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Special Events in Manchester Bars

Whether it be wine tasting or Champagne evenings, whisky tasting or real ale nights, cocktail masterclasses or charity fund raisers, product launches or celebration parties, there's nearly always something going on in Manchester to keep drinkers happy.
Why not join one of the many organised pub crawls which visit the city's hidden and historic drinking houses, or follow a route once trod by Manchester's most famous sons and daughters.
And after you've supped up the city's history, why not enter one of the many pub quizzes in Manchester.
Below, we've rounded up the upcoming special events...
 
 
 
 
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Cocktail Classes & Wine Masterclasses in Manchester Bars

Learn to shake, stir or mix at many of the fabulous cocktail masterclasses in Manchester. Ideal for birthday parties and corporate team building events, this is a great way to explore Manchester's best cocktail bars.

 
 
 
 
COCKTAIL SCHOOL

Whether you prefer mojitos or martinis, margaritas or a Mai Tai, the amazing bar underneath the Arora Hotel (formerly Obsidian), will teach you how to concoct up to four classic cocktails with the flair and finesse of a pro. You'll learn the history of each cocktail before, the best bit, drinking them!

~ By request (min 5 people) ~
Price: from £20 per person
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24 Bar Manchester
 
 
 
COCKTAIL CLASSES

Stuck for a party idea or maybe your staff are in need of a new experience? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Bacchanalia's bartenders learning about the history of each cocktail, demonstrating flair and teaching you the skills of the modern bartender and all whilst you're sipping mouth watering creations

~ By request (min 8 / max 30 people) ~
Price: £25 per person (£30 including buffet)
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Bacchanalia Manchester
 
 
 
BARTENDING MASTERCLASS

The Sandinista! Bartending Masterclass gives you the chance to get behind the bar and learn the basics of cocktail making from the renowned bartenders at the Central American inspired classic rock bar off St Annes Square. From Mojitos to Manhattans, they'll show you how it's done and then let you take the reins and have a go yourself.

~ By request (min 4 / max 30 people) ~
Price: £25 p.p. Beginner / £30 Advanced
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Sandinista Manchester
 
 
 
COCKTAIL SCHOOL

Apotheca teach you the culinary art of making 4 to 5 cocktails taking you on a journey to the world of amber nectar. Hear a little about the history of cocktails, followed by a brief introduction to the different methods for making each one. Finally the real fun starts as you trade places with your teacher to make your own creations.

~ By request (min 5 / max 15 people) ~
Price: £20 per person
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Apotheca Northern Quarter Manchester
 
 
 
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

From Margarita's to Mai Tai's, White Ladies to Whisky Sours, be guided through a maze of ingredients and instructions, mixing tutorial with demonstrations whilst tantalising your taste buds with all the tricks of the trade. Learn the history of each cocktail, enjoy a selection of canapés and take home an information pack with recipes

~ By request (min 10 / max ? people) ~
Price: £49.50 per person (including canapes)
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Piccadilly Lounge Manchester
 
 
 
SHAKE IT UP COCKTAIL CLASS

Indulge in cocktail making heaven by spending an afternoon or evening with a fabulous cocktail mixologist, who will take you through the history of cocktail making, teach you how to make your favourite cocktails and even let you mix your own at the bar! All of this and the chance to dine on a medley of Hard Rock's signature dishes.

~ By request (min 10 / max 250 people) ~
Price: £25 per person (or £40 with meal)
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Hard Rock Cafe Manchester
 
 
 
COCKTAIL MASTER CLASS

Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to stand alongside some of Manchester's most innovative mixologists as you stir and shake your way to your own signature cocktail. Great for birthday parties and special occasions or to simply add a little flavour to your night out.

~ By request (min 4 / max 30 people) ~
Price: from £20 per person
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Manchester235 Casino Manchester
 
 
 
COCKTAIL MASTER CLASS

Learn how to mix and shake like a professional at this educational and fun Cocktail Master Class. Learn about the history and ingredients of the best drinks around together with the techniques and tricks in making these fabulous drinks. Each weekly lesson is themed around a specific liquor. Private master classes also available.

~ Every Saturday (max 12 people) ~
Price: £25 per person (or £35 with brunch)
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Second Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols Manchester
 
 
 
WSET WINE TASTING COURSES

The WSET Intermediate Certificate is an introductory course suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines, whilst The WSET Advanced Certificate is a Level 3 Award and gives comprehensive coverage of wines and spirits. Once the course is completed, each student will sit an exam in order to gain the Certificates.

~ Dates on request ~
Price: £TBC
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Second Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols Manchester
 
 
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Pub Quiz Nights in Manchester Bars

Do you want to test your knowledge against like minded clever clogs or prove you know more useless trivia than anybody else? If so, the following pub quizzes in Manchester may just be for you...
 
 
 
 
MONDAY NIGHT QUIZ

Head down to Castlefield for the Monday night quiz at the popular laid back bar, cafe and restaurant, just a short walk from the canal basin on Ellesmere Street in the Moho apartment complex.

~ 7:30pm Every Monday ~
Price: £1 per person
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Banyan Tree Manchester
 
 
 
QUIZIMODO

It’s as if science and fun had a baby, as Quizimodo, the top drawer quiz that's 81.5% better than all other pub quizzes comes to Odder on Oxford Road every Monday - expect fab hosts and fab prizes

~ 8pm Every Monday ~
Price: ?
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Odder Manchester
 
 
 
QUIZ NIGHT

Visit the New York style bar on the edge of the Gay Village every Monday for Quiz Night. There's a jackpot, prizes to be won and great drinks offers all night

~ 9pm Every Monday ~
Price: £?
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Tribeca Manchester
 
 
 
QUIZ NIGHT

Test your brain with the Piccadilly sports bar's weekly quiz which features a mix of general knowledge, sport and music. Win beer, wine ans spot prizes.

~ 8:30pm Every Tuesday ~
Price: ?
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The Green Manchester Quiz Nights
 
 
 
QUIZIMODO

It’s 81.5% better than all other pub quizzes...!!!??**!!! Experience the madness that is Quizimodo at Odd every Wednesday - expect the Countdown board and a singing and acting round.

~ 8pm Every Wednesday ~
Price: ?
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Odd Manchester
 
 
 
QUIZ WEDNESDAY

The quiz at the popular sci-fi, movie and TV theme bar in the Northern Quarter is, as you'd expect, themed around TV, film, music and general knowledge. There's a knockout round, prizes for the winners & runners-up plus a big money rollover round.

~ 8pm Every Wednesday ~
Price: ?
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TV21 Manchester
 
 
 
QUIZIMODO

As if science and fun had a baby...!!!??**!!! Experience the madness that is Quizimodo every Wednesday at Oddest in Chorlton, with amazing prizes.

~ 8pm Every Wednesday ~
Price: £1 per person
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Oddest Chorlton Manchester
 
 
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Upcoming Special Events in Manchester Bars

Whether it be wine or whisky tasting, pub crawls or product launch parties, there's always something going on in Manchester including the following events...
 
 
 
 
WHACK IT ON! OPEN DECKS NIGHT

With so many DJs around under one smoggy Mancunian roof, finding your break can be hard… That is, unless you book yourself a slot at the Oxford Road bar's open decks night. DJs young, old and in-between can rock it out at a pre-booked slot and unleash there shizzle to the crowd.

~ Friday 27th April 2012 ~
Price: Free
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Odder Manchester
 
 
CHARTREUSE 1605 FRENCH PARTY

Head down to Manchester's elegant Yacht Club on 16/05 to celebrate the year the finest French elixir was created by monks in 1605! The party starts at 4pm with the North's elite bartenders showcasing their skills in a mixology competition against each other. .
Then from 6pm, a violinist performs followed by a DJ playing some cool funk until 11pm.

~ Weds 16th April 2012 ~
Price: Free Entry + Free cocktail before 7pm
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The Yacht Club
 
 
 
MANCHESTER WHISKY TRAIL

Join The Liquorist's whisky cocktail tour around five of Manchester's best bars (Trof, Apotheca, Socio Rehab, Noho and a special location) to enjoy some amazing whiskys, cocktails and a spirituous supper. You'll be taken from bar to bar and get to sample a cocktail in each with food offerings along the way.

~ Weds 16th May - Fri 18th May 2012 ~
Price: from £30 per person
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The Liqourists
 
 
 
Mr TROTTER'S PORK CRACKLING MEAL

to celebrate the arrival of Mr Trotter’s Pork Crackling at Harvey Nichols Foodmarkets, the men behind this ultimate British bar snack, Tom Parker Bowles and Matthew Fort, will be hosting a hosting an informative yet fun dinner event, where guests can sample the pork crackling in a variety of dishes.

~ Friday 18th May 2012 ~
Price: £30 per person
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Second Floor Bar at Harvey Nichols
 
 
 
MANCHESTER WHISKY TRAIL

Join The Liquorist's whisky cocktail tour around five of Manchester's best bars (Trof, Apotheca, Socio Rehab, Noho and a special location) to enjoy some amazing whiskys, cocktails and a spirituous supper. You'll be taken from bar to bar and get to sample a cocktail in each with food offerings along the way.

~ Weds 23rd May - Fri 25th May 2012 ~
Price: from £30 per person
~ CLICK FOR DETAILS & BOOK ONLINE ~
The Liqourists
 
 
 
WHACK IT ON! OPEN DECKS NIGHT

With so many DJs around under one smoggy Mancunian roof, finding your break can be hard… That is, unless you book yourself a slot at the Oxford Road bar's open decks night. DJs young, old and in-between can rock it out at a pre-booked slot and unleash there shizzle to the crowd.

~ Friday 25th May 2012 ~
Price: Free
~ CLICK FOR DETAILS ~
Odder Manchester
 
 
THE GINCIDENT

The Liquorists, consummate hosts, booze hounds and general Bon Viveurs host an entertaining summer delve into the world of Gin, that most quintessentially British Spirit, with tutored tastings of a whole selection of Gins, four gin cocktails, and a botanical feast, all to the back drop of a gentle 3 hour cruise down the River Irwell.

~ Fri 20th July - Sat 11th August 2012 ~
Price: £45 per person
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The Liqourists
 
 
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