest ingredients in every cocktail, but like to shake up our menu to keep things fresh.

Some of our cocktails

The Empress

Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin, Aperol, Tomato Syrup, lemon, Rose Water

Culture Club

Virtuous Raspberry Vodka, Xeco Amontillado Sherry, Yoghurt, Pineapple, Lemon

Cavalletta

Portobello Road Gin, Creme de Cacao Blanc, Branca Menta, Cinzano 1757, Condensed Milk

Golden Anchor

Chairman’s Reserve Spiced & White rums, Mandarine Napoleon, Bloomsbury Pastis, lemon, Demerara, Egg White

Dusk til Dawn

Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Aperol, Maraschino, Yellow Chartreuse, Grapefruit, Lemon

Swansong

Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, Strawberry & Balsamic Shrub

Okayama Sour

Finlandia Vodka, Creme de Peches, Matcha Syrup, Lemon, Egg White

Mendoza

Ocho Blanco Tequila, Apricot Brandy, Lime, Demerara, Hellfire Bitters

Staten Island

Lot 40 Rye Whiskey, La Quintinye Extra Dry Vermouth, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur

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Happy International G&T Day! We’re enjoying one of our faves @sipsmith topped with some delicious Fever-tree tonic. Cheers ✨
If you’re a Sipsmith fan too, join us on 26th October to sample some delicious hot gin 👌🏼

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Over the next week we'll be running the menu that we served at last weekend's @cocktailsinthec If you missed out, come and sample some of these delightful @realabsinthe La Fee concoctions. They are £8.50 each and during our Happy Hour (Monday - Friday, 5-8pm) you can get 2 of these delicious French Mojitos for just £10!! Mint 👌🏼

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We had an absolute blast last night @cocktailsinthec with @realabsinthe We’re getting ready to do it all again tonight from 6pm. If you’re heading down make sure you come and see us on the bus - cocktails on the bottom floor and the absinthe experience with George on the top floor 💚

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Who’s joining us at @cocktailsinthec this weekend? From 6pm tonight we’ll be serving up some delightful cocktails on the amazing @realabsinthe double decker bus!!

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T O M O R R O W! We will be leaving our cosy basement bar and relocating for the weekend to the incredible @realabsinthe double decker bus as part of @cocktailsinthec You can try our exclusive cocktails on the bottom floor and George will be running Absinthe masterclasses on the top floor. Make sure you come and see us for something different this weekend!! 💚
Tickets are still available, just head to @cocktailsinthec and click the link in the bio!

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🍸🚨COMPETITION TIME🚨🍸⁠⠀
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This is one for the cocktail lovers! We're giving you the chance to WIN this beautiful bottle of La Fee Absinthe Superieure and 4 TICKETS to @cocktailsinthec this weekend.⁠⠀
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All you have to do is FOLLOW US, LIKE this post and TAG 3 mates you'd like to join you!⁠⠀
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The winner will be chosen at random from either Facebook or Instagram at the same time tomorrow (Thursday 10th October) Double your chances of winning and enter on our Facebook page as well!⁠⠀
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Please note: these tickets are valid for either Friday 11th or Saturday 12th October so you have to be available to collect the prize from Arcane on either Friday or Saturday ⁠✌🏼