Big Hands Bar

296 Oxford Road, M13 9NS - Manchester
€€ Italian International
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85/100
6397 recommendations

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85/100
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6,397 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
38 reviews
Google
4.5/5
889 reviews
Foursquare
3.7/5
63 reviews
Facebook
4.6/5
235 reviews
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4.0/5
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4.5/5
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4.4/5
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4.3/5
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🌳 Outdoor seating 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Atmosphere 72 Night 50 Live music 29 Students 16 Terrace 14 The academy 12 Band 11 Roof garden 10

👍 Recommended by 48 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 161 272 7309
📍 Address: 296 Oxford Road, Manchester

🕐 Opening Hours

Open now Closes at 02:00 AM
Monday1 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Tuesday2 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Wednesday3 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Thursday4 12:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Friday5 12:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Saturday6 03:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Sunday7 12:00 PM - 02:00 AM

Google Reviews (10)

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Sian Lewis

2 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Bar snacks were great. I have been many times and it's still a great place for a drink
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Holly Gilmore

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Arguably the best bar in Manchester. Vinyl only selections on the decks, lots of old gems played. The drinks are cheap and a big selection. Staff are always in a party mood and smiley. The live music is pumping and always great to find a new band on the scene. Love the decor, love the people that come here, what a place!
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scotty

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This place has been my concert gig pub for years for me n my mate and we ❤️ jesus...😉
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connor mcewan

a month ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Just had a quick pint and a packet of chrisps on the way home from a long day. Really cool atmosphere. Looking forward to checking out some gigs there in the future!
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DrBrighton

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great venue, great location, great service. Music was awesome!
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Claire Arbon

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Love Big Hands, been to many after show parties here, and often visit before gigs at the Academy. Nice balcony area too
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Misty Phil Hardy

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
One of my favourite places in Manchester. Very friendly and great music
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Chriseff1

5 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Only had one drink, late on a Friday night after a gig. Seemed a nice atmosphere. Charged £3 entrance.
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Lee Fuller

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Brilliant little independent bar near The Academy, perfect for pre and post gig drinks. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, also does live music of its own and has a great roof terrace.
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George Harrison

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Dipped my shoulder in here before a gig at the academy. What a pub . Music was quality . Atmosphere was perfect a must go place
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