Lasso those ladies up and grab your favourite girls for a night out on the Manchester tiles, as our tiles are positively gleaming. From cool cocktail caverns and botanical babes to bars where sass and sophistication reign supreme, you ladies are spoilt for liquid choice when it comes to a girls night out in our fair city.
Check out our recommendations for the best bars to visit on a girls night out in Manchester, schmoozing and supping your way through some of the city's most dapper drinking dens as a group.
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Girls, we don't want to stereotype, but let's be honest, you absolutely love cocktails. So how about one of the best bars in which you can find them in Manchester? Join Arcane as they storm through the city with some of the best mixes and liquor in the business, perfect for a night out with the ladies in the city.
A popular event space that boasts both indoor and outdoor areas, Freight Island has got plenty to keep you entertained on a girls night out. Sip drinks from their seven bars, paired with scrumptious street food from 11 different vendors.
They also host a regular lineup of live music and DJs, from indie-themed nights to summer parties - all totally free to attend.
Searching for things to do on girl's night? Then look no further than FunnyBoyz Manchester. Whether you fancy catching some of the best queens on stage while playing plenty of bingo or shaking your hips to Taylor Swift, there are plenty of events taking place at New York New York.
A fun filled party bar with tropical inclinations, Revolucion De Cuba is a den of sprightly party people and Cuban sounds, all week long, From their frozen cocktails and atmospheres that only remind you of sunny climates, to Latin interiors and lush vibes, Revolucion De Cuba is a bustling destination for any all out girls night in Manchester.
Getting the girls together? Make your way to All Bar One King Street for a fabulous time full of top tipples and delicious food. The modern, laid-back bar boasts sleek interiors that'll look cool on the 'Gram alongside an enticing menu to boot. Between Sunday and Thursday from 5pm, you can secure the Mates & Dates menu where you can enjoy two courses for £16.50 or three from £20.50. Think halloumi fries to share and mains like Pad Thai.
Treat yourselves to a brilliant night out at Side Street, the cosy cocktail bar and kitchen inside the iconic ABC building in Spinningfields. Sink into plush velvet sofas with a drink in hand, surrounded by pretty plants and low lighting.
Sip classic cocktails and signature concoctions like the fig and honey negroni or a winter spiced punch. And if you're hungry, they also cook up the likes of rotisserie chicken, macaroni cheese and squash salad.
A girls' night out at Wild Wild Steps is a chance to step into a different world. With neon Wild West décor, lively music, and interactive line dancing, the venue offers an experience that's both high-energy and entertaining.
Dress up in cowboy and cowgirl attire, enjoy themed cocktails and shots, and take part in sing-alongs to country classics. The combination of music, dance, and playful atmosphere creates a night where laughter and fun are guaranteed.
The bar is a jewel of the venue; vivid cocktails gleaming amidst vintage charm. Sip the Tiramisu Martini, a boozy dessert in a glass, or the playful rhubarb and raspberry G&T lit up with candlelit hues. Every cocktail - from a refined negroni to a sultry porn star martini - feels like a snapshot-worthy indulgence.
The retro-modern setting brings out the life in drinks and the glamour in your evening photos.
Going with with the girls in Manchester and looking for a bar that's sexy, sultry and fun all the same? It's time you hark back to the prohibition era. Whether you deck out in flapper fare or simply head on down for cocktails, The Fitzgerald is prime for a ladies night on the tiles.
Round up the gals for a night out a Mowgli. All twinkling lanterns and swinging seats, this place brings Indian street food stylings to Manchester's Corn Exchange.
Settle in for your evening or grab a bite before heading to a show at AO Arena. Whatever brings you in, the dreamy dishes will make you want to stay, from the fiery gunpowder chicken to the aromatic Goan fish curry.
When it comes to the ladies night all-rounder, Banyan pretty much has you covered on all Manchester fronts. Whether you're simply snagging a few cocktails, heading down to one of their cocktail masterclasses or getting gushy over stunning plates of food, they're sure to keep the whole group happy.
When it comes to a luxury night out for your ladies, you'd best start with some of the best food in the city. Step foot inside the James Martin restaurant and get set to impress your girls with out of this world plates and high-end flavours.
Fancy a girl's night out in Manchester? Get ready for an awesome lineup of events, from RnB brunches, complete with bottomless rum punch to fabulous 90s-themed afternoons featuring music from all your favourite pop queens.
A darling drinking den for any girls night out in Manchester, the Richmond Tea Rooms are a top notch spot of whimsy and cocktail wonder. From sipping in their indoor conservatory to cocktail crooning and afternoon tea if the moment so takes your fancy, Richmond Tea Rooms is a unique vintage wonderland for drinks and laid back chats alike.
Manchester is one of the best cities in the UK for a girls' night out, with a range of options that go well beyond a bar crawl. For drag brunches and entertainment, Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events - voted the No.1 Drag Brunch in the UK - run multiple dates per month across Manchester venues, hosted by Imani Versace and Barb with DJ Smiley Vyrus, featuring catwalk contests, lip sync battles and prizes.
Banyan (Corn Exchange and Spinningfields) is the most versatile all-rounder — a stylish but relaxed venue with a strong cocktail menu, great atmosphere and the kind of crowd that makes a girls' night feel effortless. The Alchemist (New York Street, Spinningfields, MediaCity) is the most theatrical option — theatrical cocktails served smoking, bubbling or changing colour, with a Sunday Feast sharing menu ideal for groups.
Yes — Manchester is one of the best cities in the UK for a girls' night out, and the range and quality of what's on offer is genuinely impressive.
