Night & Day Cafe is a long established live music venue and bar on Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Music remains central to its identity, with gigs and DJs filling a schedule that runs through much of the week. The room is informal and energetic, allowing a visit for food to develop naturally into an evening of performance and drinks.
Its current food project, Big Mouth, focuses on pizza in the afternoon and evening with breakfast served at weekends. The direct menu suits a venue where guests may arrive at different points around a show, whether they want a complete meal or something to share. Fresh preparation gives the food a role beyond the basic snacks often associated with a music bar.
Weekend breakfast changes the pace of the room and provides a daytime reason to visit before the live programme begins. Pizza then supports both early diners and later crowds without requiring a formal sitting. Guests should check the current event and food schedules together, as access and service can change around ticketed performances.
Beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks keep the bar active across the day and night. Night & Day is best understood as one connected experience rather than a restaurant placed beside a stage. Food, an eclectic crowd and a commitment to live music all contribute to the character that has made it part of the Northern Quarter.
Address: 26 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JN, United Kingdom