You don't need to be sleeping in a four-poster bed to revel in the luxury one of these watering holes. Grab some heels or a tie, find a few friends and order a cocktail; it's time to appreciate life's finer things. Add a perfectly illuminated skyline or a stunning afternoon tea? You've got our guide to Manchester hotel bars.
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Head to Moxy Manchester's bar for prosecco or beer pong, alongside bottomless brunches and cool cocktails, including the Disco Diva of Absolut vodka, limoncello, vanilla, pomegranate, elderflower and bubbles. This cool Spinningfields spot is not to be missed.
One of the best hotel bars in Manchester, Doghouse boasts a cool drinking den inside and a sky-high space to boot. Head here for BrewDog's usual range of craft pints, alongside a lineup of 18 boutique bedrooms with beer taps included.
Mosey over to the 5-star Lowry Hotel, where you'll find The River Restaurant and Bar waiting for you with pops of pink, terracotta and blue. Not only is it a great look inside, but the terrace here also overlooks the water for any summertime sips.
After 5 star hotels in Manchester with bars? Well, this one's got a rooftop bar to boot and Club Brass is rife with luxury. Found in the heart of Hotel Gotham, this is a decadent location for grabbing a drink or three while enjoying the city's skyline.
Found on the - you guessed it - twenty-third floor of Beetham Tower and within the Hilton, Cloud 23 is a top (quite literally) pick of hotel bars. Expect panoramic scenes alongside cocktails and fine dining - perfect for special occasions.
Ducie Street Warehouse is a combination of restaurant, bar and sunny terrace at the gorgeous Native Manchester hotel. From scallops with chilli and garlic, to seared sea bass and brunch come the weekend, there really is something for everyone here.
When it comes to hotels in Manchester with bars, The Stock Exchange from Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs is something of a gem. It's set inside the Grade II-listed building and there's even a drinking den in the old vault that's cleverly titled Stirling. Think cocktails from Schofield's across a stunning space.
The Midland Lounge is tucked away in the stunning surroundings of its namesake hotel on Peter Street. Come here for classic cocktails served alongside sharing boards and bar snacks seven days a week. This really is a luxury escape from the hubbub of the city centre.
Located on Canal Street in Manchester's Gay Village, Velvet Lounge Bar is something of a looker. With DJs at weekends, this place can get a little lively, which is backed up by a menu of classic cocktails and signature twists.
This former cotton factory is now a den of South American-inspired flavours thanks to Peru Perdu. Book an affordable stay at apart-hotel Whitworth Locke, feast on unique roasts, or nab a pisco sour from the Petit Perdu bar within the gorgeous conservatory.
One of the most luxurious hotel bars and found in the heart of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge Manchester is a space for just what it says on the tin. Not only churning out a lush selection of small plates, the venue's cocktails are also creative, clever and completely mastered by the mixology team.
Looking for the best bars in Manchester to drink cocktails at a swish hotel? Not only does The Dakota Grill have a stellar selection of classic sips and fine wines, but also a quintessentially British menu of steaks, seafood or veggie dishes.
