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Salt Dog Slims Manchester

Cocktail Bar

  2 reviews  – 
17 Bow Lane, Manchester, M2 4FW –
Manchester City Centre
From £2000
min. spend
Up to 65
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Dive bar off Bow Lane in Manchester City Centre, known for its steins, brines, and great cocktails. It's ideal for lively parties with dancing, DJs, and casual vibes.

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Spaces for hire at Salt Dog Slims Manchester

Full Venue Hire at Salt Dog Slims Manchester
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Cocktail Bar
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Whole venue
65 seats
100 standing
Salt Dog Slims is available for full venue hire for all event types including parties and corporate events. Located on Bow Lane (just off Cross Street) in the heart of Manchester City Centre, Salt Dog Slims is the perfect late night party destination, playing top indie / rock anthems selected by the expert bartenders. The bar features its very o...
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Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

3.5
Communication
3.5
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LB
Leanne B.
Verified review
Poor communication
2.0
JR
Jack R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
15:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Tuesday
15:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Wednesday
15:00 – 4:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
15:00 – 4:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £3000 min. spend
Friday
15:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Saturday
15:00 – 4:00
from £7000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £7000 min. spend
Sunday
15:00 – 4:00
from £4000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
15:00 – 4:00
from £4000 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 65
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Salt Dog Slims Manchester

Salt Dog Slims Manchester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Salt Dog Slims Manchester is a dive-style cocktail bar defined by its basement rock‑bar character and unpolished, playful interior.

Venue highlights: The venue occupies a compact basement layout that concentrates a main bar, standing space and a small games corner. A secret cocktail room provides a secluded area for arrivals or drinks-only receptions. An American-style menu supplies hotdogs and bar snacks while the bar serves a full selection of cocktails, draught beer and spirits.

Best for: After-concert meet-ups, casual private parties and industry networking socials.

Location: Manchester city centre sits around a compact backstreet setting where nearby late‑night bars make it easy for guests to continue the evening.

What guests say: The basement bar delivers a compact, characterful dive‑bar atmosphere with rock and punk touches. The staff are friendly and the cocktail menu is consistently well executed.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Salt Dog Slims Manchester, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Salt Dog Slims Manchester:

  • Full Venue Hire hosting 90 guests: £3600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Salt Dog Slims Manchester is located at 17 Bow Lane, in Manchester City Centre.

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