Something A Little Different

Get your chops around a bugersoar, pika-patty and more at this unique Pokemon-themed pop-up. Inspired by all things Poke-universe, it promises to be unique experience of eating, drinking and game playing, perfect for any fab of the Japanese classic. 

Flight Club has spread its wings to Manchester and this newbie is the perfect place if you're after a spot of darts with pizza, sharing plates and slushie cocktails on the side.

If you're looking for something with a few extra thrills, head to Teamsport where you'll zoom through 550 metres of multilevel tracks all in effort to win a coveted place on the winners' podium. It's sure to be one adrenaline-fuelled day out.  

For something a little different in Manchester, look no further than Manchester235; a spectacular Vegas casino right in the heart of the city. With previous events including burlesque shows as well as plenty of poker tournaments - this venue has everything you could need for a great night out; with a fantastic drinks selection added in for good measure. 

If a simple bar crawl just isn't cutting the mustard for your night out in Manchester then pop into Dog Bowl, the late night bowling venue from the team behind Black Dog Ballroom. Combining a New York style diner with an innovative drinks menu and five ten pin bowling lanes, Dog Bowl is the ideal destination for a fun night out in Manchester with a difference. 

Immerse yourself in a world of wonder and magic at this unique immersive brunch experience at The Botanical Gardens. You'll get to embody your favorite fantastical character while indulging in bottomless bubbles, delightful dining and the occasional singalong.

Head over to Oldham Street where Cass Art are bringing you a stunning session of boozy painting. Enjoy a two-hour step-by-step session with their resident artist, alongside a few flutes of fizz, and leave with some all new skills and pretty picture to boot.

Switch up your nights out with a visit to Cocktails in the City this Autumn. Manchester's best bars will be coming together for two days of celebrating with plenty of unique creations made just for the event, all waiting to be tried. 

For something a little different in Manchester, head to the American inspired Cane and Grain in the Northern Quarter. The venue offers the city's revellers a number of different areas to indulge in. Whether you're tucking into some great Southern-inspired grub in the 'Ribs Joint' or knocking back a few Tiki-themed concoctions in the venue's 'Liar's Lounge', you are sure to leave this quirky venue with a huge smile on your face. 

Taking over a secret Manchester location, this unique brunch party is bringing quite the session to the city. With a non-stop soundtrack of reggae, soca, reggaeton and bashment, bottomless cocktails and three courses of delicious Caribbean food.

When it comes to something a little different in Manchester, All Star Lanes are leading the ultimate charge. Not only a haven for cocktails and Americana inspired bites, guests can bowl their way to victory at one of the most fun bars in the city. 

This thrilling escape room experience is sure to get hearts pumping. Choose between fleeing a sinking pirate ship, battling ice giants as vikings, out-smarting bloodthirsty cowboys and fighting warlords as a sharp samurai. 

The concept here is certainly unique: make a booking, enter a launderette, pick up a phone and be let into one of the coolest speakeasies in the city. But inside you'll find a menu of experimental cocktails that'll take you on quite the tasting journey, with options like a blue cheese cocktail and massive candy-themed sharers. 

Manchester may well be well known for its gloomy weather, but step downstairs into The Liars Club and you'll be transported to a tropical Tiki Paradise that feels a million worlds away from the city streets above. This brilliantly designed paradise of flames, rummin' drinks and bangin' tunes brings the party game strong. 

Doused in speakeasy style and sultry decadence, The Fitzgerald is a space of 1920s luxe where period cocktails are mixed under a low-it ambiance and served smoky or smooth. Punchy prohibition mixology is the craft at this bar, throwing back to the Golden Age era of America's most notorious party years

With frontage that looks like an old pawn shop, Dusk til Pawn might be a little hard to find, but it'll be worth it. Inside you will be welcomed by a jukebox, comfy sofas and top cocktails, all adding up to create a unique Manchester nightlife experience and totally immersive speakeasy feel. 

A unique sporting haunt in the heart of the city, The Green is perfectly primed for all sporting whims. Looking for something a bit different to do on a night out? They've got it. Whether you're busting a ballad in their karaoke rooms, gunning it on their golf simulator games, or just out with the chaps to watch the football match, there's something for everyone.

These guys need to be on your 'something different in Manchester' list for one reason: the pizzas. Only offering the weirdest and most wonderful toppings - from cream egg to Thai curry - your taste buds will go on the strangest adventure of its life. Meanwhile, you can enjoy their cool forever-student atmosphere and late night partying. 

Looking for a unique night out in Manchester with a dose of entertainment to boot? Look no further than the ping pong wonderland that is Twenty Twenty Two. Not only an urban art space, Twenty Twenty Two promises a roster of ping pong nights and DJ sessions.