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If you’re
looking for a great night out then Manchester will not
disappoint, with its array of hip hangouts and old fashioned
pubs. From swanky bars to quiet little backstreet pubs
and student hangouts, this city has all the ingredients
for a great evening out whatever your social scene. To mix with Manchester's trendiest folk – and even bump into a few celebrities – head straight for Deansgate Locks, where the city's sexiest bars are huddled together by the canal. Here you'll find the glam Sugar Lounge, a favourite with Coronation Street stars and Premiership footballers, which has two bars and a wacky ‘tunnel’ seating area. Another ultra-trendy venue on the Locks is Baa Bar [map], which has mirrors on each wall for the clientele to make sure their designer labels are still hanging out. Add to this the Fat Cat Café Bar with its ship-shaped upper deck and the ever popular Loaf bar, and you’ve got the recipe for a night of cocktail-sipping, hip-swinging fun and frolicks. If on the other hand you fancy a night out in trendy bars without the designer labels and air kisses, then head for Deansgate or St Peter’s Square, where you’ll find a range of well-known bars. Here the atmosphere is a little more relaxed, where DJs play mainstream music and drinkers are not afraid to hit the dance floor. Close to the new Great Northern complex there's a cluster of hip bars, including Bar 38 [map], The Square [map] and Brannigans [map], which all offer great chart music, cocktails and friendly service. For a taste of Australia without stepping outside Manchester's trendy bar scene try Walkabout [map] just off Deansgate, which offers sports, music, good beer and great tucker – including crocodile tail and kangaroo. On St Peter's Square you'll find more cool bars including the very popular vodka bar Revolution [map] , where you can choose many different flavoured vodka, from chocolate to chilli! Its new sister is located on the highly fashionable Deansgate Locks but that’s not affected the appeal of the original. If traditional English pubs are more your style then you won't be disappointed as there are many to choose from in Manchester. For starters why not visit the Old Grapes [map] located next to the Opera House theatre on Quay Street, which is popular with tourists, shoppers and media types. It's pretty on the outside and has all the hallmarks of an old fashioned pub on the inside, but has the added appeal of being part owned by Liz Dawn, who plays Vera Duckworth in Coronation Street. For a truly old Manchester pub then head to the Old Wellington Inn [map], which was built in 1552 and still retains its Tudor charm with wooden benches and stone floors. Other pubs and bars worth visiting if you get the chance are the Rain Bar [map], the Pig and Porcupine [map] and Sinclair’s Oyster Bar [map]. Located close to St Peter’s Square, The Rain Bar is a modern pub built in designer greys and browns to reflect the rainy city. Sinclair’s Oyster Bar on Catherdral Gardens is a pub and restaurant rolled into one, with a fine menu that includes 12 oysters served with a touch of lemon. Finally the Pig and Porcupine on Deansgate is a regular haunt of the Coronation Street cast due to its close proximity to Granada Studios. Its lunchtime menu and usual selection of ales along with an excellent wine list have also made it hugely popular with local businesspeople and office workers. Whether you’re looking for a pub lunch or a night out at some of trendiest bars in the country, Manchester can cater for your needs. And if you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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