Wondering where you can take your nearest and dearest in our party-heavy city? Thankfully, the hospitality scene here is incredibly diverse, boasting everything from high-end venues featuring great views to cosy pubs with a beer list as long as your arm. So, without further ado, check out our list of the bars to take your parents to in Manchester.
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Last updated on 22nd July 2025
A top choice of bars near Arndale Manchester to take your parents to, The Old Wellington has traditional styling sorted. With exposed beams, real ales, gourmet pies and more, this is all you could want from relaxed drinking and dining.
A sophisticated spot combining the historic banking hall setting with a modern look of burnt orange and blue accents, Browns Brasserie & Bar is a great place to go with your parents. Expect British bar snacks like brown Devon crab on sourdough, smoked haddock croquettes and cheddar toasties, all served alongside everything from bubbles to beers.
Are your nearest and dearest lovers of this heady spirit? Then The Whiskey Jar is where you should venture over to. Settle down in leather booths or Chesterfield-style sofas to sip through the finest drams, cocktails and listen to live music.
When searching for pubs to take your parents to in Manchester, Edinburgh Castle comes up trumps. Once an abandoned Victorian boozer dating back to 1811, it's been tastefully redecorated with nods to its past and contemporary touches, while pub grub is washed down with ale.
Parent-friendly bars in Manchester don't get much better than a slick, wine-serving spot. Salut fits this criteria, stocking over 300 wines, with a stonking 40 available to taste by the glass thanks to their Enomatic wine preservation machines.
One of the best bars in Manchester for over 40s and anyone else who fancies a traditional boozer, The Pev is an old (and locals' favourite) pub that's sure to fit the bill. This place is a must-visit for anyone new to the city - certainly a right of passage.
The Black Friar Salford is a diamond of Manchester's drinking and dining scene, flaunting a cool space that combines a traditional pub with an open fire, a stunning restaurant space and an award-winning garden. From their own draught lager to cocktails inspired by our city, this one is sure to impress.
After rooftop bars to take your parents to in Manchester? The Ivy Spinningfield's Roof Garden is your best bet, complete with stunning decor, an open fire for winter and a retractable roof come summer.
If you're further out of the town centre and into South Manchester, Wine and Wallop is just where to head. This neighbourhood bar has micro-brewed ales and cask ciders to accompany its extensive list of bottles.
Hawksmoor Manchester's bar is just as great as their restaurant, thanks to a lineup of fine wines and sours for cocktails. Not only that, but the swish space is also delving out burgers, oysters and short-rib nuggets across this more relaxed spaces.
The Con Club is an Altrincham watering hole overlooking the town's pretty market area, complete with a hidden rooftop tipi too. Better yet, there's industrial features throughout and a even an on-site microbrewery for all you hops fans.
