Whether it's curing hangovers or spicing up your morning brunch, the bloody mary is a queen among cocktails. And Manchester has a saucy line-up of the tomato-based concoction, with bars and restaurants adding their own twists along the way. Whatever the occasion, Manchester's best bloody marys will always hit the spot; check out our favourite.
Ketel One Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and a classic celery stalk for garnish make up Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester's bloody mary. Grab a pew at the bar to enjoy on their own, or eat brunch in the restaurant and use them to wash down lobster benedict, steak and eggs, and more.
Check out The Anthologist's weekend brunch menu to make sure you get your fix of bloody marys galore. This former restaurant for Channel 4's First Dates series is making sure you can choose between spicy and classic numbers for £11.95 each.
It comes in bottomless form at this Northern Quarter staple. The Pen & Pencil is a stripped back, stylish spot that will sort you out for the rest of the day with a £45 bottomless brunch that includes unlimited food and drinks. Grab a plate, with the likes of steak 'n' eggs, pancakes and potato cakes on the menu, while you sip on a classic bloody mary.
Aussie brunch space, Federal is on hand with the tomato juice and a stick of celery when you most need a bloody mary for just £7. They've got Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Circle Square locations on a walk-in only basis; grab a breakfast cocktail and plate of cheddar corn fritters and you'll be right as rain in no time.
With a trio of tomato-based beauties on offer, you can choose between the vodka-based bloody mary, tequila-filled bloody maria or gin-laced red snapper at The Refuge - with hints of Tabasco, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce in each. Nab them off 'The Breakfast Club' menu.
Schofield's Bar is the eponymous bar from brothers Joe and Daniel that's long been regarded one of Manchester's most renowned cocktail bars. Their bloody mary will set you back £12.50 and is a mix of Grey Goose vodka, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, spice mix, celery and lemon.
One of the prettiest restaurants in the biz, The Ivy is three floors of pure gorgeousness with a British brasserie, Pan-Asian restaurant and roof garden all in one. On the weekend brunch menu, you'll find the classic cocktail for £10 alongside an alcohol-free version called the Virgin Mary.
