The Lawn Club
Outdoor-indoor, year-round al fresco drinking and dining destination that put a district on the map
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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 Nico Ditch
Cosy bar and art exhibition space boasting a great range of beers, wines and spirits
Cru
Laid-back wine bar with a serious love for sparkling bottles and playful, wine-led plates.
KRO Bar
Danish bar and café vibe opposite UoM, with ever-changing local and continental beers, gigs, and quizzes
All The Shapes
Two-floor bar meets arts space, with a dog-friendly garden. Craft, culture, and community combined.
Podium
Podium on Deansgate in Manchester is a two AA Rosette restaurant specialising in seasonal dishes, with tasting menus
The Crown & Kettle
Bunny Jackson’s
Bunny Jacksons is a landmark dive bar serving chicken wings, burgers, beers, cocktails and live music until 3AM
Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street
Party bar and inventive pizza parlour, featuring frozen margaritas, eclectic pizzas, and Manchester's largest mezcal selection.
Lass O’Gowrie
Pub with local soul, offering real ales, live entertainment, and sports screenings in a charming, character-filled setting.
Malt Dog
Small, family-owned specialist craft beer bottle shop and tap house
The Black Friar
A beautifully restored Salford icon serving top-tier gastropub fare and one of the city's best Sunday roasts.
Mr Thomas’s Chop House
Mr Thomas's Chop House is a truly iconic traditional pub specialising in classic British cuisine, with award-winning wine and beer.
Jimmy’s
Rock and Roll party bar adorned with music posters and artifacts.
Wolf At The Door
Visually striking bar serving Asian fusion food, craft beers, highballs, martinis, homemade cocktail recipes and weekend DJ sets
Whole Bunch Wines
A refined yet relaxed wine shop and bar in Prestwich, offering global bottles with a low corkage fee.
Common
Perennially popular Northern Quarter bar doing all the right things — DJ sets, strong spirits, and Nell’s Pizza
Tariff & Dale
Landmark industrial-edged bar and lower-ground floor restaurant boasting modern English food, sourdough pizzas and free pool table.
House of Esk
Rustic waterside bar known for great wines and tunes, intimate atmosphere and sun trap terrace
Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
The White Hart Inn at Lydgate
A historic coaching inn-turned-destination pub with award-winning dining, stunning moorland views, and an atmosphere of true countryside charm.
Red Light
Inclusive Northern Quarter cocktail bar mixing serious drinks with disco, live jazz, performance and late-night energy.
renae
Tiki Hideaway
Underground 1950s inspired tropical slice of Tiki goodness in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Castle Hotel
Traditional boozer in an historic building with a huge reputation for cutting edge live music
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
The Morris
A pub-and-cocktail bar hybrid serving proper pints downstairs and playful, nostalgia-driven cocktails upstairs.
Gasworks Brew Bar
Brewery, drinking establishment, shuffleboard and darts arena with industrial aesthetics and guest kitchens
The Pen & Pencil
Eatery and drinkery paying homage to the glory days of media Mad Men in New York City.
The Freemount
Traditional pub meets contemporary bar meets live music stage each night of the week
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9
A proper village pub where British classics, nostalgia and serious fine-dining technique come together.
Matt & Phreds
Legendary live jazz bar serving top-class music, cocktails and pizza.
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
Gullivers
Legendary boozer and upstairs live music venue with intimate basement for theatre and comedy
The Whiskey Jar
Pouring more than 350 varieties of whiskey, think heritage drinks in a historic building with on-point events programming.
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Coal & Cotton
Semi-rural village pub and beloved restaurant with extensive menu, on-site gin distillery and live music.
Social NQ
The Smithfield Social is an all-day hangout serving creative brunch, small plates, and cocktails, with a standout outdoor terrace.
Kelder
Brilliant wine bar and bottle shop in the heart of Urmston
Dogtown
Dogtown is a skate and surf-themed Northern Quarter bar with inimitable decor and a loyal following in Manchester.
Kennedy’s Irish Bar
Community-driven watering hole specialising in the perfect Guinness, honest food and live music.
Hinterland
Alcohol-free cocktails, beers, and wines with a very busy programme of events, from philosophy nights to acoustic music
Speak In Code
Laidback-yet-luxurious cocktail bar pouring exclusive recipes using homemade and artisanal ingredients and bold, innovative combinations.
The Britons Protection
Centuries-old pub with listed status, unique historic interior including Terrazzo-tiled floors, and a universal fanbase
Wandering Palate
Intimate village wine shop selling artisanal breads, booze, pastas, coffees, teas and more, with sit-down menus and regular events
The Wharf
Canalside pub with sprawling outdoor seating, varied menu, extensive wine list, and wide selection of gins and whiskies.
Ad Hoc
A curated Northern Quarter bottle shop for independent wines, mixed cases, and low-intervention gems.