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

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Katie O'Briens Irish Tavern in Manchester

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.

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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.

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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.

Katie O'Briens has opened on Peter Street
Katie O’Brien’s has opened on Peter Street
It's taken over the old Peaky Blinders bar
It’s taken over the old Peaky Blinders bar
Cosy snugs in Katie O'Briens
Cosy snugs in Katie O’Brien’s
It serves both Murphy's AND Guinness
It serves both Murphy’s AND Guinness

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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Jessie Ware announces biggest-ever headline tour, including massive Manchester arena show

Danny Jones Danny Jones Jessie Ware Manchester gig Co-op Live tickets

Beloved British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware has just announced her biggest headline tour to date, including a massive arena show right here in Manchester.

She’s back with a bang, all right…

The solo star revealed the title and album cover for her sixth studio LP, Superbloom, in late January, and with the release date now fast approaching (Friday, 17 April), she’s gearing up for some truly huge gigs, both domestically and across Europe.

Set to make her Co-op Live debut later this year – the venue having booked so many big names already for 2026 – her Manc comeback can’t come soon enough.

Commenting on the announcement, the award-winning UK artist said: “I am so excited to be performing my biggest shows ever. We made it to arenas!!! I am playing iconic venues around the world, and I couldn’t be happier.

“The ‘Superbloom’ Tour will be filled with celebration, dancing, theatre, cowboys and goddesses, and of course a LOT of singing. Can’t wait to step into my garden where we all shall bloom!”

Born in London, she may not be a Northerner, but we’ve always had a lot of love for her music.

The 41-year-old has also found a whole new audience over the decade or so, thanks to the smash-hit podcast she records with her mum, Lennie, called Table Manners.

With her following stronger and more varied than ever, it’s no surprise she’s playing a space as big and industry-leading as the Co-op.

Confirming just four shows here in the UK and Ireland, us being the only other one in England bar The O2 in London, local fans can count themselves lucky she’s coming to our city.

Booking her return to 0161 for this winter, Jessie Ware comes to the Co-op Live arena in Manchester on 5 December, 2026.

Part and parcel of this venue, official Co-op members get early access, but you can also secure pre-sale by ordering her new album.

She’s also playing a more intimate in-store show here in town at the Arndale HMV if you miss out; see her socials for more info on that one.

As for general admission standing and seated tickets, you can get ready to grab yours from 9am on Thursday, 23 April, right HERE.

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