Quirky Bars In The Northern Quarter

If you're looking for bars in the Northern Quarter with outdoor seating, Dive Bar & Grill should be way up there. You can sip drinks on their terrace, pop inside to catch live music, play some beer pong, or throw some shapes on the dancefloor; the possibilities really are endless here.

A fun Polynesian gem out of all the cocktail bars in Manchester, Lono Cove is serving up sharing concoctions in treasure chests and flaming tiki drinks to sip on. Better yet, these gorgeous interiors boast plush pink shell seating and birdcage booths for you to settle down in.

From morning 'til night, this quirky little number has all your drinking and dining needs sorted. There's bottomless brunch, a killer happy hour and plenty of signature concoctions in store, all served up in a variety of unique spaces.

This South American bar and cantina is a kaleidoscopic blend of bold patterns and colours. Boasting over 70 different types of tequila, which could well be the largest collection in Manchester, El Capo offers a completely unique drinking den.

This unique bar in the Northern Quarter is one of the area's vital organs. With late night pool and a secret VIP ballroom, it's a fun watering hole worth checking out for its delicious food offerings, kooky cocktails and all-round good vibe. 

The mad professor of quirky cocktail bars in the Northern Quarter, Cane and Grain mixes high-end industrial cool with incredible beer, boozy concoctions and sticky ribs. If that's not enough to keep you occupied, there's also a top secret rooftop tiki den behind a hidden door. 

One of the best bars in the Northern Quarter thanks to the vast collections of its namesake spirit, The Whiskey Jar does exactly what it says on the tin. From scotch to bourbon, Irish pours and cocktails, there's everything you could ever need here. 

Firmly on the list of quirky bars in Manchester is 7 Sins, the neon-lit Lever Street spot decked out with graffiti and all kinds of cool vibes. Think unique cocktails, arcade games, pool and a lineup of comfort food to keep you ticking over.

Sleek and sophisticated, Cottonopolis boasts cool and quirky interiors that are the perfect location for a cocktail. Feeling hungry? Fill up with a spot of pan-Asian cuisine, washed down with a sake or Japanese whisky from their fabulous selection.

One of the best bars in Manchester thanks to being a haven for old school gaming, NQ64 is where classic consoles meet great beer and themed cocktails. The neon-lit hidden gem sits below a graffiti-covered stairwell, with some of the city's top game collections tucked away inside. 

This Northern Quarter haunt has a little something for everyone. With a great wine and beer selection to soothe the post-work drinkers, a delicious food menu for the date night crowd, and a weekend late license for a party vibe, there's no occasion Trof can't rise to.

Fashioned from the outside like an old-timey pawn shop, this secret spot is also one of the best cocktail bars in Manchester. Full of vintage TVs, musical instruments and other debris, this is an absolute must for fans of weird and wonderful interiors.

The Fitzgerald is one of this city's hidden gems. With gorgeous Art Deco interiors and handcrafted cocktails, the speakeasy bar makes for a fabulous spot to relax with a glass of the strong stuff. Plus, it doubles up as a swoon-worthy location for romantic date nights.

If you're heading into NQ's Convenience Store looking for a Mars bar and Diet Coke, you'll be pretty surprised by what you find. Serving up potent cocktails in painfully cool surroundings, this secret bar is an undeniably fun place to drink.

Hidden behind a neon-lit door, this secret Northern Quarter bar is a haven for crafty cocktails and sensuous surroundings. Behind Closed Doors has another fun USP - there are telephones dotted about that can be used to call for more drinks, or even chat to other customers.

From late night partying and popcorn-topped cocktails to table tennis, beer pong and darts, Twenty Twenty Two has unique offerings by the bucket load. Whether you're looking for a chill one getting competitive with your mates or a blowout bash, here's where to head.

Having established itself as one of the original places to catch live music in this part of the city, Band on the Wall oozes charm and soul. Topping it off? A brand spanking new bar and a continued global reputation for finding new bands.