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The Font
Lively bar serving craft beers, cocktails and hearty meals, plus eclectic weekly events, from quizzes to pottery workshops.
Soup
Daytime cafe turned evening bar that supports local music in its basement while offering an eclectic, unpretentious atmosphere.
NoHo
NYC-inspired bar with vibrant blend of art, premium spirits, and alfresco people-watching.
The Lawn Club
All-day bar and restaurant offering al fresco dining and craft beers in the heart of Spinningfields
All The Shapes
Two-floor bar meets arts space, with a dog-friendly garden. Craft, culture, and community combined.
Juicebox
Independent wine bar and bottle shop in Manchester City Centre
NQ64 Peter Street
Booze, beats, button bashing - a neon heaven of cocktails, old school hip hop, and retro arcade machines and consoles.
Salut Wines
Premier wine shop, boasting a dynamic selection of handpicked wines, with a welcoming bar and innovative Enomatic dispensers.
Disorder
Independently spirited rock ’n’ roll bar, venue, and eatery, with live music, DJ sets, comedy and quizzes
Lass O’Gowrie
Pub with local soul, offering real ales, live entertainment, and sports screenings in a charming, character-filled setting.
The Rose & Monkey Hotel
Manchester institution with pub, apartments, wine room and brilliant beer garden.
The Firehouse
A culinary experience that places a focus on showmanship, think open fire roasted food, vogue dancers, cabaret and more.
The Eagle Inn
Beautifully restored Victorian boozer and one of the region’s most treasured grass roots music venues.
Ale & Aloo
Pioneering Indian gastropub serving innovative fusion food somewhere between Britain and the subcontinent, with pool and darts to boot
The Brewery Bar
Award-winning brewery taproom in the heart of Horwich, where modern-industrial vibes meet hop forward brews
Harcourt
British-Hong Kong hybrid pub serving eclectic HK snacks, local craft beers, and nostalgia-filled treats in intimate setting.
Barça Bar
Canal-side drinking institution serving beers and cocktails indoors or by the water, with private event rooms and a daily kitchen.
Worsley Stores
Boutique wines and local brews in a dog-friendly, canal-side retreat.
Nordie
Neighbourhood food and drinks including expertly conceived bespoke cocktails, with outdoor terrace and more.
Wandering Palate
Intimate village wine shop selling artisanal breads, booze, pastas, coffees, teas and more, with sit-down menus and regular events
Ad Hoc
Independent bottle shop and bar with hand-picked wines from around the world.
Blossom Street Social
Wine bar with worldwide selection of wines and craft beers.
Wine & Wallop Didsbury
Curated wine flights, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, live music Sundays, and monthly wine-tasting events.
The Talleyrand
Eclectic live gigs, vibrant events, vintage vibes, trendy brews, and standout cocktails.
The Fitzgerald
Discreet, delightfully dark, and decadent, this first floor speakeasy owes plenty to Gatsby and the Jazz Age.
The Jane Eyre
Warm neighbourhood bar by two brothers; classic cocktails, local brews, Mediterranean plates, and standout Sunday roasts.
Folk
A South Manchester landmark known for outdoor eating and drinking, laidback vibes and regular events.
256
Student haven in a repurposed church offering pub games, karaoke rooms, themed nights, and eclectic pub grub.
The Beer House
Shabby-chic bar offering local ales, in-house brews, board games, and a welcoming pavement terrace.
The Daisy
Discreet cocktail bar, live music venue, and cultural hub aimed at the design-inclined.
KRO Bar
Danish bar and café vibe opposite UoM, with ever-changing local and continental beers, gigs, and quizzes
Wine & Wallop
Wine bar with eclectic all-day dining menu, local beers, and two-for-one specials through the week.
Albert’s Schloss
Bavarian-inspired fun palace serving indulgent delights, unpasteurised beer, and lively entertainment.
MØ6B
Daytime cafe and vinyl shop, transforming into a cozy bar with curated drinks and beats on weekend nights.
Cask Ancoats
Canal-side bar with diverse ales, BYO-food policy, and retro entertainment from jukebox tunes to board games.
Atlas Bar
Cafe, bar and gin saloon, with over 550 gins available
The Botanist
Gastropub-style dining with botanical-inspired cocktails in a striking interior
1UP
For game geeks, by game geeks, from D&D to Pokémon, FIFA to Call of Duty, pinball and more
The Hillary Step
Cosy and intimate neighbourhood pub serving craft beers, cask ales, and unique wines.
Wilson’s Social
Hip Northern Quarter bar and restaurant with craft beer, cocktails and small plates
Low Four Studio
Multifaceted space comprising a recording studio, live venue, music TV platform, and bar.
Brickhouse Social
Bar and diner with pool room, roof terrace and NYC-style basement club
Worsley Old Hall
Historic pub blending 17th-century charm with eclectic dishes, nestled amid wood-panelled rooms and a lush beer garden.
The Goods In
Industrial-chic cafe-bar serving rotating guest-chef brunches, craft beers, and curated cocktails, with a vibrant outdoor space.
Terrace
Rustic bar and eatery with rooftop terrace in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter neighbourhood
Ramona
Pizza as Detroit intended, with amazing cocktails, wines and beers, and a packed programme of band and DJ bookings.
The Strines Nightingale
The Strines Nightingale is an historic free house in stunning countryside with live music and parties, garden terraces and woodland stage.