The Frog and Bucket

Ben Williams, Managing Editor

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The Frog and Bucket

102 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LJ
0161 236 9805
  • Monday10:00am - 11:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 10:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 12:00am
  • Friday10:00am - 12:00am
  • Saturday10:00am - 2:00am
  • Sunday7:00pm - 12:00am

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

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Comedy club in Manchester on the corner of Oldham Street and Great Ancoats. A popular stop on the stand up comedy circuit, Frog and Bucket has seen the likes of Peter Kay, Richard Herring and Johnny Vegas take to its stage.

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