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- For the times when you want to feel like you're in on a secret, Manchester is home to a number of hidden bars that feel a bit more surprising and exclusive than a trip to the local pub. If you want to know about the city's well-disguised and underground establishments, this guide is a great place to start.
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- Project Halcyon Distillery. 123 reviews. The best secret speakeasy in Manchester? The gorgeous Project Halcyon Distillery is found underneath the cobbles of what once was Coronation Street at Old Granada Studios.
- Dusk til Pawn. 5 reviews. Discreet? This cool bar has got it covered. From the front, Dusk til Pawn looks like a quirky little pawnshop, but once you step past the façade, prepare to be welcomed into one of the finest and most clandestine bars around.
- The Temple. 2 reviews. Referred to by locals as 'The Temple of Convenience' due to its former life as a public toilet, this Oxford Road underground bar is a popular hangout with local indie types and musicians (it's one of Guy Garvey's favourites).
- Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four. 497 reviews. @ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Manchester on Various dates from Sunday 10th March 2024. One of the most quirky hidden bars in Manchester, Alcotraz is bringing together slick sips, secret entrances and smuggling in one fun package.
- Behind Closed Doors
- Dusk Til Pawn
- Alcotraz Manchester: Cell Block Three-Four
- The Daisy
- Speak in Code
- Everyman Cinema Bar
- Campito
- 7 Sins
- Science & Industry
- Junior Jacksons
Right in the heart of Manchester on Oldham Street is Behind Closed Doors. This is one of the best underground speakeasy bars in Manchester. The tiny doorway of this bar can be easily missed among the vibrance and bustle of the Northern Quarter streets. You ring a buzzer and answer a riddle to let inside, so definitely come with a group of friends i...
One of the best secret bars in Manchester is Dusk Till Pawn which is in Manchester’s Northern Quarter in Stevenson Square. On the first walk past you may only look at the building because of the neon pawn shop sign but, hidden behind the jewellery and musical instrument displays, is one of the best bars in Manchester. Just head through the seemingl...
Alcotraz Manchester Cell Block Three-Fouris one of the most unusual bars but also one of the best hidden bars in Manchester. This experience at Alcotraz is more of a theatre performance than a classic bar. The bar is entirely based on a speakeasy prison. There’s no buying alcohol at Alcotraz, you must bring your own. Well, you cannot just bring you...
The Daisy is one of the secret bars in Manchester mostly because it’s a co-working space by day and a cocktail den by night! Visit during the day and see millennials working on their laptops. You would assume this place can become lively in the evening. Located on Tib Street in Manchester The Daisy is actually in the basement of Evelyn’s restaurant...
The name alone offers up speakeasy vibes. Head to Spinningfields on Jackson’s Row to discover this creative cocktail bar. Speak in Code brings industrial New York vibes to the streets of Manchester. Again, speakeasy low lighting defines this space, but there is a real touch of style and elegance at Speak in Code. They serve up drinks and small plat...
This is a bit of a different one than most locals don’t even know about (or at least never thought about). It’s the bar from the Everyman Cinema. If you don’t know Everyman, check it out, it’s the best cinema in Manchester and definitely worth a visit. They have incredible cinema rooms with sofas and wooden tables. It’s gorgeous and so comfortable....
We always talk about the best hidden bars in Manchester City Centre but there are plenty more in the rest of Greater Manchester! Campito is a hidden bar in Whitefield, North Manchester. This speakeasy is part of the famous tapas restaurant Campo Blanco and is a true hidden gem. To get there, you need to go to Campo Blanco (you can do so by car, the...
7 Sins is on Lever Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. 7 Sins is one of the best hidden bars in Manchester. Hidden in the basement this is a really great bar if you are looking to play some games whilst enjoying a drink. They’ve got shuffleboard, pool, darts, beer pong, and arcade games, all the fun you need. If you are visiting on one of Manc...
Head to Cane & Grain on Thomas Street, a hip New York themed bar that serves up cocktails and good grub and you may not immediately notice a secret door. Once you spot a few people passing through the door, be sure to follow them. Through the door, you will find Science & Industry, a whole other bar awaiting you. They serve up some of the best cock...
Another Oldham Street bar is Junior Jacksons. Junior Jackson’s is known for its loud music, top-notch food and late night revelry. The bar is in a basement in the Northern Quarter and there’s certainly an American feel to the place. With a jukebox in the corner, American sports playing live on the TV and country and blues music playing loud, you’ll...
Manchester nightlife has some great little secrets tucked away, from members-only drinking dens to small underground rock ‘n’ roll bars. So if you’re tired of the big city joints, then check out our list of the best-hidden bars in Manchester.
Sep 23, 2024 · Manchester is known for its eccentric bar scene, so we've rounded up the very best hidden and secret bars across the city.
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Jun 11, 2024 · From legendary spots with world-famous DJs to clubs specialising solely in Rock music, here's our rundown of the best Manchester nightclubs.
Oct 12, 2021 · Can you keep a secret? Neither can we. That’s why we’re letting you in on some of Manchester’s best kept secrets by sharing 10 of hidden bars that are tucked away across the city centre.