Quirky Cocktails In Manchester

We all know Foundry Project is one of the best cocktails bars in Manchester for when you have affordability in mind, but did you know that the signature sips here are also on the quirky side? Coming in at just £8.50, the Crushin' On Bom-bae is a tasty treat of Bombay Sapphire gin, apple, mint and lime.

Out of all our favourite cocktail bars in Manchester, The Liquor Store is ideal for those after the personal touch. Better yet, you don't need to look at a menu if you don't want. The folks behind the bar are so good that telling them what flavours you like is enough to see them whip up a bespoke drink.

Open to totally surprise, bespoke cocktails on your night out? Sneak your choice of liquor past the warden and into a cell at Alcotraz, where the inmate bar tenders will mix up drinks based on your favourite flavours, all while you enjoy the immersive experience unfolding.

Cane and Grain is one of the most cool bars in Manchester's Northern Quarter. It's a celebration of all things Americana, as well as saucy ribs, while also serving some amazing cocktails. Try the Rye-bina - a muddle of Mr Katz's Rock & Rye, Giffard cassis noir de Bourgogne, Peychaud's and Angostura orange bitters to create a ribena-flavoured old fashioned.

Whether you want prosecco-packed sorbet cocktails or a stawberry-flavoured frose that's also full of vermouth, Sunset by Australasia is delivering the goods. These cooling drinks are the ideal pairing for your sushi and robata dishes or afternoon tea-inspired bento boxes.

When it comes to quirky cocktails, Lola Lo is leaving the streets of Manchester behind and heading to warmer climates. Inspired by Pacific islands and tiki culture, this bar whips up libations with lashings of juice, ice and spirits, serving them in cool containers.

If you want to use bottomless retro cocktails to wash down pizza at brunch, or enjoy something refreshing alongside games of prosecco pong or shuffleboard, Pong & Puck is the place to do it. From the Bananaraman mix to a WHAM! WHAM! concoction, drinks here can please every fun-loving fiend. 

Searching for the best bars in Manchester city centre? With a gin distillery attached, Three Little Words is all about the juniper-laced sips and a menu of unique cocktails. We'd recommend the Painted Lady, a mix of Haçienda Gin, pisco, pomegranate, white chocolate and citrus.

Their namesake cocktail is the name of the game at Dirty Martini, but definitely not your average old mixes. This Manchester drinking den has more than 15 different types of martinis - think of a flavour and they will most probably have it - alongside loads of other signature pours.

Dare to believe at this new Manchester spot that ups the ante on unusual cocktails. The bar uses a variety of techniques (all top secret, we're afraid) to create cyrogenically frozen cocktails, lickable Champagne bubbles and much more.

Whilst many of the cocktails at Dog Bowl hark back (or shall we say bark back) to your favoured classics, there's a few retro game-inspired choices on the menu that might surprise. We love Kong's Brew, which is spiced rum, banana liqueur, blackberry, pineapple, lime and fruity foam served long.

Not only is The Black Friar Salford a den of luscious greenery and sumptuous gastro fare, but its cocktails are to die for too. Wash your meal down with the venue's namesake number: a beautiful blend of Tanqueray 10, Dom Benedictine, lime juice, peppered local honey, apple, cinnamon tea and English garden herbs.

2 for 1 cocktails in Manchester don't get much quirkier than Revolucion De Cuba, the bar that's dripping with Havana vibes and has the heady mixes to match. As you sip your way through the rum-heavy, tropical list, expect dancers and thumping music to keep you entertained.

From hard shakes to frozen libations and bright blue numbers, Lock 91's cocktails are bound to hit the spot when you fancy something a little different. Enjoy your drinks overlooking the canal from the riverside terrace, or settle down in the cosy interiors.

After quirky cocktail bars in Manchester city centre? Head over to New York Street or Spinningfields, where The Alchemist shakes up all manner of crazy concoctions. There's steaming, popping, smoking and dry ice-laced glasses that will amaze all evening.

Is it a tiki bar? Is it a fully-fledged Pacific adventure? Heck, The Liars Club has it all. One of the city's most infamous and exotic bars, The Liars Club is bound by its inherent need to whip up a quirky cocktail storm. 

A secretive, sexy, little den, Behind Closed Doors may be a little hard to find but, trust us, it's worth it. The basement bar is inspired by the '70s and whips up cocktails to match, with everything from Champagne-filled through to short and sweet.

From peanut butter-infused tipples to banana fritter-topped concoctions, the cocktails at Speak In Code are an attention-grabbing bunch. Head to this quirky bar to find intimate corners, delicious drinks, and a soundtrack filled with hip-hop and soul.

An old fashioned featuring pepperoni? Say what? That's what is on the agenda at Dusk til Pawn, an elusive gem that hides behind the appearance of a pawn shop. Make yourself at home with the speakeasy-styled bar, which constantly updates its cocktail card to make sure that no two visits are the same.

Secret bars in Manchester are dominated by stories of The Washhouse, a cool joint that's uncovered behind a launderette façade. Inside, you can enjoy a menu of unique cocktails with a Japanese influence.