The Big Hands, Pub and music venue with roof terrace on Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom.
This intimate venue features dark lighting with red neon accents, walls covered in vintage posters and memorabilia, and mannequins creating a distinctive dive bar atmosphere.
Established in 2001 under Scott Alexander's management, the venue quickly developed into a cornerstone of Manchester's independent music scene before continuing under new management after 2018.
The venue regularly hosts local and touring bands while serving as a gathering place for Manchester's creative community including scientists, illustrators, chefs and musicians.
Located at 296 Oxford Road, the venue operates Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Friday through Sunday with extended hours until 3:00 AM.
The rooftop features a Mediterranean-style garden where the resident Sicilian chef grows ingredients for homemade spirits and cooks food while signaling orders with a vintage bike horn.
Location: Manchester
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://instagram.com/bighandsbar
Address: 296 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9NS, UK M13 9NS
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 15:00-02:00; Friday-Saturday 12:00-03:00; Sunday 15:00-02:00
Phone: +441612727309
Website: https://instagram.com/bighandsbar
GPS coordinates: 53.46292,-2.23041
Latest update: July 30, 2025 09:57
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