Slaker's Dozen
1
The Wharf
Start your journey at this picturesque canalside pub with stunning views of Castlefield Basin. Enjoy a traditional British ale in this Grade II listed building.
Gorgeous waterside seating with historic bridge views
2
Bunny Jackson's
Step into this American-style dive bar for live music, cheap beer, and the city's most famous chicken wings. A lively atmosphere that channels New Orleans vibes.
10p chicken wings and nightly live music
3
The Refuge
Located in the stunning Principal Hotel, this grand Victorian space offers craft cocktails and small plates in one of Manchester's most impressive interiors.
Stunning Victorian architecture with lush interior garden
4
Rain Bar
A three-storey converted Victorian warehouse beside the Rochdale canal, offering real ales and hearty pub food with a riverside terrace.
Beautiful canal-side terrace perfect for sunny days
5
The Temple
Originally a Victorian public toilet, this tiny underground bar is now a Manchester institution. Small but mighty, with great music and character.
Former underground Victorian toilet with legendary jukebox
6
Speak in Code
A hidden speakeasy cocktail bar with no signage, serving creative mixology in an intimate setting. Look for the unmarked door and the right code to enter.
Hidden entrance and prohibition-era atmosphere
7
Salt Dog Slim's
Liverpool's famous bar brings its steins, shots and hot dogs to Manchester. A raucous party spot with plenty of character and salt-rimmed cocktails.
Dollar bills on the ceiling and steins of German beer
8
Sinclair's Oyster Bar
Historic pub dating back to 1720, serving some of the cheapest pints in Manchester. Sits alongside the Old Wellington in a picturesque cobbled square.
One of Manchester's oldest pubs with Tudor-style architecture
9
The Washhouse
Disguised as a launderette, this secret bar requires you to 'book a wash' by phone to gain entry. Creative cocktails served in a dimly lit, exclusive setting.
Disguised as a launderette with a hidden entrance
10
Ramona
Detroit-style pizza and margaritas in a transformed former MOT garage. Indoor and outdoor spaces with fire pits, creating a unique industrial-chic vibe.
Converted MOT garage with tipi bar and wood-fired pizza
11
Lost Cat
A quirky Northern Quarter bar with retro vibes, arcade games, and excellent cocktails. Look for the neon cat sign to find this hidden gem.
Vintage arcade games and neon-lit atmosphere
12
Crazy Pedro's
Late-night pizza parlor and mezcal bar with eclectic décor and a party atmosphere. Famous for unusual pizza toppings and frozen margaritas.
Open until 4am with quirky pizza toppings
13
Behind Closed Doors
A hidden basement bar with 70s décor, rotary phones at each table to order drinks, and risqué artwork. Knock to enter this adults-only establishment.
Retro phones to order drinks and vintage adult magazines as decor
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