Your Bucket List Guide To Spring in Manchester

Not only is eden a top pick for a pretty brunch in Manchester, but the floral-filled hangout is gathering some of the UK's best drag queens each and every weekend for lip syncs, live DJs, sassy catwalks, dance-offs and performances, as well as brunch and 90 minutes of flowing fizz.

Haven't heard of Three Little Words? Well, it's about time that this impressive restaurant, bar and distillery made it on your radar. Head here for the chance to distil your own bottle of Manchester Gin, tuck into delicious plates and soak up beaut cocktails.

The quirky barbershop that doubles up as a cocktail bar and live music venue all in one? That's ONE EIGHT SIX for you. Whether you came for a trim or just fancy a few drinks, you're gonna want to stay a few hours and dance like nobody's watching.

If you've been to Flight Club then you'll know just how much these guys love to have a good time. Weekends are no exception, where the Brunch Social steps things up a notch for bottomless pizza, a bottle of fizz per person and games too.

Just because you're social distancing, doesn't mean that you can't get out. Make that one daily walk count with our pick of the most stunning scenery and picturesque places in and around Manchester.

The prettiest season deserves only the prettiest destinations. Luckily, this city knows a thing or two about style, so you can visit bars awash with foliage, expertly designed interiors, and dark, moody paradises perfect for whiling away your springtime.

From the Ivy Brasserie to the spectacular roof garden, this Spinningfields favourite has launched into springtime action with seasonal dishes like asparagus with truffle hollandaise and smoked aubergine alongside a tropical cheesecake and cocktails that pair vodka with lime and yuzu soda.

The city's most Instagrammable burger spot has just opened a shiny new flagship venue on Piccadilly Approach and it isn't one to miss. Expect neon signs, inflatable flamingos and a pink banana swing alongside pancakes and tasty buns at Archie's.

Whether you've always loved an egg-shaped ball or are new to the idea of grown adults tackling each other to the ground, 2020 is the year of rugby. Get into the spirit with The Six Nations - grab a pint, find a pub and get ready to cheer for your favourite team.

Bringing you a cafe and bar dedicated to the legal stuff that comes from cannabis, Hemp is the latest on our Northern Quarter hit list. Sip on infused cocktails like the Jack Daniels-tipped Sour Diesel or a Smokey Joe which utilises Dead Man's Fingers' hemp-infused rum. 

Taking things digital, Manchester favourite Jimmy's is bringing your night out in. Live music from up-and-coming artists? Sweet sounds from local favourites? Find all that and more with a different musician or band each and every night.

Ciara what? Dennis who? The grizzly storms are long gone (we hope) and it's time to meet Sammy's; the offbeat Ancoats bar that's pairing pineapple spritzes and lychee martinis with retro prints and Wes Anderson-style hues.