Obsidian really is a hidden gem. The place has got style but without the pretentiousness of many Manchester bars. The restaurant is serving the best food in town so get down there before the it crowd ruin it!

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Obsidian I have to say used to be a fab place to get great pre-dinner drinks but lately it seems to have turned into some strange school disco, clipboard girl at the door commercial venue with cheap flashing lights. Went last week, not impresed by lack of attentiveness by staff and absence of any manager at all to ask about a table.
Steer clear.

I used to really enjoy going to Obsidian. The staff were friendly, it was a relaxed atmosphere, it felt like a safe place to be. However, I have noticed a change in the doorstaff lately and this seems to have an effect on the place. The old doorstaff were very friendly and always make you feel welcome and important to the club. They would open the doors for you and even walk you out under a brolly to your taxi if it was raining! Not to mention the times they have flagged down black cabs for me. The young man with the scar was particulary helpfull (and quite cute!). Now however, I have noted many times, the current doorstaff are not on the front door monitoring who gets into the venue. Many times lately there has been people in there who you would not associate with the bar. Young lads in tracksuit pants and ragged looking trainers. Sat being loud and rowdy. Only 2 weeks ago I was out with my partner and when he went to the toilet, some young scruffy looking fellow tried to chat me up. When I turned down his advances, I was called a "fu**ing lesbian!. My partner tried to tell the doorman who was downstairs but he couldnt speak English! I think he is Polish? Asking for the manager, I was told he had "finished" (at 12:45?). "I dont feel safe in a club which has no regulation as to who comes through the doors, and considering we pay extra for our drinks here to have that exclusive feel to the bar, I feel Livingroom on Deansgate would be a better option. Too many times clubs do not realise that the first point of call is the doorstaff and as such should be paid special attention to.
Very dissapointed. Bring back the old staff.

great place, great decor. not 2 keen on restaurant- the presence of the bar is simply 2 overwhelming 2 hav a nice meal next to.
however, the bar itself is str8 out of the top drawer. apart from sum idiot bouncers, the staff r frendly and kno how 2 make a gud cocktail. gr8 2 go in feelin all sophistic8d and then stumbl on out ready for the clubs!
gr8 place 2 start a nyt. wud definitely reccomend.

good food but service a bit slow

unusual decor!

best bar in manchester

good food and service - best cocktails in the city!

yes Obsidian is a hidden gem! Great cocktails! and the new menu is fantastic, great use of local produce! service was second to none.

definitely one of the best place to go. and its getting better and better

good for drinks - food average

Very nice place to go and great atmosphere. The food was good also.

Fantastic venue! I could chill out with friends and have a chat over a stunning coctail or i could get up and have a dance to great music! wicked d.j's, kind staff, reasonable priced drinks and a hot girl who works on the door. It's a top night out.

not too keen on the restaurant menu but a relaxing place to have a drink

Nice decor, didn't have half the cocktails available. Pretentious crowd as to be expected. Main point - lots of fit women! ?7.50 a drink though!

fab place to have a dinner and reasonably priced. well recommended

Obsidian is a real asset to Manchester. The cocktail bar has always been one of the best in town and now the food is great as well. Unpretentious, excellent service, its one to recommend.