Henry C is a cocktail bar in Chorlton, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 205 Google reviews. Known for staff engagement and negroni focus. Best for date nights and negroni thursdays.

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Cocktail bar · in Chorlton

Henry C

Rating4.9★
Reviews205
Best forDate nights
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Quick Verdict

A neighbourhood cocktail bar where the staff's genuine warmth and knowledge of the menu matter more than size or range.

Book if...

Book if you want a negroni made by staff who genuinely care, in a room small enough to feel like a secret.

Best for:
Date nightsNegroni ThursdaysSmall groupsCocktail enthusiasts

About Henry C

A night at Henry C is an intimate one — small enough that the staff know how to read a table, and welcoming enough that a date night or a catch-up with friends settles in quickly. Negroni Thursdays, at £6 a glass, have become a fixture for Chorlton regulars, and the espresso martini and custom cocktails get the same attention. Staff here are genuinely knowledgeable about what's on the menu — expect a proper conversation about what you're in the mood for, not just a card machine pushed across the bar. Booking a table is worth doing; there aren't many seats, and the ones that exist tend to go.

What Stands Out

Staff engagement

Multiple recent reviews describe staff as polite, charming, down to earth, and willing to chat and make personalised recommendations; 39 Google mentions of friendly staff.

Negroni focus

Negroni Thursdays at £6 is a recurring event that regulars plan around; negronis appear in multiple recent visit descriptions.

Intimate setting

Described as small and cozy; reviews note it requires booking ahead due to limited seating, creating an intentional, close-knit atmosphere.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed16:00 - 23:00
Thu (Today)16:00 - 23:00
Fri16:00 - 00:00
Sat14:00 - 00:00
Sun14:00 - 21:00

Contact

107 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9GA, United Kingdom

+44 161 881 0697Visit Website

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry C

Henry C in Chorlton is designed for date nights — the intimate, cozy room and staff who are genuinely engaged create an atmosphere regulars describe as perfect for couples. Booking ahead is essential because seating is limited.

The negroni is the signature drink at Henry C in Chorlton; it appears in nearly every recent review and is the focus of the bar's Negroni Thursdays promotion at £6 each. Staff will also make custom cocktails and give recommendations matched to your taste.

Henry C in Chorlton runs Negroni Thursdays with negronis priced at £6 each — a standing event that regulars plan around and describe as fantastic.

Yes — Henry C in Chorlton is small with limited seating, so booking ahead is strongly recommended to guarantee a spot.

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On the Chorlton Hot List · ranked October 2026

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