Located in the heart of the city, The Spirit of Manchester Distillery is home to a whole host of fun events, perfect for couples and groups of friends alike. You can try your hand at gin making here while learning a thing or two about the history and distilling process of the drink, or simply enjoy a tasting or plenty of different spirits, with experiences starting from £30 per person.

There's nothing more relaxing than unwinding with a glass of wine and a good crafty activity, and that's just what they offer at Paintvine. Their Manchester events take place at the Northern Monk Refectory for just £29 each, giving you the chance to create your very own work of art with guidance from an expert instructor. They've even got sculpting events too if that's more your thing, with all the materials you need already provided.

With non-stop tunes from DJ Smiley Vyrus and raucous entertainment hosted by iconic queens like Imani Versace and Barb, Bougie Drag Events are bringing the fun to venues across Manchester with their classic or Beyonce-themed bottomless brunches. Expect lip syncing battles, dance-offs and catwalk contests as you tuck into a delicious dish, topped off by 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, beer or cocktails.

Taking place on the first Wednesday of every month, IndieFlicks Film Festival sees you enjoy a varied selection of shorts before voting for your favourites. Enjoy this night out at Chapeltown Picture House, all while tucking into food and sipping drinks from the bar.

When it comes down to Manchester's best events, The Hip Hop Orchestra Brunch at The Blues Kitchen is a strong contender. Head inside this Quay Street venue, where you'll be able to catch three live shows from Untold Orchestra, alongside BBQ plates. Think fried chicken and burgers.

Head to The Rikyū Bar at Peter Street Kitchen for a fantastic Japanese Whisky Masterclass, where you can learn all about the history and distilling process of this delicious drink from an expert guide who will even teach you the best techniques for tasting. Your £65 ticket includes a tasting flight of four whiskies, paired perfectly with tasty Japanese small plates.

For fans of fromage, we have got just the activity for you. The Manchester Cheese Crawl will take you around the city on a walking tour, trying out delicious bites along the way. Pair your cheeses with bread or crackers, as well as plenty of prosecco to wash it down. Your expert guide will lead the way, keeping your route fun with trivia questions and lots of cheesy puns to boot.

Shhh, it's The Secret Bottomless Brunch taking place at The Fitzgerald on the third Saturday of every month. From £40 per person, expect two hours of entertainment from the speakeasy's best, along with free-flowing bubbles. Keep this event on the low as you tuck into the likes of cheeseburgers and buns filled with halloumi and guacamole, or munch on tasty tacos.

Coming to Victoria Baths in Manchester with their 10th birthday celebrations this September is Wing Fest. They're returning for three days only, with your tickets promising free access to axe-throwing, arcade games, live music and more across the hosting venue. Don't forget to grab food from the traders as well, which will help you vote for your favourite wings across three different categories.

Get to know Manchester on a whole new level with The Great Game Treasure Hunt, an exciting outdoor experience which involves cracking clues and solving puzzles to make your way to a mystery pub. You'll receive a prize of 20% off your food and drink bill at the end – and the best part is tickets for the whole day start from as little as £5 per person.

Got any weekend plans? Well, now you do. Snap up tickets from £30 each to Electric Shuffle's brunch, taking place on the weekend. The Deansgate-based events bar is pulling out all the stops with two hours' worth of unlimited pizza paired with a bottle of prosecco per person. There'll even be complimentary carafes of orange juice if you fancy mixing things up a bit and making some mimosas. 

One of the most fun things to do in Manchester, YO!'s masterclass at the Arndale is helping you become a mogul in the kitchen. Nab tickets and head over for gyozas on arrival, followed by the chance to whip up four different sushi items.

Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events are spicing up your weekend with an afternoon of free-flowing bubbles and delicious dishes served by topless buff butlers. Or if you're just a fan of all things Britney, Beyonce and Gaga? Catch a brunch where you can enjoy fabulous tribute acts.

Taking place in top bars across the city, The Brunch Club's events are sure to have you up on your feet - thanks to three hours of DJ tunes and also live entertainment, both of which follow a theme. Think ABBA, Taylor Swift, country, Spice Girls and more, with 60 minutes of bottomless booze and food accompanying your fun times.

It might be a new opening in the North but it's already bringing or sorts of fun to our weekends. Now Flight Club are launching a new brunch option; expect bottomless pizza, a bottle of prosecco per person, and a go on their fun darts experience.

Go Gaga! Is the pop-themed bottomless brunch that's bringing lookalikes, dancers, drag queens and more to Manchester this summer. Tickets include 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, live games, tasty bites and DJ sets all day long.

Taking place at The Fitzgerald, join them from just £40 per person for a 1920s-themed burlesque bottomless brunch. Prepare yourself for two hours of raunchy tun, with the girls from Siren Entertainment leading the way. Tuck into a BBQ spread thanks to Quarter House and free-flowing bubbles, spritz or beer. 

For charismatic hosts and banging tunes, snap up tickets to Old School R&B Brunch. Hitting up Canvas on Oxford Road, this afternoon party will be the highlight of your day, featuring scrumptious food, free-flowing rum punch, karaoke, giveaways and so much more.

Spice up your next night out with a trip to prison at interactive themed bar Alcotraz. This immersive experience will have you donning orange jumpsuits and lining up for Instagram-worthy mugshots, before smuggling in a bottle of liquor for the inmates to turn into bespoke cocktails for you. Don't forget to watch out for the warden, though.