Monthly Rolling
Standard
£55Per month
- Unlimited 7-day gym access
- Monthly rolling, cancel anytime
- £15 joining fee, waived from a Day Pass
Northern Quarter · Manchester
We’re not building a community.
We’re building ʻOhana.
An independent gym in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Old school bodybuilding principles, modern performance training, and a family built around the barbell.
ʻOhana Barbell
Welcome to the ʻOhana
// Family
TheOrigin.
The barbell is what brings people together. Through hard work and a passion for self-improvement, we build more than strength, we build ʻohana.
The Northern Quarter has always been a place where people from all walks of life come together to create, connect, and belong. Many move here far from family. Some have never truly experienced that feeling of family at all.
At Ohana Barbell, everyone is welcomed like family from day one.
Rooted inHawaiian spirit,ʻohana meansfamily.means
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Cardio room
Posing room
Physio room
Coaching
Social area
Shake bar
Showers
Lockers
Memberships
Join the ʻohana
Monthly memberships, longer-term options and short passes. Full gym access with every plan.
Military, Emergency Services & Blue Light
Concession
£50Per month
- Unlimited 7-day gym access
- Monthly rolling, cancel anytime
- No joining fee
- Sign up in club with valid ID, not online
Our Equipment
Made in the USA
Every piece of equipment has been carefully selected for quality, performance, and durability. Our facility features premium American made strength equipment from industry leading brands. The gym is set up for strength training, bodybuilding, and powerlifting, whether you’re learning the squat, bench, and deadlift or preparing for your next competition.
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The Social Area
More than a gym floor
Our social area creates a place to belong before and after every session, because the ʻohana is built between the sets too.
Relax
Somewhere to relax and switch off after training, surrounded by family.
Connect
A space for like minded people to connect over a coffee or protein shake.
Lock in
Or somewhere to focus on the goals being reached inside and outside the gym.
Meet our owners
The family behindthe barbell
Vida
Co Founder · U.S. Veteran
Rooted in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Vida found purpose through fitness after overcoming challenges in his youth. A proud U.S. Veteran, he served 13 years in the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard and United States Air Force, where his passion for training and bodybuilding culture continued to grow.
After moving halfway across the world to chase a dream, Vida founded ʻOhana Barbell to bring Hawaiian values, military discipline, and a piece of Hawaiʻi's culture to the UK.
Rooted in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Vida found purpose through fitness after overcoming challenges in his youth. A proud U.S. Veteran, he served 13 years in the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard and United States Air Force, where his passion for training and bodybuilding culture continued to grow.
After moving halfway across the world to chase a dream, Vida founded ʻOhana Barbell to bring Hawaiian values, military discipline, and a piece of Hawaiʻi's culture to the UK.
Es
Co Founder · Qualified Coach
Esther (Es) was born and raised in Surrey and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Business Management. Growing up she tried everything, dance, music, acting, and sports, but the gym was the one thing that stuck.
As a qualified Coach, Es has spent years developing her knowledge and passion for fitness. She has trained at over 30 local gyms across South America, taking inspiration from the equipment, layouts, and training environments along the way. The gym has always felt like a second home, which made owning one a lifelong dream.
Esther (Es) was born and raised in Surrey and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Business Management. Growing up she tried everything, dance, music, acting, and sports, but the gym was the one thing that stuck.
As a qualified Coach, Es has spent years developing her knowledge and passion for fitness. She has trained at over 30 local gyms across South America, taking inspiration from the equipment, layouts, and training environments along the way. The gym has always felt like a second home, which made owning one a lifelong dream.
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Location
41a Newton StreetManchester
M1 1FT
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- Monday to Friday
- 6am to 9pm
- Saturday to Sunday
- 8am to 4pm
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