Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
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Playfoots
Neighbourhood café-bar known for expansive breakfast and brunch choices, mushroom coffee and craft beer.
Corbières
Legendary jukebox, legendary drinking den hidden beneath a back street close to one of the city’s most famous squares.
Atlas Bar
Cafe, bar and gin saloon, with over 550 gins available
Café Beermoth
Manchester craft and artisanal beer institution serving local, regional and global brews, choice cheeses and more.
On The Hush
A varied menu, cocktails and excellent coffee are staples at this stylish daytime cafe-cum-vibrant evening bar.
NoHo
NYC-inspired bar with vibrant blend of art, premium spirits, and alfresco people-watching.
Cloud 23
The Hilton’s smart cocktail and Champagne bar offering panoramic views of the city from the 23rd floor of the Deansgate hotel
The Strines Nightingale
The Strines Nightingale is an historic free house in stunning countryside with live music and parties, garden terraces and woodland stage.
Hold Fast
Subterranean watering hole, underground escape, a place of oddities, curiosities and mythical creatures
Balance Taproom
Hidden gem taproom pouring pints of the brewery's finest barrel-fermented, mixed culture beer
MØ6B
Daytime cafe and vinyl shop, transforming into a cozy bar with curated drinks and beats on weekend nights.
Gorilla
Top-tier music venue, pairs iconic gigs with bar and a standout meat-free roast
Twenty Twenty Two
Late night subterranean party bar with excellent soundsystem, not to mention plenty of fun and games.
Why Not? Cafe
Elevated tiger bread butties, diverse fillings, and a carb haven, paired with local brews in a cosy setting.
Love From
Alcohol-free bar for those who are 'off the booze, sober-curious or just looking for something outside of their norm to try'
O! Peste Destroyed
A convergence of bar, bookshop, and record fair, showcasing innovative creators in a raw, industrial space.
The Black Friar
Historically-charmed pub meets contemporary dining with traditional favourites and gourmet beer garden bites.
Side Street Studio
Multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, sublime soundtrack, stand-alone event space and kitchen
Isca
Intimate natural wine and small plate eatery run by two of the best in the business.
Chorlton Tap
Much-loved Chorlton bar with four cask and sixteen keg lines as well as brilliant roast dinner on Sundays
The Woodside
Historic country pub with a mining past, offering cask ales and scenic gardens.
Grand Pacific
Decadent Raffles-style glamour meets Pan-Asian flavours, set in the city's iconic former Reform Club.
Black Cat Club
A competitive social bar with interactive darts and shuffleboard, great food, live sports and luxurious interior
The Beer House
Shabby-chic bar offering local ales, in-house brews, board games, and a welcoming pavement terrace.
Flok
A sun-soaked spot serving Spanish sherry, wines, craft brews, and European-inspired small plates.
Science & Industry
An opulent drinks laboratory specialising in technical mixology and home to some of Manchester’s most unique drinks.
Gullivers
Iconic bar dating back to 1865 with live music and a supportive artistic community.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton
Neighbourhood spot with bold vegan delights, signature cocktails, and an ambiance that exudes South Manchester charm.
The Crown & Conspirator
Eclectic British and global fare, catering to all palates, in a modern village pub setting.
Reserve Wines Didsbury
Beloved neighbourhood wine store and intimate bar specialising in affordability, accessibility, tastings and masterclasses.
The Klondyke
Snooker, pool, darts, pop-up food and a great bar make this community hub, as does the packed events programme
Cuckoo
Neighbourhood bar serving brunch and stone-baked pizzas with grab-n-go hatch.
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
Joule
Craft beer spot with a global mead collection, championing local to legendary brews in a unique taproom setting.
Wine & Wallop Didsbury
Curated wine flights, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, live music Sundays, and monthly wine-tasting events.
Three Little Words
Benchmark-setting high-end liquor den set inside a working distillery, where mixology masters pour perfect drinks
Neighbourhood
Suburban speakeasy with real community spirit, striking aesthetics, wood-fired pizzas, craft beers, Gooey treats, live music and DJs
Ramona
Pizza as Detroit intended, with amazing cocktails, wines and beers, and a packed programme of band and DJ bookings.
Lost Cat
Unassuming florist facade leads to two floors of dining fun, offering affordable brunch, BOGOF cocktails, vegan options, and lively weekend DJs.
Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street
Party bar and inventive pizza parlour, featuring frozen margaritas, eclectic pizzas, and Manchester's largest mezcal selection.
The Railway
Cosy tavern with rotating ales, live bands, quiz nights and sports TVs.
The Brewery Bar
Award-winning brewery taproom in the heart of Horwich, where modern-industrial vibes meet hop forward brews
Sinclair’s Oyster Bar
Iconic cash-only tavern with rustic wooden beams, a familiar pub menu and large beer garden, popular on match days
Blockbusters NQ
Blockbuster-themed bar brimming with fun and nostalgia
The Eagle & Child
Historic inn overlooking stunning scenery serving contemporary cuisine, with huge garden, outdoor event space and beautiful rooms above
Stage & Radio
Steeped in history, this two-floor nightlife destination is a Northern Quarter asset, with a jazz-influenced bar and subterranean club space packing serious sound system.
The Alchemist
Theatrical molecular mixology in Spinningfields with an expansive outdoor terrace.