Manchester City Centre Bars

Looking for the best bars in Manchester city centre? You've found them. From Deansgate to the Northern Quarter and Spinningfields to Oxford Road, Manchester city centre is overflowing with great bars - all within an easily staggerable distance of one other. With so many central Manchester bars on offer the choice can be overwhelming, so check out our pick of the best Manchester city centre bars and get the pints in now!

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Last updated on 28th November 2025




Simmons Manchester

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Get ready to boogie because Manny is about to get a taste of cocktail magic and disco fever this October, courtesy of Simmons Manchester. With excellent music, teapot cocktails, and unbeatable drink offers, this London favourite is bringing a laid-back and welcoming vibe to the North that's perfect for unwinding and having a blast.

Slug and Lettuce Piccadilly Manchester

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Slug and Lettuce's Manchester outpost can be found in Piccadilly, promising a pretty pink interior that's decked out in quirky neon signs and colourful decor. There's two floors of seating space, as well as a sunny outdoor terrace.

They serve a range of cracking signature cocktails, available on a two-for-one offer every single day. Hungry? They also serve everything from Italian-style chicken burgers to steak frites or cheesy nachos.

Side Street

Happy Hour | Tuesday-Friday 5pm-7pm

Side Street Studios can be found in Spinningfields, tucked away inside the iconic ABC building. This swish spot creates a cosy, intimate atmosphere with its plush velvet sofas and pretty greenery, and you'll often find live music here as well. There's an extensive cocktail menu to work your way through, featuring all the classics as well as creative signature concoctions featuring everything from coffee bitters to ginger ale. And if you're hungry, get stuck into mac and cheese, chicken kiev sandwiches, roasted cod loin and more.

All Bar One Manchester

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Hit up All Bar One King Street for some seriously scrumptious cocktails and a lively atmosphere. Better yet, if you make it in time for its 5 O'Clocktails happy hour, you get to sip on two amazing tipples from £13. The menu is enticing, featuring the likes of a Tommy's margarita and a French martini, as well as a spiced rum punch for those who are feeling a little bit fruity. 

Head of Steam, Manchester

Set within a Grade II-listed building that's been lovingly restored, Head of Steam is a cool craft beer bar that's perfect for all kinds of gatherings. Inside, expect exposed brickwork and a central circular bar, alongside a regular lineup of entertainment such as darts, sports on screen, live music and DJs.

There are 30 beers on tap, including 24 keg and six cask options, with an emphasis on British and Belgian brews. Cocktails and high-end spirits are available too, plus smash burgers from the award-winning That Burger Place.

Noho

Stevenson Square has fast become a Manchester city centre hotspot with the addition of lots of new and exciting bars, and Noho is no exception. From the hypnotic neon sign hanging outside, you feel compelled to step inside and uncover what the bar has to offer. A brilliantly moody atmosphere with fantastic drinks and friendly people, it's everything you could want from a Manchester bar.