Cool And Quirky Bars In Manchester

Bringing you some bold signature cocktails, tasty pizzas and tech-savvy dart boards for you to challenge your friends, this cool watering hole on King Street is an experience like no other. Looking for the best boozy brunches in Manchester? Check out Flight Club's weekly socials.

Offering up simulation shooting games alongside 2 for £10 cocktail happy hours and speakeasy bar vibes, Point Blank Shooting Manchester is one quirky pick for your evening out. Topping it off? Bottomless brunch on Sundays, of course.

Boasting stylish private dining pods, a well-stocked bar and swish jungle-themed interiors, The Lawn Club is the perfect spot to soak up the sun in Manchester. Located in the heart of Hardman Square, this place is a wonderland of alfresco drinking with private pods and deckchairs for grabs. 

With a cracking cocktail list filled with innovative mixes, Foundry Project is one top spot for drinks in the city. And if hunger strikes? There's an extensive food menu taking you from brunch through to late night dinners, set against a backdrop of swanky interiors.

A cool and quirky bar in Manchester city centre, Alcotraz is bringing together smuggling, sipping and speakeasy vibes in one fun experience. Your task? To sneak a bottle of your favourite spirit past the guards so the talented inmates can turn it into a tasty tipple.

One of the best cocktail bars in Manchester, Dirty Martini always promises a winning night out. Whether you're stopping by for happy hour pre-drinks, a boozy brunch or one of their famous afternoon teas, this place is sure to blow you away with its siganture sips.

Start stretching out those arms, make sure that lunge is in check and (most importantly) get practising your victory strike dance; Dog Bowl is a playground the city's big kids. This Oxford Road watering hole is strictly a competitor's zone, so bowl on.

Electric Gamebox is the kooky hangout serving up a whole range of interactive fun, meaning it's one of the quirkiest bars with activities in Manchester. Spend a night smashing blocks and catching coins in your own immersive private pad.

Candy colour schemes and Instagram vibes are the name of the game at this unique haunt. Sunset by Australasia is one of the top outdoor bars in Manchester; perfect for warm summer days, with its leafy terrace, platters of sushi and frozen cocktails to keep you hydrated.

With three bars across the city, The Alchemist is a great choice for cocktails. The New York Street venue is one of our faves, with a party atmosphere come the weekend, so make sure to check out their incredible mixes which incorporate everything from dry ice to smoke.

If its live music and alfresco drinking sessions you're after, check out what the folks at YES are up to. Expect some of the hottest global artists, quirky art exhibitions, pop-up screenings and plenty more on the suntrap terrace space once the weekend rolls around.

Fancy something different in the city? We've got you sorted with Manchester's Craft Beer Festival, an event sure to make you hoppy. Featuring over 40 breweries such as Turning Point and North Brewing Co, it's a real winner if you love beer.

One for the whisky-lovers amongst us, this Tariff Street spot is serving up all manner of heady concoctions and live entertainment. Fronting some moody lighting, cocktail classes and even a terrace for BBQ grub come summer, there's plenty to sink your teeth into.

For something a little different, head to the American-inspired Cane and Grain. The quirky Northern Quarter bar offers the city's hungry revellers a characterful place for scoffing Southern-style bites and a neat selection of handcrafted cocktails in its secret bar upstairs. 

On the corner of Blackfriars Street and Parsonage, you'll find the neon signs and exposed brick walls of The Liquor Store. With cocktails named after The Walking Dead, the globe's best liquors and martinis as big as your head, this place sure knows how to get a party started.

If playing a few rounds of beer or prosecco pong is for you, then you're going to want to make your way to Pong & Puck in Deansgate. This quirky hotspot is not only home to games, but also offers a lineup of fabulous tunes spun by a live DJ.

American rock 'n' roll joint MOJO takes inspiration from the best New York dive bars, fronting some of the finest cocktail classics and unique creations Manchester has to offer. Are they serving up the most potent zombie around? Just maybe. 

Gunning to get on the crease? Sixes Cricket lets you to just that in their high-tech batting nets, with plenty of drinking to be done while you're at it. Better yet, they're fronting classic British dishes and swish Champagne bar to boot, so you can really make a night of it.

This basement bar is a den of Mexican libations, tacos and wings. With a huge neon sign, exposed brick and colourful tiles, El Capo is perfect for something a little low-key; plus, they've got a huge range of tequila and mezcal on offer if you fancy taking things up a notch.

A must-visit for any gin fan, Three Little Words is the sleek restaurant that sits next to the Spirit of Manchester distillery. Head here to learn all about the science behind the perfect G&T, before feasting on a mouthwatering menu of international plates and classic Sunday roasts.

Impossible is offering guests an array of entertainment that spans from theatre to cabaret, making it one of the best restaurant bars in Manchester Deansgate. Take your dinner plans up a notch, with an inventive menu of fine dining and handcrafted sips taking centre stage.

Accessed via a two-way mirrored door at a Deansgate barber shop, you know you're in for a treat before you've even stepped inside ONE EIGHT SIX. Serving up some of the most inventive cocktails in town, this basement bars pairs its sips with vibrant live music nights and some seriously Insta-worthy interiors.

Laundry day getting you down? With more than just soap suds and wash cycles on offer, this secret bar in Manchester is a hideout for those in the know. Dump your clothes in exchange for a tumble through the dryer, where you'll discover a lair of potent libations and late night antics.

More than just a cool cocktail bar in Manchester, Project Halcyon is a prime drinking destination and distillery all in one. Taking over a renovated warehouse space, this gin palace is bringing you handcrafted cocktails, take home bottles, informative masterclasses and unmissable tastings.

A firm choice for live music in Manchester, Jimmy's has got rock 'n' roll running through its veins. Band posters decorate walls, there's knickknacks collected from touring bands, and a long list of acts taking to the stage. The support? Great beer and comfort food.

When it comes to cocktail bars in Manchester city centre, Sandinista is a go-to for Cuban cocktails, live music and quirky interiors. Named after The Clash's classic album, this place oozes cool vibes; from its libations and tapas-style dishes through to its 3am closing time.

Vintage charm meets cocktail finesse at this unique secret bar in Manchester. A wonderland for those who love a dash of 20s-style debauchery, Fitzgerald is primed Prohibition-inspired evenings of sipping craft cocktails, curling up in romantic nooks and swooning over live jazz. 

Phones at the ready, this is one of many seriously pretty bars in Manchester. Located in a former Salford office block, Menagerie boasts Instagrammable interiors to accompany your cocktail sipping, including bird sculptures suspended from the ceiling, neon signs and plenty of floral features.

If you want a game, chances are that this neon-lit subterranean den has got it. 7 Sins is an underground world hiding all sorts of fun, from shuffleboard and pool through to arcade classics. Feeling thirsty? Fill up on creative cocktails and 'Gram-worthy shakes.

From the same minds behind Crazy Pedro's; Bunny Jackson's is a hopping and rocking live music bar. Billed as Manchester's greatest 'juke joint', the bar plays hit after hit, as well as offering Americana vibes in the menu and interiors.

From its craft beer down to its juicy burgers and roast dinners, Trof is a casual but fun spot. Toting its own vintage vibe, retro furniture and exposed brickwork, this place has a chilled out aesthetic, which switches into a party vibe when night falls.

Hidden behind the pretence of an old pawn shop window, this top secret bar in the Northern Quarter is made up of comfy sofas, a blasting jukebox and top-notch cocktails. Swing by Dusk 'Til Pawn for quirky concoctions and killer tunes in a unique setting. 

With Asian small plates and cool industrial interiors, Cottonopolis is a top choice for date night. Pop in to try their comprehensive selection of sake, or if you're seeking something a little different, the bartenders can knock up a range of stunning handcrafted concoctions. 

One of the best rooftop bars in Manchester, The Ivy Spinningfields is sure to add a dash of exclusivity to your nights out in the city. Start off in the brasserie for classic British bites, before heading to the Asian-inspired bar space or to the very top of the building for alfresco sips.

Another Northern Quarter staple, Behind Closed Doors is a speakeasy bar serving potent signature cocktails. With naughty vintage images dotted around the space, telephones on tables, DJ decks in a shopping trolley and a hidden location, this quirky joint is ticking all the right boxes.

Disguised as a bog standard newsagent, Convenience Store might not initially strike as a top place to grab a cocktail. But, find the 'not another fucking Tesco Express' sign and you're in for a treat, as the bar mixes up arcade games, slushy drinks and a banging playlist.