Came here for cheeky drinks after work having never been before. The bar staff are friendly and have a huge range of,ales, lagers, wines and ciders on offer. We plumped for a bottle of prosecco which wasn't too expensive at £19 a bottle! Mix of clientele here some cool hipsters but then also some older boozer type guys...interesting. They need sort out the lights in the toilets they are way too dark!! They did also have mulled wine for £3.00 which seemed reasonable. Nice atmosphere though nothing ground breaking really... Not sure I would rush back here read more

Electrik - Prosecco £19 not too bad! - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I was here on Sunday for a roast and it was so very good! I shared a board for £24 with my friend. This had roast beef, pulled pork, crackling, roast chicken, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, cabbage, parsnips, bacon wrapped chipolatas, stuffing, Yorkshire puddings and (crucial) enough gravy. A roast beef dinner is £12.50 so this sharing actually saves you money, result! Every part of the roast was spot on, we both said it was one of the best roasts we've ever had. We told the waiter this and he said its one of the top fifteen in the north west on buzzfeed. Plus it's at the bottom of my road, to be honest this was the main reason we went here as I was pretty hungover! I'm glad I finally did. The only bad thing was there was so much food we had to have a plan of attack and take it in stages so some of it cooled off. Plus there was so much food I felt like Henry VIII! We tried but we just couldn't finish it so the super lovely waiter put the rest in tinfoil and made a bird out of it too! Not sure it comes across well in the photo but I liked the time he'd taken to do it :) It's a really cosy bar to drink in too so we had to slowly convince ourselves to leave. Only to return again I'm sure! read more

Electrik - Epic 2 person, 3 meat Sunday Roast board - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Electrik is the kind of place i like to spend an evening out with friends drinking rum and cider (for me....maybe ale for you), but also a chilled place to hangout the following day when i'm hungover. The reason being when i'm hungover i want to EAT!! and Electrik do an AMAZING sunday dinner. We went in to Electrik wanting the Sunday dinner share board and almost ordered just 2 normal Sunday dinners. This isnt their fault. i stopped reading past the word 'Sunday dinner' and assumed they all came on a board. They don't. So there's my tip, actually read the menu. Turns out the food we would have received would have been exactly the same, but one came on a board and one didn't. Lucky for us our error was spotted by them and rectified sharpish!! We wanted a board, we got a board!! The whole thing was blimmin delicious. (see my photo and very happy face) read more

Electrik - YUMMO!! sunday dinner share board - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I've been going to Electrik for a while now, as they make the best Cappuccino in Chorlton! When I'm not working, I always pop in for one and enjoy sitting at the front, watching the world go by! The staff are really friendly and polite, the actual bar is a funky place to sit and relax in (and use the free Wi-Fi!) and the coffee is great value for the size of cup you get. It's rare I visit Electrik in the evenings (actually it's rare I visit any bar, as I don't drink alcohol anymore!) but for a relaxing daytime caffeine fix, it's the place to go! :) read more

Electrik - An Electrik Cappuccino! - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Electrik is probably my favourite bar in Chorlton after Marble's Beerhouse. Its owners were a DJ team in the mid 1990s with a Manchester club night called 'Electric Chair', from which the bar gets its name. There's an easy-going vibe here, almost homely in a way - and it's much more spacious than you'd think, with low lighting and predominantly wooden décor. The staff are welcoming and friendly. I'm getting bored of the name 'hipsters' now, but you'll definitely spot a fair few in here; generally though there's a nice mix of folks having a drink and enjoying the tunes. They've always got a great selection of beers and the couple of times I've eaten in, the food has been really good, so no wonder it's an incredibly popular place. It's also known for its cake selection on the bar, so if you're still peckish after your meal have a wander over and buy a slice of something delicious. Some nights you'll struggle to find a seat if you arrive later on. When conditions are right, they open their bi-fold doors and have extra seating outside. A steadfast bar that's stood the test of time (well, since 2009, but that's ages nowadays). read more

I'm generally not a huge fan of establishments which use a 'k' where a 'c' would suffice....Krunchy Fried Chicken springs to mind. However, I gave Electrik the benefit of the doubt as I thought the word may be Danish for electric, and the bar is supposedly Danish-inspired. After just looking this up on an online translator it turns out it is not Danish at all, but it's too late - I already like Electrik. Whether or not this self-proclaimed 'publicsocialhousecafebar' lives up to Justin and Luke's other venues/nights is for me irrelevant. This bar used to be called Revise and was empty on every night of the week including weekends. Electrik is busy every night of the week and heaving at the weekends. The place does have a European feel about it and is proof that us Brits can drink outside without being drunken yobs. I get a feeling that this place will be packed in the summer, as the drinkers often spill out onto the street at this time of year. When it's not raining the large patio doors which lead to the outdoor area at the front are open making the bar an airier option than Dulcimer, which is found just two doors down. I like the wooden chalet feel to the place, the quiz night is a good night, the drinks are averagely priced for Chorlton and where else can you find a FREE jukebox? read more

Electrik - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I've been to Electrik a few times now, it's a great place to grab a drink with friends. The food is quite alright and reasonably priced. The Sunday lunch sharing platter is definitely worth a try for only £24. read more

Electrik - Electrik Sunday Roast Sharing Platter - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I've been going to Electrik on and off now for a few years and tbh it all seems to be a bit tired now. There's nothing massively wrong with this place, it just doesn't seem that forward thinking and when we popped in for a pint last week I wished we'd made the effort to go somewhere a bit fresher. The beers on selection were ok but we ended up just going for a pint of Jaipur as that looked the best from the offering and it didn't taste as good as I've had it in other venues around Manchester, just very gassy which wasn't massively what I get from it usually. We sat outside on the small terrace and enjoyed some fresh air while chatting but there wasn't loads to make me think I must rush back as it was pretty dead on this Saturday night at 8pm. read more

My last review of a Electrik was a little 'down' I suppose, and so after having gone again felt I need to update at least a little. The Star rating doesn't change for me, I went on a far busier night and yes it certainly did add atmosphere to the place made it feel a more pleasant place to be, but I just can't put my finger on what it is I'm not sold on the place. Beer was still all great read more

Located very close to Chorlton Tram Station is this charming cafe where you can find the most gorgeous strawberry and white chocolate cake. My coffee snob friend said that he absolutely adores the coffee here because of the great beans they use (says a lot). I had a flat white without syrup (I need caramel in my drink) and to my surprise I actually liked it! The decor inside is very chilled out and warm with comfortable couches with an artsy feel. The waiters were very friendly as well, happily chatting about things on the menu. There is an outdoor seating area as well which is perfect for soaking up the rare sunshine we get in Manchester. But when the sun sets this place takes a complete different turn and transforms into a buzzing pub and it seems like they have a good range of DJ's playing here as well. The crowd is mostly young professionals so you are not expecting any kind of brawls here (phew). Verdict : Definitely going back again when I am in the hood! read more

Electrik - Cappuccino - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

The latest venture from the deejays & club promoters behind the Electric Chair and Homo Electrik, Electrik is a cute cafe bar cum pub. There's comfy leather sofas, wooden tables and chairs, ambient lighting and a fab jukebox which has been stocked with cool compilations by some of their favourite artists and deejays. They serve sweet cakes, flapjacks and great sounding cocktails and beers. The problem is, Electrik obviously need a better menu or at least a bigger menu with tastier food. We popped in for brunch and there was only two options available: sausage and mash or eggs benedict / eggs florentine. Since one of us is veggie and doesn't eat eggs and the other is dairy intolerant this left us with the option of coffee, tea and flapjacks! Suffice to say, we managed to peel ourselves off the comfy seats and shuffle a few doors up the street to The Bar. read more

Electrik's decor has a slightly "temporary, we're still working on this" feel and could therefore do with refining but other features, such as the delicious glass of white wine I had (sauvignon blanc), and the tiny fluffy white dog permitted to be inside the bar looking ridiculously cute, were pleasing. It's near the tram stop so is a good place to gather if you're headed for a night out in the area with a group coming from diverse directions. read more

Despite its prominent location on Wilbraham Road, Electrik has consistently slipped under my radar. My friend and I were walking past on our way to The Post Box for some lunch when I was lured in by a sign proclaiming they had a new seasonal menu. I felt like this was a good sign. (Get it?!? Moving on...) Everything on the menu looked delicious, with interesting choices you don't necessarily see everywhere. While there I bumped into a work colleague and his partner who told me that they'd just been to another nearby bar but found that there was next to nothing on the menu to suit their newfound vegetarian diets. Electrik on the other hand is offering a range of interesting options including many which are meat-free. My friend and I settled on a meat and cheese sharing platter. Two types of cured meat, blue cheese, strong cheddar, potted pork, mozzarella balls and sundried tomatoes, chutneys, pickles, bread, the works. We ordered more bread to go with it and we weren't charged for it, which was lovely. Maybe in future they'll offer more bread as standard because there is a lot going on on this board and it's always a bit sad when you run out of bread. There were no weak links on the platter. Everything was delicious, particularly the blue cheese and the potted pork. However don't be fooled into thinking that sharing a board will be a 'light bite' - we were stuffed! Service was great with one noteable exception. I went to the bar to choose a beer, ordered it, and returned to my seat. Moments later a staff member comes over to double check what it was that I wanted. What I asked for was Dark Arts by Magic Rock. If you've had it before you will know that this is a very dark stout. So I was a bit puzzled when they eventually presented me with a pint of light, golden ale. At this point I really couldn't be bothered to ask for the beer I wanted a third time so I just shut up and drank it. It was nice. Maybe they realised their mistake because it wasn't on the bill. Overall I had a lovely time at Electrik and will certainly head back soon! read more

My local and arguably the best bar in chorlton! Offers a wide selection of drinks - changing ales to well made cocktails. Cool and professional crowd yet unpretentious. Always busy on the weekends - if you want to sit down arrive early. Always putting on events - I've been to the last two New Year's Eve parties and always had a ball. They aren't about overselling tickets - they are about creating a good time. Drinks prices also reasonable and two albeit small beer gardens for the summer nights. read more

Friendly little neighbourhood bar with a casual vibe and a great ever changing selection of real ales. I plumped for a German wheat beer which they had on tap and it was blinking delicious. Didn't sample the food as we were heading into the city centre for dinner after a few drinks. I confess I was reluctant to leave Electrik having made myself right at home in one of the cosy booths. Family friendly earlier in the evening, Electric stays open later at weekends than fellow local bars. Seating available outside. Free WiFi. read more

Electrik - Veggie friendly menu: halloumi, falafel, veggie dog! - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Electrik is a staple of the Chorlton bar scene, no doubt. I've not been a Mancunian that long (my 5th anniversary is just recent) but I've always known Electrik to be here. First time I went, the concept of fresh quality sausage and mash or quality meat pies and good real ales just wone me over (I am French before someone gets all worked up). The vibe is pretty cool, you can often see a bunch of hippy-like, lad back creature playing all sorts of vinyls on Sunday afternoons, the beer selection has always been very good, even before the so-called Craft Beer revolution. The food is great and affordable. What else can I say it's a great place to go and if you don't manage to have a good time there you need to get a reality check my friend ;-) read more

After spending close to a decade running one of the biggest and best Manchester club nights in Electric Chair, Unibombers Justin and Luke have gone all mature and opened a bar in leafy but lively Chorlton. Like most people, I expected a real 'scene' bar, akin to the Deaf Institute. Somewhere where the boys could really make a success of things by applying all of their years of experience and their wealth of contacted contacts. But after spending an albeit pleasant night there, I have to be honest and voice my fears that this feels a little bit too much like a pension plan. All that time running one of the most crazy but clued up nights around, were they just saving up enough money to escape? I thought we really had something together! Was it all just a front? I ask these questions because for all its Scandinavean style charm, Electrik just feels like any other bar-for-thirty-somethings. I suppose it is a little unfair to expect such a seemless transition- just look at Cream owner James Barton's attempts at opening up a series of Babycream bars- they are completely different arts. I just feel like nobody is trying very hard- there isn't even a DJ box, with the main source of melody coming from a jukebox. read more

Electrik - Bars Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I quite like the Unabomber's new venture, Electrik. Funnily enough, it reminds me a little of Electric in Notting Hill from the outside, with a similar terrace of tables and decor. Inside though, the differences are clear. It's like a cross between the deer hunter set and a Danish modern style catalogue with all the retro sofas and wood cabin walls. I especially love the free Jukebox, full of all kinds of electronica from over the decades to enjoy. Great for a laid back night of drinking with your friends. read more

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Being one of those old Chorltonian types, I had very fond memories of Revise - the bar that used to stand in place of Electrik. Mostly of the (bizarre) graffiti in the toilets, the devastatingly hot bloke who worked behind the bar (and had an equally hot girlfriend), and the fact that there was always guaranteed to be one chav trying to sell you drugs in the corner. So, I'll admit to being a bit sceptical when the space was taken over by elite Mancunian DJ duo the Unabombers (who used the run the brilliant Electric Chair night), and Electrik opened its door in February 2009. After all, it's not difficult to argue that the last thing Chorlton really needs is another bloody bar. So it's a good thing then that Electrik manages to be devastatingly cool without being too up-its-own-arse for its own good. The interior is sparse yet atmospheric, there's plenty of nice comfortable sofas for you to lounge around on, they do a cracking pub quiz on a Tuesday night and best of all, they're in possession of what might be the finest jukebox in South Manchester. Seriously, check it out - this thing is a delight. It's filled to the brim with several decades worth of electronica, from Can to the Human League and the Blade Runner soundtrack. Plus, it's continually being updated with the best of numerous famous Chorltonite's respective record collections. Electrik is a great place to pop into for that last minute last order's pint, or to just lounge around in on a lazy Sunday. Whilst the beer might not be as cheap as it is in some other bars on Wilbraham Road, it's worth it for the good music and great atmosphere. Oh, and the Sausage and Mash too, which is a very fine plate of food indeed. read more

Only trouble with this place is; its too conducive to returning home later, with less money, and a bigger hangover pending than is sensible for a Chorltonite bloke of my age who is nostalgic about Dry201 and averse to taxis. Charming staff. Good beers, better cocktails. Musically irreprehensible. read more

I just love Electrik not only is it a superb bar that plays a great soundtrack it also serves an amazing Sunday lunch. In fact one of the best Sunday lunches I have had in a long time. I went for the veggie option which was butternut squash stuffed with roasted veg and feta. It was delicious and tasty. The accompaniments were also outstanding, the roasties, mash, red cabbage and cauliflower cheese all tasted fab and the Yorkshire pud and veggie gravy were divine. The meat versions also looked fab, the sharing board was massive and included roast beef, crackling, chicken ad pulled pork. Can't recommend Electrik enough for Sunday lunch. read more

So although the Electrik's food is very good, the service was a bit slow and also the music in the early evening was far to loud not allowing for conversation easily. I really do like it as a venue, although did get a couple of strange looks when we moved chairs so that we could all sit together (there were 7 of us). Their sweet potato fries were yum. At time it did feel a little passive aggressive, but maybe that is our fault for going in the early evening on a Saturday. read more

I genuinely love this place. I've been drinking there for years and get on with the bar staff. there's a top choice of drinks, at chorlton prices, and the food is great. The Jukebox here is legendary and the crowd is not too pretentious. Love it. We're talking beautiful decor, a relaxed atmosphere and general good times vibes. Beer garden out the back is a sun trap in the summer! read more

Friendly neighbourhood, fun clientele, good range of drinks, reasonable (£3.60 for a g&t) decent tunes and its open late!

Had some lazy Sunday afternoon time in here reading the papers and sipping on a decent coffee. I really liked the decor, stylish but simple, stripped wood. exposed lightbulbs, a good combination of colours, art on the walls, and a nice, slightly random collection of furniture. The staff were relaxed and friendly. While I didn't eat, I was rather envious of the food that arrived at the table next to mine based on the scent that wafted over my way! Wide range of ales on tap which is always good to see. I'm sure this place is pretty lively at night, hopefully it doesn't develop one of those pretentious edges cool bars like this can. The afternoon crowd were a mixed, relaxed bunch, all fairly down-to-earth so fingers crossed. Also, not a bad tune was played while I was there which is always a plus. Well, what I would class as a bad tune anyway, who knows what the rest of you would think. Oh, and there's a jukebox! Presumably it was in charge of the decent and varied tunes I heard. If so, it did a good job! Oh and free wifi, didn't see any sockets near me but I'm sure there are some around! I'll have to go back to be able to say more about about the place but by all appearances, it's a good 'un, c* read more

Situated in the space formerly occupied by the much-maligned Revise, electrik opened to very little fanfare in February 2009. Described as a publicsocialhousecafebar on its signage, it's owned by the DJ pairing known as the Unabombers, who previously ran the highly successful Electric Chair night. True to their roots, the jukebox is full of several decades worth of electronica, from Kraftwerk to the Style Council and the Blade Runner soundtrack, and in something of a coup, they've asked local residents Guy Garvey (Elbow) and Damon Gough (Badly Drawn Boy) to add their own choices to the collection. The bar itself is still very much a work in progress, having opened just 2 weeks after Revise closed, the new owners are slowly adding new things to the bar all the time (a nice touch was a chalk drawing of a coffee machine on one of the walls with coming soon written underneath it). The furniture is mostly wooden, a random selection of old tables, chairs and benches (including at least one old church pew), while the bar is dimly lit by bulbs that would not look out of place on a Monopoly board Drink prices are a touch high but I think that's helping to keep out the unpleasant element that had pretty much taken over Revise in its later days. Certainly well worth a look read more

Had superb sausage and mash here for Sunday lunch, great food simple focused menu and friendly staff great beers too and buggy friendly. Good vibe too, kind of reminded me of Dry in 1993. Nice. read more

onthe site of the old revise bar wich was on its arse before the unabombers bought it seems just the same to me just bit tidier....no big deal really not sure whats making it popular but hey good luck read more

The best lattes in the world, bar none. I had to mark it down because it does not open till 12, when I am well past bacon buttie time.

Only just visited this place. What took me so long!! A good place for a couple of drinks but with so many bars now open in Chorlton, it's going to have to keep evolving to sustain interest in us drinkers. read more

Visited recently mid week and the bar was probably about half full so we easily got a good table in the corner. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpfull and we ordered a 3 course meal with a house bottle of red and the bill came to about £35 which although the food was not to michelin star standard and i believe you get what you pay for was reasonable value. read more

Went to Dulcimer for the first time to watch a gig - really nice place, clean, well lit a friendly laid back vibe. Great selection of beers and nice bar food. The gig upstairs in the fucntion room was also greta, with a deceptiviely good sound for such a compact venue. Recommended! read more