The English Lounge on the edge of the Northern Quarter is decorated with traditional pub furnishings and boasts a well-stocked bar with a couple of guest ales on tap. Hire out the upstairs bar for up to 30 guests and or the Secret English Garden Bar, available for up to 70. 

A traditional local found in the heart of the city centre, The Waldorf is equipped with a wooden bar and retro games, as well as a warm function room available to hire for your birthday, engagement or work do. Enjoy British platters, wines, spirits and more. 

O'Neill's Printworks is a traditional Irish pub that knows how to pour a good pint of Guinness. It fronts exposed brick walls, seven TV screens, two private booths and one large 78-inch screen. Secure a spot today for your get-together and enjoy burgers, fries and live music.

If you're in the market to book a spot that serves hand-stretched pizzas and craft beer, then you'll love Beech Inn in Chorlton-Hardy. Inside you'll find duck egg walls, leather sofas and an array of spaces (as well as the whole pub) available to hire for your birthday party or work event. 

This high-energy sports bar in central Manchester is decorated with leather booths and fronts a mahogany bar serving an array of drinks. Hire The Directors Box if you're looking to secure a space with an impressive gin collection, plus 4K and HD TV screens. 

The Block & Gasket Sale is a lively haunt dressed head to toe with wooden panelling and shiny white tiles, bringing a barn feel to School Road. Hire one of the spaces here with benches and low-hanging lights to sling back craft beers and devour seasonal food.

Foundry Project is a gorgeous spot laced with green foliage and decked out with industrial-style interiors. The Container Space can fit up to 30 revellers whereas if you head downstairs, you'll find a sleek cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes that can host up to 45 guests for a birthday party.

You'll find old English interiors aplenty at The Metropolitan in West Didsbury. Think checkered wallpaper, bookshelves, roaring fireplaces and a beautiful conservatory that stretches out onto the beer garden. What's more, all of these are available to hire for your special event.

The Crafty Pig has some delicious fare up its sleeve, from loaded burgers to stone-baked pizzas topped with spicy pepperoni. It's also a much-loved sports pub with space to hire for a laid-back party, fronting individual booths, TV screens and more. 

You're bound to find a decent pint at Manchester Bierkeller, from cocktail steins to an array of European brews. It features long bench seating, themed decor and live entertainment, as well as a private room hosting up to 120 guests for a birthday bash. 

Slug and Lettuce Piccadilly is a neon pink haven ideal for cheap drinks and good times. If you want to throw a birthday bash then this spot has got you covered, thanks to its pre-booked food and beverage packages. Think cocktail trees, finger buffets and more.