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From their usual Saturday afternoon brunch to a special bottomless Sunday edition that includes plenty of board games to get stuck into, GRUB have you covered for things to do. What are you waiting for?
Looking for the most fun way to spend your four days off? We've got you covered with some eggcellent options, whether you're in need of a bottomless brunch or a full-on party across this period spanning both March and April. From the cocktail-filled to hopping mad, check out our guide to the best things to do in Manchester this Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend and make the most of your free time.
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From their usual Saturday afternoon brunch to a special bottomless Sunday edition that includes plenty of board games to get stuck into, GRUB have you covered for things to do. What are you waiting for?
Looking to spend Easter getting the drinks in? We thought as much. Whether you fancy secret cocktail bars hidden under old television studios or places delving out bubbling and smoking concoctions, this list has it.
Benidorm bingo? A Taylor Swift tribute act? FunnyBoyz have it all going on for Easter weekend. Thanks to events coming complete with some of the hottest queens in the biz, you can expect all kinds of fabulousness from this lot.
Hungry? Our city has everything you could want when you're after a mouthwatering meal out. From Italian hotspots to places dishing up Mexican and Japanese small plates, there's plenty available to book right here.
After adrenaline-filled Easter 2025 days out in Manchester? The guys at TeamSport Go Karting will have you racing around their indoor track, all in a bid to pass that chequered flag first. Made for speed demons, these electric vehicles can reach 40mph.
Get a peek at what goes on behind the scenes at the famous Spirit of Manchester Distillery, and explore the process of the much-loved spirit. Opt for the chance to learn how to make it yourself with its gin-making experience tickets, or simply enjoy a guided sampling session, with a G&T in hand, of course, this Easter.
This Easter, head on down to Freight Island in Mayfield, a buzzing, multi-faceted venue famed for its fabulous summer parties, hearty Sunday roasts and stadium-like atmosphere when it comes to screening sports fixtures. Stop by for a carvery come the weekend, the Bombay Supper Club, or simply enjoy a delicious slice from pizza giants Voodoo Ray's who've set up residency.
Wondering what's on this Easter 2025 in Manchester? These bottomless brunches are some of the best events, combining drag, buff waiters and 90 minutes of free-flowing fizz. As well as the top Gaga tribute act, there's chance to choose a bingo bash instead.
Easter activities in Manchester for 2025 don't get much better than Sixes Cricket, a sports bar with a difference. Take to the crease across these high-tech batting nets, going up against some of the world's best bowlers, with plenty of food and drink available to refuel afterwards.
@ 11 Central on Various dates from Sunday 17th November 2024
Curate your very own 700ml bottle of this fantastical spirit this Easter to take home with you as part of the Four Sisters Gin Making Experience, with tickets starting from £90. Learn about the history of the distiller before being guided through a tasting to help inspire your own creation that you'll later be able to develop from a choice of over 60 botanicals. If you fancy just the sipping, you can book that alone from just £30 per person.
@ Flight Club Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 16th November 2024
Flight Club has already won over the hearts of Mancunians with its blend of darts, pizza and boozy slushies. If you haven't checked it out yet, head along at Easter for a brunch party that will chuck in a bottle of prosecco per person.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 16th November 2024
You can rely on prison-themed immersive experience Alcotraz to keep you entertained all weekend long. Here you'll interact with crooked guards, sneak your spirits in past the warden, and be rewarded with bespoke cocktails.
Offering some of the best Easter tickets in Manchester this 2025 are Immersive Gamebox. From Angry Birds to Squid Game, there are all kinds of themes waiting inside your private pod; a place where motion-capture and touch-screen tech see you plunged into the task.
@ The Blues Kitchen Manchester on Every Saturday
If you're searching for something fun to do over Easter weekend, The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch is a great option. Venture inside The Blues Kitchen, a New Orleans-inspired joint for non-stop RnB tunes, live entertainment, BBQ grub and bottomless booze.
If you're on the look-out for Easter events in Stockport, Cherry Jam has you covered with multiple bottomless and boozy offerings. On Saturday, you can tuck into afternoon tea alongside free-flowing cocktails, while Sunday will see you munch on a grazing board and wash it all down with unlimited drinks.
The best pick of things to do in Manchester this Easter 2025? Satisfying that sweet tooth by checking out the city's tastiest desserts. From chocolate dreams to whole pudding platters and quirky cheesecakes, they're all right here.