Manchester
Occupying what was once the Victorian Gothic ground floor of the Refuge Assurance Building, this is not just Manchester's most beautiful bar, but arguably…
Must-see nightlife in Manchester
Manchester
The year 2018 saw the revival of one of Manchester's legendary club nights, advertised as 'a non-stop exotic disco for homos, heteros, lesbos and don't…
Cloudwater Barrel Store Tap Room
Manchester
Take a warehouse space under the arches behind Manchester Piccadilly Station, roll in a double deck of beer barrels and set out simple seating, and you’ve…
Manchester
It cost £3 million to renovate the Pavilion at the Great Northern Warehouse and the result is, well, a bit gimmicky, but nevertheless this new bar is a…
Manchester
This basement champagne bar inside the 1761 restaurant is named after Madame Bollinger, whose nickname was ‘Aunt Lily’, though the bar itself has little…
Manchester
The name may say tea but the interior of this cafe screams coffee shop. North Tea Power is one of Manchester’s early adopters on the artisanal coffee…
Manchester
Whisky – over 300 different kinds of it (the Cu Dhub 'black whisky' is a particular treat with its touch of coffee and honey) – is the beverage of choice…
Manchester
It might only be halfway up the 47-storey Beetham Tower, but the views from this 23rd-floor bar are unparalleled – even if the windows could do with a…
Manchester
The strapline says 'Cook Haus and Bier Palace', and this big version of a night out in central Europe is just that. The bier is unpasteurised Pilsner…
Manchester
Fans of real ale love this Northern Quarter boozer, with its seven hand pulls, 18 draught lines and more than 100 beers from around the world, including…
Manchester
Located in Tony Wilson's former Factory Records HQ, Fac251 is one of the most popular venues in town. There are three rooms, all with a broad musical…
Manchester
Old-fashioned boozer founded in 1776 with a strong musical heritage: John Peel interviewed Joy Division's Ian Curtis here in 1979 and some of its fine…
Manchester
A basement bar with a speakeasy vibe, but there's nothing illicit about drinking here: the cocktails are terrific (it runs occasional mixology sessions),…
Manchester
The decor at this old-style pub is half brothel, half tearoom, but the vibe is low-key: no loud music, no hen parties and no 'all drinks a pound' specials…
Manchester
One of Spinningfields' most popular bars is this elegant spot, with a gorgeous back bar of weathered cabinets lined with test tubes, that serves…
Manchester
This eclectic little bar – with its oddball furnishings, wacky tunes and anti-establishment crew of customers – is a Northern Quarter stalwart and the…
Manchester
A basement bar designed in the style of a speakeasy/tiki lounge, the Liar's Club serves strong cocktails to an assorted clientele of revellers, students…
Manchester
A Victorian classic off Princess St that brews its own beer in the basement. It's a favourite with students, old-timers and anyone looking for an…
Manchester
The best of Manchester's collection of beautiful Victorian pubs. Check out the gorgeous glazed tilework outside.
Manchester
An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as a meal (mains £14 to £16).
Manchester
Popular bar with DJs and a live-mic night on Wednesdays that is especially well-frequented.
