Vibrant bars in Manchester

“We spent the night here to explore Manchester City and Media City. What a delightful visit. The staff was very pleasant. Good breakfast. The room is cozy and pleasant. Fantastic waterfront close to a hotel, a shopping center, and a media center. You should pay for parking on arrival.”

“Always worth a visit. The staff are welcoming, the drinks menu offers a great selection, and the club has a premium feel compared to others in Manchester. The dancers are professional, friendly, and respectful, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I’ve had many memorable nights here, particularly with Rosey and Angel, who always make the experience feel extra special.”

“Wow, wow, wow... What an amazing Gay Bar on Canal Street, Manchester. We all attended this bar for afternoon drinks. The weather was good enough to sit outside, the Halloween decorations were totally amazing. We shall always visit this place when in Manchester and we were lucky enough to meet the guy that did the Halloween decorations, he also does the Christmas ones too.”

“Best Ghanaian food I’ve had since moving to Manchester and I dare say the best in the uk. Very tasty, great portions, excellent service.”

“I sent my Respect To Lawrence and my Dear Friend Kath Hennigan , I am The Second Husband Mark”

“love eafly evening drinks in here on a Friday.”

“I had an excellent experience at the bar in the Marriott thanks to Wade. He’s one of those rare bartenders who makes you feel welcome from the moment you sit down. Professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive, Wade mixed fantastic drinks and offered great recommendations based on what I liked. What stood out most was his service—fast, thoughtful, and consistently upbeat, even when the bar got busy. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and it shows in the atmosphere he creates. If you’re staying at the Marriott (or even if you’re just passing through), make sure to stop by the bar and ask for Wade. He’ll make your visit a great one. He really made my birthday so special x”

“There are hotels, and there are hotels, right? Equally, there are hotel staff, and there are hotel staff, with me so far? Well, the hotel does what it should, it’s clean, comfortable, well equipped and superbly located (if central Manchester is where you want to be?), so far so good! Now the staff, what a treat to be served so well by everyone, from the courteous cleaners that smiled and represented the company well, to the bar / reception staff that went above and beyond, really well done. In particular, the wonderful Nicole, service with the most wonderful smile and utterly professional, Accor, are you reading this ? She’s management material in the waiting right under your noses!! Dominic too was professional, smiling and uber efficient, the pair of them working together like a Swiss clock, effortless and confident, that’s how we guests like it, a big no, a Huge thanks for the stay! It gets another “Arnie” - a I’ll be back!”

“As an international traveler I was pleasantly surprised at the way I was treated with my friends. There was understandable caution from the door team but after a positive interaction with the head door person we were allowed entry, there was quite a few of us . We all go out ID checked and that was humorous. The venue was just what we needed the place and the music was amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and we had had an absolute blast! Thank you so much everybody at the Brewers, credit where credit is due!”

“We can’t seem to stop coming back! The portion sizes are generous, the food is consistently delicious (the salt and pepper chips are 100% worth the extra), and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. Carl always greets us with a big smile and makes us feel right at home. Highly recommend, and already looking forward to our next visit!”

“Tried the Jollof Rice and Oha Soup with my Ethiopian friend. We both loved it!”

“Food; Delicious and big portions, I tried so far the Mediterranean box and the aubergine stew. The service; they are lovely. Congrats guys!”

“wonderful stay. Room was modern, comfortable, and more amenities than you might necessarily expect do the price. Didn’t even spend that much time in the hotel but it had a decent bar, breakfast and pool table downstairs. Excellent location right next to the station and trendy locations in Manchester. Plan on staying in this hotel every time I visit if I can”

“I recently stayed at Travelodge Manchester Central Arena and had a genuinely pleasant experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome—they were incredibly friendly, warm, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Their kindness really stood out and added a personal touch to my stay. The room was clean and comfortable, offering everything I needed for a restful night. The location was ideal too, with easy access to the city’s attractions and transport links. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable stay, thanks in large part to the lovely team at the hotel. I’d happily return on my next visit to Manchester.”

“The hotel was very good and the stay was comfortable. Manager Haadi is very polite, kind, and professional. He genuinely cares about guests and, in my opinion, truly deserves to be a General Manager. Highly recommended.”

“Went here with my daughter who had booked us an afternoon tea. Great value and really enjoyed it. A cocktail was included in the price also and our visit coincided with perfect timing for 2 for 1 cocktails. Good location as right near to Deansgate train station. Waitress/bar staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive.”

“Extraordinary Bar to bring in for a 16 ounces and a Game of pool or Table Football. Fantastic bar staff who rushed to serve. Likewise a decent spot to watch sport with the big screen. Splendid worth during that time 12.00pm-7.00pm £2.50 a 16 ounces on chose lagers I had carling which was right on the money. In general I would suggest a visit.”

“We recently came as a group of 13 for a hen party and attended the Diva’s Bottomless Brunch upstairs…. It was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! An amazing atmosphere and so many belly laughs from start to finish - the whole group have commented how this was a massive highlight of the weekend. The food and price were also very reasonable with a fab selection of drinks. We 100% want to return again in the future!”

“I ordered the Lamb Shank Curry, Grilled King Prawns, and a Plain Naan with sesame seeds. The lamb shank was outstanding, tender, and fell straight off the bone. The naan arrived hot and the chef was kind enough to add seeds on request. The prawns were full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The food carried deep spice, great texture, and rich aroma. The ambience was warm and stylish. Staff were polite, though more welcoming recommendations would help. • Lamb shank was tender and rich • Prawns were cooked well and full of flavour • Custom naan was a nice touch from the chef • Lovely ambience and great flavours”

“The property management are always so friendly and helpful, there is often maintenance with shared facilities but they are always quick to act”

“Atmosphere was a bit flat, i felt sorry for the comedians but it was funny and i will be back. Great price, however drinks are expensive.”

“Absolutely superb venue. Had a great Saturday night in here last week with a live band on, The Rockin Horses – brilliant band too, not to be missed!”

“Excellent Latin music classes and parties! The food was amazing as well! Dj Vlad runs his dance events here and he is a well established in Latin Music community. Loved a recent Life Performance of Justino Romero there! Must attend place on Friday night!”

“Came here to have some food before seeing a show at the MEN Arena. Great service from staff and delicious food. It was a new menu with a good variety of Asian, Italian and burgers. Only bit a feedback would be too have the spice rating next to the food.”

“This was our go to during the pandemic (when things were open, of course!). Lovely staff and great service! The decor is great, TVs everywhere which was great for the football games and even the manager is lovely! We will definitely miss it now it’s back open as a nightclub/bar again.”

“Great bar. Great staff. A great night out”

“Surprise vist during stag weekend (10th May) door staff very welcoming amd polite. Beautiful looking girls,.not pushy for your money. Had a group private dance, would highly recommend for anyone having lads weekend in Manchester to call in here. Very reasonable prices, for drinks and dances.”

“great food best Chinese in Manchester must order staff were so nice and helpful arrived early and hot must order from here. the price is really cheap and affordable in this area many places have it more expensive”

“Erin's been very patient, im a regular customer and ive always had a great time talking to her even if shes busy doing tasks, thanks!”

“Amazing service and such a great atmosphere, fair prices and the cocktails were so good! Bar staff were all really friendly too!”