The Temple
Our The Temple Review
Amazingly, this bar is built in a former toilet. Before you walk away in disgust, its actually quite homely although incredibly small. With a maximum capacity of about 50, it offers a haven of normality in this modern city of glass and exposed metal. Surprisingly, its "Facilities" aren't that great, which considering it used to be a toilet. We've been informed the juke box is rock dominated and pulls a crowd to match.
User Reviews
01/01/1970 by matty wilks
One of the smallest bars you're ever likely to go in, but with a cracking alternative/soul jukebox and some superb beers (Krombacher, Chimay, Guinness), friendly barman and a really relaxed atmosphere, you couldn't ask for much more. Crowd tend to be on the alternative/indie side of things but don't let that put you off... I guarantee you will never see a scally in here... all the more reason to go down... seating definitely not guaranteed!!! quality establishment
Rated 5 out of 5
01/01/1970 by papercut
the smallest bar? - probably.
The crowd this place attracts is friendly without being pretentious.
Be prepared to share a table with a stranger who after a couple of Krombachers and a raspberry beer will be your best friend and you'll be back next week!
Worth a look - you'll stay longer than you meant to
Rated 5 out of 5
01/01/1970 by carrie
i was in temple of convience last night with 3 other friends! what an experience!!!
Rated 4 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Lauren
But it is home to the Valentine Records DJ nights on the 1st Thursday of the month which are great! Good tunes, cool dj's.
Rated 4 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Lee
not a bad bar although full of pretentious wannabes you know who you are(papercut)good selection of beers just a little expensive i'll stick to wetherspoons (ha ha)
Rated 2 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Beer Nazi
A good little bar that sells a few Belgian beers. Always a winner. If you're unlucky you might bump into a few 'arty' types on a sojourn from the Cornerhouse. Best during the day.
Rated 4 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Tom Jones
Sexy. What else can I say??!! Why does a bar have to be clean? Why does a bar have to have the latest music off the escelator of 'pete waterman' production? Why does a toilet need to be much more than a hole in the ground? Why do drinks promotions, tv jukeboxes, flashing lights and dance beats make a good bar? This place answers all the problems establishments like risa, tiger tiger, vodka revolution etc.. create.
Rated 5 out of 5
01/01/1970 by pam
absoulutley minging bar.
I reacon its never been cleaned a hive for vermin. The dirtiest bar I have ever been in.
Rated 1 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Phil
Coolest bar in Manchester. Best jukebox. Good selection of beers, wines & spirits. Dark and cosy with candle on each table.
Rated 5 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Ian Webster
Really off the wall and quirky pub, with a great atmosphere. You gotta be an indie/alternative music fan to like it here tho. I am however, so i think its shithot :D
Rated 5 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Big E ncoding
Up there with the likes of Cord and South, excellent jukebox for any muso's out there, small and dingy which gives it character and provides a safe haven from mainstream dance, pulsating, repetition, trendy, wide boy outting bars and thier usual abyss of ten men cocktail kid general thuggery, relax n chill, no need for posturing nothing to prove people friendly zone!
Rated 4 out of 5
01/01/1970 by Uncle Ben
This place belongs in New York somewhere, its superb, always look through the glass at the bottom of the stairs to see if you can get a seat, if you can, chill out, its a top jukebox and a good selection of beers. Oh and read some of the poems on the toilet walls, there are some tallented people out there.
Rated 4 out of 5
01/01/1970 by pieee
What is the point of elbowing and treading on the toes of every other punter just to get to the bar for a bottle of beer? this place is tiny, i am surprised people can breathe in it let alone move. But all this is sacrificed, for its cool but kitsch novelty value of being an underground bog turned bar. No thanks.
Rated 1 out of 5
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Where
Great Bridgewater Street, M1 5JW
Contact
(0161) 278 1610
