The Alchemist
Theatrical molecular mixology in Spinningfields with an expansive outdoor terrace.
Good for cocktails
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Cottonopolis
Japanese cocktails, sharing menus packed with modern Far Eastern delicacies, weekend DJ sets and listening sessions.
Schofield’s
Award-winning bartender brothers, extensive cocktails, mocktails, curated wines, draught beers, and charcuterie plates.
Speak In Code
Top-rated cosy drinking den off the beaten track with a creative plant-based food selection.
Musu
Upscale Omakase dining with immersive atmosphere and vast selection of sake and wine.
10 Tib Lane
A cosy hideaway boasting a frequently changing menu of French-inspired small plates.
Viet Shack
Blends traditional Vietnamese flavours with a modern twist, offering unique small plates and Asian-inspired cocktails.
The Jane Eyre
Warm neighbourhood bar by two brothers; classic cocktails, local brews, Mediterranean plates, and standout Sunday roasts.
Muse
Surrounded by serenity, this all-day hangout offers small plates, large dishes, roasts and live music.
97
Artful cocktails and a select menu of wines, spirits, and savoury snacks in chic, modern setting.
Witch Kings
Mixology masters serving unique infusions, with a Central European menu featuring Alpine delights and Sunday roasts.
Stray
Elevated cocktails, from tomato margaritas to rhubarb gimlets, with a curated low/no-alcohol selection.
Ramona
Pizza as Detroit intended, with amazing cocktails, wines and beers, and a packed programme of band and DJ bookings.
Try Thai
A colourful celebration of Thai flavours, featuring seafood, signature dishes, and exotic cocktails.
The Drawing Room
The Daisy
Discreet cocktail bar, live music venue, and cultural hub aimed at the design-inclined.
Sexy Fish
Artful interiors, the UK's largest champagne collection, and award-winning cocktails in landmark Deansgate location.
Red Light
Upmarket LGBTQ+ cocktail hideaway in KAMPUS, serving masterful drinks with intimate vibes and table service.
The Rectory
Design-led suburban craft beer, wine and cocktail bar doing everything right
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Tommys Bar and Pizza
Neapolitan pizzas by day, cocktails by night. Walk-ins only.
7 Sins
Shuffleboard, classic arcade games, pool, burgers, booze, and the biggest choice of fries in town.
Nordie
Neighbourhood food and drinks including expertly conceived bespoke cocktails, with outdoor terrace and more.
Project Halcyon
Stylish, sophisticated, and award-winning clandestine cocktail bar with absinthe parlour and gin distillery
Flight Club
A modern twist on pub darts with a well-stocked bar and pizzas to share, Flight Club offers a unique entertainment experience.
Sterling
Opulent underground bar in historic hotel, serving vintage spirits, rare wines and crafted cocktails.
Tattu
Contemporary Chinese fusion flavours married to sophisticated cocktails in a landmark dining room.
Henry C
Craft cocktails, Negroni Thursdays, and takeaway options, backed by a knowledgeable and passionate team.
The Jane Eyre Chorlton
Neighbourhood spot with bold vegan delights, signature cocktails, and an ambiance that exudes South Manchester charm.
Kong’s NQ
American-style fried chicken restaurant and bar offering a varied, flavour-packed menu featuring award-winning wings, tacos, brunch, and small plates.
The Laundrette
Pizzas, cocktails, cosy heated terrace, and door-delivered libations for stay-in nights.
The Font
Lively bar serving craft beers, cocktails and hearty meals, plus eclectic weekly events, from quizzes to pottery workshops.
Grand Pacific
Decadent Raffles-style glamour meets Pan-Asian flavours, set in the city's iconic former Reform Club.
Folk
A South Manchester landmark known for outdoor eating and drinking, laidback vibes and regular events.
Hawksmoor
Upscale steakhouse with a bustling dining room and exceptional cocktail menu.
Santé
Mediterranean-inspired small plates with lengthy cocktail and wine list in one of the city’s most sought after areas.
Blinker Bar
Seasonally inspired cocktails, creative twists on classics, and locally-sourced snacks in an elegant city centre building.
The Anthologist
Gorgeous small plates, classic mains and an excellent line up of luxurious drinks.
Lost In Tokyo
Inspired by the Land of the Rising Sun, this basement cocktail bar specialises in unique cocktails and Japanese whiskies.