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Late-night cocktail bars in Manchester

When the restaurants close, these Manchester Cocktail Week partners keep going, from 3am closes off Deansgate to club nights under the railway arches. Opening hours change, so check with the venue before you head out late.

Late-night bars at a glance

BarFri and Sat untilSundays until
MNKY HSE
King Street and Albert Square
4am4am
Manahatta
Deansgate and Castlefield
3:45am11pm
The Liquor Store
Deansgate and Castlefield
3am3am
Side Street
St John's
2am7pm
Gorilla
Oxford Road and Whitworth Street
midnightmidnight

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 5 Manchester bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 26 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Gorilla
  2. MNKY HSEAbout 10 minutes' walk from Gorilla
  3. ManahattaAbout 3 minutes' walk from MNKY HSE
  4. Side StreetAbout 3 minutes' walk from Manahatta
  5. The Liquor StoreAbout 10 minutes' walk from Side Street
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of late-night cocktail bars in Manchester

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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Gorilla, Manchester

Gorilla

Bar, kitchen and gig venue · Oxford Road and Whitworth Street · ££

Open until midnight Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGolden Hour Spritz Aperol, Chambord, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Simpatico DOC Prosecco, Orange Bitters, Soda

Alcohol-freeMy Martini vegan

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

54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester, M1 5WW

Manahatta, Manchester

Manahatta

Cocktail bar · Deansgate and Castlefield · ££

Open until 3:45am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Sour vodka, Disaronno amaretto, Montzi sour cherry, cherry, vanilla, cranberry, lemon

Alcohol-freeCranberry Sour vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 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

188-192 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3ND

MNKY HSE, Manchester

MNKY HSE

Latin American restaurant and bar · King Street and Albert Square · £££

Open until 4am Fri and Sat

A Latin American restaurant in Lloyd House that turns into a late-night bar with DJs. Good for dinner that carries on into the night.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrozen Watermelon & Lychee Margarita Don Julio, El Sueno Watermelon 20ml, Lime Juice, Lyche & Watermelon Shrub, Watermelon Juice

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed 6pm to 11:30pm, Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri 6pm to 4am, Sat 2pm to 4am, Sun 5pm to 4am

Lloyd House, 20 Lloyd St, Manchester, M2 5WA

Side Street, Manchester

Side Street

Day-to-night bar · St John's · ££

Open until 2am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAsh & Ginger Naked Malt, Spiced burnt lemon stock, gomme, Ginger ale, lemon

Alcohol-freeAsh & Ginger 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 8am to 10pm, Thu 8am to midnight, Fri 8am to 2am, Sat 9am to 2am, Sun 9:30am to 7pm

ABC Building, Lower Byrom St, Manchester, M3 4AE

The Liquor Store, Manchester

The Liquor Store

Late-night cocktail bar · Deansgate and Castlefield · ££

Open until 3am Fri and Sat

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 from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4:30pm to 3am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 4:30pm to 3am

40 Blackfriars St, Manchester, M3 2EG

Late-night cocktail bars in Manchester: your questions

Which Manchester cocktail bars are open until 3am?

The Liquor Store on Blackfriars Street lists 3am closing seven nights a week, and Side Street in St John's is open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Which of these stay open latest?

Going by Google Maps, MNKY HSE (until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays), Manahatta (until 3:45am on Fridays and Saturdays) and The Liquor Store (until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays). Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.

Where can I get a late drink on a Sunday?

Going by Google Maps, MNKY HSE (until 4am), The Liquor Store (until 3am) and Gorilla (until midnight).

Are they open on Mondays?

Not all of them. Going by Google Maps, Side Street and The Liquor Store are open on Mondays.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 3 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Manchester Cocktail Week 2026, including My Martini at Gorilla, Cranberry Sour at Manahatta and Ash & Ginger 0% at Side Street.

When is the next Manchester Cocktail Week?

The next Manchester Cocktail Week runs 25 June to 4 July 2027. Signature cocktails start from £6 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Manchester's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Manchester Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Manchester's best bars

The next Manchester Cocktail Week runs 25 June to 4 July 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £6 in bars across Manchester, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £6
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Manchester Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Manchester Cocktail Week25 June to 4 July
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