64-72 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BQ, UK
Blinker Fine Fancy Cocktail Bar Manchester
Blinker
Our name comes from a forgotten classic cocktail
A three ingredient cocktail
blending rye, grapefruit and
raspberry in perfect harmony.
This has inspired our seasonal
approach to perfect serves.
Whenever you want to be in good company.
Blinker awaits.
Locallly sourced.
Artfully mixed.
Served with care.
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday:
3 PM – 11 PM
Thursday:
3 PM – 12 AM
Friday:
3 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday:
2 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday:
2 PM – 10 PM
Contact Us
0161 – 236 – 8225
hello@blinkerbar.co.uk
Founded by the renowned bar manager for The Ned and Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group, Dan Berger, is bringing his love of booze to Blinker, a fabulous new cocktail bar in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. The swoon-worthy space is adorned with up-cycled furnishings and is the perfect place for drinks with pals or date nights alike.
If you’re a fan of classic concoctions from martinis to mojitos, they have a pretty epic selection on offer. For those seeking something a little different, they also have a seasonal drinks menu that focuses on tipples made with local British ingredients.
Blinker Bar
Bars
The name for Blinker Bar comes from a forgotten classic three-ingredient cocktail made from rye, grapefruit and raspberry. It’s this curious collection of ingredients that inspired ex-Gordon Ramsay bars boss Dan Berger to create a menu that changes seasonally but still honours the classics.
At the top of King Street on Spring Gardens in Manchester City centre, Blinker Bar occupies a grand building close to Hotel Gotham and Six by Nico.
On the cocktail list, find dedicated sections for the Martini and Old Fashioned including a Champagne Martini made with Grey Goose, Lillet Blanc and Champagne cordial and a Tropical Old Fashioned with flavours of cacao nib and coconut.
Seasonal menus revolve exclusively around local ingredients and are dictated by seasonality. You’ll find up-to-date versions of the gin and tonic, French Martini and highball cocktails.
Of course, the bar back is chock full of spirits from around the world – the staff know exactly what they’re doing with a jigger. And you can even have snacks delivered to your table. Think truffle crisps, cacio e pepe toasties with three types of cheese and black pepper or a sausage roll from local Ate Days a Week served with mustard.
Blinker – Manchester to get another world class independent cocktail bar
21 February 2022 by Deanna Thomas
Not long after Manchester celebrated the fact that two of its independent cocktail bars were included in the recent list of Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the UK (Speak in Code at number 10 and Schofield’s Bar at number 16) we hear that there will soon be another new arrival to the city’s burgeoning cocktail scene.
Blinker Bar which plans to open in May 2022, will focus on serving classic cocktails, but will also offer an additional menu of reimagined classics, determined by seasonal British produce.
Blinker’s owner Dan Berger was formerly Head of Bars at The Ned, London’s impressive five-star hotel and restaurant complex. Dan has also worked as Bars Manager at The Gordon Ramsay Group and has returned to Manchester after seven years working in some of Melbourne’s most famous cocktail bars.
After a long search for the perfect location, Blinker will finally open on Spring Gardens this May. Located at the top of King Street, close to Hotel Gotham and Six by Nico, Blinker Bar should fit right in as Manchester’s pre and post dinner and all-day cocktail spot for those who appreciate a well-crafted beverage and great service.
The name of the new bar has been inspired by a lesser-known classic cocktail, ‘The Blinker’ which balances rye, grapefruit and raspberry in perfect harmony to produce well-balanced drink. This idea inspired Dan’s desire to have seasonal approach to perfect serves where four flavours will be highlighted each month from fruit grown in the UK. Sustainability and simplicity also reflect what Berger hopes to produce in this high end yet approachable cocktail bar concept.
The bar will boast a vast selection of hand-picked top end spirits from all over the world, while the bar’s interior will feature a combination of up-cycled furniture and sustainable materials, with inspiration being taken from some of the best bars across the globe.
Follow the journey @blinkerbar
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Apricots are in season and have hit the menu for the first time! This is a take on a Charlie Chaplin where we’ve reimagined the serve as a spritz for summer! Full of flavour with a nice sparkling finish! Available for the rest of July.
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Raspberries can’t be in season without us bringing out the 1934 Cosmo! Gin as the base lengthened with fino sherry, Cointreau and a rhubarb liqueur then balanced with a fresh raspberry cordial and lemon! Available all month!
Open from 3 today with our brand new August menu!
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This is a cold and frosty gimlet capturing the flavour of British summertime with watercress and sugar snap. This was also the drink Rory had in the No.3 gin competition.
Available all month in our specials box!
Open from 3 today!
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You can tell the seasons are changing, as are our drinks! Ginger is on the menu as a seasonal flavour and it’s packing a punch! Prodigy is a whisky swizzle with ginger & apricot with a dash of Fino Sherry to dry it out! Yes it’s delicious and yes it’s available all month!
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