Quirky Cocktails in Manchester

Martini is the name of the game at Dirty Martini, but not your average old mix. This Manchester cocktail joint has more than 15 different types of martini; think of a flavour and they will most probably have it.

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.

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

Whilst many of the cocktails at Dog Bowl hark back, or shall we say bark back, to your favoured classics, there's a few cracking concoctions on the menu that might surprise. From some of the best boozy milkshake style cocktails in the city such as their 'Bourbon Cookie' to a quirky collection of cocktail sharers that come in anything and everything from miniature porcelain dogs to milk bottles, there's just enough quirky to keep you going at Dog Bowl. 

Be at One has a massive cocktail menu and as well as stocking all your old favourites, have a few surprises up their sleeves. Head to this fun time bar to work your way through their extensive list, made even sweeter with the bar's generous happy hour.

Cane and Grain is a celebration of all things Americana, and as well as saucy ribs, the venue also serves amazing cocktails. Try Coffee and TV; a muddle of Jack Daniels, Kahlua, milk, cream and salted pop corn - it's delicious, we promise. 

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

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 façade of a pawn shop. Make yourself at home at this quirky speakeasy styled bar which constantly updates its cocktail card to make sure that no two visits are the same.

Is it a tiki bar? Is it a fully fledged Pacific adventure? Is it a dashing dive bar? Heck, The Liars Club is whatever it wants to be. One of Manchester's most infamous and exotic bars, The Liars Club are bound by their inherent need to whip up one heck of a quirky cocktail storm. 

Libations inspired by the prohibition era are the least you can expect from this vintage themed bar in Manchester. A must-try in the city for those with kitsch whims, The Fitzgerald promise a boozy, speakeasy inspired night with the creative cocktails to match.

With a venue in New York Street as well, The Alchemist is a favourite unusual cocktail bar; even the name suggests something special. Head to one of their swish bars to drink tipples that come in copper pots, smoking from vials or in test tubes.