Bars with games in Manchester

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A gaming bar on Brown Street from the team behind El Gato Negro, with shuffleboard and darts alongside the cocktails. Made for groups and friendly rivalry.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureEspresso Mintini vodka, Kahlua, Creme de Menthe, Demerera Syrup, Cold Brew coffee, Whipped Cream, After Eight

Alcohol-freeVirgin Espresso Mintini

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm

43a Brown Street, Manchester, M2 2JJ

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A high-tech shuffleboard bar on Deansgate where cameras keep the score for you. Built for groups, with cocktails and food to share between games.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Compass Sour Southern Comfort, Shankys Whip, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Passionfruit Puree, foaming bitters

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

201 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW

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A social darts bar in Ship Canal House on King Street, with automatic scoring and games built for groups. Cocktails and food come to your oche.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCerulean Breeze AU Blue RasP, Apple Juice, Coconut, St. Germain, Apple Syrup, Lime Juice, Mint sprig, Dried Raspberries

Alcohol-freeCitrus Bliss vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

Ship Canal House, 98 King St, Manchester, M2 4WU

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A bowling and games venue in Manchester Arndale, with lanes, games zones and a full bar. A fun one for a group before heading into the Northern Quarter.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpiced Mango Margarita Coconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime

Alcohol-freeSpiced Mango Margarita 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri 11am to 10:30pm, Sat 10am to 10:30pm, Sun 10am to 9pm

Market St, New Cannon St Mall, Manchester, M4 3AQ

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A retro arcade bar on Tib Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon graffiti. Cocktails come with game-themed names.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGrapefruit Gauntlet Havana Club 3 rum, grapefruit sherbet, lime, grapefruit soda

Alcohol-freeCrimson cooler vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 2pm to 2am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 2am

12 Tib St, Manchester, M4 1SH

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The second NQ64, on Peter Street near Deansgate, with retro arcade machines, neon graffiti and cocktails named after games.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureVimto Defender Altos tequila, cherry, dragon fruit & papaya, lime juice, Vimto

Alcohol-freeVimto Defender 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 2am

23 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

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An indoor golf bar at Goods Yard in St John's, with 10 simulator bays, shuffleboard and DJs later on. A good shout for a group that wants an activity.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy Margarita eljimador tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, sugar syrup, chilli flakes, tabasco

Alcohol-freeVirgin Spicy Margarita vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 11am to 8pm, Thu to Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 6pm

6 Goods Yard Street, Manchester, M3 3BG

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A retro games bar on Deansgate with table tennis, air hockey and shuffleboard, plus pizza and a heated outdoor terrace.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureVimto Margarita Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Cartron Triple Sec, Vimto Cordial, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup

Alcohol-freeVimto Margarita Mocktail

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm

235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN

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Bowling, pool and table tennis under one roof on Withy Grove by the Arndale, with cocktails and food. Easy to book for a group.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureShe's Electric Coconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime Wheel

Alcohol-freeShe's Electric 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm

Withy Grove, New Cannon St Mall, Manchester, M4 3AQ

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The Deansgate Roxy Ball Room, with bowling, pool and table tennis plus a full bar. A good base for a group night.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureShe's Electric Coconut Tequilla, Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Coconut syrup, fresh chilli, Tajin, Lime Wheel

Alcohol-freeShe's Electric 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm

76-78 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FW

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A Miami-themed bowling bar on Whitworth Street West, with neon, games and themed cocktails.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureClub Tropicana Havana Club Especial rum, falernum, peach, blue curacao, pineapple, orange, lime

Alcohol-freeClub Tropicana 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight

57 Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5WW

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