Quirky Things To Do In Manchester

If you're on the hunt for something a little different, The Wizard's Brunch and Dinner is sure to be one quirky day out. You'll get to embody your favourite fictional witch or wizard and indulge in a grand feast complete with live entertainment and potions aplenty. 

Wanna re-live your childhood of collecting Poke cards and watching the classic cartoon? Now is your chance to get stuck into a truly unique Pokemon experience. Head on down to Brickworks and feast on Poke-burgers with themed cocktails and heaps of games along the way.

Looking for something a little different in Manchester? Ditch the usual weekend antics and shake things up at a hidden location where it's all about musicals. From Mamma Mia to Grease and beyond, you'll find classic flicks, free-flowing drinks and popcorn.

Celebrate Oktoberfest all year at this quirky Manchester bar. As well as serving a range of German food and drink, Bierkeller regularly hosts live oompah bands. It's the ideal location if you're looking for fun and quirky things to do in Manchester. 

If you want to try out one of the wildest bars in Manchester for a quirky night out, you'd be barmy to miss Albert's Schloss. From live entertainment down to giant steins, there's no night quite like a night with the Schloss.

Travel round the world, putting on some of the best greens out there at this immersive golfing experience. The Range is letting you loose across the planet, with tee offs possible via the giant screen. Refuel at their very swish Albatross and Arnold restaurant.

Located under Affleck's Palace, this Northern Quarter basement bar is perfect for a quirky night out activity in Manchester. With pool, ping pong, beer and boogieing it's a hub of entertainment.  

If there's one thing Manchester loves, it's a secret bar. Tucked away behind launderettes, in basements and disguised as convenience stores, these bars are worth the challenge - how many can you find?

If you fancy a quirky day out with a little excitement thrown in, look no further. Choose between Blackbeard's Treasure, The Last Vikings, Escape The Wild West and The Fourth Samurai and crack the 60 minute challenge to earn your freedom.

Take a peek behind the scenes at the Piccadilly Beer Mile - a stretch of breweries running through Manchester's railway arches. Enjoy intimate, informational tours of three great microbreweries at this quirky event near Manchester Piccadilly. 

Held on selected Saturdays throughout the year, this unique masterclass at the Peter Street Kitchen will be teaching you the ins and outs of traditional sake. Taste a range of options throughout the session, from the sweet to the sparkling, and chow down on some delicious canapes to boot.

Shaken or stirred? Crushed or cubed ice? Gin or vodka? These are not questions you have to worry about as Cocktails in the City returns to Manchester this October, bringing together some of the best bartenders in the city for a night of drinking madness.

With delicious food and mind bending mixology, Cane and Grain is full of surprises. With bacon popcorn and eclectic takes on classic cocktails, this quirky bar in the Northern Quarter is perfect for date night or after work drinks. 

Sing your heart out at this club-cum-karaoke night. With classic tunes all night from the likes of Meatloaf, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith it's one of the silliest, quirkiest nights out in Manchester. 

Open until 2am every night, Dog Bowl is great for a date night, mates nights or just a late night craving for bowling. Drink, dine and crush some pins at this great alternative bar in Manchester.