Licklist Guide to Bars in Manchester

Our definitive guide to bars in Manchester will help you choose the best bars and pubs to visit on your night out in the city.  There are a lot of bars in Manchester and choosing your ideal place can often be hit and miss.  Once you find that special one though you may end up being a regular.  So how do you find new bars in Manchester to go to while swerving the dives? Browse our comprehensive list of bars in Manchester and get an idea of the vibe beforehand! All our Manchester bar reviews are genuine, left by our users after their night out in the city.  So, if you are looking for bars in Manchester, maybe planning a night out in the Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Oxford Road, Deansgate Locks, Spinning Fields or elsewhere in Manchester but don't know where to go, be sure to have a look at our listings to make a more informed choice.

Manchester is one of the most decorated cities when it comes to bars and nightlife. The exciting, exotic and enjoyable bars come to life from the early hours of the evening and take you right through until the early hours of the morning. The artistic feel of Manchester is demonstrated in each and every bar in Manchester. Need help deciding which bar to venture to on your next night out? We’ve got you covered, see our list of amazing bars in Manchester.

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Bars in Manchester

The Dockyard Spinningfields

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Serving pub-style food, proper ale and punter classics all year round, The Dockyard a Spinningfields staple. A far cry from your traditional pubbing venture, The Dockyard fuses industrial... Read more

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The Font Chorlton

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Font Chorlton is little sister to the popular Manchester bars, The Font Fallowfield and The Font Manchester. Offering up craft beer, craft cider and great cocktails, this is an ideal spot... Read more

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The English Lounge

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The English Lounge pub in Manchester, is on the edge of the Northern Quarter, and as the name suggests is a very British laid-back watering hole. The exterior looks reassuringly familiar, and this... Read more

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The Green

Manchester, Greater Manchester
In the heart of the city centre, not far from Piccadilly train station, is The Green. A sports bar with a difference, not only does it screen sporting events but also hosts indoor golf booths,... Read more

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The Lead Station

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Lead Station is a “Chorlton institution” according to many, and it isn’t hard to see why. This restaurant, café and bar is homely and welcoming as well as offering a stunning food and drink menu that a... Read more

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The Lloyds

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Serving much-loved classics in the heart of Chorlton, The Lloyds is a friendly pub offering cosy seating both inside and in the garden outside. Menus are seasonal and you can expect the likes of... Read more

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The Lodge

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Found above one of Manchester’s most whimsical cocktail dens, The Richmond Tea Rooms, The Lodge stands proud as an cosy Autumnal style drinking retreat for evening tipples and events alike. A... Read more

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The Old Wellington

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Old Wellington, affectionately known by some as The Welly, is a traditional English pub right by the Printworks and Manchester Cathedral, on The Shambles Square along with The Mitre and... Read more

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The Quarterhouse

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Stevenson Square's home of beers and barbecue, this bar and restaurant in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter is all about the craft brews and tasty food. Formerly the site of bistro and... Read more

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The Shakespeare

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Situated close to the Arndale Centre, The Shakespeare is a traditional pub in Manchester. A beautiful building steeped in history, The Shakespeare features Tudor frontage and an impressive... Read more

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The Royal Oak

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Royal Oak pub in Didsbury is a Manchester City FC stronghold, where the beer is good, the company is marvelous and the cheese platters are out of this world. From the outside, it looks like a... Read more

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