Looking for a happy hour in Manchester? Don't waste time crawling the internet to find a good drinks offer, not when we have 'em right here. From lush cocktails and pocket-friendly libations to budget beer, all across cracking nights out, this list of our favourite deals makes sure you have a great time without splashing the cash.
Known for raucous parties and Latin vibes, Revolucion de Cuba is a great choice for 2 for £10 cocktails in Manchester come Thursday or any other weekday. Expect majorly discounted Cuban sips between 3pm and 7pm to spice up those after-work drinking sessions, alongside cheap fizz and beer too.
For the ultimate happy hour deals in Manchester, head over to late-night restaurant and bar Blues Kitchen. One of London's most popular live music venues, they're offering £6 cocktails every Friday evening from 6-8pm.
A cool, New York-inspired bar and restaurant in the Kampus neighbourhood, with sister venues in Altrincham, Chorlton or the Northern Quarter, Nell's is a must-visit for affordable drinks throughout the week. They serve £7.77 margaritas all day on Saturdays, as well as £4.50 pints and £6.66 margs from 4 until 6pm Sunday to Friday
This is a relaxed venue, with casual interiors and regular DJ sets on weekends. Hungry? Their unmissable pizzas are served by the slice or as giant pies, ranging from a hot honey pepperoni to a cheese and onion pie-themed pizza.
After the very best tables for your next happy hour jaunt? Check out our brand new search engine, which features 1000s of venues from all across the UK. Plus, each booking earns you reward points to spend on events and experiences.
All neon lights and stylish seating, This Godless Place brings colour and cocktails to the old Union Bank of Manchester building. With happy hour every hour, you can grab any two signature serves or classic cocktail concoctions for just £13 all day, every day.
The food menu is just as affordable and equally exciting with tacos, burgers and fried chicken feasts starting at just £14.
Be At One's Manchester happy hour is legendary, thanks to its cracking deals and extra long timings. Delve into a mighty selection of 2 for 1 cocktails from 4pm to 7pm every weekday, Saturday spanning 12pm until 6pm and Sunday between 3pm and 7pm.
For a raucous happy hour Manchester with quirky drinks, head to Mean Eyed Cat. Upstairs is a Johnny Cash inspired rock 'n' roll paradise, then bellow opens up to bamboo-covered Tiki Hideaway. Bag two for £14 on selected cocktails like the rum runner every day from 7pm til' 9pm.
Looking for a top-tier happy hour in Manchester? Side Street has you covered with £7 cocktails every Monday to Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Sip on expertly crafted drinks made with the best independent spirits, all while soaking up the creative energy of this unique bar, kitchen, and social space.
Whether you're unwinding after work or kicking off an evening out, Side Street's laid-back yet stylish vibe, live music nights, and killer drinks selection make it a go-to for after-hours indulgence.
Whether you want pocket-friendly lagers, cheap beers or £6 cocktails and bottles of wine coming in at just £16, Wynwood Lanes is striking out in the affordable drinks department. If you like your libations with a side of bowling action, then this city centre hangout is your place from Sunday to Friday between 4pm and 7pm.
Looking for a great spot to enjoy happy hour in Manchester? Look no further than the ultimate Bavarian bier palace, Albert's Schloss. With Manchester's first tankovna, Alpine cocktails, homemade Schnapps, and a "push for Prosecco" button on every table, you're sure to have a good time. Their Après-Work hour will give you £7 cocktails, £25 bottles of prosecco, as well as £5 pints of Pilsner and Hofbrau. Plus, you can enjoy fresh-baked bread and hearty dishes like crispy Bavarian pork knuckles while you sip away.
Foundry Project is home to one of our favourite happy hours in Manchester, with discounts from Monday to Friday between 12 and 7pm. Stop by the trendy NQ hangout and you can sip on 2 for 1 on selected cocktails.
Nell's has got your back whether you're looking for a drink in MediaCity, Chorlton or Altrincham. Get on down to any of its NY-style pizza parlour bars between 4pm and 6pm Sunday to Friday for a hell of a happy hour.
We're talking £4.50 pints and mega margs for just £6.66. What better tipple to pair with slice of OG Cheese, Double Down Pepperoni or Corn Supremacy?
Indulge in Flight Club's afternoon fizz hours from Monday until Friday, between 3 and 7pm. Think £5 prosecco by-the-glass or £20 for the bottle, alongside £8 a glasses of Champagne or £40 bottles.
This cocktail happy hour in Manchester isn't to be missed, as Dirty Martini is offering half price drinks until 9pm from Monday to Friday, all day Sunday or until 7pm Saturday. You can sip through all the flavour of variations of its namesake concoction, alongside others, across the gorgeous gold space.
Enjoy £6.50 selected cocktails, £2.50 hot dogs and two for £6 Alabama Slim, Smirnoff Ice and Jagermeister across Salt Dog Slims' happy hours. You can enjoy these deals until 8pm from Sunday to Friday.
After cheap bars in Manchester come happy hour? Head to Impossible all day Sunday to Thursday, or until 6pm on Fridays, and grab yourself 2 for £15 cocktails. They're even upping the ante with a wide range of entertainment to stick around for afterwards.
Slug and Lettuce's happy hour in Manchester is offering unmissable discounts every darn day. Just order any of the same two cocktails or mocktails and they'll give you the second for free, helping you to keep costs low on your next night out.
Find their venues in Piccadilly, Spinningfields, Deansgate, Didsbury, Sale and more.
Electric Shuffle is your den for shuffleboard minigames with your group, where you can also enjoy a happy hour between Monday and Friday, from 3 to 7pm. Think pints of Amstel for £4, a selected cocktail of the month for £7 and bottles of Prosecco for £25.
Tucked away between Stockport's historic marketplace and Underbanks, The Good Rebel is a great place to grab a drink at the best of times. Get here during happy hour and it gets even better.
As well as two cocktails for just £13, you can double up on any spirit for just £2. Happy hours vary depending on the day, but if you're here before 8pm during the week or 4pm on Saturdays, you're in line for a bargain.
This popular happy hour in Manchester's Northern Quarter is home to a wide range of affordable drinks. From 4pm every weekday, Trof have proper good mates rates, like £6 disco cocktails, £3.50 lagers, £15 bottles of wine and more.
If you're on the hunt for happy hour bars in Manchester, Turtle Bay is sure to deliver. Join them every night of the week when you need 2 for 1 cocktails until closing time (with a break during peak dining hours). All you have to do is order two of the same drink to get the discount.
As the days grow longer and the evenings turn golden, The Ivy Collection is serving up the perfect excuse to unwind with Aperitif Affair - a brand-new weekday ritual of cocktails, Champagne, and sharing boards from 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Expect expertly mixed tipples for £7.50, sparkling sips from £9, and indulgent platters designed for grazing with good company.
Whether you're craving a Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, a refreshing Aperol Spritz, or a chilled glass of Ivy Cuvée, there's something for every palate. Pair your drink with a Spanish charcuterie board, packed with rich, cured meats and crunchy breadsticks, or indulge in a decadent cheese selection, featuring everything from tangy Stilton to creamy Camembert.
Whether you fancy drinking through £6 selected cocktails or large glasses of house wine (also just a fiver), Electrik has the deals for Chorlton folk. Just mosey over from 4 to 7pm between Monday and Saturday (or all day Sunday) to make the most of these offers.
Another buzzing Northern Quarter hangout is The Pen & Pencil. Famed for cool interiors, banging brunches and top happy hour discounts, this bar serves two cocktails for £12, bottles of wine for £15 and prosecco priced at £18 in the early evening every weeknight.
This Ancoats venue may be best known for its small plates and obsession with pickling, but the drinks deals are pretty damn good too. Elnecot's Friday happy hour in Manchester sees you glugging £4 pints, £15 fizz and 2 for 1 cocktails from 3 to 7pm. Otherwise, wine Wednesday gets you 30% off all bottles.
Crazy Pedro's is a popular pizza restaurant and bar in Deansgate. Join them for after-work drinks and you'll find a buzzing vibe fuelled by happy hour discounts, such as two cocktails for £12, as well as £2.50 pizza slices if you're peckish.
Epic dive bar, beer pong haunt and bustling weekend favourite all in one, Twenty Twenty Two is always worth a visit. The icing on top of the cake? A weekday happy hour that slashes prices on wine (£10 a bottle), cocktails (£5), pilsners (£3.50) and prosecco (£15 a bottle) from 4pm to 7pm.
Cool venue Matt and Phred's not only has live music, but also stonking happy hours. You get discounts all day Tuesday, alongside 2 for £12 on the delicious range of cocktails on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays - plus slightly reduced hours for the weekend.
