Girls Night Out In Manchester

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 4th March 2026

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. 




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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.

Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch Manchester

@ At ON BAR or AREA Manchester on Saturday 4th April 2026 and 8 other Saturdays

Looking for a night of jaw-dropping performances and non-stop fun with the girls? Bougie Drag Events has got you covered. Celebrate in style with live drag shows that combine the best of comedy, music, and performance.

From fabulous costumes to quick-witted queens, Bougie guarantees a night of entertainment packed with high-energy performances and a welcoming, vibrant crowd. Enjoy the party, sip on delicious cocktails, and get ready for a night you won't forget at this iconic drag event.

All Bar One Manchester

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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.

The Cockatoo Club

Grab your best mates and head to The Cockatoo Club in the heart of Manchester's gay village, for The Frockatoo Drag Brunch. Expect a series of high-energy performances from talented artists, alongside 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco or cocktails. And if you fancy something a little different, ty out their Lady Gaga-themed event too, or even a cabaret show.

Cosy Club Manchester

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.

Unhinged Princesses Brunch

@ ONBAR Manchester on Sat, 14th Mar 2026 @ 12:00 - 16:00

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the messiest of them all? Gather the girls and get on over to the Unhinged Princess Brunch to find out.

Your fabulous drag superstar hosts Zahirah Zapanta, Kardi Accaresst, Ikarly and Skylar Cister will guide you through four hours of fairytale destruction. Expect princess-offs, spiralling stories, and absolute Disney=gone=wrong carnage from start to finish. Grab a bottomless ticket to add 90 minutes of unlimited booze to your afternoon's entertainment.

FunnyBoyz Manchester

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.

Side Street

Late Night Happy Hour

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.

Behind Closed Doors Manchester

A cool basement bar in the Northern Quarter, Behind Closed Doors is a unique pick for your next night out. This sultry space is filled with comfortable seating and bold pink lighting, as well as quirky touches like mannequins and vintage TVs.

Head upstairs to discover their private karaoke room, which you can book in 50-minute slots. There are up to 10,000 songs to choose from, with cracking cocktails available too.

WildWildStep

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.

Richmond Tea Rooms

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.