New Year’s Eve at Blues Kitchen

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New Year's Eve at The Blues Kitchen Manchester, Manchester 31 December 2023 Tickets from £22 — Book now

See in the New Year at Blues Kitchen, with cocktails, beers and bourbon, and a soundtrack of classic funk and soul.

The festivities commence at 8pm, with the sounds of classic funk and soul from the Blues Kitchen house band, who’ll serve up three sets spanning funk, neo-soul, R&B, and Motown. Expect timeless classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Erykah Badu, Lauren Hill, followed by DJs spinning dance floor classics until 3am.

As you work your way through the huge beer, bourbon and cocktail menu, you can indulge in a variety of Southern-inspired dishes, including the favourite Buffalo Chicken Wings, Cajun Popcorn Squid, Bacon Double Smashburger, Beef Short Ribs, and Mac ‘n’ Cheese. For an extra festive touch, savour the limited edition Tur-duck-en Burger available until 31 December, featuring brie, cranberry sauce, crispy bacon, spinach, and shallot mayo.

Tables can be reserved at no cost until 7pm with a 2-hour limit per table. From 9pm, guests can secure a table for £40, which will be yours for the remainder of the night.

From the Art Deco decor to the world class sound system, everything about Blues Kitchen is top tier, and why shoot for anything less on New Year’s Eve?

New Year's Eve at The Blues Kitchen Manchester, Manchester 31 December 2023 Tickets from £22 Book now

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