Out of all the fun things to do in Manchester at night, discovering a secret bar that dishes out incredible cocktails is one of our favourites. Tucked away behind launderettes, down discreet staircases and disguised as pawn shops, these hidden haunts are well worth the challenge - how many can you find?

Spice your weekend up with tickets from £30 to Electric Shuffle's brunch in Deansgate. The buzzing events bar will be hosting a midday extravaganza where you can chomp on two hours' worth of unlimited pizza and enjoy a bottle of prosecco each, all while going head to head or teaming up to play a game of shuffleboard.

One of the hottest immersive experiences around, Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four will have you donning orange jumpsuits and attempting to smuggle liquor into a high-security prison. Once inside? You'll get to sip on bespoke prison hooch created by your fellow inmates and get involved in the unfolding story.

A top choice of unusual things to do in Manchester city centre would be to head over to YO! for one of their sushi masterclasses, which will set you back just £29.95. Expect to chow down on gyoza and sip prosecco before you learn history, knife skills and how to create everything from maki rolls to sashimi across the session.

One of our top picks for things to do in Manchester city centre this weekend, The Reggae Brunch is bringing a whole array of quirky, carnival-style events to Floripa. Enjoy an hour of free-flowing punch and a mouthwatering two-course Caribbean meal that features jerk chicken, chickpea curry and plantain, alongside massive feel-good tunes across reggae, soca, dancehall and beyond.

If only the most luxury things to do in Manchester will do, then a trip to Peter Street Kitchen's atmospheric The Rikyū Bar is in order. Their Japanese whisky masterclass promises tasting flights of four Japanese whiskies, a spot of history, an insight into the distilling process and the restaurant's signature small plates to accompany.

Looking for fun things to do in Manchester city centre for adults? Combining a speakeasy-style bar with a massive number of fun shooting simulation games, Point Blank is definitely worth a shot. There's even more in store too, including two for £12 cocktail happy hours and bottomless brunch on Sundays that features cheesy slices of delicious pizza.

For something a little different on a Wednesday or Saturday evening, learn how to make your favourite drinks with The Liquor Store's Gin Masterclass. From £25 each, you'll be guided by an expert through the wonderful world of botanicals, with four expertly crafted gins to taste, as well as a complimentary G&T on arrival. Fabulous. 

Get your creative juices flowing at Paint A Pic by Prime Pass. Their resident artist will guide you step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece, be it a night in Paris or rainbow mountains. No need to paw around for supplies; they provide all the materials, including a canvas, apron, paint, and easel, all for just £30 per person.

Offering some of the most fun things to do in Manchester for adults when drinking are Blues Kitchen, who are making even more waves with their Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch. Venture over on Saturdays for Southern-inspired food, three live shows from Untold, 90 minutes of bottomless booze and a DJ host to boot.

A top choice of fun things to do in Manchester for couples or groups, Three Little Word's gin school is teaching you all you need to know about the distillation process. Otherwise, there are creative cocktails at the bar and the small plates to match - think burrata with rocket, crispy chilli chicken or fancy sausage rolls.

After a little competitive fun? Treetop Adventure Golf boasts two immersive, indoor 18-hole courses, where you and your pals can battle it out. There's even a bonus 19th hole where you can win a free game, and if you're hungry then you can nab fresh, handmade pizza from Pizza Cabana, alongside tropical cocktails and mocktails from The Thirsty Toucan Bar.

If you fancy a quirky day out with a little excitement thrown in, look no further than Escape Hunt - one of the best things to do in Manchester for families and friends. Choose between Blackbeard's Treasure, The Last Vikings, Escape The Wild West and The Fourth Samurai and crack the 60-minute challenge to earn your freedom. Whether you're competing in a traditional escape room or on one of their outdoor city hunts, our teamwork skills will be put to the test.

Does iconic bangers, 90 minutes of free-flowing bubbles and glitzy drag stars sound like a good time to you? If baby, you were born this way, then you should snap up tickets to Applause: The Gaga Brunch, taking place at Manchester's lively The Cockatoo Club on Saturday the 23rd of March. Just dance as the UK's biggest Lady Gaga tribute act, Donna Marie, takes to the stage alongside her glitzy dancers, icon Miss Blair and DJ Josh Smith. Expect up to four hours of entertainment and tasty themed burgers like The Paparazzi Party and Veg Of Glory from just £31.95 each.

Indoor activities in Manchester for adults don't get much better than Sixes Cricket. A top choice of things to do, this fun time sees you step up to the crease in high-tech batting nets, as well as trying out their bowling simulator, fusball and pool tables. There's a trendy a bar waiting for you to refuel at afterwards, with plenty of cocktails and plates like crispy fried chicken burgers or truffled egg and cheese fries.

If you're in need of quirky things to do in The Printworks, Boom Battle Bar is a firm choice. Fronting lots of activities, such as shuffleboard, axe throwing, karaoke and more, this is a great spot to let loose. Better yet, there are also live DJ sets and a mouthwatering food menu, featuring blue cheese loaded fries, classic nachos and crispy chicken tenders.

Fancy learning a little more about your favourite tipples? The Four Sisters Gin Making Experience at 11 Central in Salford is the perfect way to do it. You'll kick off with a refreshing G&T before learning all about the history and process of creating gin, finishing by creating your verry own unique recipe from a choice of over 60 botanicals, leaving with a personalised 700ml bottle to take home. Don't fancy the hard work? Check out their tasting experience instead.

Swing back to the roaring 20s with Burlesque Bottomless Brunch at The Fitzgerald. You'll be treated to a dazzling performance by the Siren Entertainment girls, a delicious barbecue brunch of halloumi burgers and crispy chicken from Quarter House, alongside two hours of unlimited prosecco, Aperol spritzes or beer. Put your drinking hats on and get ready to partay.

With venues in the Northern Quarter and on Peter Street, NQ64 is the ultimate gaming bar that celebrates all things neon and retro. Unleash your inner kid with old-school arcade games like Street Fighter, Time Crisis and Guitar Hero. They've even got themed cocktails to match, like the Powerstar Martini or a Kong Island Iced Tea, as well as moreish pizzas from Crazy Pedro's.

When you're wondering about things to do in Manchester today, don't forget to check out the lineup of events at GRUB, a welcoming street food venue and event space in the Green Quarter. From boozy pub quizzes to sip and paint sessions, disco bingo and tequila masterclasses, there's always something cool just around the corner here.

If you're in need of activities in Manchester for large groups, explore the different options at Immersive Gamebox. Your one-stop shop for things to do, this Arndale Centre hangout is combining motion sensor headgear with fun games, which span everything from Squid Game to Angry Birds - ideal for birthdays or team building activities.

Paintvine, London's favourite Paint and Sip, is now in Manchester. But hold on, they're not just painting now; they're sculpting, too. Get your drinks, switch your creative side on, create a masterpiece and the best part? Leave the cleaning to them. You'll be taught how to hand-build with air dry clay, paint using acrylics on canvas, make pinch pots and more.

Looking for something a little different to kickstart your mornings? Then check out the brilliant Rooftop Yoga and Brunch experience at DogHouse. Enjoy a 45-minute session led by talented instructors, teaching you poses that are suitable for beginners and experts alike. Afterwards, enjoy city views and delicious breakfast dishes, all for just £30 per person.

Every Saturday, Manchester Bierkeller throw open their doors for an Oompah show. Get the most out of this Bavarian pastime by stamping your feet along, nabbing plenty of steins and maybe even stuffing a wurst in your gob too. There are different packages to suit every budget, all of which guarantee you a bench for watching the entertainment and a drink each.

When it comes to unusual activities or something fun to do, check out Doghouse for their beer school sessions. You'll get to try a load of the brand's favourites across 1/3 pint tasters, all while getting in-depth info about the brewing process. Not your thing? There's also live music sessions, and if you stay over night, beer fridges in the showers.

Get to know some of the very best microbreweries in town at one of these quirky days out. You'll be shown around innovative microbreweries, get to know all the equipment and learn how they craft every pint of their beer, which you'll get to sample in each taproom - we're talking IPAs, grisettes and wild-fermented beers.

With a lengthy list of fun things to do at their Deansgate venue, Lane7 is so much more than just a bowling alley. This quirky neon spot is covered in cool graffiti, boasting activities like pool, ping pong, shuffleboard, retro arcades and even private karaoke rooms. As for food, Fat Hippo are dishing out incredible burgers, loaded hash browns and dirty waffle fries here, with boozy slushies and Drumstick lolly cocktails on offer too.

Bringing something a little different to bottomless sessions, Cherry Jam have got everything from bottomless afternoon teas, complete with mini quiches, scones and prosecco, to boozy grazing board meals featuring creamy brie and salami kebabs. You can also expect themed supper clubs here with all the same treats, with 90s or RnB music playing as you indulge.

On the first Sunday of every month, expect to find the IndieFlicks Film Festival at Ducie Street Warehouse for just £10 per person. View a selection of short movies and a slightly longer director's choice, before picking your favourites across the night - all while enjoying a wide selection of food and drink from the bar.

FunnyBoyz drag cabaret events are sure to fill up your calendar with something a little different. Whether it's weekly Benidorm Bingo, an appearance from a Drag Race star or a Spice Girls-themed event, the queens here bring guaranteed fabulousness. And the best part? Tickets start from just £5.

After things to do in Manchester for young adults? Diving into the ball pit at the pink palace that is Bingo Balls should fit the bill. Expect cocktail masterclasses, floor-filling tunes and a romp across the ball-flinging activity spaces. These guys have got epic events every day of the week, from sing-alongs on Sundays to RnB classics on a Friday.

When you need quirky outdoor activities in Manchester, CityDays is coming in hot with its combo of escape room-style games and puzzles with a hidden gem-finding treasure hunt. Expect bar stop offs, fascinating stories and more as you journey around industrial waterways and Roman ruins while working as a team to unlock the mystery.

Out of all the fun things to do in Manchester city centre, Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events have to be the most raunchy. Whether you fancy buff butlers, Beyonce-themed drag shows or whole ABBA shindigs, these guys have you covered. And thanks to tickets starting from £16, these lively activities won't break the bank either.

Laugh till your tummy aches at the Drag Comedy Cabaret in Manchester. Playing a naughty gal from Bradford, Lady Bushra, a breakout sensation famous for her viral content and snappy one-liners, will keep you entertained for two whole hours with her humorous take on life from a British South Asian perspective.

Looking for something gin-credible to do in Manchester? Look no further than The Spirit of Manchester Distillery on Watson Street. From gin-making events to their Barley & Beyond: New-Make Tasting Experience, you'll get to sip on award-winning spirits and even try your hand at being a distiller (with a gin and tonic in hand, of course).

When you need unique things to do, 1UP is up there as a bar you should head to, complete with quirky decor like an 8ft Donkey Kong. The Didsbury destination not only had D&D tournaments, Pokemon cards, board games, Warhammer figure painting and more, but also the classic consoles and arcade machines to match. After all that fun, enjoy crispy chicken tenders, vegan burgers, Cajun fries and more.

Manchester Wing Fest returns to the city this September, and with 10th birthday celebrations too. Here for three days only, this event has tickets starting at £19.50 for their sessions, which includes a free hat and free access to the axe-throwing, arcade games, live music, DJs and more at hosting venue Victoria Baths. While you're making the most of those amazing things to do? Grab food from the variety of traders, voting for your favourite wings across three categories.

Whether you're looking for a unique date, group gathering or social occasion, this is the bar for you. Thanks to their competitive high-tech darts throwing and electronic boards that offer a huge selection of quirky games, it's one seriously fun Spinningfields venue. And if you swing by on the weekend, you can try out their brunch socials that come with unlimited pizza paddles and a whole bottle of prosecco each.

For those of you who fancy trying something a little different, make sure to give DNA VR in Manchester city centre a visit. Nestled in the city centre, this quirky VR arcade is home to all kinds of wicked games where you can battle it out against zombies, race each other on boats and more, for groups of up to 15 people.

Manchester is full of fantastic immersive experiences, from The Cube and The Crystal Maze live experiences to Breakout escape rooms. Whether you're looking to try out some high-tech VR or feast on an interactive dining event, there's something for everyone to be found in this city.

If you want to try out one of the wildest bars for a quirky night out, you'd be barmy to miss Albert's Schloss, which boasts copper tanks that brew only the freshest Pilsner. From live entertainment down to giant steins, schnitzels and alpine-themed cocktails, there's nothing quite like a night at this vibrant slice of Bavaria.

Manchester is full of gorgeous outdoor spaces, from secret gardens to spacious parks and hidden walkways. Whether you're heading to Sky Park's Castlefield Viaduct, Sackville Gardens or The Secret Valley just outise the city, there's plenty for you to discover in this beautiful part of the world.