A legendary Leeds venue that has been a stalwart of the West Yorkshire city’s bar scene for almost 20 years is finally opening its doors in Manchester.
The Mean-Eyed Cat, a deep south dive bar which dishes out no-catch FREE PIZZA and brings serious party vibes plans to open on Oldham Street in September.
Well-known for its rebellious spirit, wild party games with free drinks and great cocktails, The Mean-Eyed Cat is planning to revamp the far end of Oldham Street, which provides a seamless link between two of the most exciting neighbourhoods in the city; the Northern Quarter and Ancoats.
Drinkers can expect high energy vibes, great music and even free drinks – the dive bar is home to the much-loved Roll the Dice game – simply roll a six and get your round for free.
The free pizzas are available with every drink, every day from 5pm – 9pm – no catch – and the toppings add to the deep south vibe with Cheeseburger, Chipotle Fajita and Buffalo Cauliflower on the menu. Meanwhile, the cocktails include several Johnny Cash-themed drinks, including I Walk The Lime, a Key Lime Pie inspired creamy classic with Absolut lime vodka, apple juice, sugar syrup, cream, lime curd and a sprinkling of lime zest and Ting of Fire a zesty, fruity, vodka number with watermelon liqueur and Ting grapefruit juice, creating an easily chug-able cocktail.
Sister bar Tiki Hideaway will open downstairs. The Hawaiian themed rum shack will have a fun and friendly atmosphere with chilled out Caribbean-inspired cocktails. The bar, which also has venues in Leeds and Liverpool, is famous for its Flaming Zombie which packs a punch.
Both The Mean-Eyed Cat and Tiki Hideaway are open until late in Leeds, and plan to have the same opening hours in Manchester.
The venues are owned by independent hospitality firm Escapism Bars, which has bars in Leeds and Liverpool, and also plans to open venues in Birmingham, Nottingham and Sheffield over the next two years.
Grant Dexter, Managing Director at Escapism Bars, said: “With many hospitality firms and venues feeling the pinch due to the energy crisis and cost of living, it’s exciting to be able to open these awesome venue, which includes not one but two incredible bars, in this popular area in Manchester which spans the NQ and Ancoats.
“We opened The Mean-Eyed Cat in Leeds back in 2004 and it has stood the test of time, attracting students, after work drinkers, party goers and anyone that likes to let their hair down. We can’t wait to see what Manchester’s legendary revellers make of the venues!”
The Mean-Eyed Cat and Tiki Hideaway will open on Oldham Street on 28th September.
