A Look Around Nightlife in Manchester

Manchester is a vibrant town with an impressive selection of entertainment that rivals any other city in the UK. Nightlife in Manchester is particularly exciting, with bars, pubs, clubs and live music to suit pretty much any taste. Whether you want to spend your time dancing the night away in one of the many nightspots, or you are looking for a stylish bar that serves top class cocktails, you will find plenty of choice when it comes to nightlife in Manchester.

Bars

No matter whether you want something cosy and low key, or you prefer a bar that is smart and upmarket, Manchester has an impressive range of drinking spots for the discerning barfly. For a bar with real personality check out the Odd Bar (http://www.oddbar.co.uk), the perfect antidote to the chain bars and pubs of the city. A whacky interior, great selection of booze and fun atmosphere make this a good place to sit and laugh the night away in a comfy corner. If you are looking for somewhere chic to see and be seen then the 24 Bar and Grill (http://www.24barandgrill.co.uk) has style by the bucketload. For cocktail fans, the Black Dog Ballroom (http://www.blackdogballroom.co.uk) is fashioned in the style of an New York speakeasy and has an extensive and mouthwatering drinks list. Cocktails such as ‘rhubarb and flustered,’ ‘Apple Mai Tai’ and ‘Rum Fritter’ make this a delicious option for a night on the sauce.

Pubs

If you are not a lover of bars then you will find plenty of pubs in Manchester where you can enjoy a good pint and a taste of real ale. The Bridge (http://www.blounge.co.uk/bridge) has a friendly atmosphere, an impressive range of drinks and some delicious pub food. For a taste of history, the Old Wellington Inn (http://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theoldwellingtonmanchester) is one of the oldest buildings in Manchester and has a fantastic choice of award winning ales handpicked from four corner of Britain. Sam’s Chop House (http://www.samschophouse.co.uk) is a great place for beer drinkers as it even has its own in house ale. If you like to sup in an atmospheric establishment then Sam’s is the perfect option as the interior is all old school tile and timber.

Nightclubs

Sankeys (http://www.sankeys.info) is one of the best known clubs in the North, serving up a range of tunes from electro through to straight house music, with names such as Kissy Sellout, DJ Sneak, Dixon, Miguel Campbell on the decks and well known promoters like Bugged Out! If you are more a fan of underground club vibes then The Attic is the venue for you (http://www.theatticmcr.co.uk), or for the best in old school club nights The Venue (http://www.thevenuenightclub.co.uk) offers a great selection of vintage beats, including 60s, 70s and 90s, indie and funk.

Live Music

Manchester has some fantastic live music venues, where you will find everything from jazz to the latest in live electronica. Band On The Wall (http://www.bandonthewall.org) is actually a registered charity but has an excellent roster of live music, with artists from around the world. Funk, soul, jazz and drum n bass are all on the menu here – check out the listings for details. The Deaf Institute (http://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk) is a music hall that has a great selection of up and coming and established bands as well as regular club nights. Moho Live (http://www.moholive.com) is a mixed venue that has both gigs and club nights, with a whole spectrum of sounds and international talent.

Nightlife in Manchester is a varied array of stylish bars, comfortable pubs and fantastic music venues with everything from underground nights to big gigs on offer.  The only way to really see this fabulous melting pot of entertainment is to experience it yourself with a trip to the city.

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John writes for Alamo car hire UK who provide Manchester car hire