Fun Birthday Ideas In Manchester

Off-kilter party antics? Looks like you're in luck. Boasting some of the most diverse nights out around, this city is one heck of a hub for fun happenings, whether you're down the bowling alley, conjuring up a cocktail storm or harking around the ping pong table. Check out our guide to fun birthday ideas in Manchester.

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Last updated on 14th March 2024




Cherry Jam

Whether you head for a themed brunch or their famous bottomless afternoon teas, Cherry Jam is offering lots of tasty food accompanied by free-flowing signature cocktails, fizz or beer. Plus, each session ends with some fun musical bingo.

Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Thursday 28th March 2024

One of the most fun things for a birthday in Manchester, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is a quirky prison-themed experience that's not to be slept on. Don an orange jumpsuit, smuggle booze in and sip handcrafted cocktails as you become a prisoner for the night.  

Old School R&B Brunch

Celebrate growing another year wiser by taking the whole gang to Old School R&B Brunch. Taking place at Canvas on Oxford Road, this buzzing bonanza will feature a two-course feast and free-flowing punch, complete with DJs, dancing and fun games.

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The Secret Bottomless Brunch

@ The Fitzgerald on Every 3rd Saturday of the month

Perhaps your birthday's not under wraps but you'd like to do something for it that is? Then The Secret Bottomless Brunch at The Fitzgerald is the event for you, where you must keep this sneaky party on the low to avoid 'raids by the police'. Enjoy two hours of raucus entertainment along with unlimited bubbly on the third Saturday of every month. On the menu? Juicy burgers and crunchy tacos loaded with your faves. 

BOUGIE DRAG EVENTS

There's no better way to celebrate your birthday than with a banging bottomless brunch from Bougie Drag Events. Hosted by Northern drag icons Imani Versace and Barb with hot tunes from DJ Smiley Vyrus, these lively daytime parties feature lip syncing, dance-offs and 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, beer or cocktails too.

Boy Toy Events Manchester

Do you love a bottomless brunch? Well, book into something from Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events on your birthday and you'll enjoy an afternoon of hilarious entertainment. Sit back with delicious refreshments to watch as queens lip-sync and buff butlers serve you.

What's on at GRUB

Still looking for the perfect birthday plan? GRUB has plenty of events to make this year a little more unique. Enjoy cocktail or food masterclasses, tasting sessions or a wholesome evening playing board games with your mates.

Taste + Liquor

From RnB to Ayia Napa-themed brunches, Taste + Liquor is bringing plenty of top-notch events to Manchester. There's an MC, complimentary rum punch, top dollar street food traders and DJs to boot.

1UP

Whether spot of D&D, Pokemon cards, board games, classic consoles or a go on arcade machines sounds like your thing, check out 1UP come your big day. Not only that, but there's a Pac-Man beer garden for alfresco drinks and a UV room for beer pong too.

NQ64 Manchester Peter Street

Celebrate your birthday with a party to remember at NQ64, located on Peter Street or Manchester's Northern Quarter. Book a booth for you and your friends or perhaps hire it out if you're going a little bigger and enjoy a night of hilarious entertainment as you battle it out with cult classic arcade games like House Of The Dead. If you're not too busy rocking out with Guitar Hero, head to the bar for a themed cocktail like the Kong Island Iced Tea. 

DNA VR Manchester

If you're looking for unique things to do for your birthday, DNA VR Manchester offers a bucketload of fun activities for the whole gang. Head along to the city centre venue to try out their exciting array of experiences, which ranges from boat racing and dancing to zombie battles.