Taking over from the Northern Quarter's iconic Cord, NYQ bills itself as a 'Beverage Bar & Boogie Basement' created by music industry bods Ben Spier and Keith Patterson. A place to kick-back, relax and let loose, this cool nightlife spot builds its reputation on good drinks, good music and being a good place to hit the dancefloor.

The bar is overseen by Ben Scorah, master mixologist and entrepreneur behind America's first mobile cocktail bar and front some of the most exciting concoctions in the city. The stripped-back basement kicks off every weekend, ushering in the best of Manchester's underground music scene, alongside its stellar resident DJs and the odd special guest spot.