Eastern Bloc Records

Ben Williams, Managing Editor
Eastern Bloc Records

Well into its third decade, Eastern Bloc originally opened in Afflecks Palace in 1985. It relocated to a larger dedicated space on Oldham Street in 1992, before finding its current compact home on Stevenson Square in 2011. A specialist in dance music, this is the go-to place in the city for house, techno and drum and bass, while funk, reggae and world music are also well served. It also hosts ‘in-store’ parties from up-and-coming and legendary DJs one or two nights per month.

Since its move from Oldham Street to Stevenson Square, Eastern Bloc has found room for a coffee shop and often stays open late as a licensed bar.

5A Stevenson SquareManchesterM1 1DN View map
Telephone: 0161 228 6555 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday7:30am - 6:00pm
  • Friday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Saturday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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