Taking its name and inspiration from the infamous mid-20th Century bar on East 45th Street in New York, which was popular with newspaper journalists and ad men – the original ‘Mad Men’, The Pen and Pencil offers the perfect place for the NQ’s creative locals to chill, think, meet and enjoy great food and drink.
Open seven days a week, The Pen and Pencil is open from 10am right through ’til late with a focus on a strong day time offering with great brunch, subs and burgers, washed down with top quality coffee and freshly blended smoothies.
Looking for a late night party? The bar's team of resident DJs are on hand on Friday and Saturday nights to get the party started every weekend. There is also a fantastic selection of beers, wines and spirits along with their own bespoke cocktail list. Plus the venue offers private hire for networking meetings, private parties and launch events.
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Every Tuesday
More info| Offer | Availability |
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Happy Hour
2 for £10 cocktails, £3 bottles of selected beer, £15 bottles of Prosecco, £10 bottles of house wine |
Monday 17:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 17:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 17:00 – 19:00 Thursday 17:00 – 19:00 Friday 17:00 – 19:00 |
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50% Off Food on Mondays
Enjoy 50% off food every Monday when you book in advance |
Monday 10:00 – 21:00 |
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£10 Lunch and Brunch
£10 Lunch and Brunch |
Tuesday 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 16:00 Thursday 10:00 – 16:00 Friday 10:00 – 16:00 |
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One off Bottomless Brunch
Groups over 10 can request to book a one off bottomless brunch. |
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 10:00 | 0:00 | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 0:00 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 0:00 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 0:00 | |
| Friday | 10:00 | 2:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 2:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 22:00 |
Address
The Pen & Pencil, Fourways House, 57, Hilton Street, M1 2EJ
Area
Northern Quarter
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| Whole Venue Hire | Venue Hire | 0 | 200 | - | £3000 | Not Available | |
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Our private room is available 7 days a week, comes with exclusive use of its own staffed bar and can accommodate up to 70 guests. The room is equipped with a projector, screen and microphone, plus independent volume control and air-conditioning. The full venue is open for private hire on selected evenings — capacity is 200 guests.
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| Back Room | Private Room | 0 | 0 | - | £100 for midweek day hires, no min spend for weekday evenings | No hire fee | |
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Our private room is available 7 days a week, comes with exclusive use of its own staffed bar and can accommodate up to 70 guests. The room is equipped with a projector, screen and microphone, plus independent volume control and air-conditioning.
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Pen & Pencil Northern Quarter - Manchester Bar Review
A slice of Mad Men Manhattan beams at the end of the Northern Quarter’s Hilton Street offering inspiration to thirsty thinkers and late night drinkers near and far. I sauntered down for a drink in true martini-fashion. The Venue Suave 1950s chic, meets New York street-style on the corner of Manchester…
