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 whilst others look for the footballer-filled wine bars or back street boozers with their local ales. The masses flock to the busy Anytown chain pubs whilst others crave the chic cocktail bars with their strict dress codes.
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.
Walrus is a 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
Odder, 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
very popular hidden gem of a pub, dating back to the 1880's, serving cask ales and daytime food. boasts 4 pool tables, a video jukebox, live music, rooftop patio and a function room
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.
Previously 'The King', one of the roughest pubs in the city, but now one of the friendliest and trendiest pubs. The Northern is a celebration of all things Mancunian. Open as late as 5am.
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 7 minute taxi ride from Piccadilly.
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.
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 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
friendly little cuban-style bar, hidden away in the northern quarter. midweek salsa classes and classic soul club nights at weekends. over 25 policy fri & sat.
in the northern quarter, opposite the arndale centre
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
Walrus is a 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
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
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 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
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
very popular hidden gem of a pub, dating back to the 1880's, serving cask ales and daytime food. boasts 4 pool tables, a video jukebox, live music, rooftop patio and a function room
Previously 'The King', one of the roughest pubs in the city, but now one of the friendliest and trendiest pubs. The Northern is a celebration of all things Mancunian. Open as late as 5am.
in the northern quarter, opposite the arndale centre
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
friendly little cuban-style bar, hidden away in the northern quarter. midweek salsa classes and classic soul club nights at weekends. over 25 policy fri & sat. early entry recommended.
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
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 7 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
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