Veiled by neon lights and a misleading pawn shop façade, Dusk Til Pawn packs a powerful punch. It’s got the brooding aesthetic – and pitch-perfect cocktails – of a New York speakeasy, with industrial stools, corrugated metal, a totally free jukebox serving up a heady mix of Prince and Eurythmics, and plenty of moody wooden furniture.
Whether it's from a swanky hotels or clandestine the choice of top quality tipples in Manchester is almost endless. Among the offerings in this northern powerhouse there are masterful takes on the classic marg, juicy pina coladas built to get your feet tapping, an intriguing pickled onion concoction and drinks of the divine kind.
If you get peckish along the way, rest assured that many of these venues offer some delicious scran to have on the side. However, it's the drinks remain the undisputed stars of the show. So, here's where to find the very best cocktails in Manchester.
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