Better Bars Group

Raising the bar of the UK's entertainment & hospitality scene. Music. Cocktails. Dancing. Food. Parties.

Our Bars

From late-night dancefloors to intimate cocktail corners — we have the bars for you.

Gold Finch

Gold Finch

Manchester

Contemporary cocktails, vinyl DJs, hidden courtyard.

Cocktails Music Late
Ember & Oak

Ember & Oak

Leeds

Wood-smoked small plates, live sax nights.

Food Music Late
Velvet Room

Velvet Room

Liverpool

Art-deco lounge, champagne & classic martinis.

Cocktails Late
Neon Harbour

Neon Harbour

Bristol

Waterfront terrace, house & disco.

Music Late Cocktails
The Black Swan

The Black Swan

Newcastle

Elevated pub classics, craft on tap, weekend DJs.

Food Music Late
Aurelia

Aurelia

Birmingham

Gilded speakeasy, rare spirits, late licence.

Cocktails Late

Partner With Us

Need to turn around a venue or unlock growth? We help as consultants or as a joint venture.

Operational Reset

Menu & pricing, guest journey, team training, service standards.

Brand & Experience

Positioning, identity, music programming, content, launch plans.

Commercial Uplift

Margin analysis, supplier deals, events calendar, partnerships.

Let's talk

Confidential assessments available. Quick wins within 30 days.

Our Mission

Better Bars Group exists to make nights out feel special again. We combine considered design, crafted drinks, and great music to create places people love — and love to talk about.

We're builders and operators at heart. We refine the details, empower our teams, and measure what matters: great experiences and repeat visits.

Hospitality First

Warm, human, memorable.

Design with Purpose

Beauty that serves the guest.

Rhythm & Energy

Music drives the night.

Commercial Clarity

Great experiences that make great business.

Contact

Planning a birthday, corporate social, or full-venue hire? Drop us a line.