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Manchester Bars with Beer Gardens & Sun Terraces
For a city not exactly celebrated for it's great weather, there are plenty of bars in Manchester offering outdoor seating.

From beer gardens and barbeques, suntraps and terraces, to patios and pavement seating, we've rounded up all the best al fresco bars in Manchester.

Obviously, the summer months of June, July and August are very popular with outdoor dining in Manchester, however there are just as many rainy days per month from April to September with temperatures often pleasant enough to enjoy a drink at a bar by the side of the canal or in a bustling square.

Below we've listed all the best bar with outdoor seating in Manchester. Most welcome walk-in diners, however if possible book ahead to avoid disappointment.
 

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Key:    Ale = Real Ale Bar     Cocktails = Cocktail Bar
Wine = Wine Bar    Disco = Disco    Gay friendly = Gay Bar
Live Sports = Live Sports    Popular with Manchester United fans = MUFC bar     Popular with Manchester City fans = MCFC bar
Pool Table = Pool/Games     Quiz nights = Quiz Night      Karaoke = Karaoke

 
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Reserve Bar Manchester Reserve Bar Manchester
Reserve   Wine  Cocktails
  • Perched high above King Street
  • Reserve is the rooftop bar bringing skyline views
  • Laid back luxury and an allday social vibe at The Rex
  • Blending elegant indoor lounges with three expansive outdoor terraces
  • It's a space designed for everything from relaxed daytime catch ups to golden hour cocktails and late night music
  • Reserve delivers a rooftop experience that feels both elevated and easy!
Ale = £6.50+    Wine = £8.90+    Cocktails = £12+

20 Stories Manchester 20 Stories Manchester
20 Stories   Wine  Cocktails
  • Glamorous cocktail bar surrounded by a top class restaurant
  • Situated on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields
  • Expansive rooftop terrace offers an unparalleled 360-degree views of the Manchester skyline
  • Contemporary cocktail list full of experimental fizzes and fixes
  • Paying homage to the cultural diversity rife within Manchester
  • 56 whiskies, 30 gins, 25 rums, and wide choice of tequilas, mezcals and cognacs
  • Live music and tasting events
  • Smart dress code
Ale = £6+    Wine = £6.50+    Cocktails = £11+

Bars near the Opera House Manchester ~ Lock 91
Bars near the Opera House Manchester ~ Lock 91

Lock 91   Ale  Wine  Cocktails  Stag & Hen parties
  • Lock 91, an early 19th Century lock keeper’s cottage
  • The perfect destination for those seeking a delightful cocktail and ale experience
  • Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city centre
  • It's a place to relax, unwind and wash away the worries of everyday life with a space to suit every mood
  • The sun terrace provides a perfect spot to bask in the sunshine
  • Available for Private hire events including Weddings.
Ale = £5.50+    Wine = £7.20+    Cocktails = £11+

Corn Exchange Manchester Bars
Corn Exchange Manchester Bars
Newly renovated and showcasing all of its original Edwardian beauty with a modern twist, the Corn Exchange on Exchange Square, next to the Arndale shopping centre, The Royal Exchange Theatre and Manchester Arena, is home to an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, offering a fusion of flavours from around the globe. With indoor and outside seating, there's more than thirteen venues to choose from serving a large selection of drinks to suit everybody’s taste, from traditional cask ales and classic G&Ts to exotic Brazilian cocktails and fruity mocktails.

Manchester Northern Quarter Pubs - Cask Ancoats
Pubs in the Northern Quarter Manchester - Cask Ancoats
  • A beer drinker’s heaven with one of the most comprehensive ale lists in town
  • Opened in November 2018 on the edge of Ancoats
  • The sister to the iconic Cask bar in Castlefield
  • Many local brews, German wheat beers, strong Belgian imports, and special American IPAs
  • Large outside terrace by the canalside
  • Manchester music jukebox, pinball machines and dart board
  • A choice of Beehive Pies, bring your own food or order a takeaway to the bar
Ale = £3.50+    Wine = £?+
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Ale The Trading Route
   
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