Joshua Brooks Basement

On the corner of Charles and Princess Street, Joshua Brooks began life in 1993 and was quickly established as one of Manchester's prime nightspots. This is when the Chemical Brothers (then known as Dust Brothers) started their first residency at the club and have gone on to become global superstars. Many upcoming and established DJs and bands have since played within the basement's bricked walls.

The last few years have seen a lot of change at the venue. It has had a complete refurb and brand new sound system installed, as well as a whole host of clubnights joining. This means there will be something on every night of the week, catering to all musical tastes.

We are the current 'Best Venue' in the Manchester Evening News and have been nominated as 'Best Small Club' in DJ Mag in the last few years.

If you were wondering, the name "Joshua Brooks" derives from a Victorian novel called The Manchester Man, written by Mrs G. Linnaeus Banks in 1876 (google it).