The City Arms
A proper Kennedy Street institution serving some of the best kept cask ale in the city.
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Soho House
Design-driven members’ club spread across the former Granada Studios, with restaurants, bars, wellness spaces and a rooftop pool.
Speak In Code
Laidback-yet-luxurious cocktail bar pouring exclusive recipes using homemade and artisanal ingredients and bold, innovative combinations.
Gasworks Brew Bar
Brewery, drinking establishment, shuffleboard and darts arena with industrial aesthetics and guest kitchens
Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
Chorlton Tap
Much-loved Chorlton bar with four cask and sixteen keg lines as well as brilliant roast dinner on Sundays
Ōdiobā
High-end sound meets refined drinks at Stockport’s coffee house-turned-listening bar.
Micro Bar
Intimate bar serving fresh ales, cask beers and traditional cider tucked away in Manchester's central shopping centre
The Hillary Step
Authentic English pub which is “a haven for locals and those wanting to escape the city centre”
O! Peste Destroyed
Ad England is a convergence of bar, bookshop, and record fair, showcasing innovative creators in a raw, industrial space.
Bunny’s Country Club
Americana-styled country music bar with over 30 bourbons to try, live music most evenings, extensive cocktail menu, burgers and more
Wood & Company
Hidden, candlelit cocktail bar serving stripped-back classics and sharp seasonal creations in a sleek, subterranean setting.
Mollie’s
A playful, design-led hotel and diner blending retro Americana with modern comforts.
The Old Nags Head
The Delph
Restaurant and cocktail bar overlooking the historic Worsley Delph and Bridgewater Canal
All The Shapes
Two-floor bar meets arts space, with a dog-friendly garden. Craft, culture, and community combined.
Green Arches
‘Proper bar’ boasting DIY community principles, beers made next door, natural wines and cocktails, complete with garden and events programme.
The Beagle
Spacious modern suburban pub known for lively atmosphere, great drinks, and giant Nell’s pizzas
Station Hop
Community-led independent bar with rare cask and keg beers, garden to the rear and weekend street food vendors
Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street
Party bar and inventive pizza parlour, featuring frozen margaritas, eclectic pizzas, and Manchester's largest mezcal selection.
Crazy Pedro’s NQ
Crazy Pedro's NQ is a Mexican-themed late night pizza and party spot with Manchester’s largest tequila and mezcal selection.
Albert’s Schloss
A riotous Alpine palace on Peter Street serving up tankard biers, ba-ba-boom cabaret, and hearty Bavarian fare.
Gorilla
One of the Oxford Road Corridor’s most iconic music venues with separate bar, cafe and gin parlour.
Chin Chin
Neighbourhood wine bar with Northern soul, natural pours and Brit-inspired small plates
Podium
Podium on Deansgate in Manchester is a two AA Rosette restaurant specialising in seasonal dishes, with tasting menus
Blinker Bar
Celebrated cocktail bar listed among Britain’s top 50, specialising in seasonal pours
Southside Tequila Joint
A late-night Withington dive bar boasting 200+ tequilas, frozen margaritas, and heavy-hitting happy hours.
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Grand Pacific
Decadent Raffles-style glamour meets Pan-Asian flavours, set in the city's iconic former Reform Club.
The Rat & Pigeon
Victorian-era backstreet boozer spread over three floors, with free music, live sports and an even livelier history
Sterling
Opulent underground bar in historic hotel, serving vintage spirits, rare wines and crafted cocktails.
The Goods In
Industrial-feel and colourful design in a favourite North Manchester bar, food and music hangout
Trevor Arms
Vibrant pub located on the popular Beech Road combining friendly service with an inviting atmosphere
The Metropolitan
Iconic pub serving quality food and drinks inside a vast heritage building, with large outdoor garden
Sir Ralph Abercromby
Beloved historic pub with a loyal customer base, known for screening sports inside and out in the large beer garden
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
Defiance Distillery
Contemporary craft spirits venue in a former mill offering award-winning gin, rums and immersive gin-making experiences.
Mulligans
Manchester’s oldest Irish pub and busy live music venue with hotel rooms, food and (possibly) the city’s best Guinness
Reddish Ale
Reddish Ale is a family-run micro-boozer with a huge choice of northern and UK craft beers and ales, and refined but hearty seasonal food
Peveril of the Peak
Traditional Victorian-era pub first opened in 1820, with heritage tilework, dark wood interiors and proper pints
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
Café Beermoth
Manchester craft and artisanal beer institution serving local, regional and global brews, choice cheeses and more.
MØ6B
Daytime cafe and vinyl shop, transforming into a cozy bar with curated drinks and beats on weekend nights.
Dogtown
Dogtown is a skate and surf-themed Northern Quarter bar with inimitable decor and a loyal following in Manchester.
Joule
Craft beer spot with a global mead collection, championing local to legendary brews in a unique taproom setting.
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.
Corbières
Legendary jukebox, legendary drinking den hidden beneath a back street close to one of the city’s most famous squares.
The Wayfarer
Modern neighbourhood pub in the heart of the city, with extensive drinks menu, live music and outdoor seating