Manchester Bars
Manchester also has a whole host of bars from the ultra-trendy to the more traditional British style pub. Below is a brief summary of some of Manchester most popular bars.
Lamar’s
Located in the Northern Quarter. A vibrant bar tucked around the back of Piccadilly and across the road from Canal Street. This bar is a tribute to legendary Manchester drag queen, Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar The Briton’s Protection: Winner of 'The Best Pub in Manchester' title for the past 2 years, this traditional style pub is next to The Bridgewater Hall and is popular with musicians from the Halle & BBC Philharmonic orchestras and boasts over 200 whisky’s, great ales, a beer garden and two roaring fires.
Cloud 23
Located on the 23rd floor of the landmark Hilton Beetham Tower, Manchester's sophisticated sky bar offers amazing views of the city. Table service and a fantastic cocktail menu, themed around Mancunian icons, add to the elegance.
Pure Space
Next to the Palace hotel on Oxford Road is this very popular cocktail bar and cafe boasting a great roof terrace and fantastic 'Sub Space' nightclub downstairs. Opposite the Palace Hotel, alongside the Oxford Road rail arch.
Manchester 235
Off Peter Street, Manchester's most lavish casino, boasting an amazing cocktail bar, VIP lounge, live entertainment room, 2 restaurants and casino gaming tables set over two floors.
The Old Nags Head
Next to the town hall, a very popular hidden gem of a pub, dating back to the 1880's, which was used as the regular in the Cold Feet TV series. Boasting 4 pool tables, a video jukebox, a rooftop patio and a function room, this is one of the busiest pubs in Manchester.
Cask
Located opposite the Science & Industry Museum on Liverpool Road, you'd be forgiven for not noticing this friendly little bar with its unassuming exterior. Squeeze through the tiny doors however and you'll find a lively place crammed with everybody from businessmen to unpretentious celebs. The beer list is without doubt the most comprehensive in town.
Sinclair’s Oyster Bar
One of the oldest surviving buildings in central Manchester, sharing an outdoor seating area with the Old Wellington Inn, which was also moved to this new location following the 1996 IRA bomb.
Apotheca
Antique pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give this Northern Quarter cocktail bar plenty of character. A downstairs bar is also attached to Dough Pizza Kitchen next door by an underground tunnel.
Bakerie
Located in the Northern Quarter a European style bread and wine bar offers great traditional ales and an impressive wine list with over 70 bins to choose from. An ever changing wall of media, art and design make it a friendly and unpretentious place to sit and enjoy delicious freshly baked bread and great wines.
The Alchemist
What is widely recognised as Manchester's best cocktail bar can be found in Spinningfields, just behind The Opera House. Cocktails are carefully crafted using a variety of molecular drinks-making techniques that are every bit as much about the presentation as their extraordinary taste.
Australasia
Located underneath the Georgio Armani store in Spinningfields, a block down from Peter Street on Deansgate, this beautiful Pacific Rim themed cocktail bar opened in May 2011 to widespread acclaim. From the same team behind The Alchemist, the cocktails are every bit as impressive whilst the DJ emulator is a real talking point!
Room
Fantastic cocktail bar inside the beautiful building that was once the Reform Club on Spring Gardens. An eclectic mix of antique furnishings, statues and the largest retro lampshades in Manchester, this is without question one of best bars in the city.
Sams Chop House
Quite literally a Manchester institution having been first established in 1872! Specialising in Great British Cooking with a local influence, Sam’s chop house serves up seasonal regional specialties in a delightful Victorian tile and timber setting.
Peveril of the Peak
The ‘Pev’ could arguably be Manchester’s most famous pub. This distinctive looking traditional pub has also been a haven for many a celeb, with the likes of Eric Cantona and Robbie Coltrane being regular visitors. Sat awkwardly on a triangular piece of land on the corner of Great Bridgewater Street, the amazing two tone green brick work and roof top washing line makes it one of Manchester’s best loved landmarks.
The Old Grapes
The Old Grapes is a traditional pub located just around the corner from the Opera House Theatre, Little Quay Street. The pub is part owned by Liz Dawn aka Vera Duckworth and the décor is enhanced by the signed photos of stars from around the world.
Mark Addy
Just a short walk down Bridge Street, off Deansgate, and across the bridge (which officially takes you into Salford), you’ll find the great riverside basement bar which is the Mark Addy. Named after the publican who saved many people from drowning in the river that separates the cities of Manchester and Salford, it’s most noted for the excellent food.
Manchester also has a whole host of bars from the ultra-trendy to the more traditional British style pub. Below is a brief summary of some of Manchester most popular bars.
Lamar’s
Located in the Northern Quarter. A vibrant bar tucked around the back of Piccadilly and across the road from Canal Street. This bar is a tribute to legendary Manchester drag queen, Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar The Briton’s Protection: Winner of 'The Best Pub in Manchester' title for the past 2 years, this traditional style pub is next to The Bridgewater Hall and is popular with musicians from the Halle & BBC Philharmonic orchestras and boasts over 200 whisky’s, great ales, a beer garden and two roaring fires.
Cloud 23
Located on the 23rd floor of the landmark Hilton Beetham Tower, Manchester's sophisticated sky bar offers amazing views of the city. Table service and a fantastic cocktail menu, themed around Mancunian icons, add to the elegance.
Pure Space
Next to the Palace hotel on Oxford Road is this very popular cocktail bar and cafe boasting a great roof terrace and fantastic 'Sub Space' nightclub downstairs. Opposite the Palace Hotel, alongside the Oxford Road rail arch.
Manchester 235
Off Peter Street, Manchester's most lavish casino, boasting an amazing cocktail bar, VIP lounge, live entertainment room, 2 restaurants and casino gaming tables set over two floors.
The Old Nags Head
Next to the town hall, a very popular hidden gem of a pub, dating back to the 1880's, which was used as the regular in the Cold Feet TV series. Boasting 4 pool tables, a video jukebox, a rooftop patio and a function room, this is one of the busiest pubs in Manchester.
Cask
Located opposite the Science & Industry Museum on Liverpool Road, you'd be forgiven for not noticing this friendly little bar with its unassuming exterior. Squeeze through the tiny doors however and you'll find a lively place crammed with everybody from businessmen to unpretentious celebs. The beer list is without doubt the most comprehensive in town.
Sinclair’s Oyster Bar
One of the oldest surviving buildings in central Manchester, sharing an outdoor seating area with the Old Wellington Inn, which was also moved to this new location following the 1996 IRA bomb.
Apotheca
Antique pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give this Northern Quarter cocktail bar plenty of character. A downstairs bar is also attached to Dough Pizza Kitchen next door by an underground tunnel.
Bakerie
Located in the Northern Quarter a European style bread and wine bar offers great traditional ales and an impressive wine list with over 70 bins to choose from. An ever changing wall of media, art and design make it a friendly and unpretentious place to sit and enjoy delicious freshly baked bread and great wines.
The Alchemist
What is widely recognised as Manchester's best cocktail bar can be found in Spinningfields, just behind The Opera House. Cocktails are carefully crafted using a variety of molecular drinks-making techniques that are every bit as much about the presentation as their extraordinary taste.
Australasia
Located underneath the Georgio Armani store in Spinningfields, a block down from Peter Street on Deansgate, this beautiful Pacific Rim themed cocktail bar opened in May 2011 to widespread acclaim. From the same team behind The Alchemist, the cocktails are every bit as impressive whilst the DJ emulator is a real talking point!
Room
Fantastic cocktail bar inside the beautiful building that was once the Reform Club on Spring Gardens. An eclectic mix of antique furnishings, statues and the largest retro lampshades in Manchester, this is without question one of best bars in the city.
Sams Chop House
Quite literally a Manchester institution having been first established in 1872! Specialising in Great British Cooking with a local influence, Sam’s chop house serves up seasonal regional specialties in a delightful Victorian tile and timber setting.
Peveril of the Peak
The ‘Pev’ could arguably be Manchester’s most famous pub. This distinctive looking traditional pub has also been a haven for many a celeb, with the likes of Eric Cantona and Robbie Coltrane being regular visitors. Sat awkwardly on a triangular piece of land on the corner of Great Bridgewater Street, the amazing two tone green brick work and roof top washing line makes it one of Manchester’s best loved landmarks.
The Old Grapes
The Old Grapes is a traditional pub located just around the corner from the Opera House Theatre, Little Quay Street. The pub is part owned by Liz Dawn aka Vera Duckworth and the décor is enhanced by the signed photos of stars from around the world.
Mark Addy
Just a short walk down Bridge Street, off Deansgate, and across the bridge (which officially takes you into Salford), you’ll find the great riverside basement bar which is the Mark Addy. Named after the publican who saved many people from drowning in the river that separates the cities of Manchester and Salford, it’s most noted for the excellent food.
