Be At One Manchester Review: March 2017
Roll back to the 90’s when Steve, Leigh and Rhys met while working together in the West End of London. Bravely going for broke, they left their jobs, got several loans and bought a run down Indian restaurant on Battersea Rise. Seven weeks later and after a serious refurb the Be At One cocktail bar was born.
Successful openings across the UK has meant that the bar has expanded from its southern roots and decided to settle some roots up north in several locations, one being in the heart of Manchester City centre. Situated in Barton Square, the entrance has cool neon lit signage that lead us down the glam spiral stair case.
Greeted by the lovely Katie, who introduced us to the menu, as we got cosy and ready for the Cocktail craziness to commence. The lovely lip-smacking candy pants, mixed up with Absolut Kurant Vodka, Chambord, strawberry purée, fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice all topped off with crushed ice and a slice. The brill Blueberry muffin was mouth-wateringly tasty, shaken up with Absolut Vanilia, gingerbread syrup, cranberry juice, lemon juice and blueberry jam. This one was a real sweet treat. Finally, created for the killing Monica book launch, by sex and the city creator Candace Bushnell, the Killing Monica cocktail stirred up with Absolut Elyx, rhubarb syrup, fresh lemon juice, rhubarb bitters and rosé Champagne had a sharp, but pleasant tangy taste. Finally, the Pornstar Martinis were Perfection in a glass.
Katie and the team provided excellent service, creating cocktails that were consistent in terms of quality even though the bar was constantly busy. Be At One, you will definitely be seeing me again soon.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Contact:
http://www.beatone.co.uk/cocktail-bar/manchester
Be At One, 15 Barton Arcade, Barton Square, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BB
0161 413 3462
Be At One is one of my favourite cocktail bars, I tend to go to one of their venues in Covent Garden – they do the best Porn Star Martini’s x
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It’s nice isn’t it, Manchester was fab. Yes, the one at Covent Garden is Fab too 🙂 Ooo yes, I had one of those too, its actually featured on the photo I took of the red signage 🙂 lush 🙂
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I love B@1 bars, and have been to the one in Covent Garden so many times! They do the best cocktails! x
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Ditto Becca! 🙂 The ones in the review were all super tasty 🙂 🙂 x
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I have not been to one before, but I do love my cocktails on a night out, I am going to have to visit one on my next trip into London x
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Me to cocktails rule! 🙂 Deffo and if you ever come up North pop into the Manchester one for a few cheeky cocktails or two 🙂 x
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im still yet to visit manchester and i t souns wonderful to , i also need one of those coctails x
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Hi, Ooo you must deffo come to Manchester, Fab place and Bill’s cocktails are a must 🙂 x
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This sounds like a wonderful cocktail bar for those who enjoy cocktails and a night out. It’s fantastic that they have had such success that they have now expanded into the north x
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Hi Sarah, it is a wonderful bar, loved the cocktails they were amazing 🙂 x
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I love a delicious cocktail! It’s cool to see a small business grow to expanded to several locations.
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Me too hun 🙂 Totally agree x
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This sounds lovely. I like how the review doesn’t just describe service but also how the story of how business came to be. It sounds like an inspired story! x
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Hi Jodie, thanks for the fab comment 🙂 It is lovely such great cocktails and a fun atmosphere. You are deffo right the story is so inspired 🙂 x
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The blueberry muffin sounds delicious, I do love cocktails and there is a Be at One in Leicester Square x
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Hi Ana, The Blueberry Muffin is my fav along with the pornstar Martini 🙂 Ooo not been to that one, Il pop it on my list lol 🙂 x
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Looks very swanky! Love a cocktail I do!
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Hi hun, me too and these ones were lovely 🙂 x
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Wow they must be doing well if they have opened a few across the country and I’m not surprised those cocktails sound gorgeous!
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Hi Melanie, they have loads of venues across the uk. The cocktails are gorg and they have happy hours on sometimes too. Two for One Cocktails 🙂 x
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Looks fab! I love a good cocktail!
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Hey Hollie, it was brill, yeah me too hun 🙂 x
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I’ve never actually been to a Be At One before, definitely need to keep my eyes peeled, the cocktails sound great x
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Hi Rhian, well worth popping along for a cocktail or two, great place 🙂 x
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Sounds like a great place! Ive never actually been to a cocktail bar!
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Hi Sarah, it is fab hun. There are so many choices 🙂 x
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It sounds like a great place wth a lot of choices, which is always good x
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I totally agree lovely 🙂 x
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Looks like a great plea to go for an evening out. I might have to take my boyfriend here x
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Hi Ashleigh, its a fab place. good atmosphere, great cocktails and at a decent price too 🙂 x
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This sounds like a great place to go to, I love the fact there’s a good selection of choices. If I’m ever in Manchester, I’ll be sure to pop by.
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Hi Jazz, me too the menu choice is incredible! Tbh don’t think you could ever get through them all lol. Its a must, you will have an awesome time hun 🙂 x
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This sound like a great place to visit. My husband does business at Manchester so I must advise him to visit there.
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It is, Ooo perfect for him then. Hope he has fun and maybe he could take you one evening too 🙂 x
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Wow, lots of super tasty cocktails to choose from! Glad that you had a great time 🙂
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Hey Jemma, yes indeedy, It was fab thanks hun 🙂 x
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Absolutely looks an amazing cocktails I would love this on my party, Btw I want to go in a place like that.
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Hey Angela, Ooo perfect party venue you would have a great time 🙂 x
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OOh I didn’t know there was one in Manchester too! I love the Birmingham one.
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Glad I could be of help. Pop along you will have a fab time hun 🙂 x
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This looks like a great place to pop into and try! I’m loving discovering great spots in Manchester.
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Hey lovely, it is indeedy you will have an awesome time and if you ever need any Manchester foodie&drinkie tips feel free to pop along to the blog or you know where to find me, just drop me an email hun 🙂 x
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The Blueberry Muffin sounds very tasty, I would love to try one!
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Hi Emily, they were very tasty in fact they all were lol 🙂 x
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Sounds like a fun night and amazing range of cocktails 🙂
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It was amazing hun and cocktail range is massive 🙂 x
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I love the Be at One chain, as they seriously have some of the best cocktails out there. It’s a shame that nearest one to me is an hour away! x
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Hey lovely me too! Ah damn, taxi anyone?! lol 🙂 x
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This place sounds like fun! I just know Killing Monica would give me crazy acid but I need to try it 😀 Might have to take a day trip to Manchester soon!
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Its amazing hun and deffo worth a visit 🙂 x
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Those cocktails sound amazing. What a great bar and a fun night. I definitely need to visit
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Hey lovely, they were indeedy. Deffo worth a visit 🙂 x
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Oooh this sounds great, I’ll have to visit next time I’m in Manchester! xo
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Hey Rachel, yeah pop along you will have a fab time 🙂 x
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i have actually heard about this one from quite a few bloggers, looks like a must try!
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100%, pop on down you will have a good time 🙂 x
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I love cocktails and this place looks and sounds amazing!
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Me too Daniella! It is, you should deffo pop on down 🙂 x
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I’ve never been to a Be At One bar, but you can’t beat a good ol’ cocktail. The candy pants one sounds amaaaazing!
Ashton xx
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Haha yes and yes Ashton! It was amazzzzing 🙂 x
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The one at the end of London bridge is really good too! I’ve had way to many pornstars in there a few times 🙊
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Ooo I am going London soon, so will check that out lovely. Haha me too in the Manchester one lol 🙂 x
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