The Best Clubs In Manchester

• Where: 11 Peter Street, M2 5QR
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Music type: Latin

Revolucion De Cuba is a staple when it comes to clubbing, shaking things up with a bit of Latin style. Come in the day for tasty tapas or arrive at night for great music and two floors of massive tunes, which will guarantee you'll be moving those hips 'til the early hours.

They're open until 2 or 3am throughout the week, complete with live music every single day, alongside DJ sets until late. For fans of rum, this is also a great shout.

• Where: 5 Whitworth Street, M1 5LH
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Music type: party, pop, retro

Get ready to relive the golden era of pop music at Popworld Manchester! Located in the heart of Deansgate Locks, this nightclub is the perfect place to throw some shapes and sing along to iconic tunes from the 90s and 00s.

With a lively crowd, themed drinks, and a vibrant, retro-inspired atmosphere, it's a guaranteed good time. Whether you're here to dance with your crew or reminisce about your favourite pop hits, Popworld is the spot for unforgettable nights out.

• Where: 46 Canal Street, M1 3WD
• Saturday closing time: 6am
• Music type: party, pop

On Bar is on our list of top clubs for its incredible reputation as a stalwart in Manchester's gay bar scene. Sashay your way to this Canal Street staple to find a haven for drinking and dancing, alongside some of the city's best drag events or bottomless brunches.

The spacious venue spans across three floors, with views of the local area from the third storey. Expect some of the very best DJs around, and there's even an open-air rooftop.

• Where: The Avenue North, M3 3BZ
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: hip hop, RnB, house

Restaurant bar by day, club by night, BLVD is truly something special. They host some of the very best DJs from all over the UK, alongside live musicians, dancers and all sorts of other theatrical entertainment.

Expect colourful, sophisticated interiors and a buzzing atmosphere, with a dancefloor that stays open until 4am most nights. To make things even better? Their cocktails are delicious.

• Where: 244, Deansgate, M3 4BQ
• Saturday closing time: 4.30am
• Music type: hip hop, house, RnB

This London import is one hell of a show-stopper, with a long list of celebrity clientele and an even bigger queue outside. Located on Deansgate, Chinawhite is great for an exclusive night on the tiles, with performers, acts and table service as standard.

The unique decor features everything from Chinese lamp-style lighting to huge stone sculptures of warriors, and you'll find plenty of confetti here too - alongside some of the city's very best DJs. 

• Where: Peter Street, M2 5GP
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: hip hop, pop, RnB

Swanky restaurant and bar by day, mad nightclub at night; Impossible has made quite a splash on the Manchester nightlife scene. Expect everything from sexy performances and fire-breathers to cocktails or Champagne showers at this unique venue.

There's a great variety of both music and drinks, with more than 63 different types of gin alone. They also host lots of events here, including bottomless brunches and guest DJ sets.

• Where: 13 Quay Street, M3 3HN
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Music type: live music, blues, jazz

If you're all for New Orleans vibes, then you'll want to check out The Blues Kitchen, one of the top clubs in Manchester city centre. Expect a fabulous array of live music and DJ sets, alongside special free Friday night sessions for RnB, afrobeats and hip hop.

Thirsty? They have happy hour between 5 and 7pm, as well as £6 margaritas on Tuesdays, and they also serve food earlier in the day.

• Where: 3a-5 Whitworth Street, M1 5LH
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: hip hop, pop, house

Located along the iconic Deansgate Locks, ARK Manchester nightclub is the place to be for a trendy night out. The cool space is decked out in exposed brick walls, comfy booth seating and unique light fittings, with an exclusive VIP area to boot.

It draws an impressive crowd throughout the week, and is open until 4am most nights. Or for something a little earlier in the evening, they offer cocktail masterclasses too.

• Where: 28-30 Canal Street, M1 3EZ
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: pop, party

Making up part of Manchester's gay village, Via is an LGBTQ+-friendly nightclub that promises amazing cocktails and a regular lineup of entertainment. From drag queens to DJ sets, they've always got something going on.

Hit the dancefloor to all your favourite pop hits until well past midnight, or come before 9pm to enjoy the food they've got on offer as well.

• Where: 4 Canal Street, M1 3HE
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: party, pop

If you're on the hunt for show-stopping events in Manchester, The Brewers has an epic array to choose from - we mean cabaret, drag-drenched affairs and live music. You can also visit the gay bar during the week for its happy hour deals and a buzzing atmosphere.

The venue itself is pretty stunning, featuring huge Edwardian windows and rainbow lights. There's a retro dancefloor in the centre too, where you can bust a few moves.

• Where: 19A Back Bridge Street, M3 2PB
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: pop, hip hop, RnB

Keeping the party going until 4am each and every night of the week, aside from Mondays, The Liars Club is far more than just a cocktail bar. Check out the tiki paradise for a stonking list of over 100 rums, alongside a soundtrack that promises reggae, Afrobeats and Caribbean hits.

This Northern Quarter gem is decked out in colourful interiors and bold neon signs, and they even offer cocktail masterclasses on a regular basis as well.

• Where: 29 Jacksons Row, M2 5WD
• Saturday closing time: 6am
• Music type: indie, retro, live music

A popular hit with students and locals alike, The Venue near Deansgate is playing an eclectic mix of funk, soul, retro and indie music across its dancefloor space. Plus, leather sofas and animal print wallpaper give this quirky spot a unique look.

These guys are open until 6am on Saturdays, so it's ideal if you're looking to be out all night long. There are also a number of themed events throughout the week, offering something for everyone.

• Where: 101 Princess Street, M1 6DD
• Saturday closing time: 8am
• Music type: pop, house, retro

Quite possibly the longest night out in the city, Cruz 101 keeps its doors open until 8am on Saturday nights / Sunday mornings, with a 5am closing time on other days of the week. This is a popular choice of LGBTQ+-friendly club, having been a safe space since 1992.

There's both a main dancefloor and a cool basement space to party in, with different DJs playing throughout the week. They even host live music and drag events, so you'll never get bored at this spot.

• Where: 64 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1LW
• Saturday closing time: 1am
• Music type: live music, jazz

The Tib Street jazz club that boasts live acts six nights of the week, Matt and Phred's is the place to be if you're after music with a party vibe. Check out their gigs, where everything from burlesque revues, blues jams and salsa bands reign supreme.

There's a stage in the centre, where you can catch these live performances. They also offer a cracking selection of cocktails and beer, alongside pizzas if you're feeling peckish. 

• Where: 17 Down Tex Mill, Mary Street, M3 1NH
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: hip hop, drum and bass, pop

From the courtyard that hosts its infamous summer parties through to the warehouse-style basement club, Hidden is one of Manchester's best clubs. The award-winning venue is found in the Downtex Mill and boasts four separate rooms for dancing.

They've been bringing some of the very best club nights to the city for more than ten years, with a spacious outdoor area that's ideal for summer nights out.

• Where: 112-118 Princess Street, M1 7EN
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: drum and bass, hip hop, RnB

FAC251 - The Factory is a club with a little something for everyone. Expect indie Thursdays, cheesy 'rewind' Tuesdays and three different floors of music come the weekend, all blasted from a Funktion One Sound system - making for some of the best club nights in Manchester.

This place has been around since 2010, so it's clear that they know a thing or two about a cracking night out, and their dancefloors are always packed.

• Where: Canal Street, M1 3WB
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: pop, party, retro

One of the best known clubs in the city, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community, G-A-Y Bar can be found on Canal Street. You'll see the sign from a mile away, promising a night full of dancing, laughter and great vibes.

Boogie to all the very best pop and throwback tunes from their talented DJ, and you may even catch the odd drag queen or two as well.

• Where: 46-50 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1LE
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: soul, funk

One of the most famous Manchester nightclubs, as it's home to the city's longest running night out, Mint Lounge is definitely worth a visit. Funkademia attracts a fun-seeking crowd to dance Saturday night away to unadulterated soul-funk.

They've got a state-of-the-art sound system to elevate your club nights, and you'll often find live performances here as well - with previous acts including Florence and The Machine, Kode 9, Friendly Fires and Roots Manuva.

• Where: 101 Princess Street, M1 6DD
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: indie, rock, retro

One of the city's only havens for punk, rock and metal lovers, Satans Hollow is where to head if alternative club nights are more your jam. This venue offers themed interiors and a friendly crowd. To top it off? Drinks prices are always low.

Expect alternative nights out throughout the week, even complete with a huge statue of Satan above the DJ booth.

• Where: 111A Deansgate, M3 2BQ
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: hip hop, pop, RnB

With a raised DJ booth above the dance floor, LED screens and lavish marble bar, Club Liv Manchester has made your night a whole lot swankier. Don't miss the beautiful terrace and pan-Asian restaurant; no other club in the city offers such a full package.

You can expect a wide variety of tunes here, as well as plenty of VIP packages. This is one of the most sophisticated spots in the city, so dress to impress for this one.

• Where: 31-33 Spear Street, Northern Quarter, M1 1DF
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: live music, house

After the best clubs in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Hidden in the basement of this popular watering hole is an intimate gig venue and dancefloor. A place for underground DJs and cool alternative tunes, Soup Kitchen is well worth a look.

It's open until 4am on weekends, so you can dance the night away without needing to go anywhere else. Plus, their drinks are pretty affordable too.

• Where: 94-98 Bloom Street, M1 3LY
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Music type: party, pop

Found in the heart of Manchester's iconic gay village, New York, New York is a lively club that's full of character. You'll be welcomed by their attentive staff, and the DJs will have you on the dancefloor with their non-stop party anthems.

Sip classic cocktails, spirits or beer from the bar while you boogie, in a venue that has been a firm favourite of locals and visitors for more than 30 years.