Blinker Bar
Celebrated cocktail bar listed among Britain’s top 50, specialising in seasonal pours
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Grand Pacific
Decadent Raffles-style glamour meets Pan-Asian flavours, set in the city's iconic former Reform Club.
Public
Northern Quarter watering hole with excellent cocktails and great food on one of the area’s busiest squares
The Daisy
Discreet cocktail bar, live music venue, and cultural hub aimed at the design-inclined.
Exhibition
Exhibition is an upmarket space in a landmark building combining kitchens, cocktails, art and events.
Twisted Mule Brewery & Taphouse
The Mews
The Mews serve hand-picked wine, specially crafted cocktails, a craft beer selection as well as small plates and charcuterie.
Soup
Revered and respected two-floor music venue with a strong reputation for community, and backing local and global talent alike
Southside Tequila Joint
A late-night Withington dive bar boasting 200+ tequilas, frozen margaritas, and heavy-hitting happy hours.
97
Neighbourhood cocktail bar specialising in classics and luxury spirits in an iconic corner of a must-try suburb
The Woodside
Country pub in a 19th Century building known for excellent wines and beers, seasonal food and proximity to woodland walks
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Reserve Wines Didsbury
Beloved neighbourhood wine store and intimate bar specialising in affordability, accessibility, tastings and masterclasses.
Port Street Beer House
Evoking Victorian ale house with diverse selection, tucked away for the true beer aficionado.
The New Cross
Independent venue with pop-up kitchen, taproom, DJs and events
Wood & Company
Hidden, candlelit cocktail bar serving stripped-back classics and sharp seasonal creations in a sleek, subterranean setting.
Overdraught
Converted bank transformed into a party hub, with cocktails, decks, live music and 30 taps of keg beer.
Derby Brewery Arms
Historic boozer-turned-LGBTQIA+ community hub known for inclusive events, sweatbox raves and daytime garden dancing.
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
Voyeur
The Black Friar
A beautifully restored Salford icon serving top-tier gastropub fare and one of the city's best Sunday roasts.
The Goods In
Industrial-feel and colourful design in a favourite North Manchester bar, food and music hangout
The Bubble Room
A relaxed, reliable Stanley Square staple for champagne deals, live music, and all-day dining.
Mollie’s
A playful, design-led hotel and diner blending retro Americana with modern comforts.
Side Street
Side Street is a multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, stand-alone event space and kitchen
The Strines Nightingale
An historic free house in stunning countryside with live music and parties, garden terraces and woodland stage.
Defiance Distillery
Contemporary craft spirits venue in a former mill offering award-winning gin, rums and immersive gin-making experiences.
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
Schofield’s
This might be the best cocktail bar in Britain, boasting incredible drinks, impeccable services and an iconic 1930s aesthetic
Black Cat Club
Great food, great music, great drinks and bar sports at this underground spot.
Café Beermoth
Manchester craft and artisanal beer institution serving local, regional and global brews, choice cheeses and more.
The Nico Ditch
Cosy bar and art exhibition space boasting a great range of beers, wines and spirits
The Ivy
High end foodie destination comprising British brasserie, pan-Asian second floor restaurant, private dining and roof terrace
Cru
Laid-back wine bar with a serious love for sparkling bottles and playful, wine-led plates.
Brickhouse Social
Bar and diner with pool room, roof terrace and NYC-style basement club
Bar Caput
Bar and eatery specialising in Roman-inspired snacks and extra-crispy pizza.
Diecast
A sprawling, former-industrial landmark home to a kitchen, loads of Daiquiri and a huge, character-filled events space.
NoHo
NYC-inspired bar with vibrant blend of art, premium spirits, and alfresco people-watching.
All The Shapes
Two-floor bar meets arts space, with a dog-friendly garden. Craft, culture, and community combined.
Mean-Eyed Cat
Deep South-inspired dive bar and home of the legendary Roll the Dice game
Portfolio
Reserve at The Rex
A members bar at The Rex Hotel, boasting three terraces and panoramic views of the city.
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9
A proper village pub where British classics, nostalgia and serious fine-dining technique come together.
Joule
Craft beer spot with a global mead collection, championing local to legendary brews in a unique taproom setting.
Matt & Phreds
Legendary live jazz bar serving top-class music, cocktails and pizza.
The Bear
Victorian pub, dance rooms and event space nestled in the heart of the city
Vintage Ambiance
Chic venue for bespoke afternoon teas; offering exotic loose-leaf selections, artisanal coffees and crafted cocktails.
Folk
A South Manchester landmark known for outdoor eating and drinking, laidback vibes and regular events.