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. 

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.

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. 

Exit The Room is the latest quirky team building activity to hit the city. Find yourself locked in one of the three escape rooms, themed around murder, bomb disposal and madness, where you must use your logic and team-building skills to find a way to escape before the time runs out.

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

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.

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?

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. 

Explore why Manchester is the best place on Earth for gin as you're taken on a walking tour through 5 distilleries, drink 5 cocktails and 5 gin samples with an extensive talk through each. It's the ultimate day out for any gin-lover. 

Head over to BAB NQ were this March they'll be scouring the surrounding area for some of the very freshest talent. Grab yourself a spot in the audience (or on the stage...) and see some of excellent performers that this city has on offer.