Rustik
Wood-clad brunch and dinner spot known for Irish heritage, Guinness, cocktails and a busy events programme.
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Mean-Eyed Cat
Deep South-inspired dive bar and home of the legendary Roll the Dice game
Monkey Trio
Dedicated sake spot with curated tastings, bar bites, and events.
Port Street Beer House
Evoking Victorian ale house with diverse selection, tucked away for the true beer aficionado.
11 Central
The flagship joint from the Seven Bro7hers and Four Sis4ers family, overlooking the water at Central Bay.
Stray
Elegant, easy-going cocktail bar serving inventive signatures, refined classics and low-alc options with precision and style.
The Marketside Tavern
Modern free house specialising in local and international beers, with pies, open mic nights and record fairs
Dear Sailor
Understated word-of-mouth cocktail haven inspired by illicit Far Eastern drinking dens of the 1930s, with a lock-in policy.
North Westward Ho
Pub serving 18 keg and 5 cask ale lines from Pomona Island Brewery, guest breweries and cideries
Reserve Wines Didsbury
Beloved neighbourhood wine store and intimate bar specialising in affordability, accessibility, tastings and masterclasses.
The Rat & Pigeon
Victorian-era backstreet boozer spread over three floors, with free music, live sports and an even livelier history
Terrace
Popular independent bar with roadside tables, two indoor floors and a huge rooftop garden
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
The Eagle & Child
The Eagle & Child is a historic inn overlooking stunning scenery serving contemporary cuisine, with huge garden, outdoor space and rooms.
The Hillary Step
Authentic English pub which is “a haven for locals and those wanting to escape the city centre”
Gorilla
One of the Oxford Road Corridor’s most iconic music venues with separate bar, cafe and gin parlour.
Wandering Palate
Intimate village wine shop selling artisanal breads, booze, pastas, coffees, teas and more, with sit-down menus and regular events
The Fountain House
Classy pub dining in a grand Victorian setting, with local ales and elevated comfort food.
Flawd
Flawd is a vibrant waterside wine bar, bottle shop and ever-changing small-plate eatery on Islington Marina in Ancoats.
Defiance Distillery
Contemporary craft spirits venue in a former mill offering award-winning gin, rums and immersive gin-making experiences.
Electrik
Neighbourhood bar with roots in a legendary club night, serving exclusive and classic cocktails, DJ sets, food and good times
Crazy Pedro’s Bridge Street
Party bar and inventive pizza parlour, featuring frozen margaritas, eclectic pizzas, and Manchester's largest mezcal selection.
Night & Day Cafe
One of the city’s most famous intimate music venues with a storied history, and a cherished drinking and eating hangout
Sam’s Chop House
Sam's Chop House is a historic public house specialising in quality British food made with local produce, excellent beers and wines.
Worsley Stores
Treasured suburban bottle and luxury produce shop with seasonal eat-in modern British restaurant and bar
1UP
For game geeks, by game geeks, from D&D to Pokémon, FIFA to Call of Duty, pinball and more.
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.
The Millstone
The Millstone is a traditional Northern Quarter pub run by Manchester’s biggest brewery, with daily karaoke
Federico
Italian-leaning wine and aperitivo bar pouring European bottles, premium spritzes and classic cocktails with late-night jazz energy.
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9
A proper village pub where British classics, nostalgia and serious fine-dining technique come together.
Kennedy’s Irish Bar
Community-driven watering hole specialising in the perfect Guinness, honest food and live music.
Mala
Mala is a wood-built outside-inside bar serving exquisite cocktails, specialist beers and pop-up food, with a surrealist design ethic
Reserve at The Rex
A members bar at The Rex Hotel, boasting three terraces and panoramic views of the city.
Voyeur
Junction
Brand-new cafe, restaurant and social space at Manchester Central
Coal & Cotton
Semi-rural village pub and beloved restaurant with extensive menu, on-site gin distillery and live music.
Worsley Old Hall
17th Century public house serving British and international food set in stunning grounds at a waterside location
House of Esk
Rustic waterside bar known for great wines and tunes, intimate atmosphere and sun trap terrace
Cask Ancoats
Beer heaven at a canal-side marina, with 27 keg lines, six cask, a huge choice of bottles and cans
Joule
Craft beer spot with a global mead collection, championing local to legendary brews in a unique taproom setting.
The Font
Lively bar serving craft beers, cocktails and hearty meals, plus eclectic weekly events, from quizzes to pottery workshops.
Hive Stores
Bar, eatery, deli, bottle and larder shop reflecting a local reputation for culinary excellence
The Lead Station
Former police station turned cosy eatery.
Side Street
Side Street is a multi-purpose hangout with a bar serving drinks from independent producers, stand-alone event space and kitchen
Founder’s Hall
JW Lees Founder's Hall is a beer-focused temple dedicated to Manchester’s most famous brewery, and its 200 year history
The Crown & Conspirator
Eclectic British and global fare, catering to all palates, in a modern village pub setting.
Black Cat Club
Great food, great music, great drinks and bar sports at this underground spot.
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