Bars

The Manchester bar scene is one of the best in the country and is just as cool and diverse as the people who enjoy it. Whether you're looking for incredible cocktail bars, DJ bars, secret bars or speakeasies, Manchester has what you're after. You can search and discover the best Manchester bars, the latest openings and those hidden gems to impress your friends with. We love the Manchester bar scene with a passion so click away and discover our pick of the best bars in the lovely city of Manchester.

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Rooftop Bars in Manchester

Soak up the heat with these sky-high spots.

The Ivy

From its head to its toes, this Spinningfields spot is dreamy.

Foundry Project

£5 happy hours and a cute Northern Quarter space make up Foundry Project.

Sunset By Australasia

Cameras at the ready, this pretty pink spot might just be Manchester's most Instagrammable.
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Latest Manchester Restaurant & Bar News

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Manchester Bar Inspiration

  • New Bars in Manchester

    Beat the cool kids to it with our list of the every latest bar and restaurant openings in Manchester.

  • Manchester Cocktail Bars

    Add some flair to your drinks with Manchester's cocktail bars; a rowdy bunch that include speakeasies and dive joints.

  • Romantic Bars

    From first dates to anniversaries, this bars will have you swooning at first sight, with swish drinks and stunning interiors.

  • Whisky Bars

    Just a nip: these whisky bars in Manchester are showcasing some of the best bottles from around the world.

  • Quirky Northern Quarter Bars

    Manchester's coolest quarter is no stranger to kooky ideas; check out our list of quirky bars in NQ.

  • Manchester's Gin Bars

    Looking for the perfect serve? Look no further as these gin bars bring you G&T wonder.

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Bars You Shouldn't Miss

  1. 1. Cottonopolis
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  2. 2. Bunny Jackson's
    1
  3. 3. The Pen & Pencil
  4. 4. Crafty Pig
    4
  5. 5. The Liquor Store
    4

Where Do We Recommend?

  1. 1. Cane and Grain
    4
  2. 2. Dirty Martini
    5
  3. 3. Banyan
    4
  4. 4. Black Dog Ballroom NQ
    4
  5. 5. Lock 91
    4

Manchester Happy Hours

  1. 1. Be At One
  2. 2. Manchester235
    4
  3. 3. Revolucion De Cuba
    4
  4. 4. Cane & Grain
    4
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