Whether you've had the best week ever or just can't wait to get out of the office, there's nothing quite like a Friday night out on the town. Chilled out comedy clubs? Quirky cocktail haunts? Date night destinations? The biggest nightclubs events? Whatever your poison, check out our handpicked guide to the best things to do on Friday nights in Manchester.
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Last updated on 25th October 2024
Say 'cheers' to Project Halcyon Distillery to celebrate the start of the weekend. This stunning secret bar boasts a speakeasy-style space, alongside the finest cocktails on offer in Manchester - drinks that have won this place awards.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Tuesday 24th December 2024
Do something a little different on a Friday night in Manchester and swing by Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four for a quirky drinking experience. You'll don an orange jumpsuit, smuggle booze into the jail and sip your very own handcrafted hooch from behind bars.
@ Freight Island on Every Friday from 7th February
Take your Friday night up a gear with a trip to Bingo Lingo Manchester, where you'll find an epic party bingo session at only £12 per person entry. Each table seats up to eight people, so you can get the gang together, and you'll enjoy everything from on-stage dance-offs or mimed sing-offs, rave rounds, epic prizes and more.
Make the most of your Friday night by heading down to The Liquor Store in Deansgate. This buzzing bar is renowned for its late opening hours, fantastic rock-loving playlist and cracking selection of boozy beverages.
With a bar that offers the absolute best cocktails and beers of any bowling alley we've ever been to, Dog Bowl is a real experience. Gone are the days of sticky floors, screaming children and 2p slot machines at the local Hollywood Bowl; this American spot has got the food, drinks and vibes on point.
Taking over the Mint Lounge until the early hours, Top of the Pops is the Friday night bash that's all about cheap drinks and big tunes. A student-friendly club in Manchester, this buzzing night is always one to hit up.
