Entire Venue at Pot Kettle Black - Barton Arcade

Cafe
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Whole venue
Barton Arcade, Manchester, M3 2BW
City Centre, Manchester

About this space

The café can host up to 120 guests in total. It offers a central bar area, large tables, and café-style seating along the walls and windows. The standout element is the arcade seating, set under the grand glass canopy of Barton Arcade.

We provide a unique semi-outdoor setting while remaining sheltered. This space suits private brunches, intimate gatherings, pop-up events, and casual parties.


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Tuesday
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Wednesday
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Thursday
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Friday
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Saturday
8:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Sunday
8:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 17:00. All prices include VAT.
Drinks

* Brunch Cocktails

* Peach Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, peach purée, agave, lime juice – £10.00
* Burning Inferno
Vodka, triple sec, jalapeño, sugar, lime juice, Tabasco – £10.00

* Coffee

* Flat White
Hasbean coffee served between 60–65°C – £3.50
* Mocha
Chocolate and espresso blend – £4.00

All Day Brunch

* Egg Dishes

* Turkish Eggs on Toast (v)
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, green harissa, tomato chutney, pickled onions, hazelnut dukkah, coriander on sourdough – £13.00
* Dirty Benedict
Beef brisket & smoked applewood cheddar fritters, avocado, pickled onions, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise on sourdough – £16.00

* French Toast

* Lemon & Pistachio French Toast (v)
Lemon cake, pistachio & white chocolate cheesecake, raspberry compote, candied pistachio, meringue – £14.00
* Strawberries & Cream French Toast (v)
Whipped strawberry mascarpone, strawberry compote, brioche loaf, basil – £14.00
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 75

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 17:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.


Our café is located in Manchester. We are inside a Grade II-listed Victorian arcade in the centre of the city. We offer the main café area and a covered outdoor area.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi and AC are available. It’s a warm and welcoming setting for brunches, casual meetups, and private hires.


Location

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