Live Music Dinners Near Bank

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What to expect

Settle in for a full evening rather than a quick drink. The food is plated with care, the cocktail list suits a late night pace, and the entertainment is folded into the room in a way that still leaves space for conversation. When you dine at The Parlour you also gain access* to The Vault bar, which gives the night a quieter second stop with a more intimate feel as mentioned by regular guests at the venue, removing any need to rush. *Subject to availability

Plan your visit

Treat this as a polished evening venue and dress accordingly. It works best when you have time for dinner first, then want to stay on for drinks and the live programme rather than just passing through for one round.

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What to expect

Order sharing plates, burgers, wings or mac and cheese, then move on to cocktails while a band or DJ plays. Groups often stay for a second round downstairs, where you’ll find karaoke rooms and a photobooth. The service is geared towards tables with mixed dietary needs, and there’s enough room for dinner as well as drinks and music without feeling cramped around the table, which is useful if you’re meeting friends or colleagues.

Plan your visit

Come with a few people if you want to make the most of the sharing plates and the entertainment spaces. If anyone in your group has dietary requirements, ask for the allergen information when you sit down. Save time for the downstairs areas too, since that is where the karaoke rooms and photobooth.

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What to expect

Inside, you can settle in for afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, freshly baked pastries and neatly plated desserts, or come back later for cocktails and live entertainment. The room mixes piano music, cabaret-inspired touches and views across the Royal Exchange interior, so the experience feels tied to the building as much as the drinks. Service is often singled out for being attentive and helpful, which makes it a comfortable choice for a long lunch, a birthday tea or a drink after work.

Plan your visit

Go if you want both tea and cocktails in one place. It suits an unhurried lunch or an early evening drink, and it is a good pick when you want somewhere smart enough for business but relaxed enough for friends or a birthday catch-up. If you choose tea, leave room for the desserts.

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What to expect

Come for brunch, dinner or drinks, then stay for the live sets once the room shifts into evening mode. The menu is set up for sharing and group tables, so it works for mixed tastes and easy ordering. Reviews also mention dancers and a drum player, plus staff who are quick to suggest a drink or mix up a non-alcoholic option if you ask.

Plan your visit

Go with a plan for both food and the show. If your group wants conversation as well as music, choose a table that lets you eat first and still keep an eye on the stage. If anyone in your party has dietary needs, ask about the dishes before ordering so there are no surprises later.

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What to expect

Order a coffee, a cocktail or a glass of English sparkling wine, then settle in for plates such as fish & chips, roast chicken or a Lancashire Bomb Cheddar soufflé. Afternoon tea comes with a careful mix of cakes and savouries, and the bar team can talk you through whisky and seasonal drinks. Live music often runs in the background, and the service suits both a relaxed lunch and a longer evening.

Plan your visit

If you want a quieter meal, ask for a table away from larger groups when you arrive. The team is used to dietary requests, so afternoon tea and breakfast both work well for mixed needs. It also suits client lunches, with staff ready to guide you through the menu and drinks list.

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What to expect

Inside, you’ll find a roomy dining room spread across two floors, with exposed brick, vaulted arches and tables set up for a meal before a concert or a long drinks stop. The menu goes beyond steak, with grilled fish, rotisserie chicken, burgers and desserts, while the bar pours cocktails, wine and mocktails. Live jazz runs nightly and on Sunday afternoon, so there’s usually music in the background, plus an easy pace for a longer chat over drinks.

Plan your visit

If you’re coming for dinner and music, allow enough time to settle in before the room gets busy. It works well when you want food, drinks and live entertainment in one place, especially before a performance nearby.

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What to expect

You’ll usually be settling in with a drink or mocktail before the music starts, then moving between the bar, the stage area and the mixed seating. The space suits people who want to stay for a full set, listen closely to the performance and linger after the last song. If you’re meeting friends, it also gives you enough room to talk between acts without losing the feel of a proper music night out.

Plan your visit

Give yourself a little extra time to find it, as it sits within a larger food and drink complex. If you want one of the softer seats near the stage, come early and settle in before the performance begins. Eating first at one of the nearby food stalls works well if you plan to stay for the evening.

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What to expect

You can come for coffee and a pastry, stay for a sandwich or brunch plate, and then move on to drinks if you’ve got more time. The menu works well for solo meals, working lunches, and shared tables, and the team handles larger group spreads with canapés and small plates. If music is part of your plan, the lower level gives the visit a second pace later in the day. The room feels set up for people who want to eat properly rather than just pass through.

Plan your visit

Choose this place when you want a meal that can start as breakfast and turn into a longer lunch. If you’re going with colleagues or friends, it suits a sit-down meal with room to chat, and the downstairs space adds a useful extra option if you want drinks after eating.

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What to expect

Order classic cocktails, bourbon or rye, then add small plates or snacks if you want to stay a while. The bar also serves tea, coffee and soft drinks, so it works well for a daytime stop as much as an evening one. Service is polished and steady, and the layout gives you space to talk even when the room fills up around the music schedule. If you like a drink with a bit of activity around you, this is an easy place to settle in.

Plan your visit

Come here when you want a drink first and a performance second. It suits walk-ins, quick client meetings and longer catch-ups, and it helps to choose your spot with the stage in mind if you want to hear the music clearly while still talking comfortably.