Manchester offers a vibrant and diverse nightlife with options for everyone. It is renowned for its music venues, ranging from large arenas such as the warehouse project to smaller stages hosting live performances by local and renowned artists.
The city boasts a bustling club scene, with a variety of nightclubs featuring different genres of electronic music. There is also a wide selection of bars and pubs catering to various tastes, from craft beer bars to stylish cocktail lounges. Manchester's LGBTQ+ scene is vibrant, centered around the Gay Village with its inclusive bars and clubs
Hidden
Hidden is a nightclub in Manchester, located in an industrial area near Strangeways prison.
Following the trend of converting old industrial spaces into vibrant nightclubs, Hidden differentiate itseld in house, disco and techno nights. Just five minutes' walk from Manchester Victoria, the club is conveniently accessible centre.
You'll find a few different rooms within Hidden that form the club area - the Basement Room (aka. The Den), the Blue Room, the Courtyard and the Hangar Space.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House and Rock/Indie
Expected entrance fee: Click on ‘Find out more’ to enquire with venue's social media
Albert Hall
A Grade II listed Wesleyan chapel in Manchester City Centre closed and hidden for over 40 years. It only got resurrected recently and turned into an unrivalled events venue, restaurant and bar. The gorgeous and ormented chapel has been restored into a stunning music hall and is set to become one of the most atmospheric music and events venues in the UK.
With a full calendar of live music and club events throughout the year that is available to view on the venue's website.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Rock/Indie and R&B
Expected entrance fee: Click on ‘Find out more’ to enquire with venue's social media
Gorilla
Gorilla is a former theatre and one of the most prestigious multi-purpose spaces in Manchester. Bar, restaurant, live venue and nightclub in one, this Whitworth Street jewel has fast become one of the fanciest venue in Manchester
Housed in a railway arch below Oxford Road Station, the main bar is made of full height windows, minimal sixties inspired decor and a mezzanine floor with its own Gin bar, offering a great selection of cocktails and tonic mixes.
Gorilla can hold 600 and it a top drawer club nights in a uniquely decorated arena. If you’re looking for a legendary night out in Manchester, then stop looking further, Gorilla is the place to be.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Rock/Indie, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: Free
The Deaf Institute
According to the guardian, the Deaf Institute has a special feel that justifies its reputation as one of Manchester’s hippest, hottest venues. From the vast array of decorative loudspeakers on the walls behind the bar to the ever-impressive lists of new, breaking and occasionally revered artists in the schedules, it’s a venue that gives the impression that it cares about new and good usually independent music
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Rock/Indie
Expected entrance fee: Click on ‘Find out more’ to enquire with venue's social media
South
The Manchester South Night Club was founded in 1995 and as one of the leading and original underground music clubs is still going strong. Rightly proud of their underground origins and atmosphere, and born as an antidote to the super-clubs dominating in the 90s, music is strongly the driving force in the South, so expect nothing commercial or absolutely forward.
With a Funktion One sound system, DJs are spinning a eclectic mash up of House, Disco and all other kinds of original beats.
Saturdays is South's flagship night, with ' Clint Boon ' taking over, playing Rock&Roll bangers, dirty House music, British pop and a beautiful Northern Soul dollop. If you're in Manchester searching for an initial and pure club night, then your ticket is South.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House
Expected entrance fee: £5+
Chinawhite
In his heyday, London's Chinawhite has discovered a second home in Manchester, a place for celebrities and politicians. The glitzy club took over The Milton Club's former Deansgate room and turned it into a late-night haunt inspired by Asia.
From Chinese lamp-style lighting through to huge stone warriors, the venue is filled with unique touches. When it comes to a night out, this spot is for those looking to splash the cash, with a guestlist, table service, and frequent collaborations with international brands. Once inside, expect some of Manchester's best DJs, performers, and confetti canons.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Techno/DnB/House
Expected entrance fee: Click on ‘Find out more’ to enquire with venue's social media
The Warehouse Project
The Warehouse Project is a series of club nights organised in Greater Manchester, England, since 2006. Unlike most other clubs, it has a limited seasonal approach rather than running all year. Each year's season runs from September through to New Years Day, plus occasional one off dates such as Bank Holiday weekends.
Check website for event nights
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Nightclub
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Techno/DnB/House, Rock/Indie and R&B
Expected entrance fee: Click on ‘Find out more’ to enquire with venue's social media
Revolución de Cuba
Who doesn't want to enjoy cocktails, tapas and rum, in the heart of the city centre but feeling a world away? For late night parties get downstairs to the Havana Club Room or sample the finest rums from around the world. The choice is yours.
From Deansgate to Latin flavours in the Cuban restaurant in just a few steps. Escape the everyday and discover the perfect place to turn today into a fiesta.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Bar
Music is mainly: Latin
Expected entrance fee: Free
Dive NQ [CLOSED DOWN]
Situated only two minutes away from Market Street, right in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, Dive is a basement bar with two entrances. At Dive they are serving Asian influenced cuisine with a street food vibe! Available both inside & on the outdoor BBQ! It’s a popular spot to catch all of the latest live sporting action.
On a weekend the venue transforms into a lively nightclub. With a late night license until 5:00am and a capacity of 700 people, it’s the perfect place to dance the night away.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Bar
Music is mainly: Rock/Indie, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: Free
Lola Lo [CLOSED DOWN]
Fly free into a bounty paradise at Lola Lo, an intimate Tiki bar and club which will transport you to a tropical oasis where the party goes on and on.
A 560 capacity venue containting three levels: a lower ground floor, a ground floor and a mezzanine, creating a multiple-tiered tiki paradise. With DJs playing in the evenings and through the night, exotic, beach-themed drinks and live entertainment, Lola Lo breathes a fresh vibrancy into the Deansgate Locks scene.
The venue is spread across three floors: a Basement Club, Ground Floor encompassing the Main Entrance, Bar One, Bar Two and a Snug whilst the first floor includes the restrooms.
Open: Everyday
Venue type: Bar
Music is mainly: Hip Hop, Rock/Indie, R&B and Commercial
Expected entrance fee: Free - £5+
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