Amazing Group Activities In Manchester

One of the best nights out for groups in Manchester, Alcotraz is the prison-themed speakeasy that requires savvy smuggling skills. Bring a bottle of your favourite spirit and successfully sneak it past the guards, where you'll be rewarded by talented inmates whipping you up something special. 

7 Sins isn't all cool music, katsu burgers and smiley faces on pizza. This Lever Street bar is also home to shuffleboard and arcade games to keep you entertained. Better yet, their basement is home to pool tables if you fancy taking on your mates.

Looking for a fun night out in Manchester? Head to The Printworks for an evening of cocktails, mini golf and bites as Treetop Adventure Golf invites you to their tropical-themed spot. Explore a range of quirky 18-hole courses and more at this unique group activity idea.

For those fun group activities, step inside Boom Battle Bar in The Printworks with your pals. This crackin' venue has a range of things to do across the space, from the likes of shuffleboard to karaoke rooms and axe throwing games, alongside live DJ sets.

CityDays offer some of the best outdoor group activities in Manchester, bringing together escape room-inspired brain-teasers with local hidden gems and other scavenger hunting. Plus, you can expect rest stops for grabbing drinks too.

Flight Club is one of the best for group activities in Manchester city centre, catering to large and small gatherings alike. This den of high-tech darts comes decked out in fairground-themed decor, offering platters of pizza and tasty drinks alongside boozy brunch socials.

Make your way to Good Yard Park in Spinningfields for one of the quirkiest spots around: Courts Club. This fun destination boasts a full tennis and basketball court that you and your friends can book, with plenty of delicious food and drink on offer too. Grab a set at their indoor or outdoor tables to sip refreshing cocktails and draught beer, while tucking into loaded gyros, cheese toasties or a breakfast baguette.

Fun activities in Manchester don't get much better than Electric Gamebox. With private rooms, touch screen technology and immersive games, this entertainment hub is a quirky group night out just waiting to happen.

Trax Social can be found upstairs in the Printworks, promising a whole lot of entertainment. Their immersive music quiz is ideal for groups, promising trivia rounds on lots of different genres, as well as unique challenges and quick-fire questions - costing £9 per person to enter.

That's not all though, as this versatile space is complete with cutting-edge racing simulators, where you and your mates can compete on virtual racecourses. There are also private karaoke booths that can fit up to 10 at a time, offering more than 100,000 different songs. Afterwards, sip cocktails and tuck into hearty burgers or small plates.

With each table holding up to eight guests and tickets only £12 each, Bingo Lingo at Freight Island is the ideal Friday night for your group. Check it out for a chance to win prizes all night across bingo games, on-stage competitions like dance-offs and mimed sing-offs, rave rounds and more.

Gather your friends and organise a fun weekend activity by booking your spot at Electric Shuffle's brunch. The Deansgate-based events bar is pulling out all the stops on Saturdays and Sundays with unlimited pizza and bottles of prosecco per person, all of which are included in a £30 ticket.

This isn't your average bar for group activities - this is a competitive social hub where you can challenge your friends to interactive darts with various game modes, or enjoy tech shuffleboard where the scoring is done for you. But the fun doesn't stop there. The Black Cat Club also boasts the most premium sports viewing experience Manchester has to offer.

With personal table service, luxe decor featuring copper and burnt orange tones, and a push-button service that eliminates bar queues, you'll have the best seat in the house. And when it's time to eat, the culinary geniuses behind El Gato Negro have crafted an irresistible menu of small plates, burgers, and wraps.

Doghouse's beer school sessions are the ideal way to do something a little different as a group. You'll get guided through tasters of the brand's very best brews and new creations by an expert member of the team.

Head over to The Lawn Club on the last Friday of every month with your pals, where a totally free music party and gameshow awaits. Have your lyrical knowledge put to the test across Famous First Words, where you'll have the chance to win prizes too.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are behind some of the most fabulous experiences in the city, offering a wide range of group activities that can't be missed. Join them for drag brunches, buff butlers and Lady Gaga tribute shows across the best venues.

Looking to get together with pals? Cherry Jam's bottomless sessions are just the ticket. Think afternoon tea or grazing platters washed down with unlimited cocktails. Plus, there's musical bingo to finish things off.

For something a little different, Manchester Bierkeller's Oompah shows are just the thing to book. You'll be sloshing steins or stamping your feet all night long, with plenty of live entertainment and food packages on offer throughout.

Albert's Schloss is one of the best bars for groups, offering a fun event every night of the week. Head to the Spinningfields spot for the chance to chow down on German bites, sip steins of beer and dance the night away to talented bands, cabaret stars or live DJs.

Groups of rum-lovers; rejoice. The Official Manchester Rum Festival is back, taking over New Century Hall with a range of top exhibitors - whose rums are included in your £27.50 ticket price. Peruse the options or head to a seminar with a top brand for an extra £10 each.

But that's not all, since the city's original, dedicated rum festival also has a cocktail bar food on-site for any extra purchases.

For a creative day out with all your best buds, head to The Spirit of Manchester Distillery in Spinningfields for a VIP tour of their headquarters, delish gin tastings, and the chance to become a distiller for the day with their immersive gin-making experience. Plus, as a special treat, you'll get 10% off the bill at their bar and restaurant, Three Little Words, and 10% off any merch purchases. Gin-joy.

If you and your mates have what it takes to complete a fun themed experience in under 60 minutes, then head to Escape Hunt Manchester for the challenge. Be plunged into a game with vikings, cowboys, pirates or samurai and try get out on time.

Ready to spread your wings and become a cocktail pro? Join their masterclass and learn how to craft cocktails at the famed Dirty Martini. For £35 per person, you'll be guided by expert mixologists throughout this hands-on experience.

Start with a chilled glass of prosecco, then choose from a tempting selection of cocktails: blood orange and vanilla martini, pornstar martini, mango margarita, or espresso martini. Between mixing up your choice of three cocktails, enjoy sliders and small plates, all served up in their signature birdcage sharers.

The ultimate of indoor group activities in Manchester for adults, Dog Bowl is not only a brilliant bar and restaurant, but there's incredible bowling facilities to boot. Expect quality DJs as you play, making it an unmissable place for you to get together. 

Take your group to Sixes Cricket for a fun activity that's sure to add a dash of healthy competition to your night out. There are multiple high-tech batting nets to try out your cricketing skills, with a Champagne bar and restaurant upstairs when you're in need of post-game hangouts.

Bunny's Karaoke is where dive bar karaoke and a lively atmosphere collide. With 25p wings, free open mic karaoke, and American beers, it channels the same fun vibes as Bunny Jackson's and Junior Jackson's. You can even play pool or book a private karaoke room for £50.

Planning a group night out? Book a booth or simply head on over to NQ64 Manchester in the heart of the Northern Quarter and enter a retro gamers paradise. Complete with neon graffiti and a bar whipping up themed cocktails like the Kong Island Iced Tea, it's a spot that's far from short of entertainment. Take your pick from games like Pac-Man and guitar hero, munch on pizza from Crazy Pedro's and if you're near Deansgate? There's a location on Peter Street, too.

Looking for a way to let loose with your friends in a fun, friendly setting? Then check out House of VOGA's sessions at treehouse, which take place on the first Saturday of every month. This quirky activity combines yoga, dance and fashion, promising a high-energy class.

You'll be guided through an hour-long class, soundtracked by a mix of iconic disco and 80s tunes. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary juice or hot drinks, and why not book a table for brunch as well?

If simulation sports gaming and two for £12 cocktails are your thing, Point Blank Shooting is the perfect place to gather with pals. If that wasn't enough, it's also offering bottomless brunch featuring pizzas and prosecco or beer come Sundays.

Interesting activities in Manchester are plentiful thanks to GRUB. Spruce up your regular ol' group outings with everything from burlesque to disco bingo, bottomless brunches and cocktail or food masterclasses.

When it comes to things to do as a group, THE CUBE has to be right up there for fun TV gameshow experiences. Take on the iconic glass box in a series of challenges testing speed, memory, balance and more. Better yet? The Butcher burgers and plenty of drinks on the cards for afterwards.

Table tennis crazy Twenty Twenty Two are just obsessed with the game. Get yourself a few beers or one of their signature cocktails and enjoy a night of beer pong or darts, followed by DJs playing 'til late.

Looking for fun things to do for the whole gang? DNA VR Manchester is just the ticket. Get on down to the city centre VR arcade for all kinds of group activities. Each session lasts one hour and includes things like zombie battles, dancing and boat racing.

1UP is a gaming bar with plenty of opportunities for things to do as a group, as the cool Didsbury destination is made for getting your geek on. Think D&D, Pokemon cards, board games, classic consoles and arcade machines all on the cards, alongside a UV room with beer pong.