Schofield'S Bar is a cocktail bar in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 541 Google reviews. Known for off-menu cocktails tailored to your taste and staff who remember you and your preferences. Best for date night and birthday celebration. Ranked #10 of 14 in Spinningfields. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
SCHOFIELD'S BAR
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return repeatedly because the cocktails are made properly and the staff treat you like you matter, which is rarer than it sounds.
You want a cocktail made by someone who knows what they're doing and won't forget your preference next time you walk in.
About SCHOFIELD'S BAR
Schofield's Bar is a cocktail-focused operation in Spinningfields where the staff remember your name and your drink order. It's the kind of place where regulars come back multiple times a year and get offered off-menu creations based on what they've liked before — one reviewer noted they've "ordered more cocktails off menu than on." The space itself works: cosy enough for a date, trendy enough for a group, with outdoor seating in spring and autumn. What keeps people coming back isn't the concept — it's the execution. The cocktails are technically sound (Irish coffees and Bloody Marys get specific praise), the service is attentive without hovering, and the bar staff actually listen. One customer's birthday got salvaged when a bartender named Connor not only made "killer cocktails" but helped arrange a booking elsewhere when the original restaurant fell through. That's the tone here: professional, but not stiff.
What Stands Out
Off-menu cocktails tailored to your taste
A regular noted: "I think we've ordered more cocktails off menu than on, and all have been based on our previous favourites. Every time we go we get to try something different, and every one we've had has been a hit."
Staff who remember you and your preferences
Multiple reviewers praised individual staff members by name (Connor, Aiden, Ella, Jack) for going beyond standard service. One stated: "the staff members not only remember us but also what our preferences are."
Technically proficient cocktails and Irish coffee
Reviewers specifically praised the Irish coffees and Bloody Marys as "sensational," and one said simply: "Irish coffee is the best thing you'll ever put in your gob."
What Customers Say
Had about 8 drinks and everything was good.
I think we've ordered more cocktails off menu than on, and all have been based on our previous favourites.
The cocktails are incredible, the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, and the vibe is great.
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Frequently Asked Questions about SCHOFIELD'S BAR
They take reservations and recommend booking — though one reviewer was "squeezed in without a reservation" and still looked after well. For groups or peak times, don't rely on walk-in space.
The Irish coffees and Bloody Marys get specific praise from reviewers. Ask the bar staff — they'll suggest off-menu options based on what you like, and they listen.
Cosy, romantic, and trendy without being pretentious. Full by 8pm on weekends. Outdoor seating available spring through autumn. One reviewer called it "probably the best bar I've ever been in."
Yes, food is available, though reviews focus entirely on the cocktails and service rather than the menu. The draw here is drinks and hospitality, not dining.
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