Via Canal Street

We loved the vibe of the crowd! The drag show was also great. Just noticed that some of the bartenders are so serious. I'm used to friendly/chatty ones in the US. But nevertheless, we had fun. Will surely comeback when we're in Manchester.

I love this bar in the heart of the Gay Village. A great choice of drinks - orange Cruzcampo is a firm favourite, friendly and efficient staff, a reasonable food menu and no end of entertainment in the evening. The building itself is a real character with all manner of nooks and crannies if you want to get away from the crowds. Love it here.

We went in for a spot of lunch on Saturday afternoon and we were very disappointed with the food. Focaccia bread was soggy, chicken was over cooked and the few chips did not seem to match the high price. We also had an issue with some (not all) of the customer service. I think we were served by a manager and to be fair the ability to crack a smile would not go a miss. It ruined the afternoon and what should have been a nice lunch. Food standards need improving rapidly as does the customer service.

Came here with a friend in the afternoon and grabbed a drink outside. It’s lovely sitting by the canal in the sun! My first time here I went into order some drinks and the person serving made it seem like a hassle they had to walk to the other side of the bar ( I was at the entrance of the venue and walked upto the bar) wasn’t that friendly or polite. Let it down a little as I thought I’d get some happy service! Start of the day and all that! The floors were quite sticky as well. Bathrooms were clean and tidy and lovely decor inside

I visited Via Manchester mainly for drinks and a night out rather than for food, and for that purpose I think it works quite well. The atmosphere is lively, there is usually a good energy, and it can definitely be a fun place to spend an evening with friends. The staff were generally friendly, although the service could be a little more attentive. A couple of times it felt like our order wasn’t fully heard and we ended up having to repeat or clarify what we actually wanted. Nothing major, but definitely something that could be improved. When it comes to cleanliness, I have mixed feelings. I wouldn’t describe the place as dirty, but at the same time it didn’t give me the level of cleanliness that would make me personally want to order food there. With so many restaurants and food options around Manchester, I’d probably choose somewhere else for a meal and come back to Via for drinks and the atmosphere instead. Overall, I think Via is better suited to a fun night out than a dining experience. Good atmosphere, decent service and an enjoyable place for drinks, with a few areas that could be improved.