Lock 91
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5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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19th Century Lock Keeper’s cottage in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. Your local on the Locks! Our aim at Lock 91 is to create a home from home atmosphere. We are a small independent with a focus on quality service and a quality drinks offering. Here at Lock 91 we like to express ourselves with the originality of our cocktails, carefully crafted to create the very best in taste, texture and design to bring you the very best drinking experience. Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, launch parties, networking events – we can host them all! With three floors including a canal-side outdoor terrace, we can hold parties as small as 25 people, or as large as 300. We’re an eclectic bunch here so keep an eye out for our latest events. There’s everything from house music nights to salsa classes, dating events to oil painting. And everything else in between.
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Alexpricedavies
Manchester, UK49 contributions
May 2023
We booked The Attic for our vow renewal party after my husband went to view the venue and reckoned it would be perfect for us. He was spot on, because it really was perfect from start to finish. Right from the point of booking, every staff member we liaised with regarding our plans was friendly and professional. The manager Jacob was on the ball when it came to getting the final details in place so we had a stress free evening to look forward to :)
Even the recommendations were on point in terms of catering (we went with Manchester Catering Company and it’s honestly the best buffet food I’ve ever had…and I’m s big girl so I’ve had A LOT lol) The DJ (We had DJ Gav, and he had the whole place booping, even my 81 year old grandparents!) and the decorations (MagicBalloons put that perfect finishing touch on the venue, very reasonably priced too!)
The bar staff were fabulous, they use some sorcery and make the best Long Island ice tea (I think I had about 65 of them lol)
All our guests came from as far as Ireland and they’re raving about the venue since they got back home . You’ll see from the attached photos everyone is smiling and enjoying themselves (beautiful moments captured by photographer Ian Jones) Needless to say, everyone was thoroughly impressed with every element and it made for an unforgettable night . If you’re planning something special and you want it handled seamlessly, look no further than Lock91. Your event is certainly in good hands :)
Written May 22, 2023
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Hi Alex, Well what can we say about this review, its nearly as good as your party! We are really glad you and your guest has such a good time with us. There will be a Long Island ice tea waiting for you next come and see us for a drink. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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Katie M
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
I hired the terrace for a leaving do/birthday do and it was brilliant. The staff were so helpful from start to finish. Would highly recommend - thank you!
Written May 14, 2023
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Hi Katie Thanks for leaving such a great review. We had such a lough with you and your guests, it hardly felt like work. Wish you all the best with the move. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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Nicola W
Chicago, United States4 contributions
Apr 2023
This was such a great venue but most of all, the staff and the management of the event itself made the whole thing a truly great experience. Great cocktails, lovely venue by the canal, and again, great staff. Thank you all!
Written May 9, 2023
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Hi Nicola, What a fantastic review. It was an honour to hold your 50th birthday in the Lounge and Terrace, Myself and the staff had a great time with yourself and your guests. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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Seraphina Centre
Ashton-under-Lyne, UK6 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We booked Lock 91 as it was a great location for people to get too for our engagement party.
Jacob and Andi were amazing from start to finish, which made it so easy for us.
Our guests loved the drink selection and friendly staff.
The lounge/terrace was a great area with blankets and a cover for the outside.
I would recommend to anyone.
Written March 13, 2023
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Firstly congratulations on your engagement again. Thank you for choosing us to hold such a special party for you and your family, dont forget we hold wedding here too! Wish you all the best in the future. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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Alex S
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
Incredible experience. Bar staff went above and beyond to help me decide on a cocktail. Joe and Emerson both had an impressive knowledge of mixology for staff so young! They were also very friendly, quickly noticing that I i was drinking alone and making the effort to make friendly conversation. They let me know that the bar is available for function hire. My daughter is having an 18th birthday in April, so I will definitely be contacting the manager regarding a birthday event.

Overall great cocktails and welcoming staff, would highly recommend to anyone fancying a cocktail in the Deansgate area.
Written March 10, 2023
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Hi, Wow what a great review. Really happy to hear that Joe and Emerson looked after you so well. If you would like any further information about holding your daoughts 18th here at Lock 91 please get in contact. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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Lisa M
Lostock Gralam, UK43 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
What a lovely place, gorgeous cocktails, a real mixture of people with a really nice vibe to it. Very impressed. Great bar staff too!
Written January 16, 2023
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Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a plesant review. we are gald you enjoyed our cocktails, and the aura of our little cottage. Hope to serve you again soon. Many thanks,
Written May 31, 2023
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Zoltan I
Leeds, UK2 contributions
Dec 2022
Work Christmas party, great place and different to the usual expected Deansgate Locks bars. Great drinks selection, would definitely return.
Written January 4, 2023
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Hi, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it's lovely to hear you and your guests had a great time with us. We hope to see you back at Lock 91 in the near future. Many thanks
Written May 31, 2023
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MandK_Glossop
Glossop, UK27 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
The venue hosted a fantastic reunion for former work colleagues. Nearly 70 of used the upstairs space and it was perfect.

Communication beforehand was first class, great welcome for the setup process from Aaron and then Joe and his colleagues behind the bar really looked after us all night.

Great location and the arrangement where the room hire is ‘free’ as long as you commit to a minimum spend behind the bar worked a treat.

Would definitely use again. Well done team Lock-91 and thanks again for looking after us
Written November 14, 2022
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Hi Mike, glad your reunion went down a storm, don't wait so long for the next one! Look forward to welcoming you back to the cottage again soon.
Written November 27, 2022
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Samantha B
1 contribution
Sep 2022
Great venue for our team night out.
Excellent communication beforehand from Andi and we were very well looked after on the night.
We had the whole of downstairs to ourselves which worked very well for us, the bartender was amazing too.
I would definitely recommend
Written October 18, 2022
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Hi Samantha, thank you for your kind words. We have passed on your comments to the team who are always appreciative of such lovely feedback Hopefully we will see you in the cottage again soon
Written November 27, 2022
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Sean B
London, United Kingdom5 contributions
Sep 2022
The team at Lock 91 hosted an excellent work party for us at the end of the summer. From the beginning of the process, with our queries being answered in great detail by Andi, to the night itself and being looked after by Joe and colleagues, everything was made really easy to organise and ran so smoothly. Andi was really friendly and helpful, answering all questions and even arranging a tour of the venue beforehand. He then phoned a couple of days in advance to run through the final arrangements. Everything that was promised was delivered and we'd highly recommend this venue. We booked the lower floor lounge and terrace area which was perfect for 30 of us. Great service from the whole team - thank you!
Written October 6, 2022
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Hi Sean, I'm glad you and your work colleagues had such a good time with us. Our staff enjoyed the quiz aswell! We look forward to welcoming you back to the cottage again soon.
Written November 27, 2022
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