Best Bars In Manchester

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When we're talking about the most amazing cocktail bars in Manchester, you want to hear about these guys' drinks, don't you? Home to some of the best tipples around, Arcane isn't just smart, cool and creative, but its New York vibes also create the ultimate evening experience.

Whether you're on the hunt for a sexy date night spot or want to feel like the coolest cat in town, Project Halycon Distillery is the slinky speakeasy bar you need to check out. Nestled in Springfield, it boasts 1920s-style interiors, not to mention some of the best darn cocktails in the biz.

Head to New York Street, Spinningfields or MediaCity, 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.

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.

Not just a bar, but a full-on beer hall, Manchester Bierkeller is quite the spot for everything from Oompah bands to boozy disco brunches and comedy. Accompanying every slice of entertainment? Plenty of pints served in steins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

With tiki drinks and club nights galore, Lola Lo is one of our favourite bars on Deansgate Locks. Here, you'll uncover your next favourite, fruity cocktail, all while chilling in a cool booth or getting down on the dancefloor to house or RnB.

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.

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. 

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.

The Botanist MediaCity and Didsbury are two of Manchester's best cocktail bars, fronting a list with a gin-leaning and a range of international plates to soak all the drinks up. Better yet, the secret garden-inspired interiors and gorgeous terrace are sure to wow.

A stalwart of the cocktail scene across the UK, Be At One is a destination where the drinks go down easy and the music is turned up loud in the evenings. Party 'til late at this fun spot complete with neon signs and urban decor.

Banyan at the Corn Exchange and Spinningfields are sure to keep you satisfied with a combo of affordable drinks and budget meals, alongside slick interiors. The bartenders here are experts in shaking up a delicious cocktail.

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.

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.

Sitting in the heart of Deansgate is Revolucion De Cuba; an amazing Latin-style pick of bars in Manchester city centre. Ceiling fans and high tables combine to create a great eating and drinking experience, coupled with live music and tasty frozen cocktails.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

For the best bars in Manchester city centre, 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).

When in need of Instagram bars in Manchester, Bingo Balls is coming in hot with its pink decor, adult-sized ball pit and cocktail classes. Better yet, you can book a booth or simply get down on the dancefloor at this venue, which has the RnB, hip hop and throwback tunes to boot.

To sip your way through beer towers and cocktails inspired by throwback flavours, look no further than hitting up retro gaming bar Pong & Puck, one of the most fun bars in Manchester. They've got shuffleboard for you to try, alongside prosecco or beer pong too.

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.

Gay bars in Manchester don't get much better than Via, where you'll find everything from cocktails to club nights and diva-licious drag. If that wasn't enough? There's outdoor tables by the side of the canal too.

A den of adult entertainment with interiors that hint back to its origins as a 1970 members' club, Whiskey Down is the underground lair you won't want to miss for your next night out. Better yet, there's private rooms to book too.

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.

Hotel bars don't come much better than Moxy, where there's everything from live DJs to Manchester-themed cocktails and beer pong to keep you entertained. If that wasn't enough, this dog-friendly spot is ideal for chilled out cocktails with your pooch in the day.

From Didsbury to Deansgate and Spinningfields, Slug and Lettuce makes sure you're not very far from one of its venues. And what can you expect? Some of the most delicious 2 for 1 cocktails in Manchester accompanying affordable meals.

One of the best Spinningfields bars going, Provence is ideal for all occasions. Not only does it boast a fantastic selection of tasty tipples, from wine through to cocktails, but also scrumptious charcuterie, bottomless brunches, tasting sessions and karaoke.

After the best activity bar in Manchester? Point Blank Shooting combines happy hour deals with a go on their simulation range, where a range of games and missions await. Plus, the Sunday bottomless brunch isn't to be missed.

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.

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.

Find the secret entrance to Behind Closed Doors and you'll uncover the plushest of secret bars in Manchester, where an adult theme runs rife. This underground den of debauchery isn't to be missed, and neither are its cocktails.