The Northern Quarter is Manchester's independent heart, with a basement tiki bar, a 1920s speakeasy and a retro arcade all a few streets apart around Stevenson Square.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Hula Northern Quarter | Tiki bar | 6am |
| NQ64 Northern Quarter Northern Quarter | Arcade bar | 3am |
| The Fitzgerald Northern Quarter | Speakeasy | 4am |
| Turtle Bay Oldham St Northern Quarter | Caribbean restaurant and bar | 1am |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 4 Manchester bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 4 of these bars, about 6 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
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.
Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Honey Monster Rum, Zombie Mix, Fire
Alcohol-freeThe Honey Monster 0% vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 10pm to 6am, Sun closed
11 Stevenson Sq, Manchester, M1 1DB
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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.
Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Basil Instinct Rum, Pineapple Syrup, Soda Water, Basil
Alcohol-freeThe Basil Instinct 0% vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 5pm to 4am, Sun closed
11 Stevenson Sq, Manchester, M1 1DB
Alcohol-free signature
A Caribbean restaurant and bar on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.
Manchester Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePasion Azteca Olmeca Tequila, Triple sec, Lime Juice, Passionfruit, Passionfruit Martini Mix, Mango Juice, Spice Mix
Alcohol-freePasion Azteca Cero vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 1am, Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
46-50 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LE
For something hidden, try Hula's basement tiki bar or The Fitzgerald speakeasy, both on Stevenson Square. For games, NQ64 on Tib Street has retro arcade machines.
Most are. Hula and The Fitzgerald are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 4 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Manchester Cocktail Week 2026, including The Honey Monster 0% at Hula, Crimson cooler at NQ64 Northern Quarter and The Basil Instinct 0% at The Fitzgerald.
Yes. Hula, The Fitzgerald, Turtle Bay Oldham St and NQ64 Northern Quarter are about 6 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
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.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Manchester's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
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.
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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