The best of Manchester Cocktail Week
The Manchester bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 25 minutes on foot from first to last.
The Cut & Craft
2Second favourite cocktail 2025About 3 min walk to Black Cat Club
Cloud 23
3Third most popular bar 2026
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
The Northern Quarter after dark4 stops · about 6 min walk · Caribbean food, a retro arcade, then two hidden bars on Stevenson Square.
Grand rooms and city views4 stops · about 15 min walk · From the old Reform Club and the former Midland Bank up to the rooftops at No.1 St Michael's and Beetham Tower.
Date night route5 stops · about 4 min walk · 5 stops that suit a night for two, close enough to walk between.
The Deansgate and Castlefield route5 stops · about 7 min walk · The long stretch of Deansgate runs from the cathedral to Castlefield, with sky-high views at Beetham Tower, late-night cocktail bars and canal-side drinking at Deansgate Locks.
The King Street and Albert Square route5 stops · about 4 min walk · Grand old banks and clubs on King Street now hold some of the city's smartest bars, and the rooftop at No.1 St Michael's looks down over Albert Square.
The Corn Exchange and the Arndale route5 stops · about 6 min walk · Big, easy and central, with bars and restaurants inside the Corn Exchange and games venues by the Arndale.
Bars with a view4 stops · about 13 min walk · 4 stops where the view is part of the night. Go before sunset if you can.
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My Manchester cocktail trail
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Stop 1: The Banyan Tree
An all-day bar and kitchen inside the Corn Exchange, with sharing plates and a long cocktail list. Easy for groups and handy for a first drink near Victoria station.
The Banyan Tree , Unit 3 , Moho Building, EllesmereStreet, Manchester, M15 4JYDirections0161 835 9906Website4.6 on Google (918 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 9:30am to 10pm, Tue 9:30am to 10:30pm, Wed and Thu 9:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 9:30am to midnight, Sun 9:30am to 10pm
Stop 2: The Wharf
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 9:30am to midnight, Sun 9:30am to 11pm
Stop 3: Podium Bar & Restaurant
The restaurant and bar on the ground floor of the Hilton in Beetham Tower, right below Cloud 23. Handy before a show or a trip upstairs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 6:30am to 10am and 11am to 11pm, Fri 6:30am to 10am and 11am to midnight, Sat 7:30am to midnight, Sun 7:30am to 11pm
Stop 4: Cloud 23
3Third most popular bar 2026The bar on the 23rd floor of the Hilton in Beetham Tower, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over Manchester. Book ahead if you want a window seat at sunset.
“We loved Cloud 23. The views and venue were stunning and the service was lovely.”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 10pm, Tue and Wed 3pm to 10pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 10pm
Stop 5: Lock 91
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 11pm, Fri 5pm to midnight, Sat 2pm to midnight, Sun closed
Stop 6: Gorilla
A bar, kitchen and gig venue in the railway arches on Whitworth Street West, with a gin parlour upstairs. Gigs and club nights keep it busy late.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Fri noon to midnight, Sat and Sun 11am to midnight
Stop 7: Wynwood Lanes
A Miami-themed bowling bar on Whitworth Street West, with neon, games and themed cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 8: Dog Bowl
57 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WWDirections
Stop 9: Zouk Tea Bar & Grill
A Pakistani and Indian restaurant at The Quadrangle on Chester Street, near Oxford Road, with small plates, grills and a terrace.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 11am to midnight, Sat and Sun 9am to midnight
Stop 10: The Refuge
The bar and restaurant at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Oxford Street, in the former Refuge Assurance building by Oxford Road station.
“Loved the whole feel of the day, loved refuge, staff pleasant, lovely feel to the place”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10:30pm
Stop 11: Turtle Bay Oxford Street
The Oxford Street Turtle Bay, close to St Peter's Square, with Caribbean food and rum cocktails. Handy for groups.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to midnight, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Stop 12: Giovanni’s
1, Peter House, Oxford St, Manchester, M1 5ANDirections
Stop 13: The Anthologist
An all-day bar and restaurant from Drake & Morgan at One St Peter's Square, popular with the after-work crowd.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 9pm, Tue to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 6pm
Stop 14: The Midland
The grand Edwardian hotel on Peter Street, opened in 1903, with the Lounge and Champagne Bar and the Mount Street Bar for cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 15: Malmaison Deansgate
The bar at Malmaison's Deansgate hotel, on Princess Street near Albert Square. A calmer spot for a cocktail away from the busier bars.
Photo: Manchester Sora Restaurant on Google MapsStop 16: Sora
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 17: Flight Club
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 18: Lucky Cat
Gordon Ramsay's Pan-Asian restaurant and bar at 100 King Street, in the former Midland Bank building. Dark, glamorous and good for a late dinner.
“Great venue, fab staff, gorgeous drink”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat noon to midnight, Sun closed
Stop 19: The Rex Hotel
A hotel in the former Midland Bank headquarters on King Street, designed by Edwin Lutyens and built between 1928 and 1932. It was Hotel Gotham until April 2026.
“The rex, lovely cocktail, nice views and friendly staff”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 20: Black Cat Club
3Third favourite cocktail 2026A 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.
“Lovely staff great cocktail menu”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 21: Grand Pacific
A grand colonial-style bar and pan-Asian restaurant in the Grade II listed former Reform Club, built in 1870 to 1871. The central bar sits under a golden palm chandelier.
“In terms of service and ambience, it has to be Grand Pacific.”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: The Cut & Craft Manchester on Google MapsStop 22: The Cut & Craft
2Second favourite cocktail 2025“Incredible venue and great staff”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11:30pm, Fri 11am to 1am, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
Photo: The Alchemist New York Street on Google MapsStop 23: The Alchemist (New York Street)
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 24: LEVEN
A boutique hotel on the corner of Canal Street and Chorlton Street in the Village, with a lobby bar serving cocktails and the Maya restaurant next door.
“Leven for its relaxing atmosphere and delicious Golden Peel cocktail”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Stop 25: Malmaison Piccadilly
The bar at Malmaison's hotel by Piccadilly station. A handy meeting point if you're arriving by train.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 26: Heathcote Brasserie & Bar
The brasserie and bar at the Heathcote Hotel on Piccadilly, in an 1899 Grade II listed building designed by Charles Heathcote. Handy before a train from Piccadilly.
Photo: Lock 84 Restaurant & Bar on Google MapsStop 27: Lock 84 Restaurant & Bar
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 6:30am to 10pm, Sat and Sun 7am to 10pm
Stop 28: The Fitzgerald
A 1920s-style speakeasy on Stevenson Square, with its entrance on Little Lever Street, velvet sofas and classic cocktails. A Northern Quarter favourite for a date.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 5pm to 4am, Sun closed
Stop 29: Hula
A basement tiki bar on Stevenson Square with palm leaves, fish tanks and tiki classics, including drinks made to share. One of the Northern Quarter's best-known hidden bars.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 10pm to 6am, Sun closed
Photo: Tiki Hideaway Manchester on Google MapsStop 30: Tiki Hideaway
60 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M41LEDirections0161 546 2095Website4.6 on Google (53 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri closed, Sat 6pm to 3am, Sun closed
Photo: Mean Eyed Cat Bar Manchester on Google MapsStop 31: Mean-Eyed Cat
60 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester,M4 1LEDirections0161 546 2095Website4.5 on Google (287 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 2:30am, Fri 5pm to 3:30am, Sat noon to 3:30am, Sun 5pm to 2:30am
Stop 32: Turtle Bay Oldham St
A Caribbean restaurant and bar on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 1am, Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Stop 33: NQ64 Northern Quarter
A retro arcade bar on Tib Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon graffiti. Cocktails come with game-themed names.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 2pm to 2am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 2am
Stop 34: NQ64 (Tib Street)
12 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1SHDirections
Stop 35: King Pins
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri 11am to 10:30pm, Sat 10am to 10:30pm, Sun 10am to 9pm
Stop 36: Roxy Ball Room Arndale
Bowling, pool and table tennis under one roof on Withy Grove by the Arndale, with cocktails and food. Easy to book for a group.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Mamucium on Google MapsStop 37: Mamucium
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 6am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm, Sat and Sun 7am to 11am and noon to 10pm
Photo: Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar, Manchester on Google MapsStop 38: Riva Blu
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to 10pm, Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Pho Manchester on Google MapsStop 39: Pho
37 Hanging Ditch, The Corn Exchange, Manchester,M4 3TRDirections0161 464 9779Website4.6 on Google (3,407 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 9:30pm, Thu to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Photo: Trustin Lee on Google MapsStop 40: The Real Greek
Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester, M4 3TRDirections0161 710 1681Website4.5 on Google (2,662 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 9pm, Sun noon to 8pm
Stop 41: Zizzi
An Italian restaurant inside the Corn Exchange, with pizza, pasta and a short cocktail list.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 11pm, Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Stop 42: Cosy Club
A big, eclectic bar and restaurant inside the Corn Exchange, serving food all day with a long cocktail list. Good for groups who want to eat and drink in one place.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu to Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm
Stop 43: Banyan
An all-day bar and kitchen inside the Corn Exchange, with sharing plates and a long cocktail list. Easy for groups and handy for a first drink near Victoria station.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 10am to 11pm
Stop 44: Embankment Kitchen
A modern British brasserie on Chapel Street in Salford, a short walk over the river from the city centre. It serves breakfast through to dinner, with cocktails at the bar.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 7am to 10:30pm
Stop 45: Pip at Treehouse Hotel
The restaurant at the Treehouse Hotel on Blackfriars Street, listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide, with farm-to-table cooking from chef Mary-Ellen McTague.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 6:30am to 10:30am and noon to 9:15pm, Thu and Fri 6:30am to 10:30am and noon to 9:45pm, Sat 7:30am to 11am and noon to 9:45pm, Sun 7:30am to 11am
Stop 46: The Liquor Store
A late-night cocktail bar on Blackfriars Street with indie and party music, booths for groups and a garden. Open until 3am seven nights a week.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4:30pm to 3am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 4:30pm to 3am
Stop 47: Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
Bowling, pool and table tennis under one roof on Withy Grove by the Arndale, with cocktails and food. Easy to book for a group.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 48: Be At One
A cocktail bar on Deansgate with a big menu of classics and house creations, and bartenders who will make something off the list if you ask. A reliable start to a night out.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri 3pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 3pm to 1am
Stop 49: Gaucho
An Argentinian steak restaurant in a 19th-century former church just off Deansgate, reopened in August 2026 after a full refurbishment. A mezzanine looks down over the dining room.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10:30pm
Photo: El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester on Google MapsStop 50: El Gato Negro Tapas
“El Gato Negro, the food and drinks were excellent”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 9pm, Fri and Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 51: Motley
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 52: Electric Shuffle
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 53: Claude's Skyview Bar
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 54: Dirty O'Sullivans
An Irish-style bar on Lloyd Street near Albert Square, with regular live music and big screens for sport. Its retro bar, Lucky's, can be booked for parties.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 10pm, Tue and Wed 11am to midnight, Thu 11am to 1am, Fri and Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 1am
Stop 55: Gusto Italian
An Italian restaurant on Lloyd Street by Albert Square, with pizza, pasta and Italian-style aperitivo drinks. An easy choice for dinner and a cocktail.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 56: Chotto Matte
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri to Sun noon to 2am
Stop 57: Peter Street Kitchen
The second NQ64, on Peter Street near Deansgate, with retro arcade machines, neon graffiti and cocktails named after games.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 4pm to 10:45pm, Sun closed
Stop 58: Pong & Puck
A retro games bar on Deansgate with table tennis, air hockey and shuffleboard, plus pizza and a heated outdoor terrace.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 59: impossible MCR
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri noon to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun closed
Stop 60: NQ64 Peter Street
The second NQ64, on Peter Street near Deansgate, with retro arcade machines, neon graffiti and cocktails named after games.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 2am
Photo: Revolución de Cuba Manchester on Google MapsStop 61: Revolucion de Cuba
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 11:30am to 2am, Wed to Fri 11:30am to 3am, Sat 11am to 3am, Sun 11:30am to 2am
Photo: Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Manchester on Google MapsStop 62: Dirty Martini
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 4pm to 1am, Wed 4pm to 3am, Thu and Fri 2pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 2pm to 1:30am
Stop 63: Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on Deansgate with a long list of classics. It stays open late, so it works as a first stop or a last one.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue 4pm to 11pm, Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 2am, Sat noon to 3:45am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 64: Blue Palm Coffee
A coffee spot on Spinningfields Square that joined Cocktail Week with an alcohol-free matcha colada. Worth knowing for a daytime stop or if you're not drinking.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 7am to 5pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm
Photo: Dear Sailor Cocktail Bar on Google MapsStop 65: Dear Sailor
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat 3pm to 3am, Sun 3pm to midnight
Stop 66: Sexy Fish
1Most popular bar 20261Favourite cocktail 2026A high-end Asian restaurant and bar on The Avenue, opened in 2023 in the former Armani store, with Damien Hirst sea creature sculptures. One for a special occasion.
“All venues were excellent, we got fantastic service at Ocasa and Sexy Fish.”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 67: Ocasa
1Most popular bar 20251Favourite cocktail 2025A 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.
“I loved ocasa, the vibe was great and the aesthetic was amazing! The staff were super friendly and the cocktail that was on offer taste so good.”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 68: Sticks'n'Sushi
A Danish-Japanese restaurant on The Avenue, serving sushi and grilled yakitori sticks with cocktails to match.
Stop 69: Thaikhun
A Thai street food restaurant on The Avenue with a bright, market-style dining room. Good value for a group dinner before drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 11:30am to 8:30pm
Stop 70: The Alchemist Spinningfields
A theatrical cocktail bar on Hardman Street where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour. A crowd-pleaser for groups and first dates.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri noon to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun 10am to 11pm
Stop 71: Lawn Club
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 12:30am, Fri and Sat noon to 1:30am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 72: The Ivy
The Ivy Spinningfields in The Pavilion on Byrom Street, a large all-day restaurant and bar spread over several floors, including a roof terrace.
“Fabulous place and super friendly staff, made us feel really welcome”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 8:30am to 12:30am, Sun 8:30am to 11pm
Photo: 20 Stories on Google MapsStop 73: 20 Stories
No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square,Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3EBDirections0161 204 3333Website4.3 on Google (6,116 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 74: Side Street
A day-to-night bar in the ABC Buildings on Quay Street: coffee by day, a mid-century lounge by night, with DJs playing funk, soul and disco. Open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
“Great spot: location, decor, music & staff.”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 8am to 10pm, Thu 8am to midnight, Fri 8am to 2am, Sat 9am to 2am, Sun 9:30am to 7pm
Stop 75: Louis Restaurants
2Second most popular bar 2026A New York-style Italian-American restaurant on Hardman Square from the team behind Tattu, with leather booths and live jazz and soul every night. Made for a date.
“Louis, amazing venue, great staff, fab atmosphere”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri 5pm to 2am, Sat 12:30pm to 2am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 76: Bill's
A relaxed all-day restaurant on Hardman Square, open from breakfast to dinner, with spritzes and a short cocktail list. Good for an early drink or a long lunch.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 8am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 9pm
Stop 77: Tattu
2Second favourite cocktail 2026A modern Chinese restaurant and bar on Hardman Square, known for the full-size blossom trees inside. A favourite for celebrations.
“Beautiful venue and excellent cocktail”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to midnight
Stop 78: Studio IV at Mollie's
The lower-ground bar at Mollie's hotel in the old Granada TV studios, with plush booths and retro lighting. A tucked-away spot for a proper cocktail.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 79: Pitch
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.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 11am to 8pm, Thu to Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 6pm
Stop 80: Fenix
A two-storey Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in St John's from the team behind Tattu. Ask for The Nest, the moody cave-like bar at the entrance, for a cocktail before dinner.
“Loved the atmosphere and the service”Manchester Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 12:30am, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 81: Habbibi
A lively Middle Eastern restaurant on Hardman Boulevard with mezze, grills and a covered ground-floor terrace. Good for a group dinner with cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 11am to 11:30pm, Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Photo: MOJO on Google MapsStop 82: Mojo
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 7pm to 4am, Fri 7pm to 5am, Sat 5pm to 5am, Sun 7pm to 4am
Stop 83: The Black Friar
A Grade II listed pub in Salford, built in 1886 and reopened as a gastropub in 2021 after years of dereliction. Worth the short walk from Deansgate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to 9pm, Tue to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Further out
Stop 84: Barca Bar
8 & 9 Catalan Square, Castlefield, Manchester, M34RUDirections
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Built from the venues that have taken part in Manchester Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Manchester?
On our trail, the best of Manchester Cocktail Week is The Cut & Craft, Black Cat Club, Sexy Fish, Ocasa, Tattu, Louis Restaurants and Cloud 23. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Manchester Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Manchester Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 25 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Manchester cocktail trail?
The Northern Quarter after dark (4 stops, about 6 minutes), Grand rooms and city views (4 stops, about 15 minutes), Date night route (5 stops, about 4 minutes), The Deansgate and Castlefield route (5 stops, about 7 minutes), The King Street and Albert Square route (5 stops, about 4 minutes), The Corn Exchange and the Arndale route (5 stops, about 6 minutes) and Bars with a view (4 stops, about 13 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Manchester cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Manchester cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Manchester Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Manchester cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Manchester cocktail trail?
86 venues that have taken part in Manchester Cocktail Week, including The Banyan Tree, The Wharf, Podium Bar & Restaurant, Cloud 23, Lock 91 and Gorilla. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Manchester Cocktail Week
The next Manchester Cocktail Week runs 25 June to 4 July 2027. One wristband unlocks signature cocktails from £6.