Best Alcohol-Free Bars In Manchester For Dry January And Beyond

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 7th January 2026




Slug And Lettuce - Bars In Manchester

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.

Electric Shuffle Manchester

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Electric Shuffle has supercharged everyone's favourite pub game, shuffleboard. Now you can try your hand at four addictively good versions with cameras keeping track of every puck and fun action replays of your group's best bits. 

To refuel between shuffles, there's small plates, sharing boards and sensational sourdough pizza paddles. The booze-free drinks menu is just as exciting, packing in all kinds of softs, as well as mocktails, prosecco and a long list of 0% beers.

Flight Club Manchester

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Flight Club have taken the much-loved pub game of darts and supercharged it for the 21st century. Expect fast, exciting multiplayer games, delicious food and plenty of low and no alcohol drinks. 

With 14 oches to pick from, there's plenty of room whether you're playing one on one or flinging arrows with all your friends. To fuel the fun, take your pick from small plates, sharing platters and pizza paddles with all your favourite toppings.

Schofield's Bar

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.

Indian Tiffin Room

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.

Blinker

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.

Sexy Fish Manchester

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.

Zouk

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.