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The Strines Nightingale
An historic free house in stunning countryside with live music and parties, garden terraces and woodland stage.
The Crooked Man
Craft beer spot with local brews and regular events.
The Wayfarer
Modern neighbourhood pub in the heart of the city, with extensive drinks menu, live music and outdoor seating
Diecast
A sprawling, former-industrial landmark home to a kitchen, loads of Daiquiri and a huge, character-filled events space.
Trof
Mala
Mala is a wood-built outside-inside bar serving exquisite cocktails, specialist beers and pop-up food, with a surrealist design ethic
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 Goods In
Industrial-feel and colourful design in a favourite North Manchester bar, food and music hangout
Voyeur
Why Not? Cafe
Elevated tiger bread butties, diverse fillings, and a carb haven, paired with local brews in a cosy setting.
Junction
Brand-new cafe, restaurant and social space at Manchester Central
The Font
Lively bar serving craft beers, cocktails and hearty meals, plus eclectic weekly events, from quizzes to pottery workshops.
Wood & Company
Hidden, candlelit cocktail bar serving stripped-back classics and sharp seasonal creations in a sleek, subterranean setting.
The Pen & Pencil
Eatery and drinkery paying homage to the glory days of media Mad Men in New York City.
Mongrel
A relaxed, dog-friendly independent cafe and bar bridging the gap between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
NoHo
NYC-inspired bar with vibrant blend of art, premium spirits, and alfresco people-watching.
97
Neighbourhood cocktail bar specialising in classics and luxury spirits in an iconic corner of a must-try suburb
Electrik
Neighbourhood bar with roots in a legendary club night, serving exclusive and classic cocktails, DJ sets, food and good times
Deli Bar at Harvey Nichols, Manchester
All-day light bites alongside Champagne, fine wine and Forest Distillery cocktails on the second floor of the department store
The Carlton Club
Suburban community hub, running wild club nights, midweek morning yoga, garnering, jumble sales and all-day ambient events
Cask Ancoats
Beer heaven at a canal-side marina, with 27 keg lines, six cask, a huge choice of bottles and cans
KRO Bar
Danish bar and café vibe opposite UoM, with ever-changing local and continental beers, gigs, and quizzes
Dukes 92
Manchester institution with canal-side dining and drinks for all seasons
The Crown & Conspirator
Eclectic British and global fare, catering to all palates, in a modern village pub setting.
The Bay Horse Tavern
The Bay Horse Tavern is Victorian boozer meets modern dining at an address in the Northern Quarter that dates back to the early 19th Century.
Kelder
Brilliant wine bar and bottle shop in the heart of Urmston
Sterling
Opulent underground bar in historic hotel, serving vintage spirits, rare wines and crafted cocktails.
Ōdiobā
High-end sound meets refined drinks at Stockport’s coffee house-turned-listening bar.
NQ64
Retro arcade packing classic action, beat ‘em up, racing games and more, with themed cocktail menu and hip hop beats
Cru
Laid-back wine bar with a serious love for sparkling bottles and playful, wine-led plates.
Rustik
Wood-clad brunch and dinner spot known for Irish heritage, Guinness, cocktails and a busy events programme.
Dogtown
Dogtown is a skate and surf-themed Northern Quarter bar with inimitable decor and a loyal following in Manchester.
Coal & Cotton
Semi-rural village pub and beloved restaurant with extensive menu, on-site gin distillery and live music.
Wallop Didsbury
Neighbourhood wine and cocktail bar and informal eatery known for relaxed vibes, knowledgeable staff and special events
Cane & Grain
Huge range of draught beers meets a wide selection of meats and sauces, with a skate culture twist.
The Wharf
Canalside pub with sprawling outdoor seating, varied menu, extensive wine list, and wide selection of gins and whiskies.
Defiance Distillery
Contemporary craft spirits venue in a former mill offering award-winning gin, rums and immersive gin-making experiences.
Derby Brewery Arms
Historic boozer-turned-LGBTQIA+ community hub known for inclusive events, sweatbox raves and daytime garden dancing.
Overdraught
Converted bank transformed into a party hub, with cocktails, decks, live music and 30 taps of keg beer.
The Salmon Of Knowledge Media City
A proper Irish pub built on great Guinness, live music, big-screen sport and food that hits the spot every time.
The Talleyrand
Beloved boozer and treasured independent music venue in one of South Manchester’s liveliest suburbs
Speak In Code
Laidback-yet-luxurious cocktail bar pouring exclusive recipes using homemade and artisanal ingredients and bold, innovative combinations.
The City Arms
A proper Kennedy Street institution serving some of the best kept cask ale in the city.
The Beagle
Spacious modern suburban pub known for lively atmosphere, great drinks, and giant Nell’s pizzas
Side Street
Side Street is a multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, stand-alone event space and kitchen
The Rectory
A historic Didsbury landmark finding new life as a community-focused hub for art, wellness, and local gatherings.
The Morris
A pub-and-cocktail bar hybrid serving proper pints downstairs and playful, nostalgia-driven cocktails upstairs.