Now don't get us wrong, we love a good old TV binge as much as the next person, but no one meets the love of their life sitting at home alone in their jammies watching Friends repeats. You gotta get out there to find your Netflix-and-chill comrade. A daunting prospect, we know, but that's where we come in. We've got you sorted with a selection of Manchester's best cocktail spots, indie clubs and tiki bars for you to try out your best one-liners. Go forth and mingle, my single pringles.
Whether you want to just hang out with your chums or you're on the look out for a potential beau, head on down to Revolucion de Cuba for their daily happy hours, exotic cocktails, and great party vibes or hit up one of their weekly salsa classes and dance your way to a first date.
Botanical bliss is better than boys if you ask us... revel in The Anthologist's gorgeous interiors with your gang and make the most of their varied menu of expertly-crafted cocktails and delicious bites, with an outdoor terrace for sunning yourself and catching the eye of an admirer.
Spread out over two floors and with references to 1970s private members clubs, Whiskey Down Manchester is one unique place to spend your night. Explore the self-declared playground with your mates before diving into the collection of over 300 whiskies.
From the UK's biggest gay club, On Bar is a unique clubbing concept on Manchester's Canal Street. Full of different bar areas, booths, dance floors and even a retractable roof on the top floor, there's plenty of places to hide away should you spot someone on the dance floor.
Take your mates for some cracking cocktails, beer and wine offers (available every day before 9pm) at this Northern Quarter hipster haunt before heading downstairs to their party bar. With a couple of bevs in you, you'll be able to unleash your inner dancer till the early hours.
Tired of awkward small talk and endless swiping? Love at First Sign puts your dating life in the hands of the universe.
Throughout the night, the Cosmic Fusion app will guide you to your most compatible matches. Tickets to the regular themed events at Be At One start from just £22.
This cocktail bar is a top party spot with an eclectic mix of hip hop, dance, indie and party anthems being played by the resident DJ till the early hours. Spend your night busting a move on the dance floor or take a pew on one of the tables with the total hottie you've been making eyes at.
Based over three floors, this Manchester staple attracts a mix of people from all walks of life with its chilled atmosphere and affordable drinks. However Trof's late night licence means you can stay partying and whispering sweet nothings with your beau till the early hours.
This is hands down one of the best bars in Manchester and top spot for music lovers. Filled with rock'n'roll posters, Chesterfield sofas, pool tables and a pinball machine, Jimmy's also hosts a regular roster of live performances - the perfect place to catch eyes with someone.
