Chorlton Tap
Much-loved Chorlton bar with four cask and sixteen keg lines as well as brilliant roast dinner on Sundays
Bars & Pubs
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Kennedy’s Irish Bar
Community-driven watering hole specialising in the perfect Guinness, honest food and live music.
The Rat & Pigeon
Victorian-era backstreet boozer spread over three floors, with free music, live sports and an even livelier history
The Lower Turks Head
Traditional boozer with close to 300 years of history and four en-suite hotel rooms
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
Wallop
Wine bar with eclectic all-day dining menu, local beers, and two-for-one specials through the week.
The Carlton Club
Suburban community hub, running wild club nights, midweek morning yoga, garnering, jumble sales and all-day ambient events
The Whiskey Jar
Pouring more than 350 varieties of whiskey, think heritage drinks in a historic building with on-point events programming.
Flawd
A vibrant waterside wine bar, bottle shop and ever-changing small-plate eatery.
House of Esk
Rustic waterside bar known for great wines and tunes, intimate atmosphere and sun trap terrace
Why Not? Cafe
Elevated tiger bread butties, diverse fillings, and a carb haven, paired with local brews in a cosy setting.
Barista Cafe Bar
Independent cafe, bar & bistro serving high quality breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner from a seasonal menu which champions local ingredients
Sinclair’s Oyster Bar
Iconic cash-only tavern with rustic wooden beams, a familiar pub menu and large beer garden, popular on match days
The Anthologist
Stray
Elegant, easy-going cocktail bar serving inventive signatures, refined classics and low-alc options with precision and style.
Defiance Distillery
Contemporary craft spirits venue in a former mill offering award-winning gin, rums and immersive gin-making experiences.
Station Hop
Community-led independent bar with rare cask and keg beers, garden to the rear and weekend street food vendors
Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
Nightcap
Subterranean cocktail and wine bar offering a more refined take on city centre hedonism with DJs regularly playing free parties
Castle Hotel
Traditional boozer in an historic building with a huge reputation for cutting edge live music
NQ64 Peter Street
Booze, beats, button bashing - a neon heaven of cocktails, old school hip hop, and retro arcade machines and consoles.
Ramona
Pizza as Detroit intended, with frozen cocktails and late-night parties in a former MOT garage.
Reserve Wines Didsbury
Black Cat Club
KERB
Natural wine shop and bar with a curated selection of bottles and occasional tasting events.
The Marble Arch
Traditional drinking establishment nestled in Manchester's historic Angel Meadow district
Project Halcyon
Rustik
Wood-clad brunch and dinner spot known for Irish heritage, Guinness, cocktails and a busy events programme.
Voyeur
Expertly-crafted cocktails in dark, intimate surroundings, with a nod towards risqué photography on the walls.
20 Stories
Exceptional drinks, including bespoke cocktails and 600 varieties of wine, meet fine dining with spectacular views across the city
The City Arms
Classic ale pub with a cosy atmosphere, offering up to 35 different ales and a perfect spot for pre-match banter.
1UP
For game geeks, by game geeks, from D&D to Pokémon, FIFA to Call of Duty, pinball and more
Wandering Palate
Intimate village wine shop selling artisanal breads, booze, pastas, coffees, teas and more, with sit-down menus and regular events
The Railway
Cosy tavern with rotating ales, live bands, quiz nights and sports TVs.
Grape To Grain
Off-Licence with a difference, global selection of wines, beers, and spirits, savoured in-store or taken home.
The Rose & Monkey Hotel
One of the city’s oldest drinking holes, built in 1783, with rooms for hire, a beer garden and packed music programme
Dogtown
The Liars Lounge
Second floor Tiki haven at Cane & Grain, with enough bottles of rum to build a bridge to Barbados.
The Drawing Room
West Didsbury institution renowned for lush cocktails, craft beers, friendly staff and an eclectic jukebox
Playfoots
Neighbourhood café-bar known for expansive breakfast and brunch choices, mushroom coffee and craft beer.
Mean-Eyed Cat
Deep South-inspired dive bar and home of the legendary Roll the Dice game
The Wayfarer
Modern neighbourhood pub in the heart of the city, with extensive drinks menu, live music and outdoor seating
Joule
Craft beer spot with a global mead collection, championing local to legendary brews in a unique taproom setting.
The Nico Ditch
Cosy bar and art exhibition space boasting a great range of beers, wines and spirits
The Hillary Step
Authentic English pub which is “a haven for locals and those wanting to escape the city centre”
The Botanist
Gastropub-style dining with botanical-inspired cocktails in a striking interior
Sterling
Opulent underground bar in historic hotel, serving vintage spirits, rare wines and crafted cocktails.
