Cocktail Bars in Manchester
Manchester's cocktail bars run from classic polish in the city center to neighborhood rooms. The best cocktail bars in Manchester start with Schofield's, No. 59 on the 51-100 list of The World's 50 Best Bars 2022 and a Spirited Awards Top 4 finalist for Best New International Cocktail Bar that year, whose martinis use the bar's own dry vermouth. In its Victorian basement, Arcane serves at the table until 11pm and at the bar after that. The Daisy in the Northern Quarter takes every order at the bar, and in Chorlton, Henry C was built and open within three weeks in 2016. Henry C holds a booked table for 15 minutes. These are the five we would start with.
- SCHOFIELD'S BAR50 BESTCocktail Bar
SCHOFIELD'S BAR
Sunlight House, ManchesterFull profile 
SpeakeasyArcane
Arcane is a mood lit cocktail bar in the basement of the Grade II listed Queens Chambers building on South King Street, opened in April 2016 by friends Mark Taylor and Gary Kilroy. They restored the old Victorian brickwork and original features, which give the room a relaxed, cozy feel. The bartenders make their own mixers, tonics and elixirs, refresh the menu regularly and will make a drink to order just the way a guest likes it.
2 South King Street, Manchester M2 6DQSun-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 12pm-4amFull profile
Cocktail BarThe Daisy
The Daisy is a cocktail bar at 44 Tib Street in the Northern Quarter, inspired by the bars of Pigalle in Paris. Local resident DJs play every weekend, and the bar sets out a refined drinks menu for late nights with a plush, loft party feel. Space is always kept for walk ins, bookings are recommended for larger groups, and drinks are ordered at the bar.
44 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1NBThu 5pm-late, Fri-Sat 4pm-1amFull profile- 10 Tib LaneCocktail Bar
10 Tib Lane
10 Tib Lane is a cocktail bar and restaurant tucked away just off Cross Street in the heart of Manchester, pitched as a warm escape from the bustle of the city. The kitchen serves seasonal sharing plates built on fresh, locally sourced produce. Walk in guests are welcome, though booking is recommended, and some tables are high tops with bar stools.
10 Tib Lane, Manchester M2 4JBTue-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon closedFull profile - Henry CCocktail Bar
Henry C
Henry C is a small neighborhood bar on Manchester Road in Chorlton, opposite Unicorn Grocery and a few minutes' walk from the tram stop. It opened in 2016, and cocktails with a strong influence from the classics lead the list, alongside wine and beer. The menu has a section of signature serves and a separate run of Negronis.
107 Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9GAWed-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 2pm-12am, Sun 2pm-9pmFull profile
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