Late Night Bars In Manchester

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By Lauren Cole Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group. Last updated on 2nd September 2026

Known as the North-Western go-to for nightlife and notorious clubs, this is where it's at when you want twilight revelry and to storm the dancefloor until the sun comes up. Check out our guide to the late-night bars in Manchester right here.

Expect great cocktails, underground basements, themed interiors, neon signs and everything else that makes for a great after-hours watering hole - we've got it all in this helpful guide.

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Queen St. Members Club

If you're looking to see it through until sunrise, Queen Street Members Club is the place to be. This exclusive, speakeasy-style basement bar doesn't get started until 11pm - but there's still plenty of time to party.

With handcrafted cocktails and big-name DJs, from Loco Dice to Mason Collective spinning house, hip hop and R&B, you can throw shapes on the dancefloor until 6am.

Side Street

Open until 1am on the weekends, Side Street Studios in Spinningfields is the place to be for late-night cocktails and live music. This cosy lounge bar flaunts tiled floors, shelves filled with plants and plush velvet sofas to sink into, while sipping an espresso martini or one of their signature serves. Feeling peckish? Then check out their tasty menu that includes everything from bavette steak to rotisserie celeriac and macaroni cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do late night bars in Manchester close?

Closing times vary by venue and day. Several bars on the DesignMyNight list stay open until 3am every day (The Liquor Store, MOJO), while others push further — Impossible and Arcane are open until 4am on weekends, and Crazy Pedro's closes at 4am all week long. Revolucion De Cuba and Dusk 'til Pawn close at 3am on weekends. Wynwood Lanes wraps up at 2am. Weeknight hours are typically earlier, so always check ahead.

Which late night bars in Manchester are open past 3am?

For those who want to keep going past 3am, Impossible (open until 4am on weekends) and Arcane (open until 4am every weekend) are two of the best options in the city centre. Crazy Pedro's goes until 4am all week across both its Manchester venues, making it a reliable option on weeknights too.

Where are the best late night bars in Manchester's Northern Quarter?

The Northern Quarter is Manchester's most concentrated area for late-night drinking. Highlights from the DesignMyNight guide include Dusk 'til Pawn (open until 3am at weekends, hidden behind the front of an American-style pawn shop), The Liquor Store (open until 3am every day, with music-inspired cocktails and an indie soundtrack), and MOJO (open until 3am, a music-driven venue with a rock 'n' roll dive aesthetic). Salt Dog Slims is another Northern Quarter favourite, known for its beer vending machine and bespoke cocktails.

Are there late night bars in Manchester with food?

Yes — several venues on the DesignMyNight list serve food well into the early hours. Crazy Pedro's serves mezcal-based drinks, frozen margaritas and quirky pizza until 4am. Wynwood Lanes offers New York diner-style food until 2am alongside its bowling lanes. Impossible pairs theatrical entertainment with food until 4am on weekends. If you want cocktails and bites in one place, Dirty Martini serves dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and mac 'n' cheese bites alongside its 14-strong martini menu.