Sun
16 Apr
Wednesday 26th April 2023
[JAZZ KISSA (Japanese: ジャズ喫茶), sometimes transliterated as jazu kissa, are cafés that specialise in the playing and appreciation of recorded jazz music.] Introducing ‘Jazu Kissa’ every Sunday at Cottonopolis. Join us as we host the very best of local jazz musicians as you tuck into Shaun Moffat’s indulgent ‘Meat & Three’ menu – a 3-course sharing […]
Mon
01 May
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Take a look at the line-up we have in-store for you for May! Extra Bank Holidays, the addition of ‘Soul Brunch’ as well as live Jazz – we are spoiling you!
Sun
19 Mar
Tuesday 14th March 2023
This Mother’s Day we celebrate with the launch of our brand new Sunday lunch concept ‘Meat & Three’ plus the accompaniment of live jazz throughout the day. We are really excited to introduce the new ‘Meat & Three’ menu to Sundays at Cottonopolis. Available from midday ’til late, the menu is perfect for sharing. The table […]
Mon
27 Feb
Sunday 26th February 2023
Served Monday – Friday, 4 – 6.30pm you can enjoy 6 dishes plus additional sticky rice and pickled veg, for just £25. Booking advised but we leave space for walk-ins too!
Mon
27 Feb
Sunday 26th February 2023
Alongside our All Day Menu, our Express menu is also available Monday to Friday from midday until 3pm. The ‘Express Menu’ as we aim to have your food to you quickly so perfect for out of offie lunch breaks or quick catch-ups. Full menu here:
Wed
09 Nov
Wednesday 9th November 2022
Merīkurisumasu From Cottonopolis Bored of Turkey… Need some Karaage in your life? Cottonopolis has the perfect festive packages for you. Nestled in the heart of Northern Quarter in a 19th century textiles warehouse, you can expect a fun dining experience and a lively party atmosphere with delicious food and award winning cocktails. Alongside the usual menu, we […]
Sat
29 Oct
Thursday 27th October 2022
Hell is here! The house of Cottonopolis welcomes you to a sickening Saturday night Halloween party. We’re dining on detestable behaviour, sipping potent potions, and admiring dark demons in the form of immersive acts… Foul play commences 29th October from 7pm when DJ Ben Randm takes to the decks for a superhuman set. As we […]
Sat
27 Aug
Tuesday 16th August 2022
Manchester Pride is just around the corner and you better believe we are celebrating the best way we know how – Bottomless Brunch, a killer DJ line-up, Pride specials, ALL the cocktails, dancing and good times. Kickstart your Pride celebrations with Bottomless Brunch, hosted by the Queens of our heart Narcissa Nightshade and Lilly Snatchdragon. Expect […]
Thu
23 Jun
Sunday 19th June 2022
WHO’S UP FOR A PARTY?! On Thursday 23rd we’re throwing a soirée with Asahi. We’re talking FREE BEERS, 400 FREE BAO’S and some serious BEATS 🙌 It will be ‘Buy-One-Get-One-Free’ on Asahi all night long too – tell your mates and we’ll see at the bar from 7pm 🎉
Mon
04 Apr
Monday 4th April 2022
Spring has sprung at Cottonopolis as we celebrate the Japanese celebration of Hanami in partnership with Suntory Japanese Spirits.. [When cherry blossoms bloom in Japan, people of every age and occupation gather under the trees for hanami: a time to admire, ponder, and celebrate.] Hanami literally translates to “flower watching” and is an annual celebration of […]
Sun
27 Mar
Friday 25th February 2022
Celebrate Mother’s Day on 27th March with your loved ones at Cottonopolis – we have something for everyone! Floral Collective are popping up ALL DAY to sell their gorgeous artisanal blooms from our entrance so you can treat the person you love – or yourself – to a special bunch. First up we’re serving Bottomless […]
Fri
01 Jan
Wednesday 29th December 2021
Enjoy the fresh tastes of Japanese inspired plates, for a fraction of the cost with our ‘Taste Of Cotton’ menus. For £25 you can feast on 7 courses, including sushi, Bao buns, robata grilled meats, snacks, deserts and more! Served every Sunday from 4pm for £25PP, with a vegan and pescatarian option available. Advance bookings […]
Fri
31 Dec
Tuesday 30th November 2021
Join us on New Year’s Eve as we throw one huge free entry party – with Joy Social on the decks and immersive performance and surprises through the night. Joy Social have been playing regular sets at Cottonopolis for a while now, and if there is one thing we know for certain, they can certainly throw […]
Thu
18 Nov
Monday 8th November 2021
600 FREE BAO BUNS // FREE DRINKS // IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCE // JOY SOCIAL // GOOD CUSTARD + more surprises on the night To celebrate another year – and to make up for the year we all lost – we are throwing a huge birthday bash with music from Joy Social + Good Custard, free food, […]
Fri
01 Oct
Friday 1st October 2021
Merīkurisumasu From Cottonopolis Bored of Turkey… Need some katsu in your life? Cottonopolis has the perfect festive packages for you. Nestled in the heart of Northern Quarter in a 19thcentury textiles warehouse, you can expect a fun dining experience and a lively party atmosphere with delicious food and award winning cocktails. The Festive Sharing Menu […]
Sun
08 Mar
Thursday 13th February 2020
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT COTTONOPOLIS On Sunday 8thMarch, Cottonopolis team up with Diablesse Rum to celebrate girl power for International Women’s Day, featuring female lead creative workshops, pop-ups and cocktails, sound tracked by The Beat Boutique’s all female collective. Cottonopolis celebrate IWD20 by teaming up with Cleo Farman, the face behind Manchester based Diablesse […]
Tue
31 Dec
Thursday 12th December 2019
Join us on New Year’s Eve as we throw one huge free entry party with The Beat Boutique. Cottonopolis residents, The Beat Boutique are here to provide the soundtrack to your NYE! Selecting the best sounds of sweet soul, boogie, disco & funk into the early hours. It’s not just a party on the dance […]
Fri
22 Nov
Wednesday 6th November 2019
We have teamed up with our friends at Collective Arts to bring you the ‘Call For Art Party’ on November 22nd 5-8pm – an evening of arts, DJs and beers! Every 3 months Collective Arts open a Call for Art, and during the same cycle they release a new art ‘Series’ on their cans. Each […]
Sun
16 Feb
Tuesday 5th November 2019
ikigai definition: that which makes life worth living In Japan, millions of people have ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. What’s your reason for getting up in the morning? The Japanese island of Okinawa, where ikigai has its origins, is said to be home to the largest population of centenarians in the […]
Tue
23 Jul
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
After an award-winning year in 2018, we launch their eagerly awaited new cocktail menu, inspired by the principles of Japanese Aesthetics. After an award-winning year in 2018, Gethin Jones and co have been hard at work on their latest instalment. Where last year focuses on Japanese idioms, this year’s list has taken inspiration from […]
Sun
28 Jul
Sunday 21st July 2019
Every Sunday from 2pm we have Mancunian DJ collective The Beat Boutique to select our soundtrack from their enviable vinyl collection of rare soul, funk, disco and groove. From club promoters to Reform Radio favourites, these guys have such a passion for the music the play and many a story to tell, we are delighted […]
Thu
28 Feb
Tuesday 26th February 2019
Collective Arts Brewery launch ‘Saint of Circumstance’ craft ale on draught this Thursday with an evening of beers and art! Calling all craft beer fanatics, this Thursday 28thFebruary, marks the launch of Collective Arts ‘Saint of Circumstance’ beer on draught at Cottonopolis. Come down to celebrate the arrival of ‘Saint of Circumstance’ Citrus Blond […]
Mon
25 Feb
Monday 25th February 2019
Help FAIR raise funds for Women in Bolivia. We have created a special cocktail menu for Fair-trade Fotrnight where £1 per cocktail will be donated to ASOMART – a women association in Bolivia. VIEW THE MENU HERE For two weeks each year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to celebrate […]
Thu
14 Feb
Sunday 27th January 2019
If music be the food of love then play on. Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with a menu that has been lovingly created especially for the occasion. Begin with a Sushi Omakase plate fro two with a specially creates Valentine’s cocktail and finish with the naughty but oh so nice Chocolate & Red Berry Donburi. […]
Mon
31 Dec
Monday 31st December 2018
Join us on New Year’s Eve as we throw one huge free entry party with Joy Social. Joy Social have been playing regular sets at Cottonopolis for a while now, and if there is one thing we know for certain, they can certainly throw party! Expect everything from disco, boogie and house as they take […]
Sat
01 Dec
Wednesday 12th December 2018
Christmas came early for us at Cottonopolis, with our 3rd Edition Cocktail Menu heavily in the spotlight and winning awards including ‘Avant Garde Drinks Menu Of The Year’ and ‘Drinks Menu Of The Year’ from the industry acclaimed Imbibe Awards. It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Cottonopolis Christmas Cocktails though, so our Head Bartender Gethin […]
Tue
13 Nov
Tuesday 13th November 2018
Japanese Craft, Manchester Design. Launch Party with Danny Krivit We are set to become flagship Bar for Japanese craft lager Asahi Super Dry and to celebrate, we have drafted in NYC legendary DJ Danny Krivit and commissioned a unique sculpture by Manchester based artist Lazarian. Flying the flag for the Northern bar scene, […]
Fri
12 Oct
Friday 12th October 2018
Cottonopolis’ Coravin Club Alongside our new Sunday Roast menu, we will be offering a unique list of classic, rare and speciality wines by the glass. The wines will be chosen weekly and brought in limited quantities by the in-house wine expert who will be on hand every Sunday to guide you through the list. Check […]
Mon
08 Oct
Monday 8th October 2018
Get your weekly roast fix every Sunday from 14th October. Serving only the best Japanese cuts the menu offers a choice of Roasted Wagyu Beef Rump, Kurobuta Pork Loin with crispy crackling, Karaage Fried Chicken or a Vegan Shiitake Mushroom, Pumpkin and Sesame Puff. All are served with Salt and Pepper Roast Potatoes, Asian Greens, […]
Wed
26 Sep
Wednesday 26th September 2018
We are excited to announce that our Japanese Idioms cocktail menu has been nominated for ‘Avant Garde Drink List of the Year’ at the National Imbibe UK awards. This is an enormous achievement for our team and we are proud to have been recognised alongside some of the best bars in the country. We have also been […]
Fri
14 Sep
Friday 14th September 2018
Join us at Cottonopolis for Kurisumasu 2018. The most wonderful time of the year is to be made just that extra special with our delicious Christmas menus. We have options to suit large or small parties, whether you’d like a full three-course meal or a buffet with a selection of our most popular dishes. Expect […]
Thu
09 Aug
Thursday 9th August 2018
We’ve been nominated in the ‘Bar of the Year’ category at the 21st Manchester Food and Drink awards! We’re hugely excited to have been nominated for Bar of the Year in the nationally acclaimed Manchester Food and Drink Festival awards. The Manchester food and drink scene is at an all-time high and to be recognised […]
Mon
06 Aug
Monday 6th August 2018
80 CONTESTANTS 6 COURSES 1 SURVIVOR WELCOME TO BATTLE ROYALE We are very excited to be opening this year’s MFDF festival dome with a spectacular two night Secret Supper Event on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th September. Our Secret Supper event series has been gaining national acclaim for taking its immersive dining experiences to […]
Thu
19 Jul
Thursday 19th July 2018
Acclaimed Vegetarian Chef Jay Morjaria will return on Monday 30th July for our next Vegan Kitchen takeover. The menu will focus on Nikkei cuisine – Peruvian food with a heavy Japanese influence created when thousands of Japanese workers emigrated to the country over 100 years ago which has since lead to Peru having the second largest […]
Fri
17 Aug
Thursday 19th July 2018
We have drafted in world renowned DJ and Producer Rayko to take over the decks and bring some disco vibes to Manchester on Friday 17th August. Having toured most of the major European festivals this Summer, Rayko touches down in Manchester to play his only UK gig before heading over to Portugal to continue his […]
Tue
10 Jul
Tuesday 10th July 2018
Every week, Tuesday through to Sunday we have a jam-packed line up of local and national DJ’s to take over our decks to bring you a whole host of music genres from hip-hop to jazz and everything in between. We have our residents Andy Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop, Jeff O’ Toole and Pasta Paul each week, with guest […]
Fri
06 Jul
Thursday 5th July 2018
After England’s nailbiting win against Colombia on Tuesday night, things are really starting to heat up this World Cup and we wouldn’t want you to miss one kick of the ball, so we’re bringing you the games in HD right here in Cottonopolis. See which games we’re showing below: QUARTER FINALS Friday 6th July 3PM | […]
Sat
07 Jul
Thursday 5th July 2018
This Saturday and Sunday the 7th & of 8th July, you will find us at Heaton Park for the Annual Manchester Eats Festival. The two-day event will see Heaton Park transformed into an outdoor, artisan festival, complete with fantastic local and international cuisine, distillates & celebrity chef demonstrations. Our Japanese Junk street food stall and […]
Thu
05 Jul
Thursday 5th July 2018
Every week, Tuesday through to Sunday we have a jam-packed line up of local and national DJ’s to takeover our decks to bring you a whole host of music genres from hip-hop to jazz and everything in between. We have our residents Andy Shake ‘n’ Fingerpop, Jeff O’ Toole and Pasta Paul each week, with guest Dj’s throughout […]
Mon
23 Jul
Thursday 21st June 2018
A colony of giant Bee sculptures is winging its way to the streets of Manchester this summer… Wild in Art and Manchester City Council are bringing all of Manchester’s communities together for Bee in the City, one of the most spectacular public art events the city has ever seen. Over 100 Bees are waiting to […]
Thu
24 May
Thursday 24th May 2018
Northern Quarter venue Cottonopolis have teamed up once again with Manchester fashion brand Native Youth to bring you the ‘Summer Warm Up’. The two-day celebration of fashion and music takes place on Thursday 31st May and Friday 1st June and will see further brand collaborations with RCNQ, Barber Below and WAHnails with after parties curated […]
Sat
05 May
Saturday 5th May 2018
Cottonopolis’ immersive Secret Supper returns in June with an evening based around Japanese Horror Fiction. Following the success of the recent Cyber Punk Secret Supper which saw a unique and imaginative menu, Cottonopolis have confirmed their next Secret Supper will be centered around Japanese Horror Fiction. Known outside Japan as “J-horror”, Japanese horror fiction in popular culture tends to […]
Thu
01 Jun
Friday 13th April 2018
Our next Vegan Kitchen takeover will be held on Monday 30th April and this time we have drafted in celebrity Vegetarian Chef Jay Morjaria. Jay is the founder and Executive Chef of Sutra Kitchen – a meat-free cooking school in London. As a passionate vegetarian Morjaria will bring an unmistakable style developed during his travels throughout Asia for […]
Thu
01 Jun
Thursday 5th April 2018
Record Store Day on Saturday 21st April will see Cottonopolis host a face-off between two heavyweight titans: Athens Of The North and Mr Bongo Records. Both labels are famed for their extensive record collections so we can expect something very special in this unique b2b clash. Hailing from Edinburgh, Athens Of The North’s aim is to […]
Thu
01 Jun
Sunday 1st April 2018
Our April Secret Supper will be themed on the neo-noir science fiction genre of Cyberpunk. It will feature a completely unique and futuristic 8 course menu designed by Head Chef Joe Grant. The venue will be transformed into a scene from a dystopian future by the Visual Architects which alongside the imaginative food and drink […]
Thu
01 Jun
Tuesday 13th March 2018
We have teamed up with Bulleit Frontier Works and Art Battle Manchester to present a full day of interactive art and music on Easter Sunday, featuring the headline DJ – Tim Burgess. Art Battle have pulled together six artists who will be creating their pieces live all afternoon alongside a stellar line up of local […]
Thu
01 Jun
Thursday 1st February 2018
If music be the food of love then play on. Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with a menu that has been lovingly created especially for the occasion. Begin with an oyster and cucumber shiso with a French 75 cocktail and finish with the naughty but oh so nice Mochi doughnuts, strawberries, passionfruit marshmallows and hot […]
Thu
01 Jun
Thursday 28th December 2017
The next installment of Cottonopolis’ monthly kitchen takeovers is dedicated to Veganism. Head to Cottonopolis on the 15th January for an evening of Vegan Food with a unique Cottonopolis twist. Chef Joe Grant has created an impressive eight-course tasting menu proving just how innovative high-quality meat and dairy-free food can be. Our favourite dishes include Beetroot & Wasabi […]
Thu
01 Jun
Wednesday 6th December 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s just been made that little but more extra special at Cottonopolis with the addition of our Kurisumasu Drinks Menu. Head Bartender Gethin Jones has been working tirelessly with his team to create a cocktail menu which will add that extra special touch to your […]
