In
recent years there has been an upsurge in the number
of quality cocktail bars in Manchester.
Top
cocktail makers have shaken and stirred menus that include
contemporary classics, unique creations and novelty
drinks that have won national awards.
And
with many of the best cocktail bars in Manchester offering
Cocktail making classes, you too can learn the art of
mixology from the best bartenders in town - ideal for
parties and gifts.
Pride
Of Manchester members and readers of ManchesterBars.com
have voted the following as the best cocktail bars in
Manchester,
The
swanky basement bar below the 4 star Arora International
Hotel on Princess Street serves some of the best
cocktails in town and boasts a Cocktail Club offering
discounts for repeat visits. Their superb Cocktail
School is ideal for parties and gifts.
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. Cocktail Masterclass also available.
Fantastic
cocktail bar inside the beautiful building that
was once the Reform Club. An eclectic mix of antique
furnishings, statues and the largest retro lampshades
in Manchester, this is without question one of
best bars in the city.
Antique
pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give
this Nothern Quarter cocktail bar plenty of character.
A downstairs bar is also attached to Dough Pizza
Kitchen next door by an underground tunnel. The
fantastic award-winning cocktail menu continues
the chemist theme.
1950’s
inspired Tiki bar in a Northern Quarter basement
from the guys behind Walrus. Great cocktails,
over 100 rums, relaxed beach tunes and tropical
fish whisk you away from the Manchester rain
The
popular cocktail bar on the second floor of the
exclusive Harvey Nichols designer store offers
some of the best drinks in town. Weekly Cocktail
Master Classes are also available.
The
fantastic cocktail bar inside the multi-award
winning 4 star Mint Hotel is ideally placed opposite
Piccadilly Station and at the end of Canal Street.
A Cocktail Masterclass teaches you how to make
many of their fifty different Martinis, vintage
and contemporary cocktails.
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
Funky
psychedelic colourful cocktail bar in the Northern
Quarter with superb Japanese canteena. Spread
across 2 floors, it boasts some of the best mixologists
in Manchester with the original cocktail menu
listed by fruit, sour and sweet rating, rather
than detailing the alcoholic ingredients
The
stunning new branch of the quality bar & brasserie
chain can be found in the impressive grand building
vacated by Atheneum at the top of King Street,
next to the designer stores. Real ales, rare imported
beers, fantastic cocktails and a great wine list
make this one of the best bars in Manchester.
Opened January 2011
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. A Cocktail Masterclass is
also available giving you the chance to indulge
in cocktail making heaven.
Named
after the Greek word for 'a gathering of people,
eating, drinking and having a good time', that's
certainly what you'll find at this superb cocktail
bar. often referred to as 'the bar man's bar',
There's over 150 reasonably priced yet expertly
crafted cocktails to choose from, al fresco seating
and a 3am license.
Manchester's
premier late night private members club, hidden
away below the beautiful Barton Arcade. A magnet
for celebs, models and PR bods. Fantastic cocktails,
regular club nights and a decadent Inner Circle
room for VIP guests.
£2.8m
karaoke bar & nightclub in Chinatown boasting
lavish private rooms with state of the art equipment
for groups of 6 - 30 people. If you dont fancy
singing, there's a large cocktail bar and dancefloor
boasting some of Manchester's best cocktal makers,
cherry-picked from other bars in town.
You'll
find this amazing £4.5 million cocktail bar
and restaurant just 10 minutes away from Piccadilly
by taxi (or a 30 minute walk). Without doubt the
most impressive bar in Manchester, if not the
UK!
=
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
