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...
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
