Friday Nights In Manchester

Make the most of your Friday night by heading down to The Liquor Store in Deansgate. This buzzing bar is renowned for its late opening hours, fantastic rock-loving playlist and cracking selection of boozy beverages.

With a bar that offers the absolute best cocktails and beers of any bowling alley we've ever been to, Wynwood Lanes is a real experience. Gone are the days of sticky floors, screaming children and 2p slot machines at the local Hollywood Bowl; this American spot has got the food, drinks and vibes on point.

Upbeat live music venue Highballer hosts bottomless sessions on Fridays and Saturdays that are out-of-this-world entertaining. Their Friday event in particular is a chance to rock the stage with a rendition of your favourite song – with a live band providing the beat. 

Sing out from the stage in between sips of free-flowing cocktails, prosecco and beer – getting the whole crowd amped up and giving everyone some Dutch courage to grab the mic and have their turn in the spotlight. 

Dive into your weekend Indian street food-style at Mowgli. Inside the Corn Exchange, this place is all warm, inviting lighting, swinging seats and flavour packed tiffin trays. 

The menu is just as eye-catching, packing in the likes of gunpowder chicken, Himalayan cheese toast, black dhal and Goan fish curry. Be sure to grab a cocktail before you leave too - the masala espresso martini is a taste sensation.

Do something a little different on a Friday night in Manchester and swing by Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four for a quirky drinking experience. You'll don an orange jumpsuit, smuggle booze into the jail and sip your very own handcrafted hooch from behind bars.

Start the weekend right with a trip to Pizza Pilgrims, where you can become a chef for the night at their Dough It Yourself masterclass. This fun, foodie event is led by their talented kitchen team, who'll teach you all about dough, toppings and baking - resulting in the perfect margherita.

Begin by learning more about the story behind the restaurant, while tucking into the delicious Italian snacks provided. You'll also receive two drinks as part of your ticket price, alongside their scrumptious Nutella ring dessert to finish.

Taking over the Mint Lounge until the early hours, Top of the Pops is the Friday night bash that's all about cheap drinks and big tunes. A student-friendly club in Manchester, this buzzing night is always one to hit up.