A huge new Irish bar has opened in Manchester city centre (yes, another one)

There’s another new Irish pub in Manchester city centre, this time on one of our busiest nightlife strips, Peter Street.

Katie O’Brien’s has officially thrown open the doors to its enormous two-storey venue, taking over and transforming the former Peaky Blinders bar.

Inside, there are three bars pouring both Guinness AND Murphys, a huge elevated stage on its own mezzanine level, which will host live musicians seven nights a week, and walls packed with decor transporting you to the Emerald Isle.

The makeover they’ve given this massive unit really is quite something, creating all sorts of cosy corners and snug areas where you can nurse a pint of stout.

Faux fireplaces, leather booth seating, and low ceilings all set the tone for a relaxed pint in the snugs.

Or if you want something a little livelier, head to the heart of the bar, where you can dance the night away to the live entertainment above your head.

Manchester’s Katie O’Brien’s is set to be their largest Irish bar yet, with existing locations all over the UK, including in Leeds and Sheffield.

Their rapid expansion has now brought them to the heart of Manchester, where they’ll be neighbouring bustling nightlife spots like Albert’s Schloss, Manahatta, and Impossible.

The venue has taken over what was once the Peaky Blinders bar, which shut down back in March.

The previous occupier had themed its venue and menu around the hit gangster show, with cocktails named after characters.

They wrote at the time: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we unfortunately have to announce the closure of Peaky Blinders Manchester with immediate effect. On behalf of our entire team, we are truly thankful to every guest who has stepped through our doors since opening in 2018.

“We are devastated it has had to end this way, but grateful for the journey. Thank you so much for your continued support over the years. It’s been a blast, Manchester!”

Katie O’Brien’s is open now on Peter Street in Manchester.

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Featured image: The Manc Group