Nightlife in Manchester
Music is Manchester's first love. The city boasts everything from indie bars and disco nights to jazz joints and world-class concerts. Bar-hop around the Gay Village on Canal Street, hear original live bands in Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter also home to cocktail bars and funky clubs like Mint Lounge. City centre haunts include Knott Bar under the railway arches and the MEN Arena for big-name concerts and comedy.
Bars
Expand all1. Revolution - Cocktails and DJs
Show moreRevolution, underneath the Arches at Deansgate Locks, prides itself on its vodka cocktails. Dress to impress, book a private booth, or admire the clientele from the mezzanine level. DJs provide an eclectic soundtrack of funk, soul and club anthems.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Arch 7, Deansgate Locks, Manchester M1 5LH
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 839 7558
2. Bluu - Buzzing Northern Quarter bar
Show moreA trendy bar in a former fish market in the Northern Quarter, Bluu, so-called after the Blue Note Jazz Club, has a lively ground-floor bar, intimate basement lounge and private outdoor terrace. Fine dining is available in the upstairs restaurant.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Smithfield Market, Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1BD
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 839 7195
3. Knott Bar - Characterful city-centre pub
Show moreBuilt into a railway arch, the city centre Knott Bar has high ceilings, wooden interior, terraced balcony and jukebox. It boasts a varied selection of global beers and local ale and a tempting menu of homemade burgers, platters and tapas.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
374, Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LY
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 839 9229
Transport
G Mex Metrolink tram
Clubs
Expand all4. Mint Lounge - Underground soul and jazz
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This funky 500-capacity underground club in the Northern Quarter hosts DJ nights and live music gigs from reggae, jazz, and Latin jazz to soul and chilled grooves. The Mint Lounge has a chill-out room, great cocktails and serves Afro-Caribbean food.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
46-50, Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 228 1495
5. Sankeys - Big nights out
Show moreSankeys, east of the city-centre in Ancoats, is a hub for techno and house lovers and a stalwart on the Manchester scene. Attracting some of the biggest DJs in the world, it hosts regular and one-off club nights every month.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Radium St, Manchester M4 6AY
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 236 5444
Entertainment
Expand all6. Matt and Phred's Jazz Club - Live jazz club
Show moreThe region's first dedicated live jazz club, Matt and Phred's in the Northern Quarter is a laidback, bohemian jazz joint with a relaxed dress code. Its homemade pizzas are as renowned as its late-night jam sessions. Arrive early to secure a seat!Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
64, Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 831 7003
Transport
Market Street or Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink tram
Website
7. The Bridgewater Hall - Modern waterfront concert hall
Show more The Bridgewater Hall is central Manchester's £42m, waterfront concert venue. Home to Manchester's Hallé Orchestra, its 2,400-seater auditorium features an organ with 5,500 pipes, and hosts over 250 annual performances from classical to jazz. Enjoy its award-winning restaurant and café-bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Lower Moseley Street, Manchester M2 3WS
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 907 9000
8. Night & Day Café - Original live music venue
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High-ceilinged Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter is part café with wi-fi, and part bar with impressive absinthe selection. The low-lit live venue hosts original music from international and local acts - no tribute or cover bands allowed.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
26, Northern Quarter, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JN
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 236 4597
9. MEN Arena - Huge indoor concert venue
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From Kylie and Take That to Classical Spectacular and World Swimming Championships, the 23,000-capacity Manchester Evening News Arena in the city centre is one of Europe's largest indoor events venues hosting pop, rock, classical, comedy and sporting events.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Victoria Station, Trinity Way, Manchester M3 1AR
Telephone
+44 (0)161 950 5000 (General Enquiries)
