Manchester Bars & Clubs
Central Manchester
Rembrandt Hotel
A comfortable pub with a hotel – good atmosphere and boasts to be Manchester’s only truly gay run bar that offers both food and accommodation.
33 Sackville St. M1 3LZ- Telephone: 0161 236 1311
Prague Five
One of the most popular bars on Canal St. It is large and industrial looking with a reputation for a good selection of Czech beers. There is a diverse selection of music (mainly techno and house) from some of the country’s best DJ’s. They also serve bar snacks and food.
Canal St. M1 3HY- Telephone: 0161 236 9033
Metz Cafe Bar
Stylish bar on the Rochdale canal offering food, drink and a canal side seating area. Occasionally there is live music from some of the Northwest’s best-known jazz bands.
Canal St. M1 3JP- Telephone: 0161 237 9852
Manchester Pub & Club Network
- Telephone: 0161 834 2247
Generation X
Recently expanded and modernised, Generation X is one of the most flexible bars in Manchester combining a bar, café, art gallery, night-club, restaurant and a Mediterranean style roof-garden. A cultural laid-back bar by day turning into a lively progressive club open until 2:00am by night.
11-13 New Wakefield St. M1 5NP- Telephone: 0161 236 4899
Dry 201
The original and some say the best trendy bar in Manchester. Owned by New Order it is a Mecca for those at the cutting edge of style and fashion. The Oldham St. area of Manchester is home to the best record shops and Dry is the place to find the best up and coming DJ’s that the city has to The original and some say the best trendy bar in Manchester. Owned by New Order it is a Mecca for those at the cutting edge of style and fashion. The Oldham St. area of Manchester is home to the best record shops and Dry is the place to find the best up and coming DJ’s that the city has to The original and some say the best trendy bar in Manchester. Owned by New Order it is a Mecca for those at the cutting edge of style and fashion. The Oldham St. area of Manchester is home to the best record shops and Dry is the place to find the best up and coming DJ’s that the city has to offer. Dry runs open slot nights for young hopefuls to make their debut.
28-30 Oldham St. M1 M1 1JN- Telephone: 0161 236 5920
- Website: dry201.co.uk
Courtney's Lounge
Courtney's Lounge in Parsonage Gardens has undergone a major refurbishment and open it doors in January 2013. Every week there is Live entertaiment or Dj's from local radio stations playing music from 80's to present day. August sees the launch of Courtney's English and carribbean restaurant. Pop down for a bomb cocktail or a rum punch. If your looking for a venue to hold a wedding, birthday party or hen party let us know.
1 North Parade, Parsonage Gardens, M3 2NH- Telephone: 0161 222 4146
- Website: courtneyslounge.co.uk
The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex
3 venues in one building, all completely unique Based in the heart of the city centre, The Bierkeller is an established icon of the cities nightlife Open from 12noon every day
The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex , The Printworks , Withy Grove , Manchester M4 2BS- Telephone: 07808 857 107
- Website: thebierkeller.com
Altrincham
The Village
- Telephone: 0161 941 2020
Castlefield
Quay Bar
Quay Bar is the newest bar in Castlefield – purpose built costing over £2 million. Both interior and exterior are immaculate and you would need to dress accordingly. A powerful sound system provides musical entertainment in the evenings – another wining and dining haven for the trend-setters of Manchester.
Deansgate Quay, Bridgewater Viaduct, Deansgate M15- Telephone: 0161 839 8803
Nowhere
Nowhere is aimed at the pre club market. It is an industrial looking place that has two floors – quiet during the day but it comes alive at night and during the weekend. They have DJ’s most nights with a late licence on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A great place to warm up your weekend.
374 Deansgate, M3 4LY- Telephone: 0161 832 0374
Dukes 92
So called because it is right next to lock 92 of the Rochdale Canal. Like many of the bars in Castlefield it is very continental in style with a bar and a restaurant. It is next to Barca and the large outside seating areas of both bars make them very popular during the summer months.
8 Castle St., Castlefield, M3 4LZ- Telephone: 0161 839 8646
Barca
Owned by Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall, Barca is situated on the Rochdale Canal in the chic area of Castlefield. It is the playground for Manchester’s rich and famous with two large bars downstairs and a balcony restaurant that will seat 60. The Spanish tapas are as good as the a la carte menu.
Catalan Square, Castle St. M3 4WD M3 4RU- Telephone: 0161 839 7099
- Website: barca-manchester.co.uk
Atlas
Another bar that is very popular in the summer. They have a back patio that looks like it belongs to a Spanish villa. There are big gas burners to keep you warm on cold nights but watch out for your hair if you stand too close! Just the place for a light lunch.
376 Deansgate, M3 4LY M3 4LY- Telephone: 0161 834 2124
Deansgate
Havana
Possibly the most unique bar in Manchester, Havana is a Latin theme bar with the full compliment of Latin style music and food. Every night boasts a theme and music from a different South American country with the Northwest’s best Latin DJ’s. Happy hour every night 5-7:00pm-Lots of fun.
42 Blackfriars St. M3 2EQ- Telephone: 0161 832 8900
Courtney and Co. Vintners
An underground Wine Bar/Café, Courtney and Co. is a sedate place away from the hustle and bustle of the main commerce areas. Pleasant outside seating arrangements which border Parsonage Gardens provide an idyllic setting to relax and enjoy a glass of wine.
1-2 North Parade, Parsonage Gardens, M3 2NH- Telephone: 0161 839 3198
Citrus Bar/Restaurant
Restaurant and happy hour bar by day - late drinking, dancing and other fun by night. Citrus has a 2:00am licence on Fridays and Saturdays. Funk and Soul DJ’s on Fridays, Hip-Hop and Dance DJ’s on Saturdays.
2 Mount St. M25WQ- Telephone: 0161 834 1344
Piccadilly
Huxters
Another of the new bars springing up all around Manchester. Huxters has DJ’s most nights of the week including Fridays and Saturdays with Galaxy 102’s Paul Anthony. Great food and great value all day.
Portland St. M1 3DT- Telephone: 0161 236 4052
Edwards
A new, smart looking place in the heart of the city centre. Near to Manchester’s main shopping and office areas, Edwards is popular with shoppers and business people alike. Serves food during the day and is a pre-club favourite at night.
Westminster House, Portland St. M1 3HU- Telephone: 0161 237 0631
