Best Bars In Manchester

Located under the railway arches on Weston Street, Three Little Words is the sultry cocktail bar and restaurant from the team at Manchester Gin. Decked out with original features and sleek furnishings, it's the ultimate date night destination lovers of all things gin.

Whether you're hungry, thirsty or both, this is one of the best Manchester bars in Northern Quarter. Not only has Foundry Project got an impressive food menu, but the drinks selection is just as lip-smacking. Pair that with live music, DJs and a killer happy hour? You're onto a winner.

It's safe to say that when the sun comes out, so does most of Manchester. Luckily there's a sleek Spinningfields spot for you to check out. The Lawn Club is a wonderland of all things alfresco drinking and dining, with fruity cocktails, comfy chairs and private pods to hire. Be sure to nab a seat on their foliage-covered terrace or the spacious lawn area, where you can even get drinks directly from the outdoor bar.

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Hotel bars don't come much better than Moxy, where there's everything from live DJs to Manchester-themed cocktails and beer pong to keep you entertained. If that wasn't enough, this dog-friendly spot is ideal for chilled out cocktails with your pooch in the day.

One of the most popular haunts on Deansgate Locks? It has to be ARK. This dapper drinking destination offers a sleek and stylish setting for your weekend antics. Whether you fancy a cocktail in the bar or a bit of a boogie in the club, you'll have a wicked time here.

Tucked away in the well-known ABC building in Spinningfields, Side Street Studios is a social, creative space that celebrates the artistic scene in Manchester. The cosy lounge bar is filled with plush velvet sofas, tiled floors and shelves stacked with plants, dimly lit to create a sultry, intimate vibe. Try out their carefully curated signature cocktails like the watermelon tequila-based 1959 or a vermouth-heavy God's Acre. They've got some tasty eats up for grabs here as well, from mini chicken kievs to bavette steak.

Inspired by the swanky bars of LA and New York, BLVD is the cocktail lounge that should be on your radar. The Spinningfields haunt offers swish booths, quirky decor and one heck of a drinks list. And if you get peckish? There's an international menu with your name on it.

The Botanist MediaCity and Deansgate are two of the best cocktail bars in Manchester, fronting a list with a gin-leaning and a range of international plates to soak all the drinks up. Better yet, the secret garden-inspired interiors and gorgeous terrace are sure to wow.

You've no doubt seen the plush interiors of Sunset by Australasia filling up your 'Gram feed. Think pink velvet booths, quirky overhanging lights and plenty of pretty foliage on an outdoor terrace. Don your glad rags and head over to one of the best bars in Manchester Spinningfields for plenty of signature sips.

A den of adult entertainment with interiors that hint back to its origins as a 1970 members' club, Whiskey Down is the underground lair you won't want to miss for your next night out. Better yet, there's private rooms to book too.

Sitting in the heart of Deansgate is Revolucion De Cuba; an amazing Latin-style pick of watering holes. Ceiling fans and high tables combine to create a great eating and drinking experience, coupled with live music and tasty frozen cocktails.

If you're on the hunt for a bar with lashings of entertainment, then Impossible is just the place. Head downstairs to uncover an immersive nightlife experience with a catwalk, theatre and private VIP areas for all the cabaret and performances you could ever need.

Whether you're hitting up its epic brunch or passing through for a team-building activity with your work colleagues, Electric Shuffle in Deansgate has it all. It can accommodate up to 16 players at a time and is available for private hire if you're looking for an exclusive affair. Food-wise, you'll find some delicious pizza on the menu, as well as small bites like 24-hour pulled pork bao buns and chicken souvlaki skewers.

Gay bars in Manchester don't get much better than Via, where you'll find everything from cocktails to club nights and diva-licious drag. If that wasn't enough? There's outdoor tables by the side of the canal too.

Dirty Martini uses an arsenal of ingredients to curate an impressive menu. You'll find all kinds of martinis, alongside other signature concoctions and a great tasting list of small plates or sharing boards. Perfect for group nights out or casual drinks, this cocktail bar promises to leave you grinning from ear to ear.

A stalwart of the cocktail scene across the UK, Be At One is a destination where the drinks go down easy and the music is turned up loud in the evenings. Party 'til late at this fun spot complete with neon signs and urban decor.

On The Hush is a unique NQ hangout that's shaking up cocktails and serving them in glass slippers, all across foliage-covered interiors. Plus, there's a life-sized phone booth for taking snaps and reels, alongside bottomless brunches to boot.

A bustling spot on Quay Street, Blues Kitchen is an American-inspired restaurant bar promising bourbon cocktails and delicious food. Alongside their edible offerings, the venue also hosts nightly live music from big bands and solo performers.

With striking interiors, plush seating and a cocktail list that'll make your mouth water, The Anthologist is one of Manchester's top drinking destinations. Tuck into dishes inspired by countries around the world, or stick to tipples... either way, this is one for your list.

From Didsbury to Deansgate, Piccadilly and Spinningfields, Slug and Lettuce makes sure you're not very far from one of its venues. And what can you expect? Some of the most delicious 2 for 1 cocktails in Manchester accompanying affordable meals.

The Liquor Store is a tribute to all things Manchester, adorned with pictures of it's greatest people and playing classic tunes, with a cocktail list inspired by the city itself too. As well as that, the venue offers plenty of chances to party.

For the best bars in Manchester city centre, Salt Dog Slims comes up trumps thanks to late-night opening times, a beer vending machine and unique cocktails. Topping it off? Plenty of hot dogs (well, the clue's in the name there).

Mixing a speakeasy location, immersive activities and contraband cocktails, it's clear to see why Alcotraz is one of the city's best bars. The quirky prison-themed experience will have you sneaking illicit liquor into their basement space so the inmates can mix up something special.

If you fancy plenty of pints, kooky cocktails and some meaty morsels to accompany them, The Crafty Pig has you covered for the best cheap bars in Manchester. They're fronting a menu of pub grub and affordable drinks to wash it down the hatch.

The best Manchester bars for groups? Find one of 'em over at Corn Exchange thanks to Sixes Cricket. This drinking and dining den promises games in the high-tech net, all accompanied by beers washing down comfort food.

When we're talking about the most amazing cocktail bars, you want to hear about these guys' drinks, don't you? Home to some of the best tipples around, Arcane isn't just smart, cool and creative, but its New York vibes also create the ultimate evening experience.

Whether you're on a first date or chilling out with mates, this bar is one of the best. There's 14 areas to book at Flight Club, plus a whole load of pizza slices and cocktail slushies to feast on in between games.

After the best activity bars in Manchester? Point Blank Shooting combines happy hour deals with a go on their simulation range, where a range of games and missions await. Plus, the Sunday bottomless brunch isn't to be missed.

Lock 91 is one of the top outdoor bar thanks to its beautiful canalside location and quaint terrace. Located on Deansgate Locks, it's got a multitude of different rooms, ranging from snug armchair havens to the Club Room, which is open late on Fridays and Saturdays and decked out to ooze 1920s grandeur.

Not just a bar, but a full-on beer hall, Manchester Bierkeller is quite the spot for everything from Oompah bands to boozy disco brunches and comedy. Accompanying every slice of entertainment? Plenty of pints served in steins.

Out of the best exclusive bars in Manchester, 20 Stories is a favourite due to its sky-high location. Take in views from the terrace, which has a seasonally changing themed, or check out the indoor dining space.

When it comes to great bars, BrewDog and their partner hotel Doghouse always come out on top. Between the high tables and the leather booths, this joint offers a great ambience for whatever you're after, whether it's a night out with mates or an intimate drink with a date.

One of the best bars in Didsbury, 1UP is your home of gaming for geeking out whenever you please. Think D&D campaigns, Pokemon cards, arcade machines, classic consoles and even a UV room for beer pong, all with the Wings Of Power menu to keep you fuelled.

Whether you're on the hunt for a sexy date night spot or want to feel like the coolest cat in town, Project Halycon Distillery is the slinky speakeasy bar you need to check out. Nestled in Springfield, it boasts 1920s-style interiors, not to mention some of the best darn cocktails in the biz.

Head to New York Street, Spinningfields or MediaCity, where this unique cocktail bar offers a range of delicious mixes that are about way more than just the sipping. Expect an extra slice of theatricality throughout your experience, including edible bath bombs and rhubarb caviar.

Banyan at the Corn Exchange and Spinningfields are sure to keep you satisfied with a combo of affordable drinks and budget meals, alongside slick interiors. The bartenders here are experts in shaking up a delicious cocktail.

Indulge in pure cocktail artistry at one of the most unique spots in the city. A pure nod to class and cool in equal measure, Lost in Tokyo brings Manchester some of the best in Japanese whisky, alongside some of the most creative mixes in the business. 

Speak In Code is the dimly-lit secret cocktail den that specialises in world class concoctions in low-key surroundings. Expect impressive drinks, photo-worthy decor and charming staff that can whip you up a variety of tasty treats.

Searching for the best rooftop bars in Manchester? YES is just the place, with a beer garden and sky-high terrace for you to enjoy, alongside delish street food and a lineup of live performances. From DJs to musicians and club nights, there's plenty to keep you entertained here.

If you're hunting for a top bar in the city, then look no further than Dusk til Pawn. A former fortune teller's den, and now converted with a cool pawn shop aesthetic, it's a cocktail spot that impresses with flavour, style and charm in abundance.

One of the coolest names in the Northern Quarter and a fine example of all things urban industrial; not only do Pen & Pencil schmooze with their hip interiors, but their food menu is also a hidden gem. As for the cocktails? Expect unique creations and interesting ingredients.