Manchester Directory

Rooftop restaurant and bar at the top of No.1 Spinningfields. Panoramic views, D&D London food, and Manchester’s best outdoor terrace.

Indie and alternative club night institution on Bootle Street. Cheap entry, sticky floors, and a crowd that sings every word.

A converted Wesleyan chapel. The most spectacular venue in Manchester.

Converted Methodist chapel hosting gigs and club nights with one of the most jaw-dropping interiors in Manchester.

Underground speakeasy behind an unmarked door on Brazennose Street. Dark, intimate, superb cocktails.

Historic Swan Street music venue specialising in world music, jazz, and Afrobeat across two recently refurbished rooms.

Craft beer bar with arcade games on Dale Street. Big selection, retro games, reliable NQ hangout.

Old-school whisky pub on Great Bridgewater Street with over 300 bottles and absolutely no interest in being trendy.

Three floors on Thomas Street – street food up top, bourbon bar in the middle, late-night basement below.

Craft beer bar on Liverpool Road in Castlefield with a massive tap selection and a canalside location.

Cocktail bar on the 23rd floor of Beetham Tower. Panoramic views across Manchester, premium cocktails, and a skyline worth the price tag.

Cloudwater’s own taproom near Piccadilly. Fresh IPAs straight from source in a warehouse setting.

Northern Quarter craft beer bar on Edge Street. Laid-back atmosphere, rotating taps, and a backyard that fills the moment the sun appears.

Japanese-inspired cocktails and food on Newton Street. Stylish, considered, and properly executed.

Vintage-styled two-floor venue on Grosvenor Street with live music upstairs and a bar and club space below.

Canalside bar in Castlefield with a large sunny terrace, famous cheese boards, and one of Manchester’s best spots for outdoor drinking.

Chorlton’s late-night bar. DJs, pizza, and the best night out on Wilmslow Road.

Multi-floor nightclub on Princess Street playing R&B, house, and commercial dance. One of Manchester’s biggest weekend club destinations.