There
are some delightful pubs and bars near The Bridgewater
Hall on Lower Mosley Street and Manchester Central (or
G-Mex, as it's still referred to by most Mancunians)
next door.
The
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central and the adjoining
Manchester International Convention Centre (MICC) are
all less than 5 minutes walk from some of the busiest
drinking areas in Manchester.
There's
easily something for everybody here, whether it be a
pre-show shandy or a post-concert cocktail. There's
traditional pubs offering real ale and pub grub, flash
wine bars and cheap chain's providing pre-show food
and many nightclubs allowing an after-concert boogie.
Winner
of 'The Best Pub in Manchester' title for the
past 2 years, this tardis-like boozer next to
The Bridgewater Hall is popular with musicians
from the Halle & BBC Philharmonic orchestras
and boasts over 200 whiskeys, great ales, a beer
garden and two roaring fires.
The
popular cocktail lounge bar inside the posh Midland
Hotel offers great afternoon teas together with
fine cocktails and Champagnes. Next door to Manchester
Central, MICC and Bridgewater Hall.
Beautiful
bar set over 3 levels next to Manchester Central,
MICC and the Bridgewater Hall. A Manchester landmark
as impressive architectually as it is a venue
Popular
bar on Oxford Road, close to The Bridgewater Hall,
with a pub style offering which appeals to students
and concert goers alike. The big screens and large
plasmas make it popular with sports fans whilst
real ales, cocktails and a good wine list are
also on offer.
Located on the 23rd floor of the landmark Hilton Beetham Tower, just a short walk under the road tunnel from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester's sophisticated sky bar offers amazing views of the city and beyond. Table service and a fantastic cocktail menu, themed around Mancunian icons, add to the elegance. With a limited capacity, expect to queue for the lift in the lobby.
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 and
open to 6am, making it ideal for drinks both before
and after the show. Next to Manchester Central
and The Bridgewater Hall
An
inspired fusion of cultures comes to Deansgate
Locks with the new, cutting-edge bar, club and
restaurant, bringing a taste of Japan to Manchester,
just around the corner from the Bridgewater Hall
Formerly Obsidian, this great basement bar below the 4 star Arora International Hotel around the corner from The Bridgewater Hall on Princess Street serves some of the best cocktails in town alongside an incredible selection of liquor, nice wines and craft beers
Recently refurbished stylish bar located within the four star boutique Macdonald Townhouse Hotel on Portland Street, a short walk from The Bridgewater Hall. The menu includes fine traditional ales and lagers, plus beers from around the world, in addition to tempting, original cocktail creations.
The
younger bigger sister of Odd Bar is a vibrant
funky bar, next to the Dancehouse Theatre, opposite
the BBC studios and Palace Theatre on Oxford Road.
Popular with students and business folk alike,
it's great for pre-show drinking and plays host
to great live music and regular DJs.
Often
referred to as a bisexual bar because of its appeal
to both a gay and straight crowd, as well as its
location in the Gay Village, this New York style
bar boasts 3 private lounges, a dancefloor and
bed settees. There's no charge to hire one of
the private areas whilst drinks offers throughout
the week and DJs add to the attraction
=
real ale, 
=
cocktail menu, 
= food served, 
= disco, 
= live music, 
= open after 2am
= beer garden, 
= live sports, 
= pool table, 
= stag/hen parties welcome, 
= gay bar
= karaoke , 
= quiz nights, 
=
kids welcome, 
= popular with united fans, 
= popular with city fans
=Pre-Theatre
drinks offers available
