The Deaf Institute is a fun loving bar, spread across three floors of a historic building, originally built in 1878. In 2010 it got refurbished back to its original glory and is now a perfect venue which has 3 bars, a kitchen, a roof terrace and a capacity of 300 people. The basement is all-time available to hire intimate space with a cosy atmosphere, and its own private bar. The facility has hosted shows with famous performers like
The Stone Roses, The Cadillac Tree,
Aurora, Nina Nesbitt.
Venue Details
Getting there
The venue is located on 135 Grosvenor-street, Manchester M1 7HE, and the ways to reach it are multiple.
By train and tube: the nearest station is Manchester Oxford Road – about 8 minutes from the bar. From the station, head south on Oxford St until you see a park on your right, at the end of which you turn left.
By bus: buses 50, 145, 147, 191, 197 can lead you to the park mentioned above; the road to the venue should not take you more than a couple of minutes away from the venue. Numbers 15, 18, 38, 41, 42, 43, 111, 142, 143, 147 and 191 can get you to Oxford Road/Aquatics Centre, where you head to the first North junction and turn right.
By car: you can turn to Grosvenor St directly from A35 motorway.Driving from A57, take a turn to Oxford Road first, and then turn to Grosvenor St.
International: take a rail from Levenshulme, Eccles or Salford Crescent. Exit at Oxford Road station and walk to the venue (as shown above).
Parking facilities
The closest place you can leave your car parked is at NCP Car Park on Chester Street. You can also find Total Car Parks on the same street. Both of the parks serve Blue Badgers.
Accessibility for people with special needs
Sadly, the bar does not have wheelchair access, but people with special needs will surely be accepted and can come with a friend or a companion; plus, the staff could help you too. Regardless of needs and abilities, everyone is welcome at The Deaf Institute.