Fun Birthday Ideas In Manchester

From RnB to Ayia Napa-themed brunches, Taste + Liquor is bringing plenty of top-notch events to Manchester. There's an MC, complimentary rum punch, top dollar street food traders and DJs to boot.

In need of places to go for your birthday in the UK? Look no further than Hardman Square's The Lawn Club. This gorgeous alfresco bar is home to cute dining pods for groups of up to six, as well as private greenhouses and a music gameshow Famous First Words on the last Friday of every month. Whether you're lounging on deck chairs on the lawn or sipping spritzes on their sunny, foliage-adorned terrace, there's something for everyone here.

Think you've got what it takes to out-manoeuvred an escape room? Get over to this thrilling experience for the ultimate time challenge with your mates. You'll get to choose between four heart-racing themes and complete a series of puzzles, before earning your freedom. 

One of the most fun things for a birthday in Manchester, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four is a quirky prison-themed experience that's not to be slept on. Don an orange jumpsuit, smuggle booze in and sip handcrafted cocktails as you become a prisoner for the night.  

For anyone who loves Old School R&B, Freight Island offers the ultimate brunch experience. Classic hits from the 90s and early 2000s set the mood as guests enjoy a delicious southern-style two-course menu and indulge in bottomless rum punch.

With karaoke, games, and photo opportunities, there's plenty of entertainment to keep the fun going all afternoon. Hosted by an energetic personality, the brunch offers a perfect mix of good food, great music, and an unbeatable atmosphere, making it a top spot for celebrating any occasion.

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Gather all your pals and pair up for group competitive baking with The Big Manchester Bake. All ingredients and equipment are provided for a hassle-free baking experience, while the fun competition element means one lucky duo will be crowned winning bakers. No need to let the birthday boy or girl win, either.

To add a competitive edge to your birthday party in Manchester, look no further than nabbing a table at Point Blank Shooting. They've got a simulation shooting range in store, plus plenty of bespoke cocktails and delicious eats, at their speakeasy-style bar.

Their bottomless brunches are well worth checking out too, promising 90 minutes of gameplay, alongside unlimited beer, prosecco or selected cocktails and all-you-can-eat pizza - all for £40 per person.

You'll be slingin' marble and swigging cocktails before you've even got the chance to blow out your birthday candles here. A unique drinking experience just shy of Oxford Road, Dog Bowl is a cool cavern for an amazing party.

For fun birthday celebrations in Manchester, make your way to Treetop Adventure Golf. The venue features two immersive indoor 18-hole courses, as well as scrumptious pizza, a photo booth and boozy bevvies to boot.

Trade your standard birthday bar crawl with this outdoor group activity, one combining escape room-style games and puzzles with a hidden gems treasure hunt. Better yet, CityDays even factors in those all-important refreshment stops.

Whether you're a big group or even just a few of you, Flight Club is guaranteed good fun when it comes to birthday venues in Manchester. Join the cutting-edge darts club for face-offs like never before, with platters of pizza and epic cocktails adding to the experience.

Once you've had your fill of slow 'n' low American fare , Blues Kitchen has another treat in store for your birthday bash: hip hop, afrobeats and RnB 'til late. Think live music performing old and new goodness, with DJ sets in-between each set.

Ever dreamed of taking on the iconic TV gameshow? Then head to Urban Playground Manchester to take on THE CUBE, where the pressure of the glass box will either make or break you. Think tests of speed, balance, judgement and more across your birthday party - with packages including house drinks, burgers from The Butcher and more.

Do you love a bottomless brunch? Well, book into something from Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events on your birthday and you'll enjoy an afternoon of hilarious entertainment. Sit back with delicious refreshments to watch as queens lip-sync and buff butlers serve you.

Got a birthday coming up this May? Then check out Right Royal Tea's Up, a lively drag brunch taking place at Simmons on Deansgate. The raucous event will be hosted by Banksie, star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, accompanied by live DJs.

Expect non-stop tunes, sickening looks, fun games and more. That's not all though, as for as little as £30 each, you'll enjoy unlimited pizza, prosecco, beer and cocktail teapots.

Are you - or do you know - an avid rum lover? The Official Manchester Rum Festival 2025 is the original, dedicated rum festival in the city and it's perfect for group gatherings or couples days out as a birthday treat. Expect rums from every exhibitor included in your £27.50 per person ticket price.

Plus, there's a gin cocktail bar and food on-site for any extra treats you need throughout the day.

When it comes to the best drinking dens to celebrate your birthday, Manchester certainly isn't short on choice. Check out our top picks of bars across the city, so you can find the perfect place to hunker down or party.

Looking for fun birthday ideas in Manchester? Look no further than Old Skool Bingo. Celebrate your special day with RnB-inspired bingo, dance-offs, and prizes you won't believe.

This night of nostalgia will take you straight back to the 90s and 2000s, with all your favourite tunes playing while you play. From hilarious challenges to fantastic food and drinks, it's the ultimate birthday celebration.

If you're after birthday ideas for a group, then make your way to Electric Shuffle for their weekend brunches. This Spinningfields destination boasts several shuffleboard tables to get competitive on, and you'll spend the first hour of this session battling your friends here. Afterwards, you'll enjoy celebratory drinks in the bar, with a whole bottle of prosecco each and unlimited pizza sharing boards included in the price of your £30 ticket.

Fancy doing something a little different for your birthday this year? then head to Courts Club, found at Good Yard Park in Spinningfields. This quirky venue combines sports with food and drinks, promising a full tennis and basketball court for you and your friends to make use of. After you've battled it out with your pals, head to one of their indoor or outdoor tables to enjoy draught beer, spirits and cocktails - alongside a tasty menu of gyros, hearty sandwiches and salads.

The Black Cat Club has quickly become one of Manchester's most exciting destinations, especially for birthday parties as it also has three rooms available for private hire. This isn't just another bar - it's a competitive social club with interactive darts, multiple game modes, and tech shuffleboard that takes the hassle out of scoring. With push-button service and personal tables, you'll never miss a moment of the action.

And when it comes to food, Black Cat serves up a tempting menu curated by the talented chefs behind El Gato Negro, including everything from crispy chicken bites to mouthwatering ribs. With great food, drinks, and entertainment, this is a place where you can easily spend the whole day and night on your big day.

One of the best things to do on your birthday with family or friends in Manchester, Sixes Cricket is the bar offering rounds of high-tech cricket. Decked out in stylish furnishings, this bar will have you chowing down on a menu of mouthwatering dishes, brunch specials and flowing drinks too.

Whether you head for a themed brunch or their famous bottomless afternoon teas, Cherry Jam is offering lots of tasty food accompanied by free-flowing signature cocktails, fizz or beer. Plus, each session ends with some fun musical bingo.

If you love chicken wings and fun, then Manchester Wing Fest 2025 is the place to be. With wings starting at just £1.50 each, you can try as many flavours as your stomach can handle - whether you're all about buffalo, BBQ, or daring wild wings.

Alongside the wings, enjoy axe throwing, arcade games, live music, and the Flying Goose Wing Eating Competition. With activities, contests, and tasty drinks to keep you fueled, it's a wing-tastic weekend you won't want to miss from £19.50 per person.

Electric Gamebox is your answer to fun birthday party venues in Manchester. Championing immersive adventures, interactive activities and some good old-fashioned competition, this spot will see your group racing around the private rooms to explore different realms.

Looking for a fun and unforgettable birthday idea? Soul Supper is the perfect choice. Enjoy a two-course meal, sip on a welcome drink, and groove to the iconic sounds of Motown legends like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and The Supremes.

This immersive dining experience, set at Freight Island in Manchester, brings the best of Detroit's soulful music to life. Whether you're celebrating with friends or family, it's an evening packed with delicious food, classic tunes, and a whole lot of fun. 

There's no better way to celebrate your birthday than with a banging bottomless brunch from Bougie Drag Events. Hosted by Northern drag icons Imani Versace and Barb with hot tunes from DJ Smiley Vyrus, these lively daytime parties feature lip syncing, dance-offs and 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, beer or cocktails too.

Celebrate your birthday with a party to remember at NQ64, located on Peter Street or Manchester's Northern Quarter. Book a booth for you and your friends or perhaps hire it out if you're going a little bigger and enjoy a night of hilarious entertainment as you battle it out with cult classic arcade games like House Of The Dead. If you're not too busy rocking out with Guitar Hero, head to the bar for a themed cocktail like the Kong Island Iced Tea. 

Simmons is set to bring its unique, retro vibes to Manchester's Deansgate area, perfect for your next birthday blowout. Prepare for teapot-served cocktails, a spacious dance floor, and a diverse playlist. Featuring a full week of entertainment, excellent happy hour offerings, and daily drink specials, you're guaranteed an epic night out.

After birthday restaurants in Manchester? These city centre venues are your best bet - fronting gorgeous meals and locations close to all the action when you want to make a night of it. Steak? Japanese? Our guide has the full range of cuisine.

PizzaLuxe in Manchester is offering a supreme pizza deal: for £34.95 per person, enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, dough balls, and drinks.

With Roman-style thin-crust slices and Italian spritzes or beers on tap, it's the ultimate slice of happiness. Pizza lovers, this one's for you, and what's more, if it's your birthday you'll get to enjoy all of this for free. Just make sure to bring along four of your mates and have proof of ID. 

Still looking for the perfect birthday plan? GRUB has plenty of events to make this year a little more unique. Enjoy cocktail or food masterclasses, tasting sessions or a wholesome evening playing board games with your mates.

If you're looking for unique things to do for your birthday, DNA VR Manchester offers a bucketload of fun activities for the whole gang. Head along to the city centre venue to try out their exciting array of experiences, which ranges from boat racing and dancing to zombie battles.

A unique multi-purpose space in the heart of the Northern Quarter, it's anybody's guess what these kooky kids are up to on any given night. Grab your birthday troop and get to Twenty Twenty Two, where you'll be met by independent art, DJs, ping pong battles and industrial decor.

One of the city's best hidden boozy gems, Dusk til Pawn is a drinking den of cool cocktails and atmospheric vibes. Don't be fooled by the exterior, this secret bar will have you sipping on inventive mixes from the comfort of a speakeasy-style setting.

A night out in one of Manchester's top gig spaces? Yes please. Promoting local and international artists alike, Band on the Wall has been at the forefront of the city's music scene for decades, with a 500 capacity performance space or a smaller stage next to the swanky bar.   

Whether spot of D&D, Pokemon cards, board games, classic consoles or a go on arcade machines sounds like your thing, check out 1UP come your big day. Not only that, but there's a Pac-Man beer garden for alfresco drinks and a UV room for beer pong too.