Best Bars In Manchester

With striking interiors, plush seating and a cocktail list that'll make your mouth water, The Anthologist is one of Manchester's top drinking destinations. Tuck into dishes inspired by countries around the world, or stick to tipples... either way, this is one for your list.

The Liquor Store is a tribute to all things Manchester, adorned with pictures of it's greatest people and playing classic tunes, with a cocktail list inspired by the city itself too. As well as that, the venue offers plenty of chances to party.

Head to New York Street where this unique cocktail bar offers a range of delicious mixes that are about way more than just the sipping. Expect an extra slice of theatricality throughout your experience, including edible bath bombs and rhubarb caviar.

One of the most popular haunts on Deansgate Locks? It has to be ARK. This dapper drinking destination offers a sleek and stylish setting for your weekend antics. Whether you fancy a cocktail in the bar or a bit of a boogie in the club, you'll have a wicked time here.

El Diablo is the all-in-one drinking and dining destination that's perfect for getting any party started. Whether you fancy a fun meal of Mexican-inspired street food, all washed down with tequila and cocktails, or a night out at the club, this Deansgate Locks spot has you covered.

Whether you're looking for the best bars in Manchester on a Wednesday, or any other day of the week, Salt Dog Slims comes up trumps thanks to late-night opening times, a beer vending machine and unique cocktails. Topping it off? Plenty of hot dogs (well, the clue's in the name there).

Lock 91 is one of the top outdoor bars in Manchester thanks to its beautiful canalside location and quaint terrace. Located on Deansgate Locks, it's got a multitude of different rooms, ranging from snug armchair havens to the Club Room, which is open late on Fridays and Saturdays and decked out to ooze 1920s grandeur.

The music comes at one volume at this subterranean party den, and that's loud. Dive NQ is not only making the list of top sports bars in Manchester, but it's also mixing American diner-style vibes with some hella fun partying. Tuck into Southern-style bites and ply yourself with liquor at the bar, before letting loose on the dancefloor. 

You've no doubt seen the plush interiors of Sunset by Australasia filling up your 'Gram feed. Think pink velvet booths, quirky overhanging lights and plenty of pretty foliage on an outdoor terrace. Don your glad rags and head over to one of the best bars in Manchester Spinningfields for plenty of signature sips.

If tequila is your tipple of choice, then you won't want to miss out on El Capo. This NQ watering hole is serving up frozen margaritas and all kinds of mezcal-laced concoctions for your drinking pleasure, with a Day of the Dead-themed dancefloor to escape to as well.

Inspired by the swanky bars of LA and New York, BLVD is the cocktail lounge that should be on your radar. The Spinningfields haunt offers swish booths, quirky decor and one heck of a drinks list. And if you get peckish? There's an international menu with your name on it.

To sip your way through beer towers and cocktails inspired by throwback flavours, look no further than hitting up retro gaming bar Pong & Puck. They've got shuffleboard for you to try, alongside a bottomless brunch with the city's only prosecco pong.

With a serious commitment to succulent ribs, fantastic bourbon and quirky cocktails, Cane and Grain is well worth a visit. To make those after-work drinks all the more delicious, check out their skull stein sharers of potent mixes.

Searching for rooftop bars in Manchester? YES is just the place, with a beer garden and sky-high terrace for you to enjoy, alongside delish street food and a lineup of live performances. From DJs to musicians and club nights, there's plenty to keep you entertained here.

Dirty Martini uses an arsenal of ingredients to curate an impressive menu. You'll find all kinds of martinis, alongside other signature concoctions and a great tasting list of small plates or sharing boards. Perfect for group nights out or casual drinks, this cocktail bar promises to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

If you're on the hunt for a bar with lashings of entertainment, then Impossible is just the place. Head downstairs to uncover an immersive nightlife experience with a catwalk, theatre and private VIP areas for all the cabaret and performances you could ever need.

If you fancy plenty of pints, kooky cocktails and some meaty morsels to accompany them, The Crafty Pig has you covered in the Northern Quarter. They're fronting a menu of pub grub and affordable drinks to wash it down the hatch.

Whether you're hungry, thirsty or both, this is one of the best bars in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Not only has Foundry Project got an impressive food menu, but the drinks selection is just as lip-smacking. Pair that with live music, DJs and a killer happy hour? You're onto a winner.

A bustling spot on Quay Street, Blues Kitchen is an American-inspired restaurant bar promising bourbon cocktails and delicious food. Alongside their edible offerings, the venue also hosts nightly live music from big bands and solo performers.

Mixing a speakeasy location, immersive activities and contraband cocktails, it's clear to see why Alcotraz is one of Manchester's best bars. The quirky prison-themed experience will have you sneaking illicit liquor into their basement space so the inmates can mix up something special.

Located under the railway arches on Weston Street, Three Little Words is the sultry cocktail bar and restaurant from the team at Manchester Gin. Decked out with original features and sleek furnishings, it's the ultimate date night destination lovers of all things gin.

Sitting in the heart of Deansgate is Revolucion De Cuba; an amazing Latin-style bar that's effortlessly stylish, yet casual at the same time. Ceiling fans and high tables combine to create a great eating and drinking experience, coupled with live music and tasty frozen cocktails.

It's safe to say that when the sun comes out, so does most of Manchester. Luckily there's a sleek Spinningfields spot for you to check out. The Lawn Club is a wonderland of all things alfresco drinking and dining, with fruity cocktails, comfy chairs and private pods to hire.

Whether you're on a first date or chilling out with mates, this bar is one of the best in Manchester. There's 14 areas to book at Flight Club, plus a whole load of pizza slices and cocktail slushies to feast on in between games.

When it comes to great bars in Manchester, BrewDog and their partner hotel Doghouse always come out on top. Between the high tables and the leather booths, this joint offers a great ambience for whatever you're after, whether it's a night out with mates or an intimate drink with a date.

This Latin American-inspired watering hole is a breath of fresh air, fronting atmospheric low lighting, lively music and cocktails starting at just £6. Our tip? Get your lips around their caipirinhas, which they claim to be the best this side of the Atlantic. 

If you're hunting for a top bar in the city, then look no further than Dusk til Pawn. A former fortune teller's den, and now converted with a cool pawn shop aesthetic, it's a cocktail spot that impresses with flavour, style and charm in abundance.

One of the coolest names in the Northern Quarter and a fine example of all things urban industrial; not only do Pen & Pencil schmooze with their hip interiors, but their food menu is also a hidden gem. As for the cocktails? Expect unique creations and interesting ingredients.

Speak In Code is the dimly-lit secret cocktail den that specialises in world class concoctions in low-key surroundings. Expect impressive drinks, photo-worthy decor and charming staff that can whip you up a variety of tasty treats.