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Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge

4.8
4.8
184 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Piano bar with live music, exquisite cocktails and full table service 7 nights a week. Inspired by the cabaret clubs of New York and Berlin. With a warm Manchester welcome.

More than just a bar, Sonata welcomes our guests with warm hospitality and live music every night. Relax and enjoy the entertainment as our friendly team serve you at your table.

Sonata is the ideal setting for a spontaneous drink or a special night to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Please note we are not a restaurant (although we do offer cheese boards and other nibbles).

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    0000000000

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Manchester

  • Cross street

    Next to Mr Thomas's Chop House, on alley between St Ann's Sq. and Cross St.

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    St Peter's Square Metrolink

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wine

What 184 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Service

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    Best Ambiance

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  1. ElizabethB

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Sonata last night for the first time and had the most wonderful experience. On arrival we were greeted my a very friendly doorman who quickly found our booking and wished us a lovely evening. We then went downstairs to the Piano and Cabaret lounge where we were welcomed and given the option to choose where we wanted to sit. We were informed that it was table service and got settled in and ordered some drinks. The drinks menu is great and the prices are very reasonable. The waiters were cool and friendly. There was a wonderful singer called Callum who was also playing the piano. Harriet Eves then delighted us for 3 hours with the most fantastic Jazz songs which were a beautiful mix of Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse and many more. She was mesmerising and her husband Nathan complimented her beautifully with his piano accompaniment. As we were leaving at 11pm, Andy began his set and he was also excellent. I can imagine that he continued to entertain with his beautiful voice. I would highly recommend a visit to this hidden gem and cannot wait to return.
  2. JaniceP

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food2service5ambience4
    Great value for money. Drinks choice very good and excellent table service.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Always a great experience, live music, friendly staff, fab ambiance!
  4. RobyP

    Greece

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    The singer called ebonykeys was horrible, he took more breaks than actually singing. Not recommend at all
  5. Gthey

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3rd visit in as many weeks - a superb evening out. Ambiance & staff are simply brilliant. The performers are perfect calibre - engaging with the crowd. LOVE IT!!!
  6. Fithy

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    No food had..but love it here. Great evening with friends with great entertainment and super cocktails. Highly recommended
  7. VickiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved it. The service was outstanding. The cabaret was amazing. Absolutely recommend!
  8. Robefits

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sonata is an intimate space with different artists and groups performing. The audience is a complete mix of demographic. The staff are attentive, friendly, always roaming and checking you have what you need. Very comfortable atmosphere and reasonable priced entry. Drinks can run on the expensive side but you know you're supporting an independent venue and artists.
  9. JulietC

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This is not a food place…it’s cocktails and live music! The staff were exceptional, so attentive, water flasks appearing through the night without being asked for. I heard that noise of a glass being knocked over, the waitress near me turned and straightaway went to the table with a cloth and a smile. Music the night we were there was such fun.”Voices and Lyrics”…..such a good fun night out.
  10. DawnD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the venue, both artists were good but felt the young girl was better as she sang to the audience. Waiting staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive. Nice ambience.
  11. LNN1987

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Returned yet again for a wonderful evening of live music , drinks ( and the cheese board ) with family for a birthday and it was a perfect way to finish the night after going to a nearby restaurant beforehand. The service is remarkable and such a good idea to have table service so no standing at the bar in line or having to get up and down while the artist was performing The music last night was perfect for the venue and a great mix or soul , jazz . Blues all live vocals and a pianist . Cannot wait to go back again
  12. KathrynG

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to Sonata’s bar and definitely won’t be the last . Felt like a jazz bar in New Orleans. Excellent staff and the musicians. Just wow! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  13. Paulo

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great evening at Sonata .. a warm welcome from Dale as always and it goes a long way. A fabulous show, an excellent team and a gorgeous cheese board.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    A wonderful evening at Sonata. The service was attentive, the host was welcoming and couldn’t have been more accommodating, and the musicians were fantastic. We enjoyed the table nibbles whilst sinking some beautiful cocktails. The overall ambience was tastefully lively, which was perfect and what you would hope for on a Saturday night.
  15. JioA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sonata was a welcome surprise to me in Manchester as it’s something that I’ve been looking for from a jazz club. The vibe and the venue was awesome and the staff was very welcoming and gave great service throughout. It’s not an intimidating club to go into and you feel right at home whilst you’re there. Can’t wait to go again, would recommend heavily to anyone who wants a place to chill. Thanks for having us!
  16. HJjjjjjjj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a lovely evening with great entertainment! We seen Tom Guest and was entertained all evening with his gorgeous song choice and whitty personality. We were welcomed with chocolates for our anniversary too which was a lovely, unexpected touch. We’ll be back very soon
  17. TomC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a booking for a Valentine’s Day and it was the perfect setting. Not overly “cheesy”, just a classy setting and ambience with a few rose petals sprinkled on our private table. Table service was excellent and the lady who served us was great! Very attentive considering how busy it was with the all tables being full since we entered the lounge to when we left Music was excellent and perfect for the setting and occasion. Drinks were great. Didn’t have any of the food but looked nice and was more “nibbles” than anything substantial. Will definitely be going again
  18. JohnJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    A lovely intimate Valentines Night with great music
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the most amazing time a hidden gem we will definitely be back
  20. KayB

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    One of Manchester’s hidden bars, wonderful little place with attentive & friendly staff. Very good entertainment on as well.
  21. ReeceM

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    The security guard was incredibly rude and passive. He double charged me and didn’t apologise for it.
  22. FloR

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Not bad prices for drinks, and we had free tap water provided without even having to ask. The service was great, even though we were there to see a performance the staff were still really attentive yet never got in the way of the show. Can't wait to come back!
  23. MaireadR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening watching Olivia would definitely come again
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere
  25. Reggie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    First visit and wont be the last! Fantastic venue, great performance @harrieteaves
  26. AmeliaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed every minute, service was outstanding and the music was fantastic, loved the overall vibe. Will be coming back.
  27. Saul

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a superb venue and experience. The music is wonderful, the service is great and everyone is there to enjoy great jazz and a wonderful experience and night out. Thank you for a lovely and life affirming evening.
  28. Wing

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Great chilled venue to go for a drink. The staff were fantastic and very helpful. We go there early at 6pm so was quite quiet so we were given the choice of where to sit. Upon being seated we were told about the happy hour offers and was shortly brought some water and pretzels. The drinks were brought to us quite quickly. It's the first time being in a piano bar like this so it was very unusual to watch a great performance but with people talking loudly around the room and unfortunately the cocktail shaking at the bar was a little distracting of the ambience of the room but it is a necessary evil. Overall thoroughly enjoyed the evening and was there for 2.5hrs. It started getting busy so thought we'd move on to allow others to have the table. The staff did say typically you're able to sit for 3 hours subject to business levels. I'll definitely be back.
  29. StephenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it, great cocktails , great music, great service , overall a great evening experience
  30. Jules

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at Sonata. Our table host was a gorgeous man who treated us with kindness and care. It was my birthday and he brought us a lovely platter of chocolate which was exquisite. Thank you so much for making our experience a wonderful one. The pianist was brilliant and very talented. We will be back! Julie, Rob and Francesca X
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time here, my husband found it and we booked it for a Saturday night. Absolutely loved it, highly recommended!! Can’t wait to go back. The singer Laura was outstanding. Service was so quick and staff were great. Such a good vibe.
  32. Georgi

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and brilliant musicians.
  33. MikeW

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    First time here. Had a good evening, great to be able to reserve a table, excellent friendly and attentive service, good cocktails, entertaining and intimate.
  34. KarenJ

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience
  35. Rebecca

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue, lovely staff, excellent entertainment
  36. Sally

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time for NY! Definitely recommend, the atmosphere is perfect and the bands were great. Staff was very friendly and attentive. The acoustics were very good too, could hear equally the singers and the instruments.
  37. gazzathom40

    Manchester

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great way to celebrate New year's eve. Great live music, continual canapés and 1st class service. Well done Dale and team.
  38. CulletonD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have just had our first super and very enjoyable New Year's evening here with great entertainment and very attentive staff and a fabulous atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a vist and we will be definitely going back.
  39. LNN1987

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic end to 2022 and start of 2023 ! It was such a good evening spent with friends for New Year’s Eve The two acts were superb , especially the act on for midnight They really did make everyone celebrate and brought people together As for the service it was brilliant as it has been before Being table service is good as you don’t have to worry about going to the bar and distracting yourself from the music and your friends so it’s more relaxing I would not recommend enough and cannot wait to return
  40. PhilC

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sonata Bar's first New Year's Eve party and what a great success it was. Fresh and tasty canapés served by professional and friendly staff. Two excellent bands played four sets and rang in the bells at midnight. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

FAQs

Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge

St. Ann's Alley, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 6AJ

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Next to Mr Thomas's Chop House, on alley between St Ann's Sq. and Cross St.

  • Neighborhood

    Manchester

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–1:00 am Fri 6:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    St Peter's Square Metrolink

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Wine

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