If you're trying to scrimp and save, try growing your own vegetables or mending your old clothes, but don't feel like you have to cut out the party nights. There is no price tag on fun; and although you may have to fork out a couple of fivers for drinks, we here at DesignMyNight believe that the less late-night cash withdrawals, the better. So savour the memories of dancing on the tables, making friends with strangers and sinking tequila slammers without any twinge of financial guilt at our pick of the cheapest clubs in Manchester.
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Manchester's answer to a strip, Deansgate Locks is a party-heavy location - and top club ARK is no exception. Expect an industrial-style plot with music spanning hip hop, grime, house and commercial bangers in multiple rooms. Save on drinks in there by nabbing some in advance for Saturday's Twisted D!SKO.
Revolution Deansgate is a great branch of the popular Vodka Revs chain and is one of Manchester's best cheap clubs. With 3 different bars, great seating and top DJs, it's the party you know and love on a budget. Get in.
Serving out delish lunches by day and hosting DJs by night, Soup is a Northern Quarter staple. Catch a gig or live band to kick things off, before making your way down the underground club for even more partying.
It's mostly free entry to the lower floors and rooftop, with ticketed (but affordable) events taking place downstairs or in the pink gig room space. Think bands, underground DJs and more across YES near Oxford Road - plus late-night pizza slices setting you back just £4.
For something alternative but still pocket-friendly, it's got to be Satans Hollow. Punk, rock and metal is the name of the game here, with entry usually coming it at around a fiver or less. Often, entry is free with a ticket to any gig beforehand too.
Slightly further afield towards the student district of Fallowfield lies 256 Wilmslow Road. We all know that where the students are, the party is going to be cheap, and this place is no exception. With a great mix of DJs throughout the weekend, entry starting from free to £3 and rock-bottom prices, go here for cheap night out in Manchester with your mates.
Just off the student-heavy Oxford Road and down Princess Street, you'll find FAC251. There's live music with plenty of tickets under £15, alongside club nights with free entry on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There are three rooms of music with cheese, tech and RnB all making the cut.
Joshua Brooks might look like more of a bar from the outside and do amazing bottomless brunches too, but this industrial-style location is also making sure you're sorted for nights out. Head downstairs to the underground club room for special guest DJs.
An Indie-lover? Then 42's should be top of your list for cheap clubbing spots. Found off Deansgate, expect everything from Alex Turner-themed nights to the greatest singalong hits across the decades. One of their weekly events is even called Skint too - plus bombs are £1 and vodka mixers £2.20.
Entry to throwbacks and cheesy hits paradise Fab Cafe is totally free - plus you can make the most of that £5 double vodka-Vimto deal from behind the bar. Dance away to 70s and 80s tunes in a club surrounded by Doctor Who and Star Wars memorabilia.
