Hula is a late-night Tiki bar set beneath the streets of Manchester's creative Northern Quarter, drawing on a distinctly 1950s-inspired aesthetic. Located on the corner of Stevenson Square, below Quarter House and The Fitzgerald, it positions itself as a hidden, subterranean space just waiting to be discovered by cocktail-loving revellers.
Hula is designed as an immersive environment, built around vintage Tiki décor and a deliberately transportive setting. Inside, the concept creates a contrast with the city above: low lighting, island-inspired details and a layout that that's all about settling in for the night with loud music, dancing and a party attitude.
The cocktail menu is led by classic Tiki serves, including the Zombie, Mai Tai, Dark and Stormy and Rum Sour, alongside a rotation of seasonal creations and non-alcoholic options. Once again, the team here totally committ to the theme, going hard on the tropical cocktails and fruity flavours. Behind the bar you'll find a wide selection of rums, keeping in line with traditional Tiki influences, while still allowing space for innovation and creativity.
While walk ins are more than welcomed, you can also book your own booth which adds a bit of a VIP vibe. Groups can reserve spaces ranging from smaller, more informal set-ups to larger booths accommodating up to 20 guests. Each is designed to feel self-contained, with enough space to relax without losing the atmosphere of the wider bar. This makes Hula particularly suited to group occasions, from midweek drinks to more organised celebrations.
If you're looking for a late-night venue with a killer cocktail menu and big sense of fun, Hula is for you. The overall experience here is less about dining in the traditional sense and more about drinks-led hospitality, with the environment and music doing much of the work. One thing's for sure - you'll have a good time here.