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Bars with live music in Manchester

For a cocktail with live music in Manchester, these Manchester Cocktail Week partners have bands, DJs or regular music nights. Check each venue's listings before you go, as line-ups change week to week.

By the Manchester Cocktail Week team. Every bar on this page poured a signature cocktail for Manchester Cocktail Week 2026. Updated 7 November 2026.

Live music bars at a glance

BarLive music on GoogleFri and Sat until
Dirty O'Sullivans
King Street and Albert Square		Not listed2am
Gorilla
Oxford Road and Whitworth Street		Not listedmidnight
Lock 91
Deansgate and Castlefield		Not listedmidnight
Louis
Spinningfields		Not listed2am
Side Street
St John's		Not listed2am

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

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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 24 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Dirty O'Sullivans
  2. LouisAbout 6 minutes' walk from Dirty O'Sullivans
  3. Side StreetAbout 2 minutes' walk from Louis
  4. Lock 91About 8 minutes' walk from Side Street
  5. GorillaAbout 8 minutes' walk from Lock 91
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of bars with live music in Manchester

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Dirty O'Sullivans, Manchester

Dirty O'Sullivans

Irish bar · King Street and Albert Square · ££

Open until 2am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Craic Float Guinness, Double Cream, Baileys, Vanilla

Alcohol-freeThe Craic Float 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon noon to 10pm, Tue and Wed 11am to midnight, Thu 11am to 1am, Fri and Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 1am

18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5WA

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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

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Lock 91, Manchester

Lock 91

Canal-side bar · Deansgate and Castlefield · ££

Open until midnight Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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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Louis, Manchester

Louis

Italian-American restaurant · Spinningfields · £££

Open until 2am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A 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.

Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureApricot Royale Meili vodka, Briottet Apricot, Framboise, Lemon

Alcohol-freeOrchard Sour vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri 5pm to 2am, Sat 12:30pm to 2am, Sun 1pm to midnight

3 Hardman Sq, Hardman St, Manchester, M3 3EB

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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

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Bars with live music in Manchester: your questions

Which Manchester bars have live music?

Gorilla on Whitworth Street, Dirty O'Sullivans, Lock 91 in Castlefield, Side Street and Louis Restaurants all have music as part of the night. Check their listings for what is on.

Which of these stay open latest?

Going by Google Maps, Dirty O'Sullivans (until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays), Louis (until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays) and Side Street (until 2am 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, Dirty O'Sullivans (until 1am), Gorilla (until midnight) and Louis (until midnight).

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. Gorilla and Lock 91 are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Manchester Cocktail Week 2026, including The Craic Float 0% at Dirty O'Sullivans, My Martini at Gorilla and Coconut Paradise at Lock 91.

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.

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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
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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.

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