The Blues Bar
📍 Manchester, United Kingdom
· Pub / Live room
· ★★★★★ 4.2
100% paid on time
House PA optional
1Reviews
2/5Avg load-in difficulty
PrivateDressing room
12Channel house desk
Official venue specs FROM VENUE
Allen & Heath SQ-5 (12 channels)
2× 12" wedges
8× LED pars, 2 movers, haze allowed
4m × 3m · 40cm riser
House PA optional
Yes, for weekend shows
Parking & load-in
Loading bay on Bridge St (2hr max, 6pm–10pm). NCP car park 80m away.
Stage door on left side. Ground level — no stairs. ~15m from bay to stage.
From 5:30pm on show nights
Private
Artist reviews (1)
Gig: 2026-06
★★★★★ Sound engineer was brilliant, payment landed within 48 hours as agreed. Load-in from the side door was easy — flat access from the loading bay. Dressing room is small but private and had mirrors and a kettle.
Experience breakdown ★★★★★ 4.2
Overall score is the average of the ratings below.
Parking
Street parking nearby after 6pm.
Load-in
Side door access — flat from the loading bay.
Venue friendliness
Promoter and engineer were welcoming and helpful.
Back stage / dressing room cleanliness
Small but private, with mirrors and a kettle.
Health & safety
Clear exits and well-managed load-in area.