10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Manchester

Lined with universities, Oxford Road is one of the best places to come for cheap, student-friendly and fun nights of barhopping. This vibrant stretch of road is known for its pub crawls. Start your night with some chilled craft beers at sandbar, then head to the edgy pub called The Thirsty Scholar, which is under an archway.

To continue as you began, go to The Font for cheap and tasty drinks, but if you’re in the mood for a club, head to either The Deaf Institute or Joshua Brooks. Further up, on Rusholme, is the infamous Antwerp Mansion club, in a derelict mansion. Keeping budget-friendly, there are plenty of cheap hotels close to Oxford Road for you to choose from.

Spinningfields is an elegant area in the city that has an enclave of upscale restaurants, bars and luxury hotels to boot. Come evening, work crowds flood into the bars in their smart attire, sipping on beautifully crafted cocktails.

If you’re feeling fancy and want to go glam for the night, The Alchemist does impressive drinks as well as delicious small plates to snack on. For a memorable view, hit up 20 Stories, a stylishly decorated glass-paned restaurant serving food and drinks. For something a bit more casual, The Oast House offers beer-tasting and deli plates in a rustic-styled pub.

It’s safe to say that The Warehouse Project has garnered an almost legendary reputation in the UK party scene, so much so that they now offer accommodation within the city. Starting in 2006, the club series is held in a huge warehouse space with an excellent sound system and an even better line-up to put it to good use. From September up to New Year’s every year, expect nights hosted by Dekmantel, Four Tet, Annie Mac and KURUPT FM and many more.

In this epic setting, crowds get lost in the music and a euphoric atmosphere perpetrates everything and everyone. You won’t want to miss out, so make sure to sign up for email updates on ticket sales.

The Gay Village is centred around Canal Street and offers a thriving LGBT scene, filled with bars, clubs, restaurants and other nighttime venues. The atmosphere around here is joyous and easy-going, and you’ll frequently find yourself having 30-minute-long conversations with bartenders. On sunny days, this part of town particularly comes to life, as people sit by the canal on the leafy, cobbled street.

For barhopping fun, go to Lock 87, Ruby’s or On Bar. For some cheeky club action, visit G-A-Y, VOID or Night People for live shows. Prepare for a wild night full of laughter and Jaeger bombs.

Deansgate Locks is your go-to place for a string of lively bars filled with young folks ready to enjoy their night to the full. The raucous atmosphere is perhaps best for those party people who just want a good time and don’t care who’s around, or for people who want to stay in one area for the night without moving around.

For a rowdy but unique night, hit up the Coyote Ugly Saloon. For a bit of barhopping, visit Lock 91, The Atlas, ARK and Lola Lo.

On a night out at Hidden, you’ll be surrounded by trendy, 20-somethings nodding along to pumping music played by up-and-coming DJs. The nights here are well-planned, offering a mix of local acts and internationally renowned DJs who are looking to play new music in a humble environment.

In summer, the club hosts outdoor parties in what is normally their large smoking area. Club nights feature an eclectic range of house, techno, disco, drum & bass and Afro-beat music. Forget your troubles for the night and find yourself on the cutting edge of Manchester’s music scene.

Fallowfield is littered with eager-to-party university students. If you’re looking for a cheap and boozy night out and don’t care about the crowds, this is the place. The atmosphere in this area is undeniably festive, with people always looking for a party to hit up.

For a cheap drink with a great outdoor area, head to The Friendship Inn. For a fancier cocktail in a tamer atmosphere, go to either The Font, Fallow Café or Soloman’s, all of which serve tasty pub food and have excellent live music. For casual, student-led nights, CUBO has basement nights featuring all sorts of music. If you want to play ping pong and sip on ridiculously cheap drinks, head to Indigo.

The White Hotel is an exclusive club that only the coolest people in Manchester knew about when it first opened. Often spoken of as the experimental centre of the city, the club hosts eclectic nights of live music, as well as heavier house and techno DJ sets.

The venue still retains its secrecy, being nowhere near as widely known as The Warehouse Project, but offers the same quality nights. In this no-frills club, the bar is found in a hole in the floor, where drinks are passed up to you and, come closing time, it’s boarded away as if it was never there.

The Northern Quarter is a trendy, boho-chic neighbourhood littered with colourful street art, vintage and record shops, quaint cafés and happening bars, clubs and live music venues. Some of the best up-and-coming and established indie bands perform throughout this area. For nights enjoying live music, go to Band on the Wall, Gullivers, Matt & Phreds Jazz Club and Soup Kitchen, which also hosts great DJ sets.

For secret bars, look to Behind Closed Doors, then move onto The Washhouse and Dusk til Pawn. For intimate date-type venues, hit up The Mint Lounge and Eastern Bloc Records. For late nights, book a hotel that's conveniently located in the Northern Quarter area.