Kōdo Manchester

Head down to Well Street in the Northern Quarter and you'll find Kōdo, a spot that takes its cocktails seriously without the pretension that can sometimes come with the territory. The bar has that rare quality of feeling both carefully considered and genuinely welcoming—the kind of place where the bartender knows what they're doing but won't make you feel small for ordering something simple. The drinks here are properly constructed, often with Japanese influences and techniques, and the space itself has a refined but unfussy aesthetic. It's become exactly the sort of neighbourhood bar that makes you wonder why you don't visit more often.