Food & Drink

Mulligans, Manchester’s most legendary Irish pub, announces exciting expansion plans

The capacity of this much-loved watering hole is about jump up massively.

Danny Jones - 31st July 2024

Mulligans of Deansgate, Manchester’s most legendary and well-trodden Irish pub, have announced some exciting new expansion plans to make the boozer bigger and better than ever.

Comfortably one of if not the busiest bar in the city centre most weekends, Mulligans is an iconic part of the Manc drinking scene and stronghold for Irish folk, sports fans, fans of live music and more.

If there’s one thing you could ever count against the ever-popular pub it’s that the place is so packed out on any given day of the week that it can sometimes be a bit of a queue to get to the bar, so the news that they’re increasing the square footage to squeeze in more punters is music to ears.

There are few things that we love the sound of more than an even fuller pub sinking pints of the very best Guinness in Manchester and dancing along to classic Irish reels.

mulligans being renovated manchester — A sneak peek at the Mulligans expansion in progress. (Credit: Supplied)

mulligans new second floor — A sneak peek at the Mulligans expansion in progress. (Credit: Supplied)

As per an official press release, the expansion will see a brand-new upstairs area unveiled to the general public next month, “promising to enhance the Mulligans experience even more.”

Building on the “exceptional craic, vibrant atmosphere, and the best Guinness outside of Ireland” (pretty much everyone seems to be in agreement on that front now), the new first floor will see the team go even further beyond live gigs, sports on the box and pulling pints.

The refurbished second-storey room will feature multiple levels, high ceilings for an entirely different feeling than the tight-knit spaces Mulligans fans are so familiar with, as well as options for private functions and even table service via a new QR code from the shiny new bar.

To put things into perspective, the renovations are set to more than double the capacity, meaning this place is soon to be more booming than ever.

Staggering opening times of the new area over the launch weekend, the new upstairs will be open from 5pm till late on Friday’s grand opening, 2pm to the early hours the following Saturday and from noon until late on Sunday. The regular 11pm-12am times will resume the following week.

good guinness in manchester city centre — Credit: **The Manc Group**/Supplied

live music nights at mulligans manchester — Credit: **The Manc Group**/Supplied

Speaking on the announcement, owner Pádraig Brady said: “We are super excited to unveil our new upstairs space at Mulligans.”

This expansion not only allows us to host more guests but also provides an even more dynamic environment with additional live music and new premium services and spaces which will be available for hire. We look forward to our customers experiencing this new venue.”

Better still, to celebrate the launch weekend for the new upstairs, the first 250 guests through the door on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will receive exclusive Mulligans merchandise – and a complimentary pint of ‘the best Guinness outside of Ireland’, of course.

The grand opening takes place on Friday, 30 August and you better get in line early doors if you want a free glass of the black gold.