Whether you're looking for date night cocktail bars or quirky group hangouts, Deansgate is just the ticket. Home to young professionals on the whole, the area has a great atmosphere and buzz that makes for some of the best bars in Manchester. Browse our recommended list of Deansgate bars in Manchester and discover some of the best spots for boozy brunching, birthday partying and chilling out in town.
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Last updated on 15th December 2025
Found right on Deansgate is Electric Shuffle, from the team behind Flight Club. Expect similar twists on a classic bar game - but this time, shuffleboard instead of darts. Take to the table in teams to go head-to-head in mini games that offer a unique take with electronic scoring to keep everything easy. Plus, you can enjoy unlimited pizza brunches too.
Boasting a menu of more than 100 cocktails, Be At One is a brilliant choice for quirky drinks. This lively spot is filled with colourful leather booths, gold decor and bold neon signs, and there's always a buzzing atmosphere here.
Sip unique concoctions like the Colada Old Fashioned or a Basil Bloom, with plenty of classics on offer too. What's more, they serve two-for-one cocktails during their happy hour.
'You can't go wrong with Slug & Lettuce' is probably a phrase you've heard at some point, and whoever said it would be absolutely right. Expect a fuss-free drinking session complete with 2 for 1 cocktails all day. And if you want to ramp things up, there are £33 bottomless brunches with two whole hours of unlimited bevs to get your paws on.
Known for their impressive cocktail list and inventive drinks, this Deansgate bar has 14 different types of martini, alongside a menu of bottomless brunches, afternoon teas and tasty bar snacks. Grab your mates, head towards Dirty Martini and enjoy some of the city's best cocktails.
A sprawling spot where football comes first, Box in Deansgate is a top sports bar showing all the big games across multiple screens. Stop by for an all-American menu of pizza, loaded nachos and juicy burgers to enjoy with all the live streaming action. After the game? Try out the shuffleboards, darts areas and karaoke machines.
Known for their craft beers, ales and stouts BrewDog is a firm fave with Manchester's beer-drinking crowd. That's not all though, as this Deansgate bar will keep you coming back for its American-style menu of burgers and wings, with drool-inducing boozy brunches at the weekend.
Manahatta brings a downtown New York vibe to the heart of Manchester, thanks to American-style eats, resident DJs and a killer cocktail list. Sip signature serves like an Orchard Apple spritz or the Berry Passion Punch, and if you can't get enough then you can even nab bottomless brunches here too. And as for the food? Expect cheesy hotdogs, plant-based burgers, ramen and more.
Found in the heart of the Deansgate Locks, Revolution is a bar that promises the all-round drinking and dining experience. Whether you're wolfing down burgers by day or guzzling cocktails when night falls, there's a little something for everyone at this fun haunt.
A speakeasy-style bar on Deansgate Manchester, Point Blank Shooting is just the place if you're looking for something a little different. Alongside two for £12 cocktail happy hours and bottomless brunch on Sundays, you'll find simulation shooting games to get stuck into.
A slice of Latin America in Manchester, Revolucion De Cuba is a mecca for frozen cocktails, live music and classic Latin American dishes. Tuck into a feast of classic dishes with handcrafted mixes before hitting the dancefloor at this Deansgate party bar.
Reminiscent of a cool L.A. liquor store (hence the name), this is one cool and quirky bar in Deansgate. With a wall dedicated to Manchester music greats, The Liquor Store is a music lovers paradise with a rock 'n' roll soundtrack and cocktails named after famous songs.
Get set for a new wave of cocktail fun and disco dreams in Manchester this October. With epic music, top-notch cocktails, and unbeatable drink deals, Simmons Manchest is bringing a relaxed and inviting atmosphere perfect for an wild night out. And don't miss out on their epic free bar launch party, which is the most anticipated event in town.
Not only is this one of the best places to drink and dine in Deansgate, but Gaucho is an absolute stunner. Taking up residency in a converted church, the restaurant bar is renowned for its succulent steaks, Argentinian wines and jaw-dropping interiors.
If you're on the hunt for drinking dens in Deansgate, The Lost Dene promises plenty of delicious sips - think Long Island iced teas, strawberry daiquiris, and pornstar martinis. Plus, you can cosy up with a plate of nachos while watching the latest sports fixtures.
Mojo is a great music-oriented late-night bar in Deansgate that has a great reputation for wowing the crowds with its buzzing atmosphere. With a good drinks selection and a cool NYC dive bar feel inside, it's not hard to see why this is one of Manchester's premier nightspots.
Head to Lane7 Manchester Deansgate and get stuck into an epic array of games; we're talkin' shuffleboard, bowling, arcades and so much more. But that's not all it's good for, as there are also tasty cocktails and pints, plus juicy burgers from Fat Hippo.
The Oxnoble is a charming Deansgate bar and pub. Looking for somewhere to drink in summer? Its outdoor space is sure to help you get some vitamin D. Meanwhile, indoors is made up of olds school interiors that provide a cosy backdrop for munching classic British grub.
A cool tiki-themed haunt, The Liars Club centres around great cocktails and an amazing rum selection. Delve into their menu of classic and signature cocktails against a backdrop of leather seating, wooden keg tables and bamboo that perfectly fit the tropical paradise vibe.
