Odd Bar

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Odd Bar

30-32 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1ER
0161 833 0070
This venue is permanently closed.
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A three storey Northern Quarter bar which serves a selection of beer, cocktails and food. Regular quiz nights, open mic sessions and resident DJs.

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The Comedy Vault

Every Monday night upstairs at Fierce Bar, The Comedy Vault hosts an outrageously funny open-mic night. Come and try your hand or just to watch and laugh.

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Get hands on with the decks in this funk and soul superstar DJ workshop from BBC Radio 6’s Ailsa.

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An insanely committed seven-nights-a-week, Creatures of the Night Comedy Club opens its doors (20.30-22.30 typically, though please check) for evening after evening of side-splitting comedy.

From £5.00

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