Best Hotel Bars in Manchester

After Manchester's best hotel bars for drinking cocktails? Not only does The Dakota Grill boast a stellar selection of classic sips and fine wines, but also a quintessentially British menu of steaks, seafood and veggie dishes.

One of the best cocktail bars in a Manchester hotel that the city has ever seen, Brass is rife with luxury and sophistication. Found in the heart of Hotel Gotham this is a decadent location in which to grab a drink or three.

Situated within the INNSiDE hotel, Hideout Lounge & Grill is home to one of the best hotel bars in Manchester city centre. Expect plant foliage, modern decor and comfy sofas as you dig into breakfast classics, plant-based bowls, and loaded burgers with cocktails to wash it all down.

The home of Whitworth Locke and Peru Perdu, The Cotton Factory is one hell of a beautiful bar in Manchester. Book an affordable stay, feast on Peruvian Sunday roasts and treat yourself to classic cocktails at the gorgeous bar that comes complete with leafy touches and a glass ceiling.

The Midland Bar is tucked within the stunning surroundings of the hotel with the same name on Peter Street. Come here for classic cocktails served with sharing boards and bar snacks seven days a week. This really is a luxury escape from the hubbub of the city centre.

One of the most luxurious hotel bars in Manchester and found in the heart of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge is a space for just that, refuge. Not only churning out a plush selection of British plates, the cocktails here are creative, clever and completely mastered by the mixology team. 

Located on the roof of the Great John Street Hotel, Roof Garden Playground is a suave drinking den with amazing views of the city. One of Manchester's nicest hotel bars, it's ideal for after-work drinks or something a little more romantic.

A great lounge space at the Great John Street Hotel, Oyster Bar is cosy and comfortable. With sepia photos on the ceiling, grandiose chandeliers and deep sofas, this charming pick is one of Manchester's best hotel bars for those that like their haunts humble yet hearty.

When it comes to hotels with bars in Manchester, The Stock Exchange Hotel is something of a gem. It's set inside the Grade II-listed building that was once Manchester's Stock Exchange and is headed up by Tom Kerridge, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs... so you can expect quality bites too.