It's very hard to compile a list of the Top 10 best bars in Manchester that would suit everybody's requirements.
Some people love the Continental style independent establishments that sell German wheat beer or the back street boozers with their local ales, others look for the footballer-filled wine bars or chic cocktail bars with their strict dress codes. The masses flock to the busy Anytown chain pubs whilst the dance crowd love the city's vibrant nightclubs.
For that reason we've compiled a list of the Top 10 best bars in Manchester, as voted by our readers (vote below), as well as provided a list of the most popular real ale pubs and your favourite cocktail bars.
Very popular funky Northern Quarter bar, spreading across two floors with a colourful, eclectic and stimulating vibe. It serves great cocktails, bottled beers & fantastic tasty Japanese food
the bar that kick started the poplularity of this area of the Northern Quarter. Great British food and fantastic cocktails easily explain why there's normally long queues to get in at weekends
friendly little cuban-style bar, hidden away in the northern quarter. midweek salsa classes and classic soul club nights at weekends. get there early as it's normally packed. over 25 policy fri & sat.
Northern Quarter pub that's a celebration of all things Mancunian with everything from Tony Wilson photos to John Cooper Clarke wallpaper. Open as late as 5am with dance floor & DJ slots.
antique pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give this nothern quarter bar plenty of character. the downstairs cocktail bar is attached to dough pizza kitchen by an underground tunnel
you'll find this amazing £4.5 million bar and restaurant just 10 minutes away from piccadilly by taxi (or a 30 minute walk). without doubt the most impressive bar in manchester!
The younger bigger sister of Odd Bar is a vibrant funky bar opposite the BBC studios and Palace Theatre on Oxford Road, popular with students and business folk alike. Great for pre-show drinking.
very busy, large traditional manchester pub in the northern quarter, offering great food, real ale and an ideal place to wind down after a hard day's shopping at the arndale opposite
One of the original Northern Quarter bars, next to the cool record shops on Tib Street. Great import beer selection, wonderful food, fantastic offers and DJ's play at weekends.
superb elegant cocktail bar on the top floor of the landmark urbis building, next to the men arena and printworks. great cocktails, great bar food and great views of the city
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. open to 6am
superb cocktail bar with excellent upstairs restaurant and luxurious function room. often referred to as 'the bar man's bar', there's over 150 cocktails to choose from and a 3am license
fantastic thai bar, offering plush seating, fabulous cocktails and wonderful table service from waitresses in traditional dress. chilled out music adds to the relaxed ambience.
Science Fiction, TV, film and arts themed bar, nightclub & diner in the Northern Quarter. A space shuttle, film props, memorabilia and posters provide the backdrop to big name guest DJ's & bands
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. open to 6am
Very popular funky Northern Quarter cocktail bar, spreading across two floors with a colourful, eclectic and stimulating vibe. The fun cocktail menu offers fruity, sweet or sour unique creations
superb cocktail bar with upstairs restaurant and luxurious function room. often referred to as 'the bar man's bar', there's over 150 invitingly priced cocktails to choose from and a 3am license
superb elegant cocktail bar on the top floor of the landmark urbis building, next to the men arena and printworks. great cocktails expertly made to match the fantastic views of the city
antique pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give this nothern quarter bar plenty of character. the downstairs cocktail bar is attached to dough pizza kitchen by an underground tunnel
funky cocktail bar inside the uber-cool malmaison hotel, opposite piccadilly station. popular with a-list celebs, business folk and hotel guests. great cocktails, wine list and real ales
fantastic thai bar, offering plush seating, fabulous cocktails and wonderful table service from waitresses in traditional dress. chilled out music adds to the relaxed ambience.
plush cocktail bar inside the palace hotel, offering the largest martini menu in manchester. great location for palace theatre, cornerhouse, dancehouse, ritz and bridgewater hall
Northern Quarter pub that's a celebration of all things Mancunian with everything from Tony Wilson photos to Mark E Smith & John Cooper Clarke wallpaper. Open as late as 5am with dance floor & DJ slots.
very busy, large traditional manchester pub in the northern quarter, offering great food, real ale and an ideal place to wind down after a hard day's shopping at the arndale opposite
friendly little cuban-style nightclub, hidden away in the northern quarter. midweek salsa classes & classic soul nights at weekends. get there early as it's normally packed. over 25's
hidden away off st annes square, below barton exchange is manchester's premier private members club - amazing cocktails, great meeting space and exclusive party venue
the fantastic 'sub space' nightclub below the mega popular pure space cocktail bar boasts 80's parties, drum'n'bass nights and much more. popular with students & professionals alike
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. open to 6am
hidden away off st annes square, below barton exchange is manchester's premier private members club - amazing cocktails, great meeting space and exclusive party venue
plush £4 million champagne and cocktail bar near the town hall. set over 4 floors with a japanese restaurant on the first 2 floors, there's also an exclusive vip lounge for manchester's elite.
Certainly the most impressive looking bar in Manchester. Built at a cost of £4.5 million by the same team who created Man Ray in Paris, Cinnabar is just a 10 minute taxi ride from Piccadilly.
funky cocktail bar inside the uber-cool malmaison hotel, opposite piccadilly station. popular with a-list celebs, business folk and hotel guests. great cocktails, wine list and real ales
= 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, 
= children welcome, 
= popular with united fans, 
= popular with city fans
