The Printworks entertainment complex and the surrounding area is one of the most popular night spots in Manchester city centre.
Located around Exchange Square and labelled 'The Millennium Quarter' following its rebuild after the 1996 IRA bomb destroyed many of the original buildings, it's now an area full of pubs, bars, restaurants and designer stores.
The main attraction is The Printworks itself, a converted newspaper printers packed with large bars, huge night clubs, chain restaurants and a giant IMAX cinema.
With over 150,000 revellers visiting the Printworks each week, it's one of the most vibrant areas in Manchester.
For those looking for something different to the chain bars in The Printworks, the nearby pubs in the Old Shambles, dating back to the 14th Century, offer a refreshing alternative, as do the cocktail bars amongst the designer stores.
With the MEN Arena, National Football Museum and Royal Exchange Theatre just across the road, there's no better place to meet up for a drink.
The world famous American-style rock bar offers some of the best cocktails and breezers in town, all served in Hard Rock glassware which can also be bought in their shop. Located at the entrance to The Printworks, it's close to the MEN Arena, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the main shopping area in Manchester.
Manchester's
ultimate events venue with six themed bars, a nightclub, karaoke rooms and a restaurant is spread over three floors. The 2000 capacity venue boasts a
Moroccan
theme bar,
a
groovy 70's and 80's disco room,
a colonial feeling Raffles Bar, a plush cocktail lounge,
private karaoke pods
and an
Ibiza-inspired nightclub.
The excellent cocktail bar on the second floor of the exclusive Harvey Nichols designer store, opposite The Printworks, offers some of the best drinks in town and is especially busy on show nights with the Royal Exchange Theatre and MEN Arena both located right next door
A unique Irish pub located inside The Printworks, with a labyrinth of 3 bars covering 4 levels and 9 separate areas that are linked together by a maze of staircases and passages. Live folk music, DJ's and televised football, rugby and GAA add to the craic.
This bouteque pub inside the historic Mitre Hotel dates back to 1815. Located in the square of old pubs around Manchester Cathedral, its perfectly placed with the MEN Arena, Printworks and designer stores all on the doorstep. Recently refurbished with plush seating, funky chandeliers, a tropical fish tank and an outside terrace.
Swanky weekend club at the end of Deansgate, which is a popular haunt for Manchester's elite, celebs and footballers, who can often be seen dancing to the funky house and R&B. Recently re-opened following a plush refurbishment
On the edge of the city centre and near The Printworks, you'll find the RBG cocktail bar at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel with its suntrap terrace, perfect for summer drinking. With the MEN Arena located just across the road, it's a popular pre-concert destination
= 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
