Rain Bar

80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG -

Up to
50 guests

About Venue

JW Lees opened the now multi award winning Rain Bar in August 1999. It wasn’t always a bar though. It started life as a Victorian canal side warehouse. It then became an umbrella factory and until its development was a dry cleaning business.

Manchester is famous for many things, cotton, the ship canal, manufacturing, the Guardian newspaper, United, City, Coronation Street and Oasis. Throughout history one thing has remained constant about reports on Manchester, the weather. Hence the name Rain Bar.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 50

Facilities & Amenities

Tea

Public transport

Location

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Reviews

b de
July 2025
We had a great time at this place. Service wasn't what we are used to but once we got a handle on it, everything went smoothly. Food was excellent and there was a great selection of beers on tap.
Grafin7
August 2025
Hired the top area for my 50th party - amazing venue.. everything was impressive from the start, with great communication from Alex and Ursula. The team were so accommodating and always prompt with their response and advice.. Food and welcoming drink was great and had so many guests comment about the quality.. I also had a celiac family member and they were so well provider for.. The space itself is so lovely, with the outdoor area a definite favourite.. So many of my guests commented on how great it was.. Lastly, the staff on the day could not have been any nicer or more accommodating.. Would recommend the Rain Bar to anyone wanting to have a special celebration - it’s a brilliant space, excellent value for money and has a great team behind it :)
Suzanne
July 2025
this pub is clearly popular , lovely rustic looking pub with plenty of space inside and out. brewery run by JW LEE - plenty of draft Ale and lagers and then your mainstream such as Strongbow and Guiness. food being served but cannot comment as drinking only.