Rum bar for Peter Street
In the beginning there was Revolution. Inventive Leisure spread from their Ashton-under-Lyne headquarters and that town's local bars (since long gone) into Oxford Road and the first of a now nationwide chain of vodka bars with mucho brands of the stuff, an ever-changing cocktails menu and a strong sense of style. Revolución de Cuba is the 'rum version' of Revolution vodka bars, and it's coming to Peter Street soon, occupying the unit formerly known as Squares, the bland behemoth that was once famous for a huge cube of TV screens at its centre, but little else.
There are currently 14 branches across the UK, with the first having opened in Sheffield on April 1st 2011. Now they're spread in such disparate locations as Blackpool, Cardiff and Norwich. Some are new units and some are within existing Revolution branches, with the last having been opened a month ago in Newcastle. So how about the rum itself? Well, we can look forward to around 50 rums from Latin America and the Caribbean. The bar's 'rum pinches' are a little treat that consists of rums infused with tropical fruits and spices, creating flavours such as cinnamon, pistachio and mango. The food is appropriately spicy as well, with Cuban, Mexican and Cajun among the menu.
While you might think that we have enough bars offering rums of the world already in Manchester (Hula, The Liar's Club, Keko Muko, Lola's), there's one crucial difference. This one will be quite sizable, and we expect it to be reasonably stylish rather than going down some cheesy Hawaiian route with the decor. We'll be spreading the word once the opening date approaches so we can see if we're right.
Comments
31/12/2012 by Janice Hodson
Great music great cocktails good night
Rated 5 out of 5
02/11/2012 by Simon Jordan
We went this place on Wednesday 31/10/12. The weather outside was inclement, but once inside this place, all that was forgotten. The place has an impressive open plan feel about it. The decor and lighting felt warm. The furniture was quirky, and as my partner said, it felt like you were abroad. We are both rum addicts, but didn't know where to begin. From 5pm to 7pm, everything on the rum menu was two for one! That will do! Suffice to say, we were very happy. The food was good also, and quite spicy. We had the £20 platter, more than enough there, and well cooked. The place was very busy I'm glad to say. We certainly will be returning to the place. It was a brilliant experience. Oh, finally, a shout to the blond mopped haired waiter, he was very good.
Rated 5 out of 5
19/10/2012 by xxxxxxxxx
read about this bar in th manchester evening news,looking forward to something different in manchester,not much info of when opening had to track this site down
Rated 5 out of 5
27/09/2012 by Phil
Hi Ronnie, any news on the opening date yet?
Rated 5 out of 5
24/09/2012 by Melissa
Can't wait, when is opening night and do we need to get tickets?
Rated 5 out of 5
17/09/2012 by shiv
Im looking for night/evening work? Been walking past everyday as I live across the st and its coming along nicely. When are you set to open?
Rated 5 out of 5
16/09/2012 by jim street
when is the opening i heard 12 oct 12. What is the dress code,opening hours.
Every success for the future Peter St could do with a lively venue to bring back the old days when it was buzzing.
regards jim
Rated 5 out of 5
15/09/2012 by Lynda Anglin
Walked past on Thursday night (13/09//12) and the boards outside are down, had a sneaky peak inside, it's not quite finished yet but the decor looks great. I honeymooned in Cuba this year so can't wait for this venue to open :-))
Rated 5 out of 5
10/09/2012 by Ian
Is there any more news on when Revolucion on Peter St will open, any clue at all? I'm guessing not in september?
Rated 5 out of 5
03/08/2012 by josh grady
Just returned form 5months in Latin America and saw the boards on Peter street and i cant wait for this place to open!Is there an opening night would be great to go?Josh
Rated 5 out of 5
02/08/2012 by russ aston
hey Ronnie, when are you scheduled to open? will there be a tequila menu?
Rated 5 out of 5
26/07/2012 by daisy
would like to know when the opening night is..???
Rated 5 out of 5
26/07/2012 by Ronnie (Manchester De Cuba General Manager)
Hi Phil.
The style of music will definitely be inspired by Cuba & Latin America with 4-9 piece bands, latin dj's and salsa. The plan is to have a salsa social club on Wednesdays where everyone who loves to dance can do it in style. Its really exciting times and i hope we can meet up once open to talk music, rum, food and salsa.
Rated 5 out of 5
23/07/2012 by Phil Quantock
Hi, Manchester desperately needs a top class place to dance salsa on friday and saturday nights. Any plans to actually play Salsa music to cater for the salsa community in Manchester at the weekends.
There is a thriving Salsa scene here, but to get any decent music we have to travel either to Salsa nights over in Leeds, or over to Wilmsow or Liverpool, Birmingham or even further afield.
Rated 5 out of 5
17/07/2012 by ERVIN ZHABOLI
i'm interested on going in on the launch night.
Many thanks
Ervin
Rated 5 out of 5
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