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Revolution Deansgate Locks

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Revolution

Manchester’s leading party venue, with two floors of music and six bars.

Arch 7 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth StreetManchesterM1 5LH View map
Telephone: 0161 839 7558 Visit Now

Services and Facilities

Bar, club, restaurant

Opening Hours

  • Monday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Tuesday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Wednesday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Thursday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Friday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Saturday11:00am - 3:00am
  • Sunday11:00am - 3:00am

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

What's on near Revolution Deansgate Locks

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Emma Rice returns to Manchester this spring with her take on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 espionage thriller – and it’s anything but a straight remake.

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