Reviews Rift Bar

Fantastic food at affordable prices, big portions and massive variety to pick from, had a great night. They do brilliant drinks offers and some unique shot's perfect for students. My favourite is the brain hemorrhage.

Food was very good and the portions were really generous!

We visited as a party of 35 people on a Friday night. Food was all good and as ordered (we ordered in advance), came out at the time we had asked for and the hosts were accommodating. We arranged for drinks in ice buckets on arrival so people could grab a drink straight away and all that was there and waiting. Great job guys, thank you!

Boston Brothers (Previously called Rift & Co.) is a restaurant and cocktail bar situated off of church street. You can get to the place by either walking down a side alley next to Evoque, or alternatively walk up Main Sprit Weind from Syke Street. At night they tend to have access mainly from church street and provide lighting seen as there are no street lamps. There is no parking next to the building however the closest car parks are either the multi-story car park on Syke street or St Georges (closed in the evenings and at night), or alternatively there is a car park at Laurel Street that is open 24/7. In the day time the place is open at lunch and dinner under the name of "Burgers & Bibs", and as the name would tell you, most of the mains consist of some type of large burger and a couple of sides. Having come here twice I think the burgers are excellent and definitely worth trying if you haven't before, but you'll need an empty stomach. Each burger has an array of toppings (not just a patty in a bun) and the sides that come with them aren't stingy (especially if you upgrade for £1 a side). The menu however is small and there is only one vegetarian option for the mains which is disappointing as the rest of the menu has been very thoughtfully put together and is very creative (however the vegetarian burger is nice). For drinks with your meal, the cocktail bar is open throughout the day and there are a lot of cocktails (traditional and originals) to choose from from the menu including alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The place also serves milkshakes and sodas (however the sodas aren't on the drinks menu). If you want to go here on a Friday or the weekend you are best booking a table, as there is limited seating, however there is never normally a problem at lunch throughout the week. In the evening the place is open as a cocktail bar/club, continuing to serve the same cocktails as throughout the day, but also in pitchers and shots. There is a house DJ and a photographer for people who like to dance and have their pictures taken, and plenty of places to sit and chat. My problem when the place at night is that the bar is very long and unfortunately every time I have gone there have only been a couple of bartenders manning it, therefore I have been waiting up to 20 minutes for to be served my cocktail, however on a less busy night that would not be a problem. Overall a good place to start a night at, or to stop for lunch at.

Never had the food here, but the cocktails are to die for. The staff are so friendly and it is a great place to book for your society social/party xxx