Manchester's Most Instagrammable Bars

Uncover Three Little Words under some city centre railway arches, with a space that includes plush velvet seating quirky tiles and an attached gin distillery. As for the cocktails? Those beaut numbers are pretty 'Grammable.

Side Street can be found inside the iconic ABC Building in Spinningfields, flaunting gorgeous interiors and an intimate atmosphere. Expect checkered tiled floors, lots of luscious greenery and spacious velvet sofas to sink into, all illuminated by sultry low lighting.

The bar is slinging out plenty of creative cocktails and refreshing craft beer, and there's an extensive food menu to choose from too - think steak sandwiches, macaroni cheese and stuffed squash.

It goes without saying that this city centre favourite makes it to our list of Instagrammable bars in Manchester. Not only can you try your hand at high-tech social darts, but there's also quirky brunches, lashings of fizz and funfair-themed decor.

When it comes to secret Instagram bars in Manchester, hidden spot Project Halcyon Distillery has to be right up there as the very best. Not only can you expect a stunning speakeasy-style space, but also cocktails that have won the team awards.

BLVD is inspired by the bars of New York, LA and Miami, bringing with it a sleek late-night lounge and nightlife destination. That's live acts, bottomless brunches and a whole load of concoctions shaken up by expert mixologists.

Angel wings and futuristic vibes are what make Dirty Martini Manchester the perfect place for a pic. The Deansgate watering hole is all sorts of pretty, from quirky slogans such as 'get your halo dirty' through to a long list of slick martinis.

Bringing vibrant greenery, colourful wall murals and bottomless brunches to our city is On The Hush, where you can enjoy tasty plates or signature cocktails. If you need top Instagram spots in Manchester bars? Get yourself inside the life-sized phone box for some pics. 

Offering beautiful interiors, dimmed lighting and dashes of copper, The Alchemist is one of the best cocktail bars for an Instagram photo in Manchester. Better yet? This gorgeous destination is serving theatrical sips that fizz, smoke and come to life before your eyes.

Neon lights? Check. Slushie drinks? Check. Millennial pink colour scheme? Check. This Insta-baiting cocktail bar is the sassy sister to Australasia, so you can expect lip-smacking concoctions and bento boxes in abundance.

Fusing pan-Asian flavours with modern cocktails and a sumptuous high tea spread, Grand Pacific doesn't skimp when it comes to food and drink. But if their gorgeous interiors are anything to go by, you already knew that.

Bespoke cocktails and bottomless brunch are among the most popular offerings at this beautiful restaurant bar. Expect a lively atmosphere with special events, live performers and a club experience that comes alive at the weekend.

Sumptuous steaks and cow-print furnishings? We challenge you not to take a photo at Gaucho. Stunning chandeliers top off the eye-catching interiors; from the sprawling restaurant to the gorgeous private dining rooms. What more could you want?

The Ivy is one of the most Instagrammable bars in Spinningfields, Manchester - and not just because of the stunning drinks. Split between the classic brasserie, an Asian-inspired restaurant and the flora-filled rooftop, this isn't one to miss.

A Manchester staple, Tattu is the Asian-style restaurant bar dishing out contemporary Chinese cooking in a sophisticated and subdued setting. Whether you're out for date night or catching up with friends, you can't go wrong with a visit here.

Hidden behind the façade of, you guessed it, a laundrette, The Washhouse is the ideal place to take a reel or pic for Instagram. As for the cocktails? There's a host of Japanese-inspired serves to sup your way through here.

Take shelter at The Refuge, as this central Manchester spot serves up a mouthwatering spread of globally-inspired small plates and cocktails within elegant surroundings. Think high ceilings, ceramic pillars and slinky lighting in The Principal Hotel.