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.
When it comes to cocktail bars in Manchester, there’s a heck of a lot of choice out there. Some prefer to stick to the classics, offering slight variations on traditional mixes, while others are making bold decisions about what makes your taste buds tingle.
Whatever your poison, Manchester has the cocktail bar for you, from fancy hotels to small dives.
With so many quality bars, restaurants and clubs in this city, it comes as little surprise that we’re a city known for appreciating a well-crafted drink. From faithful classics to creative concoctions crafted by world-class mixologists, these cocktail bars in Manchester have proved themselves some of the country’s best. Here’s our pick of the lot – take a peek and order a tipple or two.
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