Hidden away at the end of Deansgate, just off Blackfriar's Street near the Manchester Arena, is this celebrated artisan cocktail bar which proudly pays tribute to Mancunian legends from music, sport and TV. One whole wall is dedicated to the city's most loved exports with portraits of everyone from Oasis, Ian Brown, Morrissey and Steve Coogan to Nobby Stiles, Davy Jones, The Bee Gees and Les Dawson, whilst the Manchester music soundtrack makes it popular with those 'in the know'. Open until 03:00 daily.

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.

Opened in May 2016 by the management team who were responsible for making Apotheca the Pride Of Manchester Award-winning "Best Bar in Manchester", this basement cocktail den is hidden in a former bookies on a backstreet, just off Deansgate. Inventive cocktails sit alongside locally sourced craft ales and the welcoming atmosphere. Open until 04:00 at weekends.

Combining New York City dive style chic with great liquor, home-made classic American food and Rock n’ Roll from the last six decades - MOJO offers a slick, high octane environment with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Since opening in 1996 MOJO has earned its stripes as one of the country's best bars .

NQ64, Located on Short Street, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, is an underground drinking den where you can also expect to find the best of retro arcade games and classic consoles. Alongside the games is a drinks list with specially selected beer and themed cocktails.

• Underground drinking den and retro arcade game bar
• Many rare retro arcade games and classic consoles
• Arcade themed cocktails, craft beers and sodas
• Open until 03:00 daily
• Over 18’s only

• 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

Open 24 hours and serving alcohol until 06:00, the Vega Lounge and the invite-only Icon VIP Bar inside Manchester's most glamorous casino is one of the city's only late night bars, offering impressive cocktails alongside premium spirits, a 24-hour food menu, experience packages and VIP booths. A piano vocalist performs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a DJ set at weekends keeping your party going. Membership is free, instant and easy with a valid photo i.d. although you must be over 18 years old to enter.

• This incredibly stunning Oriental cocktail bar takes its influence from different styles of body art
• A captivating Edwin Pickett designed interior to
• The expertly crafted cocktail menu, each drink with their own unique styles and unusual flavour combinations
• A wide variety of beers, wines and bottle serves are also available
• Opened in Spinningfields in April 2015
• Smart dress code

• 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

• Underground drinking den and retro arcade game bar in the Northern Quarter
• Hidden in a backstreet basement underneath the famous Affleck's Palace
• Many rare retro arcade games and classic consoles
• Arcade themed cocktails, craft beers and sodas
• Open until 02:00 daily
• Over 18’s only