Here are the top 20 bars in Manchester to enjoy the vibrant nightlife in the city.
1. The Alchemist - Spinningfields
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Must Try
The must-try is the “Color Changing One” - a specially crafted vodka that changes color from blue to pink with the addition of a citrus blend. You can also try the Hip Flask Margarita with orange bitters and apricot or the all-time famous Cherry Poppins with strawberry and Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin. Other significant hits include Pina Colada, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, Frube, Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rose, and more.Address: 3 Hardman StreetManchester, Greater Manchester M3 3HF
Timings: Saturday 5pm - 2am, Sunday 1pm - 6pm
Contact: 0161 817 2950
Approximate cost for two: GBP 80 - GBP 90
2. Cottonopolis Food & Liquor
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Must Try
Unique Japanese and Asian gins are famous here, like the Etsu Gin, Kinobi, Roku Gin, Kokoro, and many more. Try as many cocktails inspired by seasonal Japanese ingredients, starting from the Raisu with White Miso and Mirin, Poppukon, Twirling Geisha with Baisl Ketel One Vodka, and the French Exit with Lillet Blanc. There is also a traditional way of serving spirits; you can try N*2, N*3, and others.Address: Newton SS Street, Manchester M1 2AE
Timings:12:00 PM to Midnight
Contact: [email protected]
Approximate cost for two: GBP 70 - GBP - 803.
3. Albert's Schloss
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Must try
The black forest cocktails are filled with new and unique choices, such as Black Cherry Kaiser, Wild Apple Baum, Winterblaume, Pink Preussian, and more. You can try the Bohemian Twists, including the Lady Rhabarber with Tanqueray gin and the Winter Rose MOjito with Havana 3-year rum. Try the unforgettable Mumm Cordon Rouge, Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, and Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne in Champagne.Address: 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR, UK
Timings: Cook Haus Dining- Monday – Saturday 12:00 PM -10:00 PM, Bier Halle Dining Monday – Saturday 12:00 PM to -6:00 PM, Sunday Service - 12:00 PM -9:00 PM
Contact : +44 161 833 4040
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP 80
4. The Refuge by Volta
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Must Try
Firstly start exploring the beauty of the giant Public Bar at the heart of Refuge. The best sellers include Tipsy Lemonade with Absolut Citron Vodka, Piccadilly Garden Project with Beefeater gin, Fever Tree elderflower tonic, and the Dusk Drunk with Jameson Black Barrel. Gin lovers can also try the Monkey 47, Bloom, Citadelle, and Bathtub. There are a lot of other choices for non-alcoholic drinks, wine, Rum, brandy, scotch, Irish whiskey, and beer and cider on draught. You can club your drink with tasty Public Bar food options like House chopped salad, Chip Shop Curry Sauce Pie, or the Chicken Sandwich.Address: Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA, United Kingdom
Timings: Mon - Wed - 8:00 AM - 12 Midnight
Thursday - 8:00 AM -1:00 AM
Friday - Saturday - 8:00 AM -2:00 AM
Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11.30 PM
Contact: +44 161 233 5151
Approximate cost for two: GBP 100 - GBP - 120
5. The Whiskey Jar
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Must Try
The menu includes classic bar snacks like nachos, chicken wings and more substantial options like sandwiches and salads. If you are a cocktail enthusiast, you can also participate in the Whiskey Jar Cocktail Workshops organized by skilled and award-winning bartenders to learn the art and fun of it.As the name suggests, you will not be disappointed by their comprehensive collections ranging from Hinglandsto to Scottish Isles. In Blended, you can try the Compass Box Spice Tree, Hedonism, Artists Blend, and Spaniard. If you yearn for Japanese taste, try the Togouchi Blended, Nikka Coffey Grain, Hibiki, Hakushu, and others.
Address: 14 Tariff Street, Manchester
Timings: Monday to Sun 12pm - 12am
Contact: 0871 977 4309, [email protected]
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP - 80
6. The Fitzgerald
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Must try
This Instagrammable bar in the heart of Manchester is even more praised for its long list of exciting cocktails with various unique names and flavors. Try My Dearest Zelda, a drink named after Fitzgerald's wife, or enjoy the South Side Fizz with Tanqueray, lime, and mint. Gin lovers can try the Fitzgerald Bramble with gin, blueberry, and lemon. The bar snacks menu features classic dishes with a modern twist, such as truffle popcorn, duck croquettes, and charcuterie boards.Address: 11, Stevenson Square, M1 1DB
Timings: Thursday - 5:00 PM to Midnight
Friday & Saturday - 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Sunday & Wednesday - Available for Private Hire
Contact - 0161 228 6629
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP - 80
7. The Botanist - Manchester
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Must Try
There's hardly anything that you might not want to taste in the Botanist, starting from the botanical cocktails to the Botanical a la carte. You can try the Jasmine & Passion Fruit with Cazcabel Tequila, Peach & Honey Blossom with Maker's Mark Whiskey, or the BOtanist Pornstar in cocktails with Vodka and Prosecco. Even there are drinks from the roots and shoots of the plants like Rhubarb & Sage Spiritz with Portobello Road Gin or the Vanilla & Macadamia with Marker's Mark Whiskey.Address: 78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FW
Timings: Monday to Thursday- 12:00 - 12:00 AM
Friday 12:00 - 01:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday - 12:00 - 01:00 AM
Contact: 0161 833 1878
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP - 80
8. The Molly House
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Must Try
You can try the Beautiful Things 4.2% Pale in beer, the soft juicy, and creamy session NEIPA served with the expected haze. If you love wine, try the Highway to Hell or Somewhere Else with soft tannins. You can enjoy the Pan Tumaca VE, Patatas Bravas VE or some tasty Olives and Capers as a side dish.Address: 26 Richmond Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3NB
Timings:Sun to Thu: 1pm-11pm
Fri to Sat:1pm-1:30am
Contact: 0161 237 9329
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP - 80
9. The Wash House
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Must Try
Despite its unique concept and exceptional service, The Wash House is surprisingly affordable. You can start with specialty cocktails like the Orange Blossom, New Fashion, Platinum Margarita, Manhattan, and the French 75. Apart from that, the local beer range is highly appreciable, which includes Causeway IPA, Blue Pants Pale Ale, Westbrook White Thai, and more.Address: 19 Shudehill, Manchester M4 2AF, United Kingdom
Timings: Monday to Wednesday - 4:00 PM –1:00 AM
Thursday: 4:00 PM –3:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM –3:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM –3:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM –11:00 PM
Approximate cost for two: GBP 40 - GBP - 50
10. All Bar One Manchester
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Must Try
A simple dinner with a glass of wine and an accompanying Tapas dish can be your go-to meal anytime. Otherwise, there is Palmer & Co Rose reserve in champagne, Veuve Clicquot Yellow label Nv, and more. You can also find classic cocktails like Pina Colada, Cosmopolitan, Daiquiri, French Martini, and Blackcurrant Collins here.Address: 73-79 King Street, Manchester, M2 4NG
Timings : Mon - Wed 10:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fri & Sat - 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sun 10:00 AM - 10.:00 PM
Contact - 0871 978 8041
Approximate cost for two: GBP 40 - GBP - 60
11. The Bay Horse Tavern
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Must try
You can find their long list of Long Drinks. Portobello Road No 171 Gin with Natural Indian Tonic, Finlandia Mango with Elderflower Tonic, Al Fresco Spritz with El Bandarra Al Fresco, and more. Some best-selling traditional gins include Bay Horse Small Batch, Bulldog, Kuro, King of Soho, Star of Bombay, and Bombay Sapphire.Address: 35 - 37 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1NA
Timings: Monday – Friday - 12:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday & Sunday - 11:00 AM – Midnight
Contact: 0161 669 5799
Approximate cost for two: GBP 60 - GBP - 80
12. Cloud 23
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Must try
You can try Ambrosia with berries, Champagne, and Bergamot foam. The taste is particularly Aromatic, Tangy, and Zesty. There is also the Aegis with Bulleit Bourbon, Mozart Dark, and Chocolate Bitter, giving a touch of coffee at every sip. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.Address: Cloud 23, Hilton Deansgate, Beetham Tower,303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
Timings - Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 12 pm – 12 am
Friday & Saturday: 12 pm – 1 am
Sunday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Contact: 0161 870 1688
Approximate cost for two: GBP 80 - GBP 90
13. Dusk til Pawn
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Dusk Til Pawn is a unique and stylish bar with the theme of a pawn shop in the heart of Manchester, UK. The bar was established in 2012 and is the entertainment warehouse in Manchester. The bar has gained a reputation for its impressive drinks menu, tasty food offerings, and vibrant atmosphere merged with the vintage look. Once you enter the bar, you can notice the space covered with vintage guitars, televisions, and old furniture. There is also live music and live jazz on most of the weekends.
Must Try
The specialty of Dusk Til Pawn is the subtle and unique twist in each of the classic cocktails. You can try the City Lights with Whiskey and Pineapple, the Iron Man with Gin and Cherry, and the Red Berry Spritz with Aperol and Strawberry. There is also a vast wine, beer, and soft drink collection.Address: Stevenson Square, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1FB
Timings: Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm - 12am
Thursday: 4pm - 1am
Friday & Saturday: 3pm - 3am
Sunday: 5pm - 12am
Contact : 0161 226 5355
Approximate cost for two: GBP 50 - GBP - 60
14. 7Sins, Northern Quarter
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Must Try
There is everything you would want to have in cocktails, starting from Bumblebee to Disco Iced Tea. You can try the unique Mango Coco Swizz with a fusion of the Bacardi White, Mango, Coconut, and Mint, or the Zoltars Revenge with Melon Liqueur, Pineapple, and Coconut Rum. You can try fresh bar snacks like Burgers, fries, pizza, and more for accompaniment.Address: 7 Sins, 43-45, Lever Street, M1 1FN
Timings: Monday to Friday - 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday - 12:00 pm to 2:00 AM
Approximate cost for two: GBP 40 - GBP - 50
15. The Pen and Pencil
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Must Try
Start your journey with the classic cocktails section. There is the Old Fashioned with Bulleit Bourbon, Demerara, and Orange, P&P Strawberry Daiquiri with El Dorado 3 yrs rum, and the Hemingway Daiquiri. The show stopper is the uniquely crafted Gold Rush, a perfect twist on a whiskey sour. There is also a wide range of wines, ranging from white, rose, and red. Try the House pours like the Ketel One Vodka, Bulleit Bourbon, or Tanqueray Gin.Address: 57 Hilton Street, Manchester, M1 2EJ
Timings:Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 - 00:00
Thu: 10:00 - 01:00
Fri - Sat: 10:00 - 02:00
Contact: 0161 660 3303
Approximate cost for two: GBP 50 - GBP 60
16. The Temple Bar
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Must Try
You can try the bottled craft beer or the beer on the tap. The range of draught beer comprises from all over the world as well. Try Havana, Pernod, Jack Daniels Honey, or some white wine at the Temple Bar.Address: 100 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester, M1 5 JW
Timings - 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Contact: +44 161 278 1610
Approximate cost for two: GBP 30 - GBP 50
17. Hawksmoor Manchester
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Must try
The bar menu is selective and engaging. You can start with something strawberry like the Strawberry & Matcha Sour with Ford's gin and vermouth. There is also the Bone dry Gibson with Ford's gin, Cocchi Americano, caramelized onion, and bone marrow pickle. You can state the Short rib nuggets or fried chicken for some accompaniment.Address: 184, 186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB, United Kingdom
Timings: 12:00 PM –3:00 PM;5:00 PM –9:30 PM
Contact: +44 161 836 6980
Approximate cost for two: GBP 50 - GBP 60
18. 20 Stories
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Must try
20 Stories tell all the stories through its unique cocktails, especially the Manchester start cocktail, most famous among locals and foreigners. The other popular must-try items include Gin & Tonic Tini and a vast collection of white wine. You can try the Vermentino, Bombo leggero, and Chablis.Address: No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
Timings: BAR: Mon - Thur: 12:00 PM – 00:00
Fri - Sun: 12:00 PM – Late
Contact: 0161 204 3333
Approximate Cost for Two: GBP 50 - GBP 60
19. The Oast House
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Must Try
The bar has a wide selection of craft beers, including many from local breweries such as Cloudwater and Marble Brewery. They also have an impressive selection of cocktails, with classics such as the Old Fashioned and Negroni, as well as their unique creations, such as the Spiced Apple Pie and the Manchester Tart. For accompaniments, you can try their deli counter serving fresh and delicious meat and cheese platters.Address: The Oast House, The Avenue Courtyard, M3 3AY
Timings: Saturday to Thursday - 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Friday - 12:00 PM to 2:00 AMContact +44 161 829 3830
Approximate cost for two: GBP 50 - GBP 60
20. Speak In Code
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Must Try
From syrups to liqueurs, the unique tastes hidden in every sip of the cocktails are genuinely mesmerizing. You can try the Track 3 cocktail infused with Chamomile and Capucana Cachaca; Savoury spiced Lacto fermented honey, and Amaro Nonino. The coconut yogurt rinsed Rum with dark chocolate coin and Tio Pepe fino sherry is also a must-try. The must-have accompaniments with your drinks are the Cauliflower wings, Mock Duck Steamed Buns, and Rosemary & Lemon Zest Focaccia.Address: 7 Jackson's Row, Manchester M2 5ND
Timings: Fri - Sat: 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sun - Thurs: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contact: +44 7887 947 850
Approximate cost for two: GBP 50 - GBP - 60
Whether you're looking for a trendy cocktail bar, a traditional pub, or something in between, this city has no shortage of options. So jump in and choose your favorite drinks from these bars in Manchester now!