Manchester Directory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over 100 cocktails at student-friendly prices. Oxford Road’s long-standing favourite for cheap, fun drinking.

Three-room venue under the arches. Great food, even better music.

Small live music venue on Oldham Street. Punk, indie, alternative. An NQ stalwart.

Converted church in Ancoats. Bar, food traders, events, and one of Manchester’s most beautiful spaces.

Artist studios and event space in Salford. Experimental music, underground culture, essential.

Live jazz every night on Tib Street. Intimate, relaxed, and genuinely about the music.

Live music venue in the old Co-op building at NOMA. Great sound, strong bookings, food hall downstairs.

Speciality coffee by day, cocktail bar by night. An NQ classic on Tib Street.

DIY music venue and alternative arts space in Gorton. Independent, community-run, essential.

Small, sweaty, late-night bar on Church Street. DJs, cheap drinks, NQ nightlife staple.

Natural wine bar with small plates near the cathedral. Intimate and knowledgeable.