Cocktail Bars In Manchester

Taking up residency in the Corn Exchange, Banyan is a stylish restaurant and cocktail den which offers a cool, relaxed ambience for a few drinks. An all-day spot for every occasion, their open bar area is extra special due to its creative drinks that are a treat for all the senses.

A chic hideaway on New York Street, in Spinningfields and at MediaCity, The Alchemist is a drinking den that will inspire you with its sultry interiors, hanging light bulbs and decadent lounge sofas. Stocking a varied range of spirits in their antique cabinets, this bar has no shortage of signature lip-smacking creations on the menu. 

Sunset by Australasia is basically an Instagram paradise and one of the top outside cocktail bars in Manchester. Think juicy martinis, soft pink furnishings inside and a large neon sign on a outdoor heated terrace that's perfect for posing.

With fabulous mixes including Firestarter and The Walking Dead, this late-night offering in Deansgate pays homage to pop culture in everything from its drinks to the music and decor. With its laidback vibe and quirky menu, The Liquor Store makes the ideal spot for cocktails any time.

One of the best cocktail bars in Manchester thanks to its sister gin distillery, Three Little Words is a pretty sleek spot to settle down for drinks. Alongside a menu of tasty plates, you'll find infused concoctions, fruity numbers and limited edition tipples.

This Latin cocktail bar knows how to give you a good time, with concoctions shaken up by the bartenders starting at just £6. Aside from the fruity tipples that go down easy, you can also nab a selection of food spanning from Mexico to Brazil and beyond.

You can't go wrong with a great range of affordable cocktails at All Bar One Trafford Centre - the ideal way to end a day of shopping. Nab gorgeous trees of drinks presented in birdcages, or even attend a masterclass.

Welcome to Revolucion De Cuba, a Latin American-themed bar with vibrant cocktails. Try some of their classic frozen creations while kicking back, listening to smooth live music and grazing on Cuban eats. 

With three floors consisting of mouthwatering Southern cuisine with bourbon cocktails, a late-night Tiki lounge and a 'rib joint', you can be sure Cane and Grain is topping the list of cocktail bars in Manchester's Northern Quarter. So what are you waiting for?

For a great selection of cocktails, head down to Lock 91, one of Manchester's most loved hidden gems. Situated in a restored 19^th century lock keepers cottage, this place offers carefully-created mixes that are perfect for sipping under the sun in their outdoor spaces.

Using an arsenal of different ingredients, the bar staff at Dirty Martini have curated an impressive drinks menu, alongside small plates and sharing boards. Head down with your mates and soak up all the fun-loving vibes on offer at this swanky cocktail bar.

If tequila is your tipple of choice, then El Capo has to be top of your list. You can wash down tacos, burritos and more with frozen margaritas or mezcal-laced pours, all for an affordable price and under the neon lights of its cool space.

For one of the best cocktail bars on Manchester Piccadilly, look no further than Brasserie Abode. The elegant spot serves up handcrafted concoctions, or you can chomp away on a bottomless brunch, an afternoon tea or a sumptuous Sunday roast.

If you're in the mood for sensational sips in a slick setting, The Black Friar Salford is a top shout. The drinks list showcases a range of much-loved classics, as well as a few signatures, including The Monk's Star, which marries Orchard Pig Cider with Bacardi Carta Blanca, star anise and cinnamon.

Hidden away in the basement, BAB's cocktail bar opens on Fridays and Saturdays only. Come here for signature classics and unique twists, before dancing the night away to the best disco, funk and soul tunes around. Keep your eyes peeled for special events, from live music to drag bingo.

This tiki treat is a tropical haven right in the middle of Deansgate, where you can throw some serious shapes on the dancefloor every night. With cocktails of every shape, colour and size, served in everything from flamenco mugs to tribal trinkets, this is the perfect spot for a quality drink. 

Whether you're in Spinningfields, Deansgate, Piccadilly, Albert Square or Didsbury, Slug and Lettuce is the place for 2 for 1 cocktails in Manchester. Better yet, you can grab these affordable beauties any day or time of the week.

The Botanist doesn't lack anything in the beauty department, fronting a gorgeous terrace space in MediaCity, alongside secret garden-inspired interiors. To top it off, the cocktails look (and taste) the part too, packed with greenhouse herbs and gin. Looking for neighbourhood vibes? Head to the Didsbury venue.

Moxy Manchester is a hotel with a chic cocktail bar, one where your furry friends and other pals are both welcomed with open arms. Head over for Manchester-inspired twists on a Manhattan, Disco Diva drinks and more, all with pizza served 24 hours a day.

Salt Dog Slims Manchester is the ultimate destination for lovers of beer and cocktails. Here, you'll enjoy vending machines packed with your favourite hoppy delights, while the list of unique concoctions is sure to cleanse the palate in between gourmet hot dogs.

One of the best bars in Manchester for cocktails, Alcotraz is a prison-themed experience hidden in a basement in the heart of the city. The premise? Smuggle in your own bottles of spirits for the chance to have them turned into tasty tipples by a team of talented inmate mixologists.

NYC-inspired loft bar MOJO is just the place if you want somewhere super cool to go for a drink. With a love of the best in rock 'n' roll music, they've got a hefty cocktail list to match, where potent Alabama slammers and rum-laced pours make up the menu.

Sure, a lot of bars can claim themselves mixologists, but there's something about Arcane that truly sticks. Not only does this place boast some of the unique cocktails in Manchester, but its brooding NY vibes, knowledgeable staff and date night charm makes it really stand out.

Looking for cheap cocktails in Manchester? Boasting industrial-chic interiors, large windows and wooden furnishings, The Foundry Project is an undeniably cool place to grab a drink. To sweeten the deal, you can sip on creations during their 2 for £10 happy hour Sunday to Thursday, 3pm - 9pm.

This Mad Men-style drinking den in the Northern Quarter has a great selection of cocktails, taking inspiration from both New York City and the UK. Try their old fashioned, which is topped with s'mores, vanilla and biscoff, or their margarita rosada - a cranberry and passionfruit twist on the classic.

One of the best bars on Swan Street, Mecanica is your go-to spot for quality drinks. Whether you came for classics like sgroppinos and ramos fizzes, or something a little different, you can guarantee lowkey atmosphere and superb sips.

A sleek cocktail haunt with Japanese-inspired mixes, Cottonopolis boasts a sultry aesthetic in the evenings with dimmed lighting, exposed brickwork and hanging fauna. By day, however, it acts as a cool hangout for a boozy brunch or Sunday roast; it's a jack-of-all-trades in that way. 

Head up to the top floor of The Ivy and you'll uncover a gorgeous spot that beats a lot of other cocktail bars in Manchester Spinningfields on style and substance. Not only does the roof boast beaut views and botanical interiors, but also a long list of tasty treats.

A stylish cocktail bar outside of Manchester, The Con Club is serving a long line of tasty cocktails, fresh pints from its on-site microbrewery and pretty views of Altrincham's market area from its hidden rooftop tipi. Hungry? The kitchen is cooking up delicious seafood and sushi.

Dan Berger's Blinker not only offers mouthwatering libations and bar snacks, but the interior is a beaut too. Check out the Spring Gardens hub for green hues, intimate corners, and great chat from bartenders if you take a seat up top.

If a Polynesian-style cocktail palace sounds right up your street, then Manchester's Lono Cove is just the spot. From flaming tiki drinks to birdcage booths and concoctions served up in a treasure chest, there's no doubt you'll have a good time here.

Any true cocktail lovers will know this name. Brought to you by the Schofield brothers, this Little Quay Street plot is usually packed out through the week. If you're lucky enough to nab a table? Don't miss the Irish coffee, it's a great treat to end on.

Hidden away on Jackson's Row, Speak In Code is a clandestine cocktail bar in Manchester. It may be a low-key hideaway, but the drinks are anything but. Think quirky mixes, impressive presentation and attentive service, coupled with music from soul to hip hop.

A brilliant Northern Quarter speakeasy, whose list of classic mixes and Champagne is endangering its ability to stay secret, The Fitzgerald is perfect for cocktail connoisseurs and good time drinkers alike. Local musicians play live jazz and blues during the week, while at the weekend DJs front a mix of soul, disco and funk.