Going out isn't all about the booze and these bars understand that the art of mocktail mixology is just as important.
So, if you're looking for flavour without the heavy head the next day, lay off the sauce and check out our recommendations for where you can find the best non-alcoholic cocktails in Manchester, alongside other booze-free drinks like beer - ideal choices when you're looking for things to do if you don't drink.
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Last updated on 31st December 2024
If you're looking for an affordable spot for a night out with your pals, Slug & Lettuce are bound to deliver. They're fronting an extensive list of boozy cocktails or alcohol-free mocktails, including virgin pornstar martinis and apple mojitos.
They've got venues everywhere from Didsbury to Deansgate and Albert Square, boasting their signature pink interiors and tasty eats too - think juicy burgers, mac 'n' cheese or scrumptious small plates.
Manchester mocktails don't get much better than the ones being whipped up by Moxy, the cool hotel bar. They've got a booze-free iced tea to try, or a garden sour of raspberries, elderflower and apple. Plus, the Strawberry Blonde mix boasts a delish vanilla kick.
When it comes to alcohol-free beer on tap in Manchester, check out BrewDog on Peter Street. Their Permanent Vacation pint is a booze-free hazy, which you can pair with everything from stacked burgers to moreish wings too. Plus, their sister hotel bar Doghouse has it too (alongside a great roof terrace).
From the views over Manchester through to the foliage-filled outdoor terrace, 20 Stories never fails to impress. The same can be said about the non-alcoholic section of their cocktail menu, with Caleño and unique syrups used to create nifty mixes or tropical concoctions.
Beaut Northern Quarter brunch spot Foundry Project is known for its hangover-curing brunch. As for afters? From cranberry or passion fruit virgin concoctions to an indulgent frappe serve laced with espresso, chocolate cookies and cream, there's some dreamy alcohol-free drinks on offer here.
The best mocktail bar in Manchester? Dirty Martini has two delightful mixes to choose from. The blueberry-lychee smash is whipped up from Seedlip, fruit and citrus. Meanwhile, the cranberry and pomegranate mojito is a muddle of alcohol-free spirits, grenadine, mint and soda.
Keeping you refreshed before a night out, The Alchemist's bubblygum is an enticing blend of bubblegum, apple, cranberry, lime and foam for an invigorating hit. This stunning space also has a further five mocktails for you to get stuck into as well.
From a lychee and mint number to a rose and jasmine sling, Grand Pacific's mocktail menu is well worth a try. Against a backdrop of lush gold tones and mahogany furnishings, this sexy restaurant bar sets the tone for a memorable night out in the city.
If you're after an alcohol-free bar experience in Manchester, then All Bar One is where you should head to after your shopping trips. There's a huge list of mocktails on offer, from no ABV martinis and daiquiris to 0% G&Ts.
From virgin mojitos or pornstar martinis to a slurpable peach melba, Browns Brasserie and Bar is serving some of the best non-alcoholic drinks in Manchester. Found within a former bank, the space is perfect for after-work drinks, with impressive columns, chandeliers and marble features.
Bright and breezy, Indian Tiffin Room has got casual dining nailed. Venture over to First Street to tuck into affordable curries and a neat list of unique mocktails that incorporate Indian spices. Our recommendation? The paani colada, where coconut water comes infused with chilli and mint.
One of the most award-decorated watering holes in Manchester, Schofield's Bar is from brothers Joe and Daniel - who've worked at places like The Savoy in London and Little Red Door in Paris. For the booze-free people among us? We love the Club Tropicana, a muddle of pineapple and passionfruit with a hint of Earl Grey, but there are a further four mocktails on the 'Temperance' menu too.
Bringing Latin America to Deansgate, Las Iguanas is a lively restaurant that will fill you up with nachos, tortillas and sticky wings. The drinks are a fruity bunch and there's a whole list of mocktails to boot, including alcohol-free mojitos or virgin piña coladas.
While beloved for brunch, Evelyn's is still an absolute hit for cocktails - and sister bar The Daisy (a Parisian-inspired space hidden underground) is as well. From Tanqueray 0% to Seedlip, there are many famous 0% spirits going into white white peach and coconut-lychee numbers here.
We always recommend a trip to The Ivy Spinningfields, thanks to three floors of stunning interiors. Take a perch at the bars, where you can get your hands on dreamy virgin concoctions to sip throughout the space.
Chorlton hangout The Laundrette is known for its creative concoctions, heady cocktails and comfort food. But their mocktails aren't to be passed up either. Grab yourself a Sucker Punch, just one of the alcohol-free drinks on offer, which is packing pineapple, citrus, almond syrup and bitters, while topped with a lickable lolly.
Mocktails at Zouk are designed to complement the menu of authentic Indian cuisine. Choose from a wide variety of booze-free reinvented classics such as piña coladas, mojitos and berry-tinis; all served up with fresh fruit and pretty garnishes.
Dishoom is serious about being the best of bars creating non-alcoholic drinks, with cocktails coming in either low or zero alcohol. The most incredible part? It still very much has the feel of a strong tipple, thanks sober negronis and a dry espresso martini mimicking the taste of the real thing.
Founded by the renowned bar manager for The Ned and Gordon Ramsay's restaurants, Blinker is the brain child of none other than Dan Berger. This stylish Spring Gardens space has a trio of alcohol-free cocktails made with Three Spirit Livener or Nightcap, ranging from raspberry and ginger ale to lime, almond and maple-flavoured sips.
Popular for its spacious, covered beer garden and lively atmosphere, Atlas Bar is a top choice of bars if you don't drink. They've got a huge selection of low and no beers, spirits and cocktails - starting from only £3.50 each.
Enjoy the likes of raspberry mint fizz mocktails, zero percent Old Mout ciders and Captain Morgan's Zero, all at an affordable price.
A stunning pick of alcohol-free restaurants in Manchester, Tattu isn't just known for its amazing interiors and Asian bites. There's also a bunch of tasty mocktails to boot, from the signature sweet skulduggery with kiwi, blueberry and apple to the hibiscus-laced ginger royal tea.
The stylish sister restaurant of their well-known Mayfair venue, Sexy Fish is best known for its indulgent Japanese eats - from sushi platters to luxurious omakase menus. The interiors are just as enticing, featuring stunning seafood-themed art, a tropical aquarium and high ceilings.
They offer a wide variety of alcohol-free cocktails, from a mango and sencha tea blend to chipotle pineapple sodas and strawberry Jasmine sparkling tea concoctions.
Wash down Mediterranean small plates with a variety of mocktails at Canto. There's the peach and elderflower fizz and even a virgin strawberry mojito, to name just a couple. These pocket-friendly options are priced at £4.50 each, with alcohol-free Estrella available for £4 too.
As well as a slick choice of original tipples, this former Victorian courthouse also mixes up a nifty range of mocktails in Manchester. Sit down across the stylish dining area for a hearty steak dinner, with sips like the lip-smacking sour-cherry America with Aecorn aperitifs, cherry juice and soda.
