Beer gardens and terraces in Manchester

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A Nikkei restaurant, mixing Japanese and Peruvian cooking, on the roof of No.1 St Michael's by Albert Square. The year-round terrace has its own bar, a stage and a DJ booth.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFlor de Manzana Eristoff Vodka, Junmai Sake, elderflower, passion fruit, mango

Alcohol-freeFlor De La Pasión vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue and Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri to Sun noon to 2am

No.1 St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester, M2 5WD

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The Mexican-inspired rooftop bar at Chotto Matte, with a collection of around 250 mezcals and tequilas and views across the city. A good pick for a drink with a view.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpiced Manguerita El Tequileño Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, mango purée, lime juice, agave syrup

Alcohol-freeMango Mojito vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 9pm

No.1 St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester, M2 5WD

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A lively Middle Eastern restaurant on Hardman Boulevard with mezze, grills and a covered ground-floor terrace. Good for a group dinner with cocktails.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureButterfly Martini Peach & Rosemary Grey Goose, Mezcal, Dry Vermouth, Blue Curacao, Lychee Juice, Lemon, Lavender Syrup, Foamer

Alcohol-freeButterfly Martini Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 11am to 11:30pm, Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

1 Hardman Boulevard, Manchester, M3 3AQ

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A three-floor bar and restaurant on Peter Street, with a gin bar upstairs and an outdoor terrace. Plenty of space for groups before a gig or show.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureImpossieBUCKS stoli vodka, Solo coffee concentrate, vanilla syrup, condensed milk

Alcohol-freeVirgin Mojito vegan

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

36 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

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An open-air lawn on Hardman Square with a pergola and private pods, so you can drink outside in Spinningfields. Book a pod for a group.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLawn and Order Pink Gin, Peach Schnapps, Absolut Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Foamers, lemonade

Alcohol-freeSummer Berry Spritz vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 12:30am, Fri and Sat noon to 1:30am, Sun noon to midnight

Hardman Sq, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HG

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A three-storey bar in a restored 19th-century lock keeper's cottage at Deansgate Locks, with a canal-side terrace. Expect live music, quizzes and salsa nights.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureVelvet Bloom JJ Whitley Gin, Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Sugar syrup, Parma Violet sugar

Alcohol-freeCoconut Paradise vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 11pm, Fri 5pm to midnight, Sat 2pm to midnight, Sun closed

9 Century St, Manchester, M3 4QL

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An all-day bar and kitchen at the Qbic hotel on the corner of Deansgate and John Dalton Street, with a 70-seat terrace and a karaoke booth. Dogs are welcome.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAperol Sour Aperol, lemon juice, bitter drops

Alcohol-freeSunset Orange Sour vegan

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

2 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6JP

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A Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on The Avenue with an 80-seat sun terrace, frozen margaritas and DJs at night. One of Spinningfields' best outdoor spots.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLargarita Casamigos blanco, Corona draught, peach syrup, Lime juice

Alcohol-freeCaptains punch vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight

1 The Avenue, Manchester, M3 3AP

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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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A big Castlefield pub on Slate Wharf, with a canal-side beer garden. One of the best spots in the city for a drink outside.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureManchester Mojito creme de cassis, absolut raspberry, chamboard, vimto, mojito mix, Mint, soda

Alcohol-freeManchester No-jito

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

6 Slate Wharf, Manchester, M15 4ST

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A Pakistani and Indian restaurant at The Quadrangle on Chester Street, near Oxford Road, with small plates, grills and a terrace.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePetal & Vine Blossom gin, Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, lemon juice, rose water

Alcohol-freePina Colada Mocktail

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 11am to midnight, Sat and Sun 9am to midnight

Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Chester St, Manchester, M1 5QS

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