The Anthologist Manchester

A gorgeous bar & restaurant overlooking St. Peter's Square.

Escape, discover & indulge.

Located opposite of the St. Peters Square tram, close to Oxford Road station & a short walk from Manchester Central, The Anthologist is a gorgeous bar & restaurant with a beautiful outside terrace & inside seating area. From breakfast meetings to leisurely lunches & after work drinks, we’re ready to welcome you with delicious food, wine & cocktails.

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Special occasions with Drake & Morgan

Whether you’re planning a hen do, a wedding, a baby shower or need a gorgeous bar & restaurant to hire for another special occasion, we have the perfect space for you at Drake & Morgan. Our dedicated team of events planners for our 18 locations are on hand to help sprinkle a little extra magic, get in touch today.
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About The Anthologist

An inviting Manchester bar & restaurant with seasonal menus, tempting cocktails, fine wines, weekend brunch & so much more. Whether it’s for a mixology class with the girls, afternoon tea with the family or post-work chats & cocktails with your colleagues, escape the ordinary at The Anthologist.

Seasonal menus

We have carefully crafted seasonal menus, delicious cocktails & fine wines for you to choose from.

Mixology classes

Perfect for birthdays, team building or just to shake up your night! Check out our mixology class packages here.

A space for every occasion

We have gorgeous, flexible social spaces & dining areas as well as a beautiful alfresco terrace all available to book for your next event, meeting or get-together.
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Spritz cocktails
Seasonal food menus
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Snug
Capacity 60

After-work drinks parties

Our snug is a stunning semi-private space right by the bar, perfect for drinks parties, birthdays, after-work get-togethers & more.

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Restaurant
Capacity 64

Large dinners, events & parties

Whether it’s a big birthday dinner, company party, engagement celebrations or a conference, our beautifully decorated restaurant is the perfect spot.

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Terrace
Capacity 60

Alfresco drinking & dining

Our lovely alfresco terrace overlooks St. Peter’s Square in the heart of Manchester. This space is covered so is great come rain or shine! Ideal for after-work drinks, summer parties, birthdays, or any celebration.

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