Quirky Things To Do In Manchester

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. 

One of the top quirky things to do in Manchester this year, Wing Fest 2021 is bringing together the holy trinity of food, booze and tunes for you this August. Gather the gang and head over to the sprawling event where they'll be fronting a whole load of delicious chicken, alongside bourbon, beers and live bands.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.  

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.