Are you ready to celebrate your 18th birthday in Manchester? Hold no fear, there are plenty of clubs and bars in the city that will welcome you and all your friends with open arms to celebrate this special day as you not only cross the liquor threshold, you get to know some of the finest party venues in the city for that all important coming of age bash.
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Last updated on 19th March 2025
Your 18th birthday deserves to be celebrated somewhere fun, and Slug & Lettuce Manchester is just the spot. Grab your friends and take advantage of their 2-for-1 cocktail happy hours from 4pm to 10pm - perfect for trying out different drinks all night long.
Whether you're in the mood for cocktail trees, bottomless brunch, or a relaxed afternoon tea, there's something for everyone. Let your 18th birthday be an unforgettable one at this fun venue.
Another popular and highly-acclaimed student club, Factory251 is a dark, spacious and packs the dance floors weekly with a mix of the best Indie, Pop, Soul, House, Funk and Drum & Bass. Lively and cheap, what better place to spend your 18th birthday evening than Factory251.
It's your 18th birthday, so you'll of course want it to be a special one; head over to DNA VR Manchester in the city centre and be privy to the city's coolest VR arcade. There's so much to check out, from a zombie apocalypse to escape rooms and more.
A great student friendly bar in the city, tucked around the corner from Manchester Academy; for a music lover's 18th birthday night out, Big Hands would be perfect. With a young fun crowd and cheap drinks Big Hands is an ideal bar for your coming of age bash.
