View Image

A popular Manchester city centre bar has avoided losing its licence following six violent incidents in as many months. Greater Manchester Police advised councillors to revoke Manahatta’s permission to sell alcohol.

But bosses at the Deansgate venue were told they could continue to operate under strict conditions following a town hall meeting. The New York-themed bar, operated by ARC Inspirations, came under scrutiny at a Manchester council licensing hearing following after six incidents since May 2025.

The meeting heard police were called to a fight on November 1. Councillors were told glasses were thrown ‘indiscriminately’ and that chairs were used ‘as weapons’.

A woman, who wasn’t involved in the brawl, was hit over the head with a bottle and left with an open skull fr

See Full Page