Whether you're looking to become an expert in Japanese whisky, create your own gin or attend 'Beer School' with your fellow pint enthusiasts, then you're gonna wanna check out the best drinks experiences in Manchester. There's also a bunch of cocktail making classes perfect for parties and after-work fun.
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Last updated on 17th December 2024
One of the city's best bars, Three Little Words, is home to a state-of-the-art distillery that gin-lovers are lucky enough to visit for a tasting session and guided tour. Tickets include a G&T on arrival, four gins to try and 10% off when dining at the restaurant.
GRUB is a hotspot for experimental boozing, with plenty of tipsy events on the roster including their annual winter beer festival. They've even hosted a chocolate and brew tasting session, and one centred around sour pints.
@ 11 Central on Various dates from Saturday 4th January 2025
Create your very own bottle of spirit with this gin making experience at 11 Central. Led by the team at Four Sisters, an award-winning local distillery, you'll learn all about the juniper-based drink before producing a unique concoction from an array of botanicals. This is also the place to find gin tasting in Manchester.
@ New Century Hall on Sat, 26th Jul 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
When it comes to rum events in Manchester? The city's original, dedicated festival to the spirit is back, taking over New Century Hall this July. The Official Manchester Rum Festival 2025 costs £27.50 per person, including all exhibitors' rums in the ticket price.
To top it off, you can grab food, head to seminars from top brands, and hit up the rum cocktail bar too.
Want to get tipsy and educated all at the same time? Just visit one of Manchester's epic cocktail masterclasses. Shake up a storm behind the bar as expert mixologist guide you in concocting everything from espresso martinis to margaritas.
After food and drink experiences in Manchester? Resident beer hotel Doghouse is known for its collection of craft brew, rooftop views and in-shower mini fridges. But if you want to be an expert in all-things hops, you'll be pleased the know the site has its very own 'Beer School'; expect a guided tasting led by trained crew, five 1/3 pints of their most popular brews and a cheese board – all for just £25 per person. Head to Peter Street for more BrewDog magic.
Discover the magic of gin at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery just off Deansgate. From behind-the-scenes tours to gin-making experiences, sip on award-winning spirits and try your hand at making a classic G and T guided by their in-house expert. And the best part? Tickets start at only £30 a pop and their bar Three Little Words is waiting for afterwards.
Wine tasting in Manchester done right? Salut is the answer. With over 300 bottles and 40 available to taste by the glass, this is the perfect place to find your new favourite grape-based bev. Souped up small plates and charcuterie sharing boards are also on the menu.
