Mala Manchester
Secret-garden cocktail bar · 8 Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester
Hours below
Today 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Mala Manchester Menu With Prices
Most popular drinks first, then the full list. Open the drinks and food page.
Frozen Margarita £10
Tequila, triple sec and lime, blended frozen with a salted rim.
Espresso Martini £11
Vodka, fresh espresso and a hint of vanilla; the bar offers several variations.
Pornstar Martini £11
Vanilla vodka and passionfruit, served with a prosecco side.
Cocktails
8 items- Frozen Margarita Popular£10
Tequila, triple sec and lime, blended frozen with a salted rim.
- Frozen Daiquiri£10
Rum, fresh strawberry and lime.
- Espresso Martini Popular£11
Vodka, fresh espresso and a hint of vanilla.
- Pornstar Martini Popular£11
Vanilla vodka and passionfruit, served with a prosecco side.
- Watermelon Mojito£10.50
White rum muddled with watermelon, mint and lime over crushed ice.
- Summer of ’21£11
Grapefruit, lychee and vodka, long and refreshing.
- Margarita£12
Classic margarita.
- Chai Espresso Martini
One of the espresso martini variations mentioned by guests.
Spritzes
3 items- Aperol Spritz£9.50
Classic spritz.
- Passionfruit Spritz£9.50
Passionfruit spritz.
- Elderflower Spritz
Listed by press among the spritzes.
Beer, wine and shots
7 items- Camden Hells (draught)£6
Lager on tap.
- Camden Pale£6
Pale ale.
- 1936 Bière (Swiss lager)£6.50
Imported lager.
- Modelo Especial pint£6.50
Mexican lager.
- Specialist craft beers£5.50
Rotating fridge of independent and continental beers, from.
- Wine by the glass£7
Short list of reds, whites and a pét-nat, from.
- Baby Guinness£3.50
Shot.
Street food
1 item- Rotating street-food pop-ups
Guest kitchens change through the year (past: What the Pitta, House of Habesha). Dishes are priced by each kitchen.
Prices as listed on Mala’s drinks listing and its online ordering page (meandu.app), checked November 2026; they may change. Where listings differ, the average price is shown. Menu and prices may change — confirm with the business. “From” prices are starting prices.
About Mala
Mala is a wood-built cocktail bar and covered garden at 8 Dale Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, with craft beer, fairy lights and rotating street-food pop-ups.
It sits on the corner of Dale Street and Lever Street, next to Chapter One Books, a short walk from Stevenson Square and Piccadilly Gardens.
Visit Mala in Manchester
Opening hours
Hours below
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Address
8 Dale Street
Manchester M1 1JA
Northern Quarter, corner of Dale Street and Lever Street.
What guests say
Fantastic food and drinks in a unique setting.
…the atmosphere is incredible, especially when the live band is there and the staff are so lovely.
One of my favorite bar-restaurants ever. Great vibe, great music, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay.
Mala Manchester FAQ
Where is Mala in Manchester?
Mala is at 8 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JA, in the Northern Quarter, on the corner of Dale Street and Lever Street next to Chapter One Books. It is a short walk from Stevenson Square and Piccadilly Gardens.
What are the opening hours?
Listings give Monday and Tuesday 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Some directories show later weekday openings, so confirm by phone on bank holidays and event days.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are generally possible on weekdays. Weekends and the covered garden cabins fill up, so booking ahead through Dish Cult is recommended. Individual cabins can be booked for semi-private parties.
What food is served?
Food comes from rotating independent street-food kitchens. Past guest kitchens include What the Pitta (plant-based kebabs) and House of Habesha (Eritrean-Ethiopian). The line-up changes, so check the venue’s Instagram for who is in residence.
Are there halal or vegetarian options?
Guest listings mention halal options and plant-based pop-ups have featured on site. Because the kitchens rotate, ask staff about allergens and dietary needs when you order.
How do I order food and drinks?
Recent guest reviews describe ordering by scanning a QR code at the table and using the online ordering page. The kitchen can pause new orders when it is busy.
Is there music?
Listings mention live music and DJ sets on selected nights. Follow @mala_mcr on Instagram for the current schedule.