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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 Lounge

Manchester, Greater Manchester
The Lounge, not far from The Printworks is a great nightclub hosting a different partying event every night of the week. The Bar & Lounge areas have private roped booths, leather seats and a... Read more

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Impossible - Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Spread across three floors, Impossible features a bar, theatre and restaurant all of which are stocked full of surprises and secrets. The restaurant's interiors are inspired by creator Aaron... Read more

Mulligans of Deansgate

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Mulligans is an Irish, backstreet style pub in Manchester's Deansgate that proudly differs from similar franchises in the city and can boast being the UK’s number one Guinness seller for UK E... Read more

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256 Wilmslow Road

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Infamous Laid-back bar, food and music venue in Fallowfield. Currently open on weekends for delivery and collection. Also showing all live sport over 12 screens. Available for private hire Read more

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Yates’s Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Yates’s Manchester is in the city centre, between China town and the infamous and lively Canal Street’s gay village, just five minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station and directly in front of the Natio... Read more

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The Molly House

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Based just off Canal street in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, The Molly House touts itself as a place for the discerning, eccentric and alternative. Previously voted as one of Manchester's... Read more

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FabCafe Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
For something unique from the bars in Manchester, try Fab Cafe. It's Manchester's first television and movie themed bar with venues open in Manchester and Leeds. It's the hub of alternative music and... Read more

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New York New York Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Standing tall in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, New York, New York is everything a club should be, flamboyant, extravagant and full of character. With welcoming door staff and attentive... Read more

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Walkabout The Printworks Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Australian bar chain Walkabout have wandered even further into the heart of Manchester with their Printworks venue. The 600-capacity venue boasts a 'coral reef' theme in its mains area - here, a... Read more

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Waxy O'Connor's Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
Waxy O'Connor's is a unique pub located in the heart of the city centre, with a labyrinth of 3 bars covering 4 levels and 9 separate areas that are linked together by a maze of staircases and... Read more

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O'Shea's Irish Bar, Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester
O’Sheas is a great Irish bar just off Oxford Road. Delivering the sights, sounds and tastes of the Emerald Isle to the lovely people of Manchester, this is a bustling spot. With only a small sign s... Read more

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The Thirsty Scholar

Manchester, Greater Manchester
In an archway right under Oxford Street Station, in the heart of the city, is The Thirsty Scholar. It hosts live entertainment most nights of the week including bands, comedy nights, and even poetry... Read more

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