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The Carlton Club

Ben Williams, Managing Editor

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The Carlton Club

Rowan Lodge, 113 Carlton Rd, Manchester, M16 8BE
0161 881 3042
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  • Monday8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Tuesday8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Wednesday8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Thursday8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Friday8:00pm - 1:00am
  • Saturday8:00pm - 1:00am
  • Sunday4:00pm - 12:00am

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

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A Whalley Range institution, The Carlton Club is a social club with fully licensed bar, snooker tables and dance floor. There’s often live music at the weekends and it is home to long established nights such as Home on the Range, We Are Family, Psychedelic Disco Tech, One Tree Island as well as cabaret nights and art classes.

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