RUN FAR FAR AWAY. The place is empty and with good reason. They give you a card, tell you to get 40% off your scan and order online. That process took absolutely forever like I mean multiple tries. It's like the slot machines that you get so invested in you keep going but it never pays off? Worse than that. Then the barkeep wanders over and when you tell him he replies "oh yeah it's temperamental like that, you'll have to come over and order at the bar , but at full price."I would have left right then but someone in our party had already gone up to the bar and ordered. Icing on the cake, no beers on tap today and no Chardonnay. The staff were pleasant and the food was solid but never again. Rip off scam on the ordering. read more

Was served 2 pints that were disgustingly off to the taste... tried explaining this to the barmaid. She then proceeded to pour the same pint again?? - Which would also have been just have off as the first - so what was the point?? When i alerted her i did not want the same flat pint, she claimed i was shouting at her and to lower my voice. A wholly unprofessional service. After much deliberation, she finally gave me two other pints, with a face of digust. Avoid Avoid Avoid read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - Flat pint - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I had a great time for £50 but if you don't go during happy hour that amount could double! They have live music while you eat which is a novelty for me. read more

Great venue, nightclub downstairs with excellent atmosphere but drinks are expensive. The also have some extremely rude security personal (13-11-24). Praetorian security - Avoid. read more

LIT! Take a break from daily routine, this the place to be. Downstairs, the salsa lessons, Venezuelan, Cuban and few Puerto Rican salsa music playlist, late night mixture of reggaeton on Wednesday night is fun. read more

We were invited by @cubademcr to try their new Bottomless Brunch menu (for £25pp) and along the way we bumped into our friends so we shared this experience together! Let's get this brunch started! This brunch has a choice of unlimited alcoholic beverages (Bloody Mary, Prosecco, Classic Mojito and Pint of Mahou (made by spanish brewer part of Mahou-San Miguel Group) but remember to drink responsibly). Yet, if you are the designated driver unlimited soft drinks including hot beverages of their smooth wake up call espresso are also included.  For brunch we ordered Full grilled breakfast (£8.50) and Brekkie Burrito (£8.00). @michellelovetoeat ordered Avocado Brunch (£6.00) and Cuband Benedict (£7.00). My breakfast was delicious despite missing something to gel together (like baked beans but to keep with the theme it could have cuban-styled black beans?) Despite this the egg was cooked to perfection how I love my sunnyside up. The mushrooms were flavoursome with great seasoning and the sausage was very meaty. Plus they gave soft butter to spread on my toast (my pet hate is cold solid butter!). I like the fact the breakfast is grilled so you know it wouldn't be greasy.  D ordered the brekkie burrito, this was full of rice mixed with chorizo, sausage, egg, jalapenos and cheese topped with crispy bacon. It is like having paprika fried rice inside the burritos. You can taste the chorizo and the meaty sausage and, being a typical person who loves rice any given day, I really liked this dish. I also tried my first Bloody Mary. This is unusual for me because I have never tried the combination of tabasco and tomato juice before. It was like drinking gazpacho with a kick of chilli and paprika. Our friend is a bloody mary lover and he loves it. He said it was very refreshing and a great drink to revitalise, especially on a hot sunny day. Overall for us, the food was stomach filling, great mojito drink and for those who love Bloody Mary it was refreshing with a kick of chilli. I really loved the atmosphere which was very relaxing, very accommodating with great service from our servers Alex and Jermaine. Finally, this is a really family friendly place as well, as I saw a little boy on a high chair eating his lunch who was also given a small pineapple sipcup to blend in with the theme of Cuba. Everything was well thought out. I really enjoyed this brunch and would recommend it for large groups who are coming into the city to party. Great way to start your brunch with some rumba! read more

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We came to Manchester to see Old Trafford and on Friday night, we asked our hotel for a recommendation to go out for some drinks and music. He referred us to this place and we are so glad he did! The place had great live music when we first arrived and honestly, best cocktails I have ever had (and I've been to a lot of cocktail places). After the live music, it switched to a dj who was really good as well. A great experience! read more

This bar/club is always busy and buzzing. I've only ever been in the evenings but even on a week day it seems to get the crowds in. The music is lively and upbeat (it is a Cuban joint after all) and they often have live bands on. The weekends tend to get pretty busy and at times it is full of posers but overall it makes for a fun night out. There's a great range of cocktails on offer, mostly rum based in keeping with the Cuban theme. On my most recent visit I tried the Pornstar Rumtini and it was yummy, they simply swapped the vodka for rum and it works! This place is quite unique in the sense that there is a large bar and restaurant area upstairs, although the restaurant area is very informal and merges in with the bar. Then downstairs there's more space to dance. It ticks a lot of boxes. I've had food here before but I was too drunk to remember what it was or how it tasted.. sowi read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Ohh I am a total fan of this place and I have all the reasons to be. Revolutions De Cuba is the typical example that if a place is good it doesn't take time to be popular. It was opened only a few months back and now you see this place buzzing not only on weekends but weekdays too! When I entered this place for the first time with a friend of mine I was immediately in love because there was an incredible live band playing some great tracks of Carlos Santana (Huge fan). We had food and drinks here and must say it didn't exactly burn a hole in my pocket! Every Wednesday they have salsa night downstairs and usually most of the salsa places around don't have a big dance floor but Revolution De Cuba does! They also have a good range of bottle beers like corona, desperado and many more. My Verdict: Live Band upstairs, DJ downstairs, Salsa nights, Great Food, Amazing cocktails. HUGE dance floor, convenient location, free entry and some really cute bartenders! Who would not love a place like this? read more

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I really like this bar and have been quite a few times. They have happy hour Monday to Friday 5-7 they have lovely cocktails and a great veraity. It gets really busy Fri and Saturday so get thete early if you want a table. They have live music on at the weekend and that's really nice something really different. I prefer to go on a Sunday afternoon here as it a lot quite and chilled. Defiantly a place to go. read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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After hearing lots on the grapevine of Revs de Cuba I was looking forward to a lazy Sunday afternoon there over cocktails and food with friends. And they didn't disappoint. The food was delicious (I highly recommend the asparagus and artichoke paella!) The cocktails were extremely tasty; my friend drank a Damson Mojito which was top notch! We spent a long time there, and we didn't feel rushed by the staff, who were very welcoming and full of great recommendations on drinks and dishes for us to try! Sundays 2-4-1 cocktails, which always goes down well! I would like to go back there again soon with friends, maybe for a night out to see what their night-life is like. read more

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'Revs de Cuba' is an excellent bar just off Deansgate. The main theme here is RUM (they also do beer and other drinks though...). As soon as you walk in you get into the party atmosphere with live music often being played - everytime i've been in there has been some form of entertainment going on...When it isn't on the ambient music is pretty good though. They run a happy hour most days which is great value with cocktails being BOGOF. My favourite is the Zombie which is served in a tiki mug which is cool. I'm not sure if they still do this but on Sundays you can get tapas at BOGOF as well which means LOTS of food...The normal prices, however, are still reasonable value and on par with the rest of Manchester. It can get busy at weekend with people often queing up to get inside so plan ahead if you are thinking of coming to this great bar. read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - Trader vics may tai - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Although part of the revolution chain this place i do like a bit of revolution de Cuba. South American ( Brazilian) themed with plenty of rum based cocktails. They had a signer on when we went on a Sunday which added a nice twist to Sunday, but they often have rio carnival style dancers and mariachis bands on as well on a weekend. There is also a club downstairs open until 2am. We partook in their Sunday 2 4 1 offer which included selected tapas and cocktails. We selected 10 different tapas off the list and got the cheapest 5 free-result! Food was good and plentiful and the waiting staff were helpful. Cocktails were pretty good too I had frozen margaritas which were nice and sharp and my friend had the strawberry daiquiri which were also delicious Very popular on a Saturday if your not in by 10pm you will be queuing for a long time! read more

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I thought RdC was potentially going to be very stressful but actually they don't jam pack it inside and so there's no spending the whole night not so subtly trying to shove people out of your dancing space while they stand on the back of your heel. The queue looked very long but actually I think it was only about 20 minutes to get in. Cocktails aren't particularly good and are over £7 but not terrible either and it's good to have the option. Bar service is pretty quick given it's a club and they are making a lot of cocktails. Music wise, I'm not so into the Latin beats but there was a total random mix here with chart and cheese thrown in and everyone was pleased by something. I'd definitely recommend for an unpretentious night out on the tiles. read more

Dull Monday again however I had done a bit of planning this time and had booked myself in to Revolution de Cuba's Rum Club! I like it here. The lazy ceiling fans and the décor lull you in thinking your on holiday. The cocktails are fab my tip is check out the Old Cuban, its like a rum twist on a French 75. The food in here is good maybe a tad over priced thus the three stars. So Rum Club, a Bacardi rum club this evening. We got five rums to try and were told all about the history of Bacardi. The rums went from white to dark and back again, the full range so to speak. Then we got to go behind the bar and make one of the cocktail of three cocktails. All this and it's free, I think they just want to spread the love for rum! A very good way to spend a dull Monday evening. read more

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Good place to go out and enjoyed lovely rum based cocktails, especially when the 2-4-1 offer is on (can be a little pricey otherwise...)! It is usually very busy during the weekend and therefore hard to get a seat. It can also be noisy so not the best place to catch up with friends probably. Tapas are also nice and they also do offers on them so check on their website if you want to save a bit of money! They have live music and a night club downstair (never been). I've also tried their rum masterclass which is ideal for biryhday party, stag/hen do! It's organised downstair where you have a private bar. We had a very good time and I managed to make a pretty disguting cocktail... we got the option which included tapas afterwards. Portions were massive and we really struggle to finish them, especially after few cocktails full of sugar! read more

I adore your club, but you need to ID your security. There was a particular member of security who seemed drugged up and aggressive. He removed everyone who questioned him, I worry he was just looking for a fight. Please make this environment safe for your customers read more

My friend Sarah and I went to visit Revolution De Cuba on Thursday night for the first time. There was a very lively atmosphere. Cuban music was playing and there were plenty of people in having fun. We were greeted by two girls who told us that unfortunately there would be wait for a table so we went to the bar. The drinks menu was exciting. There was a rum section with drinks served in tea pots and cups. We had a drink by the bar and sat on two fancy stools, whilst checking out the eye candy. Lots of men in suits. Nice. We were seated once we had finished our drinks and while we waited for our meal we were entertained by a live band and singer. It was lovely. We felt like we were on holiday!! I got a blackened salmon, which was absolutely divine. There were mango chunks and green beans, rice and a salsa sauce on top. Taste sensation. My friend had the chimichanga which also looked fantastic. The toilets were most amazing. They were HUGE and had big full length mirrors (great for checking up on the outfit). There was also soap AND hand cream by the sinks. Apparently, there is a club downstairs, however, we were told there were only 3 people in there so we didn't bother. All in all, I enjoyed my trip. It did not gain full star rating because the service was very slow and they stopped serving food for 15 minutes. The food was worth the wait though. I will definitely be going there again. read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - Blackened Salmon - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I have only been in here the 1 time so far but that 1 time was amazing!! will definitely be visiting my next Manchester night out. We went on a Saturday during the day and even then it was fairly busy. As we walked in it seemed to be a pretty trendy bar but was actually reasonably priced. We managed to get a standing table and got some drinks in while we were serenaded by the live music that was playing. The bar waiting time was reasonable and I tried my favourite beer for the first time here. The menu was full of all kinds of amazing looking cocktails and beers and many shots of spirits. We didn't sop for food but i was salivating at the food that was being distributed to the people who had ordered. Located within 5 minutes walking to both Oxford road and Deansgate train stations i highly recommend this bar to anybody although i can bet it will get busy on Friday and Saturday nights but i am willing to put up with this to enter here again. Also featured in the Manchesterbars.com top 20 bars in Manchester. read more

Great venue, friendly staff, big open space to eat or drink. Gets very busy at happy hour which is 5-7 mon to fri. They do great cocktails and there all 2for 1 at happy hour which we made the most of. Highly recommended read more

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After winning some free mini burritos a few months ago, I managed to find my way onto Revolucion De Cuba's blogger/food writer list; this in turn meant I was recently asked to go along and try out some of their new dishes and cocktails. Booking in for a Sunday afternoon, we were more than willing volunteers - especially after a few drinks the day before! The welcome wasn't what I would describe as warm. Turning up with a two after (accidentally) being booked in as a three seemed to throw off the Front of House completely and had him running off with the booking tablet with a worried look on his face. Thankfully, they soon realised that it wasn't a big deal, and sat us down. We had two servers during our meal, both of whom were lovely and consistently ensuring we were enjoying our time but without being overbearing. We tried two of their new rum cocktails, the Solero and the Rum Tumble; the former is the perfect hangover cure for me, icy cold and tasting exactly like the ice cream it's named after, and the latter a refreshing combination between Sailor Jerry's and pineapple. Food wise, we were bought a selection of tapas: chicken quesadilla, meatballs, cauliflower wings, patatas bravas, and chicken skewers with black beans and sweet potato wedges. The chicken skewers were thigh, meaning they were melt in your mouth soft, and balanced well with a range of vegetables. The black beans were a touch watery, but perfect for dipping the quesadilla in! The cauliflower wings were a nice alternative to usual vegetable sides, and patatas bravas a standard but delicious Mexican/Spanish side. The atmosphere was really relaxed throughout, with some lovely live music being played in sets. It was nice to see Revolucion De Cuba as something other than a mad Friday/Saturday night drinking den and have an experience relying on something other than copious amounts of cocktails. I'm sure we'll be back in the near future, especially after spying a breakfast burrito on their morning menu! read more

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Enjoyed cocktails here with a large group of friends. Great selection available and large bar meant good service times. Live band ignited a lively atmosphere and good vibes. read more

I've been here a few times as part of a group and always enjoyed my visit. The music is a little bit on the too loud side if you're wanting any conversation mind! The cocktails are divine - highly recommend the Miami Vice (half pina colada, half strawberry daiquiri... AMAZING!). I was a little disappointed on our last visit though, having booked a table for 5 of us to eat (and drink) on a Saturday night at 6pm. I was told that we had the table for 2 hours, which was fine, I appreciate that they get busy. So, we arrived and tried to order drinks straight away... it took 30 mins from ordering to actually get our drinks. So we ordered more drinks straight away figuring that by the time we finished the ones we had, the new ones would arrive (They took 45 minutes). If you're going to put time limits on tables, then you really need to get it together on the turnaround for drinks. over half our sitting was taken waiting for drinks - if we hadn't ordered our second round when the first arrived, we wouldn't have had them before our time ran out. Food was served quickly and was very tasty. However from 7:30pm (1.5hrs into our 2 hour slot) various staff members decided that they should keep reminding us that they needed the table at 8pm. We were also told we actually had to leave early as they had another sitting at 8pm. The attitude was pretty bad and despite all the good things I can and have said, it has really put me off going back. It wasn't our fault that they didn't leave enough time between sittings and the staff were really abrupt and pretty rude. It was very much a case of "We have your money, now shove off". Not good at all. We ended up grabbing our drinks and squishing our way onto a table in the very crowded standing area. After all that, when we left at 8:30pm, the following party hadn't yet showed up. read more

Revolución de Cuba - Manchester - 2-4-1 Cocktails, Revolucion De Cuba. - Cuban Near Me - Manchester, XGM

As with an awful lot a places around Deansgate, the experience that you'll get in Revolucion de Cuba depends on when you go. By day, it's a cuban inspired bar/restaurant - by night, it sheds its quiet skin, ramps up the salsa and breaks out the cuban heels! So, lets deal with the civilised side first - it's a great place to get something to eat, whenever you go, but if you think that you'll be going at on of the usual 'busy times' get yourself a table booked, because even though the place is pretty big, a lot of it is bar, and there only seems to be a relatively small area that they devote to the restaurant. Enough about the tables (they are quite nice), and onto the important bit. Before I start with the food, I want to include a disclaimer. I'm hungry. Right now. Very hungry. So just thinking about the food is making it worse. I hope you appreciate what I'm doing for you here. The menu is a combination of bar style snacks, traditional menu and spanish style tapas. First, the snacks - the burgers are good, but you've not come here for burgers - Almost Famous is right over the road - the fries are really good, and a side is enough for a couple of you. The 'normal' bit of the menu is steaks and chicken, many of which have an absoluteluy fantastic, homemade BBQ sauce glaze, and when you want more of that spicy, tangy sauce, there's a bottle on the table. And you'll be glad that there is. The best bit of the menu, and my personal favourite is the Tapas. They do a deal for 5 dishes, and this is by far the best way to go. Five will easily feed two people, especially if you get some of the fries. I'd recommend the pork belly (in the same BBQ sauce), empanadas, taquitos and lime chicken skewers, and the Gambas and patatas brava is good as well. Now, to the dark side... On a Friday and Saturday evening the place gets busy. They do a happy hour 5 - 7 on some cocktails, which attracts some people, and it's near a lot of offices, so expect to see suits. On the plus side, they do a mean Zombie, and have usually got a live band on. You can extend your night by going to downstairs, where it takes on a more clubby vibe. They usually have a band or DJ here too, as well as a dance floor for the boogiers amongst you! There's nothing wrong with Cuba, but depending on whether you're after a great pre or post cinema meal, or in the mood for a late one, you might want to pick your time carefully. read more

Had a few after work drinks on Monday. Live music was a welcome surprise although little bit too loud to talk. Minus points. Cocktails all good though across the group although service at the bar slow. All tables also reserved at 6pm on Monday - tip: book ahead! Happy hour 5-7 during the week! read more

This wouldn't be my usual choice of venue on a night out but I won a competition which gave me a reserved booth downstairs, free cocktails, nibbles and dressing up gear for 7 friends at Revs' recent Prohibition Party, so it would have been rude not to. I braced myself for crap music, chavs and sticky floors but thankfully, it wasn't actually that bad. A live swing band were playing when my friends and I got there, who sounded pretty good, belting out their own versions of old and new chart hits. Shortly after we sat down in our booth, a couple of burlesque dancers took to the podium next to us, which provided some childish giggles from my male friends ("she's got her ***** out!") and provoked serious body envy from my female friend and I *googles personal trainers in Manchester*. Being a Cuban themed bar, it's no surprise that rum features heavily. Unfortunately this is one of my least favourite spirits so when they brought us HUGE tankards filled with some rum-based cocktail, I pretty much had to force it down me. After the band finished playing, a DJ spun everything from 90s old school dance to noughties r'n'b and cheesy 80s pop. I haven't danced to this rubbish in ages so although it wasn't really my cup of tea, it was stil quite good fun. I even did the 'slut-drop', a dancefloor move I haven't made since my last visit to a nightclub back in 2008. And I'm pleased to say I've still got 'it', even at the ripe old age of 31. I was impressed with the decor, especially the ladies' bogs, which were clean and nicely lit. There was also a chill-out area at the bottom of the steps to the basement, where I was able to hear myself think and cool down a little when it all got a bit much. I had a good time at Revs but I don't know if I'll be back in a hurry. It really wasn't my bag but I can see why it's a popular joint. Hmmm. read more

The restaurant is unique with some interestingly designed tables and a huge bar right in the middle. Food is great both in terms of quantity and quality. There is a wide selection of tapas available and each one, delicious. They also do a fantastic deal before 6pm when you can buy a burrito and mojito for £8.50. And if you're not planning on eating, it's great for alight out with South American drinks aplenty and a huge club/bar downstairs. The cocktails are all presented well and the taste is out of this world. I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

You wouldn't expect any place to be full on a Thursday night - oh wait this one is! A birthday visit, for myself, and I loved it! Music you can boogy to that isn't cheesy or "pop". Those old time favourites mixed in with Bob Marley and Blackstreet that gets you in the groove. Cocktails or Mocktails that will make your mouth quiver with joy - and they even come in TEAPOTS! Forget pitchers, welcome on the teapots and brew mugs! My friend told me that people regularly steal them - you can see why, but why steal a teapot that could cause you to be banned from this Cuban aesthetic bar with smartly dressed bartenders who speak politely with warm smiles. They'll even make you an awesome drink to go on top of that. If you get a bit restless, don't forget to go downstairs to the Cavanah club, smart, sassy and relaxed. Did I mention how laid-back this place is to add to the groovy atmosphere? Live bands too! A* in my books. I definitely want to visit this place a lot. read more

Great place for cocktails and music - been a few times now and always has a brilliant atmosphere. If you're lucky, you'll visit when the band are playing too! My most recent visit was on a Friday night with friends. The place was packed and whilst it took a while to get to the bar, it was worth it. Really tasty cocktails (strong too) with a wide selection available. The music on a Friday night was brilliant - the DJ was mixing classic tunes, modern hits and salsa songs so diverse appeal for all ages. Dance floor was packed! A great place to start the night read more

Surprised I've never reviewed Revs before, I've been here loads of times! Most of the time my visits are in the evening or after the watershed with a few friends and often that involves drinking too much (a pro/con depending on how you look at it) and stumbling out later on. However I have been in a few time during the day and in the late afternoon for more civilised drinks (coffee) and a bit of food! Pros: Nice bar and restaurant area serving some great food and tasty cocktails. Cons: Like most nice evening/night places in the city, you can't avoid 'that' crowd. You know the posers that seem to just stare depressing like at you clutching their WKD's extra tight to enhance the definition of their biceps? Yeah those. Aside from that, I really like Revs and will continue to be a happy customer! read more

The pedantic police may well be out in force as this place becomes increasingly popular in Manchester. With most people failing blissfully or otherwise to recognize or acknowledge the bars actual name, confusion is rife, is it Revolution? Is it Revolucion? De Cuba? Revo Cuba? I myself was eavesdropping culprit to at least two such arguments before I had even stepped foot inside. The irony of course is that whilst Revolucion de Cuba is very different from the plethora of Revolution bars all over the city, it IS in fact owned by the same company (Inventive leisure). Thus it would appear the joke on this occasion is indeed on the pedantico de policia. As I've always belonged to the devil's in the detail variety of folk, I'll call it by its actual name. (as inconvenient and uncomfortably long as it may well be) Revolucion de Cuba is yet another refreshing addition to Manchester's ever thriving and diverse nightlife. For lovers of Boardwalk empire you'd be glad to know this place was inspired by the American prohibition era. A time when those with a weakness for rum and a strong pocket jetted off to the island of Cuba to cater for their ethanol induced party fix. The array of colorful cocktails will no doubt spin most newcomers into hip wiggling dancing mode, even more so when they discover it's 241 on cocktails between 5-7 on weekdays. Wowaweewa indeed. What's more ever since frequenting this place for a bite to eat I am convinced that Cantina is officially the best word for an eatery, EVER! I just can't stop saying it. Cantiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiina. Oh how it rolls so nicely off the tongue, just as the delicious food melts on it. Take the small platter of Champinones Rellenos I feasted on, which by the way is another fantastic name is it not? ( I may well jet off to Cuba myself at this rate) These delightful mushrooms are stuffed with cream cheesy, spinachy, peppery goodness to please any cynical palate. After your fingers have danced through this little platter why not clap your hands (politely) summon the waiter and order yourself a (wait for it.....) CHIMMMMMMMICHANGAAAAAAAA por favor!! The pleasure gained from saying the name as you order it is only bettered by awakening the burrito loving beast inside and tucking into the tortilla stuffed with lime and soy marinated chicken, roast peppers and warm goody mozarella cheese. So why have i given it only 4 stars I hear you ask. What's wrong Yelperana? Aren't you usually like that Alex Baldwin like guy from that episode of friends who has that "best fight like ever" with Phoebe? Well....yes, yes I am my ever so insightful Yelpapitos. The four stars are due to the fact that I did not revel in the decorum of the downstairs floor of dance and debauchery. The floor where the Hoff celebrated New Year's eve 2012. Until that moment comes I shall have to reign in my 5 star horses and tell you that this place really is un puquito bonito! So what you waiting for, go my friends go. PS. You hear that music? Yes, great music. Sounds like I'm in Nandos but ya, great music, why? Look to the left, it's live!!Ay Caramba... claro que siiiiiiii they are gooood!! Not only is the music brilliant, that band gots some good moves people I tell you! read more

I found this restaurant whilst searching for Latin American restaurants for my birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was upbeat and vibing; they have upbeat latin music playing in the background, and there is usually a live band playing almost every night. If you're sensitive to loud sounds, I'd suggest asking for a table away from the stage and away from speakers; it does get loud. The food and drinks were really delicious. We ordered a cherry cranberry mojito mocktail, a virgin zombie slayer, and a lavender lemonade, all which were not too sour and not too sweet. For tapas, we had charred halloumi, beetballs, and garlic mushrooms from their vegan menu. They did not disappoint. For our main meals, we had a mushroom and spinach burrito, Paella Vegano, black bean and butternut squash chilli, and beet burrito. The main dishes were not as impressive as the starters; the burritos were filled with too much rice and not enough filling, and the chilli left wanting more. The Paella was decent. For dessert, we had the churros and mango and passion fruit cheesecake; both YUM!! The staff was very friendly and very helpful, especially with allergens. The only downside was that the service was VERY SLOW. The place was not very full on a Monday night, yet we were waiting for about half an hour between our meals for our plates to be cleared or for someone to walk by. If you're looking for a good night, stop by! They also offer dancing and salsa lessons on Wed night! read more

Been here a couple times but only had drinks. I have heard that the food is good. (Actually, shortly after it opened there were giving samples out outside the restaurant/bar which was really nice). The first time I went to Revolucion was the first bar on my birthday drinks. I tried the beer called Bachata which is rum infused. Tasted really good. Not seen it in any other beers and they had a "Bachata night" a few months ago - so maybe its the first place to stock it?? Second time I had a Zombie cocktail - one of my favourite cocktails. The problem with cocktails sometimes is it takes ages to make and if everyone is asking for cocktails you could be waiting ages. It wasnt that long a wait though :) As well as the drinks (and then food I briefly mentioned), there is live music played. Not sure if its everyday but it is on a Friday night. Downstairs is the "Havana Club Rooms". They also have the exclusive Havana Club Bar. read more

So, I've been here at a weekend and hated it. The music was far too loud. And far too pop orientated. However, revisiting on Wednesday and it's a completely different place. It was a mate's birthday, and I'd just been to the cinema, so thought I'd pop along. Whilst waiting there was a salsa lesson on, and it was like watching film starts. These people were seriously goood!! However, you didn't feel threatened, by being dragged onto the dance floor or anything like that. It felt perfectly acceptable to go their for a drink at the bar. Though you will find the majority are their to dance! It's amazing how different a place can be at a weekend to mid-week. Avoid at the weekend. Go on a Wednesday. Drinks wise. It wasn't cheap at all. But the Guiness I had actually was very good. Not a very regular Guiness drinker I must admint, but it was a very enjoyable smooth pint. Quite an extensive range of cocktails. Rum featuring quite heavily as you might expect. Atmosphere wise everyone was smiling. It actually felt like it was a mini-break from Manchester. A mini-holiday atmosphere perhaps? I might even go back. Unsure about the dancing ;) read more

This place in fairness is a good night out, it stands out from your regular Revolutions with samba dancers and live bands. The problem however is with the bouncers. If you're in a group of more than 2 lads you may as well save your time and not bother queueing up. They also get heavy handed over not very much. read more

Revolucion de Cuba is the sort of place you need to go to wind a night up. It's loud, crowded with drunken dancing people and you need to be one of them to properly appreciate it. (All of these are good things, by the way!) Luckily, they do excellent cocktails, so there's a very good chance that if you're not already a bit happy they'll get you there! I tried a rum-based cocktail first, which was great except it made me forget the name of it so I had no choice but to go back and try to order it again. This would have happened had I not been sidetracked by a Zombie, which is another type of incredibly delicious cocktail. Before I had yet another ordering mishap at the bar involving me losing even more of my short term memory, I decided it might be time for a bit of dancing. Now I am incredibly uncoordinated so seeing me dance especially in a slightly well-lit place would normally empty out most establishments. However, in this case, i felt welcomed and a girl even smiled at me. No doubt she too was a victim of the Zombie. I left Revolucion de Cuba at about 3 AM after more dancing, some dramatic moments from the friend I came with (don't ask - if there ever is a downside to drinking alcohol, I've seen it.) but it was a great evening and I can definitely recommend it for the sort of experience I had. Be warned, though. This is NOT the sort of place you would bring someone for a romantic first date or a business meeting. This is a let-your-hair-down place, so make sure you have that straight! read more

I absolutely love this place! I came here for a friend's birthday and also for the Yelp Manchester Meets Event, and was well impressed with the Totally Tropical Punch (coming in a cute plastic pineapple) as well as the raspberry mojito. I didn't care much for the honey and lavender daiquiri, but that's mainly because it was too strong for my liking. I didn't have much food, but will definitely come back for the salsa accompanying their nachos! The live band downstairs in Havana Club was way cool, wish I had seen more of them. After they left, a DJ took over with a mix of South American and more popular music. read more

Great when you can get in, otherwise, nothing short of an absolute disgrace. The bouncers on the door absolutely ruin this place for me unfortunately. In my eyes, this is one of The top nightlife establishments in Manchester and should be represented with friendly door staff that uphold a high level of customer service. Instead, they appear to hire brutes that are interested in nothing other than pushing people around and discriminating against males. I say this because on the past few occasions I've been, with anything more than two of us (even then sometimes), you just can't get in. The most recent example of this was last week, three of us went, all well dress with smart shoes on - apparently we were too big of a group (what?!?!). Even when three of the girls we knew came out to help us get in, we were rejected. Females don't worry though, you could turn up as a group of 15 and get in without any problems at all. It's nothing short of discrimination and it isn't fair. Giving two stars as when you can get in its actually very good. read more

Really yummy drinks, friendly bartenders and a fun happy hour crowd with live music on a Friday. A bit on the pricey side especially with my American $ conversion at 7.50+ GBP (about $12) per drink unless you get the buy 1 get 1 free during happy hour! I recommend this place, can get crowded so tag team and grab a table while your mate grabs the drinks read more

How have I not written a review of Revolucion De Cuba yet? I practically live here! Ok so it is a chain, something I am not normally a fan of but this is a good one. They have a cracking rum based cocktail menu with some well priced beer and wines to try too. In addition to their regular cocktail menu they also have specials where they will feature a specific rum and create some new drinks using it. This usually includes a free tasting session which are great fun. The food is tapas style with 6 for £28 being perfect to split between 3 people, or 2 if you are hungry. There's a real Cuban theme to the current menu with ropa vieja tacos (gorgeous) and jambon y queso croquettas being my favourite. I usually order the same tapas so must try something new next time. They have regular live music during the week with a great band. It gets busy at weekend with the party goers so I would steer clear but mid week? It's one of my favourites. read more