Fun Birthday Ideas In Manchester

Off-kilter party antics? Looks like you're in luck. Boasting some of the most diverse nights out around, this city is one heck of a hub for fun happenings, whether you're down the bowling alley, conjuring up a cocktail storm or harking around the ping pong table. Check out our guide to fun birthday ideas in Manchester.

Last edited by Kiera Chapman

Last updated on 30th October 2024




What's on at GRUB

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.

Taste + Liquor

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.

Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Saturday 2nd November 2024

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.  

Electric Shuffle Manchester

Happy Hour!

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.

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1UP

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.

BOUGIE DRAG EVENTS

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.

Bottomless PizzaLuxe

@ PizzaLuxe on Various dates from Saturday 2nd November 2024

PizzaLuxe in Manchester is offering a supreme pizza deal: for £34.95 per person, enjoy two hours 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-ence 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. 

Fabulous Brunch Events Manchester

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.

The Brunch Club - Manchester

With food, three hours of DJs playing themed tunes, live performances and 60 minutes of bottomless drinks in store at The Brunch Club, it's got all the elements of a fun birthday. From drag to ABBA, country, Taylor Swift and Spice Girls, there are some great events awaiting at venues across the city.

The Big Manchester Bake

@ The Big Manchester Bake on Various dates from Saturday 2nd November 2024

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.

NQ64 Manchester Peter Street

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. 

The Secret Bottomless Brunch

@ The Fitzgerald on Every 3rd Saturday of the month

Perhaps your birthday's not under wraps but you'd like to do something for it that is? Then The Secret Bottomless Brunch at The Fitzgerald is the event for you, where you must keep this sneaky party on the low to avoid 'raids by the police'. Enjoy two hours of raucus entertainment along with unlimited bubbly on the third Saturday of every month. On the menu? Juicy burgers and crunchy tacos loaded with your faves. 

Cherry Jam

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.

The Lawn Club

Cocktail Club and 1 other offer

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.

Courts Club

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.

DNA VR Manchester

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.