Speak In Code

“A cozy atmosphere with great music and fantastic drinks.”

Charn Bakhda★★★★★

A great little speakeasy tucked away in Manchester. The atmosphere is exactly what you’d want , dark, cosy, and a world away from your typical city centre bar. Our server Ollie was brilliant. He knew the menu well and steered us towards drinks No.6, No.8 and No.9 , all three were spot on and well worth ordering. Really good, knowledgeable service. The focaccia with dip and truffle fries were both excellent, simple but done really well, perfect for sharing. Well worth a visit if you’re after something a bit different. We’ll be back.

Travelling Doc★★★★

Located just off Dean Street, a short walk up , Speak in Code is currently a bit difficult to find due to the ongoing roadworks a short distance away and it’s a squeeze getting to it to get to the entrance and spotting the SIC sign outside. Once inside, the venue has a low-lit, intimate atmosphere with table seating that suits the cocktail bar concept. One disappointing aspect was that they refuse to take table bookings. Even after visiting in person, they wouldn’t reserve a table, which wasn’t ideal. Another downside is the strict 90-minute table limit. It doesn’t really give you enough ti

Adele Hodgson★★★★★

We only visit Manchester once a year for our joint birthday weekend, so we like to make it count… and Speak in Code absolutely delivered. We popped in as we had an hour to kill before a gig, and from the moment we walked in, it just hit right. The smell of incense was gorgeous and instantly set the vibe, like stepping into a hidden little world away from the chaos outside. We were greeted by a really friendly guy (sorry, didn’t catch his name!) and even without a reservation, he managed to find us two seats at the bar, which honestly felt like the best place to be. The bartender looking after

Jack Jack★★★★★

Absolutely loved visiting Speak in Code — easily one of the best cocktail spots in Manchester. The whole place has this cosy, intimate vibe with exposed brick, low lighting and a really stylish setup that makes it feel like a hidden gem. The cocktails were incredible — super creative, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with a lot of care and attention to detail. You can tell they take mixology seriously here, with unique flavour combinations and beautiful presentation that really stand out. What really made it though was the atmosphere and service. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable an