Northern Quarter Bars

If you're on the hunt for Northern Quarter bars to book, then Walkabout in The Printworks is a great bet. This relaxed sports bar has all the live screenings you could ever need, plus a lineup of sharing food, hearty fare and beers for you enjoy with mates.

You can find the super cool retro arcade bar NQ64 in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter or over on Peter Street in Deansgate. It's famed for its incredible range of arcade delights such as Time Crisis, Pac-Man and Guitar Hero. Adorned with neon graffiti, it's a super quirky watering hole to grab a bite to eat thanks to Crazy Pedro's supplying the pizza. Plus, there are also themed tipples like a Kong Island Iced Tea.

Looking for bars with games? 7 Sins is the Lever Street spot fronting shuffleboard, pool and even some old school arcade classics to get stuck into. Topping it off are the cool graffiti interiors and plates of comfort food, which can be washed down with a menu of affordable cocktails.

Wiggle your hillbilly booty down to the Northern Quarter for Mean Eye Cat Manchester, a Johnny Cash inspired bar with an exciting range of quirky cocktails. Think cheesy hot dog pizzas and sweet concoctions like the vodka-based, punny tipple I Walk The Lime.

Fancy big beers, wild cocktails and some mighty meats to accompany them? The Crafty Pig has you covered for cheap bars in Northern Quarter Manchester, thanks to their menus of pub grub and affordable drinks to wash it all down with. 

On The Hush is a fun Northern Quarter bar where wall murals, a life-sized phone box colourful foliage combine to create a vibrant drinking destination. Whether you're here for weekend bottomless brunches or just fancy cocktails, here's where to head. 

Whatever you're in the mood for, Shack Bar & Grill have got it. Their burgers are truly to die for, paired with an extensive selection of cocktails, beers and soft drinks. What's more, they host resident DJs every weekend, or if you head down to the basement you can find TV screens, pool tables, ping pong and interactive darts.

Searching for a secret speakeasy in the NQ? Then get down to one of the best Prohibition-style dens in the city. Plush, swanky and effortlessly cool, The Fitzgerald is a members-only hangout, attracting an exclusive crowd thanks to its clandestine vibes and impressive cocktails. 

Located in The Printworks, this swanky venue serves up a fierce spread from morning to night. Split across two levels, there's a restaurant and a cocktail bar space for dancing too. Whether you dig into bottomless brunch, burgers or just mosey down for drinks, you're in for a treat.

It's all in the name kids, really. A top-notch nook for those that like their liquid wares with a bite, this is one of the best bars in Manchester's NQ. Housed within a Grade II listed building, The Whiskey Jar totes a huge selection of scotch, bourbon, malt and more... you name it, they've got it.

With its Mad Men vibe and killer cocktail list, The Pen & Pencil is the stuff of New York fantasies. Start the day with one of their American-style breakfasts, have brunch at the weekend, or go in the evening to try their delicious burgers and other delights.

Hidden behind a pawn shop facade, Dusk Til Pawn is one of the best Manchester bars on Stevenson Square. Get cosy on one of the sofas, hit up the jukebox, and relax with a drink or two from their menu of classics and twists on old favourites.

This late night party spot boasts table tennis, beer pong and DJs every weekend. From the leg shakin' bangers to battling it out on the darts boards, Twenty Twenty Two is a fab pick of Northern Quarter bars for groups.

Merging shabby chic with an urban edge, Tariff & Dale is a cool and relaxed watering hole where the most popular table is hidden away in an old lift shaft. Here, cocktail offerings toy with classic inventions by adding a signature twist and craft beers are plentiful.

Chester's award-winning tiki spot Lono Cove has made its way to being one of our favourite cocktail bars in the Northern Quarter too, bringing a slice of Polynesian paradise to the trendy area. From lush vegetation to birdcage booths and tropical serves, this one's a definite crowd-pleaser.

While many of the area's best bars may be known for their urban flecks and industrial stance, there's one bar that's turning that all on its head with a Japanese edge. Get over to Lost in Tokyo for stunning whiskies, wall murals and incredibly unique cocktail mixes.

Not just a darling den of whimsy, cakes and brunch, Sugar Junction is also serving up some killer concoctions at their bar. From rum-laced mai tais to espresso martinis, they've got a lineup of classic cocktails and some signature sips in store.

Live music bars in Northern Quarter Manchester don't get much better than Night and Day Cafe. Whether you're one for dancing to disco DJs or getting down on the dancefloor with indie bands, this place has a little something for all.

For the team behind Crazy Pedro's is Lost Cat, a speakeasy-style joint for sarnies and cocktails in this cool part of town. As cool as they come, this one is a bustling staple for bottomless brunches and partying 'til the AM too.