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The Daytime Disco Event For Over 30s By Line Of Duty’s Vicky McClure Is Returning To Manchester

Mancs can expect the perfect party music playlist, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers and Vicky McClure of 'Line of Duty' fame.

Queueing up on a cold, rainy night waiting and shivering to get into the club, you hear the thump of the bass reverberating out into the street and sober up bit by bit as the showers continue to pour. You’re finally inside and suddenly you find yourself yawning, wearied by the playlist of either unknown or over-played tracks and deep down you just want to inhale some cheesy chips and roll into bed to get those precious eight hours of sleep. Sound familiar? Well, Day Fever knows you well and is bringing back its much-loved daytime disco to Manchester that doesn’t ruin your Sunday once again.

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Day Fever, an ironic nod to the Bee Gees hit Night Fever , has become a viral hit by offering a ‘ nightclub’ experience held in the daytime . The Day Fever series mean attendees can still catch an early night, with the Manchester event running between 3pm and 8pm .

After an astonishing appetite for a nightclub in the afternoon, with events selling out in Sheffield, Glasgow and London, Day Fever is now coming back for more by returning to New Century in Manchester on Sunday 5th May, 2024 after much success over the weekend just gone (March 2) in the city. Mancs can expect the perfect party music playlist, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers and Vicky McClure of Line of Duty fame, as well as her film producer partner Jonny Owen , hosting another afternoon of no holds barred party times!

Vicky McClure speaks for us all when she says: “Manchester had to be on our list for Day Fever, it just had to be! It’s a city we all know and love and we can’t wait to bring our disco to such an amazing venue. So get your glad rags on and come and join us for a proper party. We can’t wait to see you next year!”

Day Fever is an event for all those aged 30 years old and over so don’t forget your ID, even if you haven’t been asked for it in a while… Attendees are also kindly asked to refrain from petting on the dancefloor (unless it’s the smooch/slow section), pushing, running and bombing, as well as acrobatics or gymnastics (vigorous dancing is encouraged instead).

Fancy a daytime disco that’s not in your kitchen? You can sign up for tickets, which start from £12.06 , to the Day Fever event in Manchester this May here .

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Manchester’s most epic club night returns to Albert Hall this weekend

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La Discotheque, one of the world’s best club nights, is making its return to Manchester this weekend and will be taking over the Albert Hall.

Famed for throwing immersive disco and house parties, La Discotheque will be heavy on the confetti, the feathers, and the sequins, as well as its unrivalled production.

This Saturday, the event will be hosting the legendary Kenny Dope, the La Discotheque Orchestra, Jeremy Underground, O’Flynn, Heléna Star, Guy Williams (Flash), BB (Supernature) and What She Said.

Oh, and don’t forget the La Piscotheque party down in the loos…

The news of the event’s return to Manchester follows an impressive set at London’s Drumsheds opening party (that’s the new super club built inside an old IKEA).

There’ll be an 18-piece La Discotheque Orchestra with brass, strings, percussion and vocalists breathing new life into iconic disco anthems.

And the whole roster is packed with disco and house legends, like four-time Grammy-nominated producer Kenny Dope, also one half of Masters At Work.

He’s also behind significant releases such as The Bomb! & Get Up (Clap Your Hands).

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La Discotheque’s homecoming gig is taking over the grade II-listed Albert Hall, a converted Wesleyan chapel in the heart of the city centre.

The creators of the iconic night say: “Through unity, and freedom of expression, we give music lovers what they want: a space to be beautifully and unapologetically themselves…

“We are family, I’ve got all my sisters with me.”

La Discothèque is at the Manchesters Albert Hall on Saturday 24 February – get your tickets here .

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Can you believe we’re already into our last full week of April, and May is right around the corner?

So far, April has been full of foodie festivals, cultural celebrations, wholesome spring-themed events, and so much more – and thankfully, there’s more where that came from as there’s loads more in the Greater Manchester social calendar for everyone of all ages to be getting involved with throughout this week too.

If you’re finding it a bit tricky to pick what to do, we’ve chosen a few of the best bits for another edition of our ‘ what’s on ‘ guide.

Here’s some of our recommendations.

Bloomtown Blossom Trail

Manchester City Centre

Monday 22 April – onwards

Manchester never looks better than it does when all the blossom trees burst back to life, right? Well now there’s a walking trail through town that shows off the best bits.

From the iconic purple blooms outside the Central Library, to the surprising sprays that pop up in the middle of Ancoats, there are pretty colours appearing all over, so the National Trust is once again shining a spotlight on Manchester and bringing back its new-and-improved Bloomtown Map.

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There are 39 spots all over the city centre (and slightly beyond) included along the route, each one showcasing one of the city’s most picturesque locations.

Find out more about 2024’s trail here .

Tales of Manchester 2.0

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

A brand-new art exhibition curated by visual artist Emma Evans in partnership with six other creators is now open in Manchester, and it’s completely free to visit.

Tales of Manchester 2.0 down at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a collection of multi-platform art celebrating our brilliant city, and it’s showcasing six spoken word pieces by established Manchester based poets – Griot Gabriel, Ilaria Passeri, Lisa O’Hare, Mark Jackson aka Keith’s Brother, Matt Concannon aka The Thirsty Poet, and Sarah Attwell.

The spoken word is paired with visual pieces painted by self-taught artist Emma Evans, where the words have served as inspiration for the art.

Find out more here .

The Manchester College ‘Greater Mancunians’ Exhibition

Manchester Central Library

Photography students from The Manchester College will be showcasing their ‘Greater Mancunians’ project as part of a landmark exhibition at Manchester Central Library’s Main Exhibition Hall from this week.

150 students have participated in the groundbreaking photography project, and it features images of some of Manchester’s most famous and influential people shot at numerous locations across the city.

More than 100 contributors are featured in the project, including musicians Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr, athletes Diane Modahl and Ricky Hatton, local politicians Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, and Bev Craig, actors Maxine Peake and Bill Roache, artists Stan Chow and AKSE P-19, and other local figures like Jonathan Warburton, Simon Martin, and Professor Erinma Bell MBE.

Did you see that one of the biggest charity shops has recently opened here in Greater Manchester?

The independently-run Regenerage superstore is the newest resident at the massively-popular Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton.

Inside the huge 10,958 sq ft store, shoppers can find everything from ladies and menswear, to homeware, furniture, and children’s clothing too, plus books, and new white goods – including washing machines, fridge freezers, and more.

There’s also a specially-created bridal and occasional wear department too.

And if all of that didn’t sound brilliant enough as it is, there’s even the chance to get your hands on designer brands like Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, and Armani, all without the hefty price tag.

Science and Industry Museum

Did you know there’s a huge gaming event currently happening in Manchester?

With more than 160 consoles and hundreds of games to play, Power UP is back for more in 2024 down at the Science and Industry Museum, and it’s taking ticket-holders on a journey through five decades of gaming every weekend.

There’s everything from retro arcade games, to state-of-the-art virtual reality, and so much more to get stuck into, and each ticket includes unlimited play all day.

Find out more about the exhibition here .

Pieminister’s Bottomless Brunch

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Pieminister’s legendary pie bottomless brunch with free-flowing drinks has finally made a comeback.

The popular pie restaurant chain – which has two sites here in Manchester city centre on Church Street in the Northern Quarter, and on Deansgate – is known and loved all across the UK for its thick and chunky pies, but its bottomless brunch offering is something else.

Whether you’re a meat lover, a veggie, vegan, flexitarian, or gluten free, there’s something to suit everyone on the menu.

Find out more and book your bottomless brunch slot here .

The Wizard of Oz

Palace Theatre Manchester

Wednesday 24 April – Sunday 5 May

A sensational new take on of one of the world’s most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz, is arriving here in Manchester this week.

Taking to the iconic Palace Theatre stage, starring award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, JLS sensation Aston Merrygold as The Tin Man, and  RuPaul’s Drag Race UK  winner and  Dancing On Ice  star The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch of the West, this new production is set to be truly magical for all the family.

Find out more and grab last-minute tickets here .

The Botanist LIVE

Greater Manchester

Friday 26 & Saturday 27 April – onwards

The Botanist has brought back The Botanist LIVE to “help everyone celebrate summer” with free live music every weekend.

Set to “supply the soundtrack to your weekend” every Friday and Saturday night, The Botanist’s talented artists are set to play live from 8pm until late, and guests can expect a vibrant party atmosphere with sounds of rock, pop, soul, R&B, funk, disco, and blues.  

The events are not ticketed and are free to attend, so all you need to do is turn up and wait for its house band get the party started. 

Red Rose Diner

East Lancashire Railway

Friday 26 April – onwards

Greater Manchester’s iconic heritage railway is hosting one of the most unique fine dining experiences in the region this week.

Running on selected Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 March right through to November this year, East Lancashire Railway’s Red Rose Diners are described as being “the ultimate first class foodie experience”, as they start with a glass of fizz and stretch over an almost three-hour steam train journey through the Irwell Valley.

The experience includes a four-course dinner with complimentary sparkling wine, followed by tea or coffee and after-dinner chocolates.

Find out more and book here .

Fancy heading out a walk somewhere in Greater Manchester and beyond this week?

The weather is FINALLY warming up a little, and it’s beginning to feel like we might finally have made it through winter.

So that means it’s time for a walk, right?

Some of the green spaces that wrap around Greater Manchester are in their prime right now with blossoms, bluebells, and more – and that’s saying something, as they’re pretty spectacular all year round – so it couldn’t be a more perfect time to go for a walk to appreciate their beauty.

Read our round-up of stunning spots for a spring walk here .

Spring Fest

Alderley Park

Saturday 27 April

Spring Fest is taking over Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park this Saturday.

With families from all across Greater Manchester and the North West set to make their way to Macclesfield, Spring Fest is a chance to celebrate the magic of spring and everything that it means for wildlife, animals, and nature.

You can expect a jam-packed day full of different outdoor family-friendly activities, performances, markets, and lots of local food and drink.

Ex-Paw Extravaganza

Angel Meadow Park

A festival especially for dogs is all set to take over a popular Manchester city centre park for some “paw-tastic fun” this weekend.

And the best bit about it? It’s absolutely FREE to head on down to.

Back by popular demand, the  Ex-Paw Extravaganza  festival is returning to Angel Meadow Park near Manchester‘s Green Quarter this Saturday for a jam-packed day of “pawsome activity”.

Kicking off from 11am and running right through until 4pm, this year’s dog-themed festivities include a selection of different stalls to shop from, dog agility courses, puppy play areas, hands-on pet first aid courses, and so much more.

Looking for somewhere to go for a hearty roast dinner in and around Greater Manchester this weekend?

From the moment we start to feel the weekend rolling in, we can’t help but turn our thoughts to Sunday roasts, steaming jugs of gravy, and big glasses sploshing over with red wine.

It’s just the best feeling, and there’s plenty of it to be found here in our region.

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We’re used to it being wet and miserable most of the year, and while we do love Sunday lunch on a sun-soaked afternoon in the beer garden when we get the chance, nothing warms the cockles more on those darker days than a giant plate piled high with roasted meats, vegetables, and gravy.

Read our round-up of some of the best Greater Manchester roast dinners here .

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One of the biggest, if not the biggest, popstars in the world right now will be releasing a brand-new album this Friday, and there’s a dedicated listening party happening in Manchester especially for the occasion.

Yes, we’re of course talking about Taylor Swift .

In case you aren’t a Swiftie, or you just generally weren’t aware, Taylor Swift announced back in early February that she would be unleashing her eleventh studio album , titled The Tortured Poets Department , on the world on 19 April.

Just like anything the 34-year-old singer-songwriter does, the surprise announcement of the new album – which is a follow-up to her 2022 critically-acclaimed and GRAMMY award-winning album, Midnights – pretty much broke the internet when it happened, and her dedicated fans have been counting down the days ever since.

Now, after months of eagerly waiting, the big day is finally happening this Friday, and in a bid to properly mark what a massive day it will be, one popular Manchester venue has decided to host a dedicated listening party , so that Swifties can unite under one roof and celebrate the special occasion together.

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Fairfield Social Club (FSC) which has recently opened its doors in the heart of Manchester city centre , is inviting fans to “gather with your closest Swifties” and head on down to its Green Quarter venue this Friday for a night that’s “dedicated to Tay Tay and her legacy”.

Not only will you get to hear The Tortured Poets Department in full from start to finish surrounded by dozens of fellow fans, but there’ll also be a bunch of other Swift-themed activities too.

These include a Taylor Swift pub quiz with questions to all about her life and groundbreaking career to test your knowledge, friendship bracelet-making sessions, and just the chance to share the love and swap stories with other Swifties.

If all of that didn’t sound brilliant enough as it is, there’s also set to be a selection of themed cocktails to sip whilst you spend time ruminating on what Taylor meant in the lyrics of her songs only released a few hours prior.

Oh, and the best bit? FSC promises there “won’t be a Scooter Braun in sight” on the night.

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The Tortured Poets Department Listening Party is taking over Fairfield Social Club this Friday 19 April from 7pm right through until 10pm – with tickets now on sale setting you back just £6 each, and already selling fast.

Grab tickets to the party here .

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The best gigs and club nights in Manchester November 2023

All the very best gigs and club nights happening in town this month

By Manchester's Finest | Last updated 16 February 2024

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This month we have the return of Manchester’s biggest queer rave, some hip hop big dogs, edgy girl groups and some Manc legends back on stage, where they belong.

Read on for the best gigs and club nights in Manchester in November.

Homobloc at Depot Mayfield

Saturday 4 November

What a way to kick off November. The mighty queer party for all Homobloc returns with another thunderous line-up to fill the Depot Mayfield up with pure joy. The Blessed Madonna will be back, alongside Jessie Ware, Peaches, Confidence Man, SHERELLE, Horse Meat Disco, Prosumer, Todd Edwards and the legendary David Morales. Local talent will also be hugely represented by the likes of Flesh legends Kath McDermott and DJ Paulette, Supernature, Your Dad Sells Avon, Mix-stress, Gina Breeze, Veba and Jamie Bull. Bringeth it on.

11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PY

Little Simz at Victoria Warehouse

Sunday 5 November

“Though she be but little she is fierce,” Shakespeare said of Little Simz (not really). But the sentiment remains, and the Brit Award-winning rapper, singer and actress arrives in Manchester this month, after being last seen in these parts at Parklife. She tore it right up there, and will do the same at the Viccy Warehouse.

Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1AB

50 Cent at AO Arena

Friday 10 November

Fiddy himself will be returning to Manchester for his first performance since his main stage appearance at Parklife in 2022. In a stat to make everyone feel old, it’s 20 years since his pivotal album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ (he got rich in the end), and this ‘Final Lap’ tour (sounds kind of final) will see him joined on stage at the AO by the legendary Busta Rhymes too, so two icons for the price of one.

Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR

Jessie Ware at Victoria Warehouse

Jessie Ware is heading on tour in support of her fifth studio offering ‘That! Feels! Good!’, the disco-fuelled record which was released earlier this year. Latest singles ‘Free Yourself’ and ‘Pearls’ have helped cement the singer, songwriter (and podcaster) in her position at the forefront of UK pop. Catch Jessie live at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday 10 November.

Brand New Heavies at the Bridgewater Hall

Thursday 16 November

Acid Jazz icons the Brand New Heavies will be stopping in Manchester as part of their greatest hits tour, but with some added orchestral splendour thrown in. They’ll be playing tracks from Never Stop… The Best Of accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra, so those soulful strings should truly hit home in spine-tingling style.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS

The Prodigy at AO Arena

Friday 17 November

90s legends The Prodigy are back in town this month with their Army of Ants Tour 2023. The forthcoming arena shows mark the second string of dates without their iconic singer Keith Flint, who sadly passed away in 2019. The ‘Firestarter’ hitmakers stop at Manchester’s AO Arena on Friday 27 November before embarking on dates across the UK and Europe.

BC Camplight

American singer-songwriter BC Camplight is back. Whilst the news of new album ‘The Last Rotation Of Earth’ from Brian Christinzio was somewhat out of the blue, it was very-much welcomed. Initially from Philadelphia but now a proud adopted Mancunian, BC Camplight will play one his biggest shows to date at Manchester’s Albert Hall on Friday 17 November.

27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

WHP and Eat Your Own Ears presents Curated By Skrillex

Saturday 18 November

Sonny Moore – aka Skrillex – will be in charge of putting the line-up together for this mind-bender of a night at the Warehouse Project. The man himself will be nabbing a headline slot in the Depot room, as you’d expect, with support in the form of Peggy Gou (who’ll be going back-to-back with Four Tet), Ben UFO, Manchester’s own Interplanetary Criminal, Flowdan, SHERELLE, HAAi, Josey Rebelle, Pangaea and Krysko. 

Friendly Fires at Victoria Warehouse

Friday 24 November

It’s been a solid decade and a half since Friendly Fires released their self-titled debut album. Tracks like Skeleton Boy, Jump In The Pool, White Diamonds and, of course, the anthemic Paris blended everything from post-punk to punk-funk to shoegaze to electronica, and cemented the lads from St Albans as an underground pop force to be reckoned with. They’ll be playing the whole album in full, and we’ll be bellowing it back to them.

Now Wave presents Girl Ray at Soup

Dead trendy North London new wave girl band Girl Ray hit up Soup with their smart indie-pop vibes, off the back of their Prestige album, the band’s third through the eclectic Moshi Moshi imprint. 

31-33 Spear St, Manchester M1 1DF

Speakers Corner Quartet at New Century

Wednesday 22 November

Spinning off the revered spoken word and hip-hip night, founded in Brixton in 2006, Speakers Corner Quartet will be heading to New Century for a full orchestral show. They’ll be joined by the mighty Manchester Camerata, Coby Sey, Confucius MC, James Massiah, Lea Sen, Leilah, Tawiah and Eska for a night of fine beats and enviable flow, while conductor Robert Ames, who’s worked with the likes of Frank Ocean, Actress and Sigur Rós, handles the strings and whatnot.

34 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH

Black Grape at the Albert Hall

It’s the return of the mighty Black Grape, Shaun Ryder’s demented project with MC Kermit, formerly of Hulme hip hop crew the Ruthless Rap Assassins. Expect chaotic renditions of In The Name Of The Father, Reverend Black Grape and the wobbly Tramazi Parti, as well as a raft of new vibrations from their forthcoming fourth album Orange Head, due out this month.

27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

Alabama 3 at The Ritz

Saturday 25 November

Brixton-born Alabama 3 will be bringing their acid-country dubtronica to The Ritz, and yes while they might be known for one track in particular (Woke Up This Morning, which was featured as the theme tune of a certain mobster drama, and which was reinvigorated when everyone started re-watching said show during lockdown), they’ve got plenty more in the arsenal, from some 13 albums in their back catalogue.

Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5NQ

Deptford Northern Soul Club at YES

DNSC Residents Will Foot and Lewis Henderson will be conveying their love of all things crackly, seven-inch and soulful (thanks, initially, to Lewis’s dad’s record collection which gave them the bug) to the good folk of Manchester. They’ll be taking on the Pink Room at YES for a frank and thorough knees-up, so bring some loose and flappy trousers for the high kicks and a pocket full of talc for the slipping and sliding.

38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB

Anne-Marie at AO Arena

Sunday 26 November

A West End star, three-time karate champion and a BRIT Award-nominee? Anne-Marie is a real triple threat. Pop’s leading lady and The Voice judge is back on tour this month, with a stop in Manchester in celebration of new album ‘Unhealthy’ – which features a collab with Country superstar Shania Twain. The ‘2002’ singer will play Manchester’s AO Arena on Sunday 26 November, the penultimate night of her UK tour.

Aficionado at The Pink Room

The Aficionado crew have been nailing those eclectic balearic vibes for a solid 25 years, which is nice. Residents Moonboots and Jason Boardman will be joined for this all-dayer by like-minded chums for this blow out at the Pink Room at YES, including former Cafe Del Mar man Phil Mison, Brenda Ray, J-Walk/Fat City don Martin Brew and Nev Cottee. It’s free in, but a ticket is advised. Get shuffling.

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The Best Clubs In Manchester

Known around the world for delivering diverse and dangerously addictive nights, this city has got a bit of everything. Check out our list of the best clubs in Manchester, from those famed for sell-out warehouse parties to hidden dive bars with dancefloors and DJ-led raves; get the low-down on the top nightlife here.

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The Blues Kitchen Manchester

If you're all for New Orleans vibes, then you'll want to check out The Blues Kitchen, one of the top clubs in Manchester city centre. Expect a fabulous array of live music and DJ sets, alongside special free  Friday night sessions for RnB, afrobeats and hip hop . Thirsty? They have happy hour between 5 and 7pm.

• Spinningfields ⋅ City Centre
• Cocktail Bar ⋅ Party Bar ⋅ Restaurant Bar

Chinawhite Manchester

This London import is one hell of a show-stopper, with a long list of celebrity clientele and an even bigger queue outside. Located in Deansgate, Chinawhite is great for an exclusive night on the tiles, with performers, acts and table service as standard.

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The Brewers, Manchester

If you're on the hunt for show-stopping events in Manchester, The Brewers has an epic array to choose from - we mean cabaret, drag-drenched affairs and live music. You can also visit the gay bar during the week for its happy hour deals and buzzing atmosphere.

• Central Manchester

Revolucion De Cuba Manchester

Revolucion De Cuba is a staple when it comes to clubbing, shaking things up with a bit of Latin style. Come in the day for tasty tapas or arrive at night for great music and two floors of massive tunes, which will guarantee you'll be moving those hips 'til the early hours.

• Deansgate ⋅ Spinningfields
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If you're looking for student clubs in Manchester, Cargo has plenty of events every single week. Shimmy on over to this colourful spot, grabbing affordable drinks at the bar or getting down on the dancefloor 'til the AM.

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On Bar is on our list of top clubs for its incredible reputation as a stalwart in Manchester's gay bar scene. Sashay your way to this Canal Street staple to find a haven for drinking and dancing, alongside some of the city's best drag events or bottomless brunches.

• Canal Street
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Swanky restaurant and bar by day, mad nightclub at night; Impossible has made quite a splash on the Manchester nightlife scene. Expect everything from sexy performances and fire-breathers to cocktails or Champagne showers at this unique venue.

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Hashtag Parties Manchester

For as little as £3, Hashtag Parties are getting you entry to some of the best clubs in Manchester for students. Whether you're in need of a mid-week boogie or a weekend of dancing, they've got you covered with nonstop entertainment and affordable drinks.

Mint Lounge

One of the most famous Manchester nightclubs, as it's home to the city's longest running night out, Mint Lounge is definitely worth a visit. Funkademia attracts a fun-seeking crowd to dance Saturday night away to unadulterated soul-funk.

• Northern Quarter

After the best clubs in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Hidden in the basement of this popular watering hole is an intimate gig venue and dancefloor. A place for underground DJs and cool alternative tunes, Soup Kitchen is well worth a look.

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FAC251 - The Factory

FAC251 - The Factory is a club with a little something for everyone. Expect indie Thursdays, cheesy 'rewind' Tuesdays and three different floors of music come the weekend, all blasted from a Funktion One Sound system.

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Satans Hollow

One of the city's only havens for punk, rock and metal lovers, Satans Hollow is where to head if alternative club nights are more your jam. This venue offers themed interiors and a friendly crowd. To top it off? Prices for spirits and mixer start at just £1.60.

With a raised DJ booth above the dance floor, LED screens and lavish marble bar, Club Liv Manchester has made your night a whole lot swankier. Don't miss the beautiful terrace and pan-Asian restaurant; no other club in the city offers such a full package.

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Matt and Phred's

The Tib Street jazz club that boasts live acts 6 nights of the week, Matt and Phred's is the place to be if you're after music with a party vibe. Check out their gigs, where everything from burlesque revues, blues jams and salsa bands reign supreme.

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From the courtyard that hosts its infamous summer parties through to the warehouse-style basement club, Hidden is one of Manchester's best clubs. The award-winning venue is found in the Downtex Mill and boasts four separate rooms for dancing.

A popular hit with students and locals alike, The Venue near Deansgate is playing an eclectic mix of funk, soul, retro and indie music across its dancefloor space. Plus, leather sofas and animal print wallpaper give this quirky spot a unique look.

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Keeping the party going until 4am each and every night of the week, The Liars Club is far more than just a cocktail bar. Check out the tiki paradise for a stonking list of over 100 rums, alongside a soundtrack that promises reggae, afrobeats and Caribbean hits.

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17 Best Clubs in Manchester: Top Nightclubs 2023

When the sunsets over Manchester, the city transforms into a pulsating hub of nightlife, offering an array of options for those seeking the best clubs in Manchester. From the iconic Northern Quarter to the vibrant Deansgate Locks, Manchester’s club scene is a treasure trove of excitement.

Here’s a curated list of the top nightclubs that guarantee an unforgettable night out! 

Northern Quarter Nightclubs

Soup kitchen .

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Looking for a hotspot for live music events and intimate dance floors? Soup Kitchen has got you covered! It offers a fusion of music genres, ensuring a great time for all. It seamlessly fuses music, art and culinary delights, making it a unique experience for all senses. 

Its cosy atmosphere and commitment to diverse music, make it a hotspot for creatives and music enthusiasts. Whether you’re seeking live acts, intimate dance floors or gastronomic adventure, you can’t go wrong with Soup Kitchen. This place is a testament to Manchester’s trendy atmosphere and a nightclub you can’t miss out on!

Mint Lounge  

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Tucked away on Manchester’s Oldham Street, Mint Lounge is a beloved spot for those who love indie music and a laid-back vibe. With its diverse music genres and regular club nights, it’s a hotspot for a chill night out It exudes an irresistible charm that draws in night owls seeking an alternative nightlife experience. 

The playlist caters to diverse tastes, while regular club nights ensure a steady flow of entertainment. With its unpretentious setting and mixed crowd, Mint Lounge is a refreshing break from the mainstream, making it a go-to spot for an unforgettable night out in Manchester. 

Deansgate Locks Nightclubs

The liars club.

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Known for its great music and fantastic sound system, Liars Club is a must-visit in the Deansgate Locks district. With great music and a blend of cocktails that will transport you to distant shores, it’s a hotspot for anyone interested in a fun night out. The Liars Club’s unique charm, free-spirited vibe and immersive setting make it a standout choice for anyone seeking an escape. The energetic atmosphere and free entry policy make it a go-to spot for a wild night!

This venue is known for its electrifying dance floor and top-notch music. With its energetic ambience and free entry, it guarantees a great night for all partygoers. Boating an expansive dance floor, top-notch music and a fun atmosphere, it’s a beacon for partygoers. 

The club’s commitment to providing a great time is evident through its vibrant crowd. It’s a seamless fusion of style, music and entertainment, making it one of the best clubs in Manchester!

Revolucion de Cuba  

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Offering a taste of Cuba in the heart of Manchester (Princess Street), this popular nightclub is known for its lively atmosphere and delicious cocktails. Its beautiful terrace bar adds to the charm and is an oasis for those seeking a taste of the exotic. 

The club’s dedication to delivering a great night out is reflected in its diverse music genres, lively social scene and dance floor. It’s a fusion of cultures and offers a fun night – guaranteed. 

Lola Lo Manchester  

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Nestled in Manchester’s heart, is a captivating tropical escape within the city’s nightlife. Inspired by the Pacific Islands, it offers a chill vibe with bamboo decor and lush greenery. The dance floor pulses with energy, inviting visitors to groove to a diverse mix of funky house and chart-topping tunes spun by skilled DJs. 

Lola Lo’s cocktail list adds to the allure, featuring exotic concoctions that perfectly complement the setting. Whether celebrating or seeking a fun night out, Lola Lo guarantees a great night, blending its Pacific charm with Manchester’s vibrant spirit for a night of dance and laughter. 

The Venue Manchester

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Located at the heart of Manchester’s nightlife, this club stands as a pinnacle of entertainment and excitement. This iconic spot offers an unparalleled experience with its dynamic dance floors, amazing sound systems and an eclectic mix of music genres, from electrifying EDM to classic hits. 

With its spacious layout and trendy vibe, it’s the perfect space to dance the night away with friends!

Other Great Manchester Clubs 

Albert hall.

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Albert Hall on Peter Street was transformed from a Methodist chapel into a live music venue and offers a unique experience. This historic venue marries grandeur with modernity, creating a captivating space for live music events and immersive club experiences. 

Hosting big names like the Stone Roses, you can’t go wrong and its awe-inspiring architecture transcends the ordinary, making every night a remarkable journey into Manchester’s cultural and musical landscape. It’s an unmissable destination for those craving a memorable night in the heart of the city! 

Deaf Institute 

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Catering to indie music enthusiasts, Deaf Institute is an intimate spot with regular club nights on Thomas Street. It’s a great choice for those looking for a relaxed yet entertaining night out or a hidden gem. It has a blend of entertainment and regular club nights that embody the city’s creative spirit. 

The Warehouse Project

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Situated in the heart of Manchester’s music scene, The Warehouse Project is a legendary nightclub that commands attention. Renowned for hosting an unparalleled lineup of world-class DJs and electronic music acts, it promises an unforgettable audiovisual experience. 

The venue’s industrial aesthetics, colossal sound systems and immersive lighting create an electrifying atmosphere that resonates with music enthusiasts. With its reputation as a hub for cutting-edge electronic sounds, you can’t miss it! 

Factory 251

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A legendary cornerstone of Manchester’s nightlife, Factory 251 echoes the city’s musical heritage. Housed in the iconic Factory Record HQ, this nightclub is a homage to Manchester’s rich music history. With its industrial-chic decor, cutting-edge sound system and a blend of genres, from indie classics to modern hits, it’s a magnet for music junkies. 

It reverberates with the city’s pulsating energy, offering an immersive experience that bridges past and present. For a night of dance, culture and vibrant spirit, Factory 251 remains an essential stop in Manchester’s bustling nocturnal landscape. 

Satan’s Hollow

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Unveiling a darker side of Manchester’s nightlife, Satan’s Hollow is a one-of-a-kind nightclub on Princess Street. This alternative hotspot embraces the edgier music genres, creating an electrifying haven for fans of rock, metal and alternative sounds. 

With its gothic-inspired decor, dancer floors and live music, it’s a sanctuary for those interested in a unique nightclub experience. It embodies Manchester’s diversity to provide a space for subcultures to thrive, offering a devilishly good time for those who march to the beat of their own drum! 

Bridgewater Hall  

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Known as a concert hall on Oxford Road, Bridgewater Hall occasionally transforms into a dynamic nightclub. It’s the perfect spot to groove to live acts and funky house tunes. This is one of the best clubs in Manchester because it redefines the city’s nightlife, emphasizing collaboration, culture and innovation. 

With its vast spaces, cutting-edge sounds and a commitment to pushing boundaries, it’s the place to be for those seeking a multidimensional night out that seamlessly blends music, art and Manchester’s unique energy. 

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Anchored in Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street, Cruz 101 is an iconic LGBTQ+ nightclub that’s been lighting up the city’s nightlife for years. With its inclusive ethos, dynamic dance floors and fun atmosphere, it’s a sanctuary for self-expression and celebration. 

Renowned for hosting lively drag shows, themed parties and top-notch DJs, it’s a cornerstone of Manchester’s LGBTQ+ scene. Cruz 101 not only offers unforgettable nights but also champions unity and diversity, making it a pivotal space where individuals come together to dance, celebrate and be themselves in the heart of the city. That alone is enough to make it one of the best clubs in Manchester! 

42’s Manchester

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Found on Bootle Street, 42’s Manchester is a legendary nightclub that encapsulates the essence of the city’s indie music culture. Known for its indie and alternative music scene, this venue is a magnet for music enthusiasts seeking an authentic night out. 

With live music events, DJ sets and a cozy atmosphere, it’s a haven for those who appreciate the sound of indie classics and modern hits. It embodies the city’s musical legacy and offers a genuine, down-to-earth experience, making it an essential stop for those who want to soak in Manchester’s indie spirit. 

Viva Manchester

Situated in the center of the city, Viva Manchester has stylish decor, diverse music and is a dynamic escape for partygoers. Known for its lively dance floors and social scene, Viva caters to a wide spectrum of music tastes. Whether you’re seeking a night of dancing to the latest hits, live performances or a place to socialize, Viva promises a good one!

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Tucked away beneath the bustling streets of Manchester, Hidden is an underground haven for electronic music. As the name suggests, it’s a hidden gem within the city’s nightlife scene, offering an intimate and immersive experience. 

With its minimalist industrial design, top-tier sounds and array of electronic music genres, it’s a hot spot for those seeking a crazy dance floor journey. Hidden attracts a community of devoted music lovers who gather in the depths to revel in the beats of techno, house and more! 

Why Party in Manchester? 

When it comes to choosing an unforgettable party experience, few places compare to the vibrant city of Manchester. With its rich cultural heritage, diverse music scene and pulsating energy, Manchester stands as a prime destination for those looking to dance the night away, make memories and embrace a nightlife like no other. 

Each neighbourhood has its own charm and an array of nightclubs to explore. Whether you’re into dance floors, rooftop bars or live music, Manchester’s neighbourhoods cater to various preferences, ensuring everyone finds their niche. So which one of the best clubs in Manchester are you going to try first?

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Best Nightclubs in Manchester

Are you looking to discover the best nightclubs in Manchester?

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On this page, you’ll find the official shortlist all the nightclubs in Manchester. (More in-depth further below). And, each with why its best to go.

Feel free to check out each nightclub’s official profile to find out more and to find out which is best for you.

We’ve also created seperate shortlists on our website for each music genre you might like to hear at a club on your night out in London .

So check out these articles aswell:

• Hip Hop Clubs in Manchester

EDM Clubs in Manchester

Techno clubs in manchester.

• RnB Clubs in Manchester
• House Music Clubs in Manchester

Salsa Clubs in Manchester

• Latin Clubs in Manchester
• And finally:  Our Complete Guide to Manchester’s Nightlife

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The Best Places to go Clubbing in Manchester

1) south manchester.

South Manchester was formed in 1995 and is still going strong due to its commitment to remain away from the tired old vibe and style of mainstream, popular clubs. With a Funktion One sound system, it creates the perfect platform for DJs to give the visitors a unique experience. The club is only open from 11 PM to 3:30 or 4 AM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with Saturday being the highlight. So, make sure you schedule your visit accordingly and plan ahead if you don’t want to miss out on all the excitement.

2) The Birdcage Manchester

The Birdcage Manchester is a part of the Manchester Arndale, located in the heart of the Manchester city. It was founded back in 2006 and has been providing with the people of Manchester with some of the best club nights in the area since then. The club is open for only three nights during the week; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. All three nights are dedicated to unique events of their own, but Saturday is when you can have a Vegas experience with drag artists, dancers, and showgirls performing different shows throughout the night, so make sure to plan your clubbing trip accordingly.

3) Tiger Tiger Manchester

Tiger Tiger Manchester is a club located in The Printworks, which is a popular clubbing area in the city. There is plenty of fun to go around for anyone who ventures out to Tiger Tiger; you can eat, drink, dance, and party the night away in style, all under one roof. There are eight different rooms in the club, all catering to the different tastes of the diverse crowd it attracts; whether you want to relax at the Tiger Bar or jam out to hip hop music in The White Room, there is something for everyone.

4) Mint Lounge Manchester

Mint Lounge Manchester is a club that is Located in one of the coolest areas of the city of Manchester, known as the Northern Quarter, Mint Lounge also happens to be one of the best venues for clubbing and hosting live music events or parties. DJs at the club know how to rock the dance floor with everything from party starters too long lost classics that can make anyone dance till they drop.

5) FAC251 – Factory Manchester

FAC251 – Factory Manchester is a club spread over three floors, with plenty of rooms that all offer a different experience to the visitors. The club is open for four days a week, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, all of which are packed with a range of events to keep you entertained. The music played at the club includes everything from indie and pop to house and rock and roll. For those who want something new, there are regular live band shows as well. No matter how you like to party, you are bound to find something fun at FAC251.

6) 42’s Manchester

42’s Manchester is also known as the 42nd street night club, and the thing it is known for most is being a nice place for nice people who want to experience the city’s unique nightlife. It has been around for decades, dating back to when George Best, a Manchester legend, opened it as Slack Alices in 1963.

7) Club Liv Manchester

Club Liv Manchester is a VIP night club and one of the most popular venues in the city. It combines an exclusive club with a beautiful terrace bar and even better restaurant, providing the visitors with elegance and style in every corner. In the lower level, there is a swish night club with LED walls and a raised booth for live DJs. The bar is decorated with marble, and large booths line the dance floor so the guests can sit down, enjoy their drinks and have a good time.

8) The Venue Manchester

The Venue Manchester is night club is a favourite among students, hipsters and people who like to drink and party. It is open only three days a week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and all three days have a different style and vibe for the visitors. However, each night is dedicated to one thing above all else; giving the visitors the best music to dance and party to.

9) Fifth Manchester

Fifth Manchester  Nightclub is one of the most popular clubs in the city of Manchester. Located on Princess Street, the club has made a name for itself among the younger crowd, particularly the students. It regularly has offers and special deals for students, along with some truly iconic events and parties, which attracts everyone who’s looking for something new and exciting.

10) Viva Manchester

Viva Manchester nightclub is located in the heart of the city of Manchester and happens to be one of the hottest clubs in the area. It has three rooms for guests to enjoy themselves in, where everything from dance to R&B music is played all through the night. Three bars and private VIP booths, along with cutting edge lighting and sound systems make the club into a venue that you absolutely have to experience to appreciate the city’s nightlife.

11) History Manchester

History Manchester Nightclub is the only super club in the city of Manchester located just off Deansgate, in the heart of the City Centre. Located on Longworth Street, the club resides inside the former Suede club and gives a nod to the history of the building with its name. The team behind the club wanted to pay tribute to the building that houses the club, which dates back to 1900 and was once the place where the BBC orchestra played.

12) Lola Lo Manchester

Lola Lo Manchester is known as the tiki tavern of the city, with some of the best parties you could possibly have the opportunity to go to. The club is full of artisans who are there to enjoy the delicious cocktails and dance to some of the nicest tunes on a dazzling dance floor. The club is housed over three floors and has a capacity for 560 guests. The venue is a multi-level tiki paradise with a lower ground floor, a ground floor, and a mezzanine floor, all of which have something unique for the guests to enjoy. There are live shows by some of the best DJs in the city and drinks you can otherwise only find on the beach.

13) K2 Karaoke Manchester

K2 Karaoke Manchester nightclub is located in the heart of the Manchester city and covers an area of more than 15,000 square feet. The club is the perfect mix of a karaoke bar and a night club, with 31 private, completely soundproof karaoke booths, all of which have state of the art equipment and have been designed individually.

14) Satans Hollow Manchester

Satans Hollow Manchester is one of the only venues in Manchester that is dedicated solely to Punk, Rock and Metal music which makes it pretty famous among the younger crowd who knows how to party. The dance floor is surrounded by two bars where visitors can find some delicious, cheap drinks. And once you’re drunk enough, the huge Satan’s statue behind the DJ’s booth gets quite interesting. Lastly, the entrance age limit is 18 and above.

15) Void Manchester

Void Manchester is One of the premier gay clubs in Manchester, VOID can be found in the heart of the city’s gay village. It is known as the perfect late-night, underground club which throws the best parties for people from the community. The club only closes on Thursday, so for the rest of the week, you can have something fun and exciting to do no matter when you go in. For instance, you can attend the Filthy Gorgeous nights of Tuesday, or the LIT party the club has on Fridays, or go in for VOID Afterhours to experience the best of what the club has to offer.

16) Cruz 101 Manchester

Cruz 101 Manchester is one the biggest, most popular gay clubs in the city of Manchester, located inside an old warehouse building in the city’s Gay Village. The club is one of the longest-running gay venues in Manchester as it has been around for more than twenty years. The club is open from Wednesdays to Sundays and plays all sorts of music to keep the guests entertained, including pop, R&B, disco, funky pop, trance, and house music. The latest lighting and sound systems make sure the party never stops. If you’re in Manchester and part of the gay community, Cruz 101 has to be on your list of places to visit.

17) Ark Manchester

Ark Manchester club is located by the canal, on Deansgate Locks, and is among the hippest, most modern and premium venues in the city when it comes to clubbing. The club has a pub-style menu for its guests, along with some of the best cocktails and drinks you’ll find in a club, all of which are very reasonably priced.

18) Banyan Spinningfields Manchester

Banyan Spinning fields Manchester is a cool cocktail bar that offers fancy and stylish drinks as well as tasty food. It is located in Spinningfields, Manchester. The menu consists of internationally inspired dishes for customers to choose from, such as curries, pasta, etc. The lunch and brunch menu also has a wide variety of food items for customers to choose from. In addition to the good food, the bar is stocked with tasty cocktails, spirits, and ales, with experienced bartenders providing these tasty concoctions. The bar is easily affordable. Moreover, there is no door charge. In addition, there is no specific dress code requirement. Lastly, only customers 18 and above can enter.

19) Bar 21 Manchester

Bar 21 Manchester is a film, movie, and music inspired bar in Northern Quarter, Manchester. It has a strong retro vibe with influence from the 80s. Moreover, it is decorated with old television and movie decorations. In addition, Bar 21 hosts many different themed nights such as ‘Chill Out Tuesday’. Furthermore, there is also a DJ available to provide with the perfect music to set the mood. Alongside this, there may even be live music nights to keep fans interested. The bar has a great stock of different kinds of ales, cocktails, and wines to match the taste of each customer. Bar 21 is a great bar to visit with families, businessmen, and even partygoers.

20) BrewDog Manchester

BrewDog Manchester is a lounge bar in Deansgate, Manchester. This bar is one of the most popular craft beer bars in the city, with wide varieties of beers from all over the world. BrewDog also has a range of their own classic beers, which customers enjoy greatly. In addition to the beers, the bar itself is quite inviting with its huge glass front entrance and a small terrace, providing a more intimate setting. In addition to the traditional beers, BrewDog maintains a contemporary outlook, thus attracting customers. Moreover, this bar has no specific dress code and age limit for entrance is 18 above.

21) Be At One Manchester

Be At One Manchester is a cool and quirky bar located in Manchester. They are famous for their cool bartending techniques and creative cocktails all across the UK. Moreover, they bring the party atmosphere with each branch they open, providing a platform for partygoers to enjoy thoroughly. In addition, their bar contains the greatest variety of spirits, ales, and cocktails to stir the Manchester nightlife drastically. Furthermore, the bar is easily affordable and has no entry charge. There is no specific strictness regarding clothing either. Furthermore, the bar usually does not have any queues at the entrance, however, the age limit for entrance is 18 and above.

22) Black Sheep Coffee Manchester

Black Sheep Coffee Manchester is a bar in Manchester that not only provides the best coffee in the area during the day but is also a very popular bar at night. The bar serves a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines that people can enjoy after a long day. In addition, the cozy environment and interior adds to the feel of a coffeehouse and is the perfect spot for live music events. Furthermore, the food is also quite tasty and is definitely worth a visit, whether during the day or night. Moreover, there is no specific age limit, except on the alcohol, which is allowed to ages 18 and above.

23) Dirty Martini Manchester

Dirty Martini Manchester is a London brand that just decided to open its first branch in Deansgate, Manchester. The bar is spaced out over three floors, with cool and quirky interior all over, to attract partygoers. The cocktail list contains a wide variety of drinks but focuses more on martinis. Moreover, the food menu is also packed with tasty food items for customers to try on a night out. In addition, a dancefloor is also present to add a more party atmosphere and to ensure customers enjoy greatly. There is no specific dress code requirement. The age limit of entrance into this bad is 18 and above.

24) Flight Club Manchester

Flight Club Manchester is a party bar that has taken the traditional game of darts and has transformed it completely, making into a game that is worth a try and a visit to the bar. This exciting party bar is located on Kings Street and combines the fun multiplayer games with a bar serving delicious drinks. In addition to the games and tasty cocktails, the bar also provides tasty food for customers to munch on during darts matches. Furthermore, the bar is quite affordable and has no door entrance charge. The dress code is casual with no specific requirements and has an age drop-off of 18 and above.

25) Dog Bowl Manchester

Dog Bowl Manchester is a mix of drinking, dining and bowling joint, located in Manchester. It is the third store opened by the Black Dog chain and is very popular amongst the locals. The interior of this joint is very sophisticated with classy wooden floors and a contemporary set up. Furthermore, the bar is stocked with classy signature cocktails as well as different types of beers, spirits, and ales. The food scene is also quite popular at Dog Bowl, with options ranging from pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and salads. This bar is ideal for a night out with friends who are searching for a unique hangout spot.

26) Las Iguanas Deansgate Manchester

Las Iguanas Deansgate Manchester is a lively cocktail bar, in Deansgate. It provides a Latin American environment for customers to enjoy, with low lighting and Latino music. The attraction of this bar is no secret; however, it is not pocket-friendly and is not the perfect spot for a typical student night out. Moreover, the food is also delicious and has traditional Latin recipes for customers to try out. The dress code for the club is casual. The age limit drop-off is 18 and above, after 9 pm. In addition, street side tables are also present to provide a more intimate outdoor setting.

27) Revolucion de Cuba Manchester

Revolucion de Cuba Manchester  is a Latin-inspired bar in Deansgate, Manchester that provides a tropical escape for customers as soon as they enter. The tiled floors, tall ceilings, and a long front bar add to the vibe of the bar. In addition to the tropical vibe, the cocktails are cheap and tasty. Moreover, traditional Latin food is also available for customers to try. Furthermore, the bar also plays live music occasionally and is a perfect date spot for young couples. In addition, a dancefloor is also present to add more to the tropical party atmosphere. No specific dress code is required to enter the bar.

28) Revolution Fallowfield Manchester

Revolution Fallowfield Manchester is quite a popular bar because of its affordable rates. One of the bars from this chain is located in Fallowfield, Manchester, with an intimate and sophisticated interior. Moreover, the club has three different types of bars and cozy and intimate seating space. Revolution mainly focuses on the student scene; therefore, every Thursday is ‘I LOVE VODKA’ night with a DJ present around the clock to provide the best tunes. In addition to the tasty cocktails, spirits, and ales, the food scene is also quite popular at Revolution. The entry for people is free, however only 18 and above customers are allowed

29) Revolution Deansgate Locks Manchester

Revolution Deansgate Locks Manchester bar is a cocktail bar located in Deansgate Locks and is considered an exquisite drinking and dining spot amongst the locals. The ground floor of the bar gives off a ‘warehouse’ vibe through the manner of construction. Furthermore, the bar downstairs attracts a large crowd of partygoers as well as businesspeople. In addition to the vibe, Revolution is also famous because of the wide array of cocktails and flavored vodkas that they offer. Moreover, the bar itself is also quite cheap and is happily affordable. A dancefloor is also present so customers can enjoy their nights fully. Lastly, the age limit for customers is 18 and above.

30) The Crafty Pig Manchester

The Crafty Pig Manchester has opened shop in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester. As the name suggests, the joint is famous for all kinds of burgers, juicy grilled meats and much more. The food joint also has a bar that is stocked with all kinds of beers, spirits, and ales to drink with your meals. Food and drinks are easily affordable. Moreover, there is no entry charge. There is no specific dress code. In addition to the good food and drinks, the club also provides good music in the background for customers to enjoy. The age for entrance is 18 and above.

31) The Ruby Lounge Manchester

The Ruby Lounge Manchester  is a live music bar located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester. The bar has a humble entrance but leads to gem-like club downstairs. The club is New York inspired, with an L-shaped club and a stage, with seating areas in the corner of the club. In addition to the interior, the club is also quite popular for its live music nights. Indie and acoustic bands come from all over to perform in this joint. Furthermore, the opening license for the bar extends to 4 am, leaving lots of room for partygoers to enjoy their nights to the fullest. The entrance fee is cheap, but the drinks make up for the price, as the bar itself is not pocket-friendly.

32) The Whiskey Jar Manchester

The Whiskey Jar Manchester is a cool and sophisticated bar that is spread over 2 floors. In addition, there are 2 bars available, and comfortable seating for customers. The downstairs area also has a DJ available to provide funky tunes for customers to enjoy. Moreover, the bar also hosts live music nights, making it more attractive for locals. In addition, a terrace is also present for a more intimate setting, with room to host parties. Furthermore, the bar also offers a wide variety of cocktails as well as premium whiskey for customers to choose from. Lastly, food options are also available to enjoy with your whiskeys.

33) Tribeca Manchester

Tribeca Manchester  is a famous bar in Manhattan, however, Manchester has applied its own take on the bar. This bar is located in the center of Manchester’s gay village. It provides an upbeat and vibrant vibe in a New York-style lounge bar. In addition to the vibe, jazz music is playing consistently in the background during the day and upbeat songs during the night. Furthermore, the B.E.D bar located downstairs, which stands for beverage, entertainment, and dining, and has real beds laid down on the dancefloor. The drinks are of a reasonable price. The food is tasty. Moreover, themed nights such as ‘half-price cocktail’ nights are also carried out throughout the week.

34) Zombie Shack Manchester

Zombie Shack Manchester  is a tiki shack located on New Wakefield Street, Manchester, United KingdomStreet, Manchester. The club is famously known for its blend of rum-based cocktails in a Polynesian themed bar. In addition, this colorful and Polynesian themed bar contains everything you would need on a fun night out with friends. Moreover, a DJ is also present to provide funky and fun tunes in the background to completely enjoy the ambiance. The bar is also open for late. So if you like partying, Zombie Sh can enjoy the night. In addition, the bar is also happily affordable, with no specific emphasis on the required dress code.

35) 17 Below Manchester

17 Below Manchester is a themed bar in Manchester. It takes inspiration from the 80s arcade and pool scene with a hint of a speakeasy environment. The bar is located in the basement. It has two full-sized pool tables and retro arcade machines to create the perfect 80s arcade ambiance. Moreover, the bar maintains a chill vibe so not more than 50 people are allowed inside at once, so everyone gets a chance to enjoy the arcade games. In addition to the gaming environment, the bar provides tasty and cool drinks. Moreover, these drinks are gaming-themed, to keep you interested. The drinks list has many different types of beers, wines and spirits to satisfy all your demands.

36) Coyote Ugly Manchester

Coyote Ugly Manchester has now finally opened its doors in Manchester. The famous American party bars are now open for residents in the UK to relive the American spirit. Attendees can experience parties and drinks, as well as juicy BBQ. Moreover, the bar is also famous for its coyotes, who sing, dance and are the life of the party. In addition, the coyotes are also responsible for keeping the thirst of their customers in check by providing tasty cocktails, shots, and whiskeys until they are satisfied. A dance floor is also present to add to the party environment. Lastly, only 18 above partygoers can enter the bar.

37) O’Sheas Manchester

O’Sheas Manchester  is an Irish bar located near Oxford Road, Manchester that provides the local residents to experience the spirit of Ireland. Initially, the bar will be hard to spot, but once you have the spacious and clean décor, it will be hard to forget. Furthermore, the bar’s decor is coated in green and white. This cozy pub also has live music playing from Wednesdays to Sundays. Furthermore, the drinks are in abundance and range from beers, wines, and spirits to classic as well as rare whiskeys. In addition, the bar also attracts a diverse crowd of people and is perfect for meeting new people. Moreover, the drinks are also cheap. Lastly, only people 18 and above can enter.

38) Q Cavern Manchester

Q Cavern Manchester  is a restaurant by day and a bar by night which is located on the Northern Quarter, Manchester. This bar offers tasty food items with an African twist during the day, and at night turns into a bar that plays house, garage, and dubstep, making it a lively night for partygoers. Moreover, the bar is also stocked with tasty drinks and cocktails to get the customers in the party feel. A large crowd comes in on the weekends because of the event discounts that the bar gives. Furthermore, drinks are also happily affordable. A dance floor is also present to add to the party atmosphere.

39) The Deaf Institute Manchester

The Deaf Institute Manchester   is a live music bar located in the student hub of Manchester. The club has three bars in different locations, adding to their diversity so people drink wherever they feel comfortable. The basement bar is dark and more suited to evening cocktail parties, the ground floor acts as a cool casual place for drinks with friends, and the upstairs music hall is perfect for dancing and drinking the night away. Moreover, the bar also offers cheap drinks with an occasional happy hour for even cheaper drinks. A rooftop terrace is also present for a more open and intimate setting. Lastly, the bar is also likely to attract a large crowd of students because of the location and cheap drinks.

40) 20 Stories Manchester

20 Stories Manchester  is situated on the twentieth floor of the number 1 spring fields heights. It provides a scenic experience to its customers. They get to see the gleaming skyline of the city from its beautifully designed terrace based bar. Furthermore, the cocktail bar has an extremely impressive list of wines, ales, and innovative cocktails. Apart from its menu that contains 56 types of whiskeys, 30 types of gins, 25 types of rums and a plethora of choices of tequilas, mescals, and exotic cognacs. 20 stories also host live music and food tasting events that you surely don’t want to miss. However, smart dressing guarantees entry into the establishment.

41) Arcane Manchester

Arcane Manchester  is a project from the same team that bought Apotheca to the spotlight thus winning it the distinguished best bar of Manchester award. The establishment is home to innovative cocktail makers who take immense pride in their products. Exotic ales are also served at Arcane some which harken back to the old Irish Pubs of the north. The Arcane also hosts frequent quiz nights with a tasting of their latest creations in order to keep relevant with the constantly changing landscape that surrounds them. Live music echoes the establishment of luring crowds in looking or a good time. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

42) The Bay Horse Tavern Manchester

The Bay Horse Tavern Manchester  is a modern and innovative take at the pub culture. It is situated on Thomas Street in the northern quarter of the city of Manchester.  The pub is an ideal spot for individual looking to enjoy their evenings socializing and enjoying craft ales and beers. Furthermore, The Bay Horse Tavern is also an ideal spot to experiment with your taste pallet with the impressive list of cocktails. The staff is also seasoned enough to make the establishment an ideal spot for enjoyment. Moreover, to attract local community members to join in and enjoy, frequent musical events are organized. The bar strictly emphasis on the above 18 rule for admission and alcohol consumption.

43) Sandinista Manchester

Sandinista Manchester  is a cantina bar, which is inspired by Spanish tapas, live music, and Cuban cocktails. This bar takes its name from The Clash’s fourth album, and therefore plays rock and roll music in the background. The walls have posters and album covers of famous rock bands like Bob Marley, Nirvana, and The Arctic Monkeys. Furthermore, the setting is also mainly mahogany. This bar serves food till 10 pm every night, after which, the party begins and lasts till 3 am. A DJ is available to provide funky tunes. Moreover, the bar contains different kinds of tasty cocktails and global beers to meet your requirements. The downstairs bar is perfect for intimate settings and private parties.

44) Vesper Manchester

Vesper Manchester  is a sleek, light-filled bar for cocktails with a heated outdoor terrace located just off King Street in Manchester City Centre. Inspired by the Grand Hotels of 1920s Europe and the golden age of decadence, Vesper aims to create the perfect evening – no matter what the occasion is. Ideal for an intimate table of 2 or more lavish parties accommodating up to 120 people. The bar

45) Twenty Twenty Two Manchester

Twenty Twenty Two Manchester  started out as an open event space. Artists and innovators used to frequent this place to discuss ideas over drinks and socialize. The walls would be painted in murals to show an image of the times. Soon, the establishment remodeled into a cocktail bar and shot bar with an impressive array of drinks cocktails. The bar also holds exhibitions, live musical events, and product launches. Usually, it attracts a mellow crowd which flocks to the bar to have a nice drink and socialize.

46) The Wharf Manchester

The Wharf Manchester  is located where there were once remnants of an old warehouse dating back to the 1820s. It is a cozy oasis where locals gather to socialize and enjoy theirs after works drinks. As the wharf is situated on the bans of a canal, it’s outdoor seating on the tennis is especially crowded season around. The establishment has an extensive list of alcoholic drinks which includes nine types of ales, fifty types of wines, fifty types of malt whiskeys and sixty types of gins and tonics. The establishment also organizes live music. Tasting events are organized here which makes this family-friendly pub a cornerstone of the local community.

47) Tattu Manchester

Tattu Manchester  is a cocktail bar opened its doors to customers in April 2015 in the bustling area if Manchester called Springfields. The interior décor designed by Edwin Pickett that is a reflection of the oriental heritage. Furthermore, these alcoholic products reflect this heritage. Tattu’s cocktail list houses some of the most innovative cocktail combinations that are bound to take the customers in a new dimension. Moreover, a wide list of wines, gins, rums, and whiskeys is available here. The bar organizes live musical nights and tasting sessions which gives the customers a memorable experience. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

48) Cane & Grain Manchester

Cane & Grain Manchester  is a speakeasy situated in the Northern Quarter of the city of Manchester, Cane & Grain is an award-winning modern and innovative take on the Irish Pub and Shot Bar of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The lounging area of the establishment where customers wait for their drinks to arrive is has full table service. The interior is equally mesmerizing as wood paneling on walls and taxidermy installations harken back to the old drinking culture. Cane & Grain also hosts cocktail making masterclasses with live music nights for customers to enjoy their night out. The establishment strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption and service in the premises.

49) Roxy Ball Room Manchester

Roxy Ball Room Manchester  is located near Deansgate in the heart of Manchester near the Manchester arena and the royal exchange theater. It is an 18000 square foot cocktail bar and beer lounge that serves craft beers and delicious and innovative cocktails. The massive venue also hosts a designated party area that can be hired in advance with an onsight swimming pool. The owners of the establishment wanted to make this place the one-stop venue for socializing and overall good time. Hence, they installed an arcade and mini golf on site. The bar also serves some of the best wines, gins, beers, whiskey, and rums on customer demand. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

50) Pen and Pencil Manchester

Pen and Pencil Manchester  is a beer and cocktail bar that also serves the role of a speakeasy. The pen and pencil is situated on the Hilton and Tariff Street in Manchester’s northern quarter. Drawing inspiration from the early 20th-century bar on the 142nd street in New York City , Pen and Pencil provide a list of exotic craft ales and beers for its customers to enjoy. The bar also hosts live music events hosted by Manchester’s finest DJs, bands and performers. Moreover, the bar also hosts tasting nights for its customers immersing them in their newest beers and cocktails.  It is open from 5 all the way until the early hours of the morning. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

51) MOJO Manchester

MOJO Manchester  is a speakeasy, shot bar and a cocktail bar all rolled into one. Furthermore, It is the most celebrated bar in the whole of Manchester. Located on Bridge Street in the vicinity of Deansgate, the bar opened its doors in 1996. It aimed at customers looking for a classic Americana experience of the turn of the century. Furthermore, the bar combines an extravagant list of great liquor and beer selection. Along with this, karaoke and live music help give an incredible experience to the customers. Along with these, the establishment also houses its eclectic collection of rums with examples sourced from all corners of the globe for its customers on demand.

52) Lock 91 Manchester

Lock 91 Manchester  is beautiful building has now been refurbished back to its former glory. Hence, opened as an independent bar with a home away from home atmosphere in August 2012. It’s a place to relax, unwind and wash away the worries of everyday life in the Reception bar or quaint Parlour. Furthermore, perch your self outside on the sun terrace where you are encouraged to enjoy with your best mates. The bar provides for an eccentric cornerstone of the community to get together. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

53) Liquor Store Manchester

Liquor Store Manchester  pays homage to the greatest Manchester exports in film, drama, and Music such as Steve Coogan, the Oasis, the Smiths, Morrissey, the bee gees, Davy Jones and many more. It is located off the end of Deans Gate, near the Manchester Arena. This cocktail and beer bar is a cultural centerpiece for the community as it celebrates everything Manchester. Its menu of alcoholic drinks is equally remarkable is it is a reflection of the rich drinking culture of Manchester. The bar organizes live musical events and if you are in luck you might meet your idol there as celebrities. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for admission and alcohol consumption.

54) The Liars Manchester

The Liars Manchester  is packed with rum, fun, cocktails and Tiki craziness; a million miles from the gloomy streets of Manchester up above. With its rock and reggae soundtrack, kitsch Polynesian décor, exotic trinkets, flaming Zombies and sharing cocktails, it serves the North West’s most extensive collection of rum. Open until 04:00. The bar is a cornerstone of the local community with the establishment strictly following the 18 and above rule for admission and alcohol consumption in the premises.

55) Junkyard Manchester

Junkyard Manchester   is an innovative take on an idea that includes multiple genres of recreational activities combined. Moreover, a list of impressive alcoholic cocktails are served at this stylish cocktail and shot bar. The junkyard bar opened its new premises on First Street. Mini golf, ping pong tables, and arcades. The whole idea of fusing these activities is to bring the community together on drinks and fun activities. The bar also hosts live music and tasting events for its customers. However, a strict rule for over 18s regarding alcohol consumption in place is observed. Although the idea of its mere existence may seem abnormal, the junkyard bar has garnered positive reviews. Raring to open its branches in other cities as well.

56) Crazy Pedro’s Manchester

Crazy Pedro’s Manchester  as the name suggests, is an extremely fun spot for the locals to hang out in the Manchester area. A tequila and mezcal bar that opened its doors in 2005, crazy per serves some of the best cocktails, tequilas, frozen margaritas, cold hooch and boasts Manchester’s largest mezcal selection for its customers to enjoy. The bar echoes with traditional Latin music and dance parties that attract some of the best musicians and dancers to the establishment. Furthermore, Crazy Pedro’s bar serves some of the best pizza and nachos on the sides to soak up all the booze. Although, the bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption.

57) Cottonpolis Manchester

Cottonpolis Manchester  is a cocktail bar that is the heart of the local community that it serves. Ideal place for socializing and after work drinks, it lights up the northern quarter area of Piccadilly with vibrant lighting and live music performances. Furthermore, this particular cocktail bar specializes in innovative takes on conventional Japanese cocktails and fresh ales. Moreover, the sakes and exotic wines on the menu here are also to die for. With future endeavors into serving true to Japanese culture whiskeys and gins on the cards, this place is sure to blow up in popularity citing the already positive review regarding its Japanese food. The establishment strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol serving.

58) Cask Manchester

Cask Manchester  is a community favorite boasting an extensive menu list of craft beers. German wheat beers, string Belgian and American imported beers, and Scandinavian imported alcoholic beverages are available too. Furthermore, the establishment also houses a beautiful beer garden for customers to enjoy. Moreover,  Manchester’s musical and jukebox culture thoroughly reflects and intertwines in the bars heritage. In fact, the spot is ideal for customers to enjoy their evenings at socializing and listening to live musical performances from local artists and bands that highlight frequently. The bar strictly follows the 18 and above rule for alcohol consumption and service.

59) Bunny Jacksons Manchester

Bunny Jacksons Manchester  is a product of the team responsible for some of the most famous bars and lounging ventures in Britain such as  Liar’s Club, Crazy Pedro’s, Junkyard Golf, Cane & Grain, The Bay Horse, and Wilderness Café. The bar echoes to the sound of live music of all genres especially jazz, rock, and soulful blues. Recreational activities also attract quite a crowd towards this cocktail bar with a live arcade, pool, and darts being the most notorious attractions amongst the customers. Apart from fabulous cocktails, spirits, and ales, the bar also hosts screenings of different sports attracting huge crowds which in turn produce a lively atmosphere. The bar strictly follows the above 18 rule of admission for alcohol consumption.

60) The Lounge Manchester

The Lounge Manchester  is one of Manchester’s oldest venues. It is an urban night club that used to be known as Lounge 31 and then the Aura Bar. They revamped the establishment in 2018 and turned it into one of the most happening party places. The Lounge now consists of three different party rooms that can be booked for VIP events. RnB clubbing reaches a whole new level when you enter the exclusive Courvoisier Lounge that houses a cocktail bar and everything else needed for a great night out. The dance floor, stage and seating area has been designed to enhance the night club experience. They also have a sound system which boosts the acoustics and gets everyone in a groovy mood.

61) Bliss Manchester

Bliss Manchester  is not like the other night clubs in Manchester because of the positive energy they resonate. Guests of the club are surprised by the ambiance and once they enter, they do not want to leave. Bliss is a nightclub that has an elegant interior and it provides a great environment for sending time with the people you care about. They are known for r their delicious cocktails and other concoctions. The atmosphere has the perfect balance of luxury as well as inclusiveness. The club opens till late at night and plays mostly Latin music. They often host live music artists from Ibiza so watch out for one of their events.

62) G-A-Y Manchester

G-A-Y Manchester  is always a vibrant party because that is how the LGBT community prefers it. The venue is a safe place for anyone different to come and enjoy themselves. There is no judgement or hate here only love. The club frequently hosts parties, concerts, raffles and other events so you will never be bored. They are known for their drag performances and drag racing which are nights you do not want to miss. The music they play varies from the old classic hits to the latest billboard chart toppers. Sip on delicious drinks while you dance to your favorite song at the G-A-Y bar and club.

63) Bloom Manchester

Bloom Manchester  is a night club that is open to people from all genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. It used to be known as AXM club but has revamped itself and opened its doors under a new name. This club knows how to throw a party and they often host some of the best themed nights in the city. The club remains open throughout the week and there is always something happening there. Bloom often hosts cabaret shows and drag races which is why it is popular with many young people. You can also try your hand at karaoke at the club. The psychedelic lighting at the venue is another reason to choose it for your night out.

64) Vanilla Manchester

Vanilla Manchester  is situated in the middle of the Gay Village in Manchester. It is considered a lesbian night club. The bar has won awards and is always bustling with a lively crowd. They offer great deals on drinks which is why it attracts a large crowd. The club hosts WTF Fridays which is a rave party playing all the club hits. The club also serves food and their burgers are well reviewed. If you are a fan of pop music, this is the place to be. The club remains open four nights every week and is also open to bookings for private events. You can celebrate your special occasion here or dance the night away with friendly strangers.

65) Islington Mill Manchester

Islington Mill Manchester is tucked away from the busy scene of Manchester’s nightlife. It is a creative hub where music collides with art. The venue used to be a cotton mill which was been restored into a club that hosts the best parties. It began in 2005 as an informal event space but after their success transformed into a full-fledged night club. If you are looking for a lace in Manchester that is different from the rest, then this is where you go. Many well-known artists have performed here, and they also balance it out with a mix of live DJs. The club is always packed, and it is where one goes to discovered new music and meet interesting people.

66) Soup Kitchen Manchester

Soup Kitchen Manchester  is a hidden gem tucked away in the Northern Quarter of Manchester city. It stays true to its name and operates as a restaurant in the daytime. At night the colonial brick warehouse is turned into a raving night club. You can have a filling dinner in their canteen-style space and then head on downstairs for the party. The club has a well-stocked bar that serves wines and spirits as well as premium beer. The place remains open till late and has hosts live music acts as well as DJs. The club is in the basement so it has an underground vibe. You can check out their schedule for events because they also host comedy nights.

67) Gorillia Manchester

Gorillia Manchester  is housed in a former theatre and it is one of the best multi-purpose venues in the city. It is not only a night club but also a restaurant, bar and live venue. It is a cool place to hangout with your friends and the minimal interior décor will take you back to the good old days. They have a gin parlor inside where a wide variety of tonics and cocktails are made to order. You can grab a bite to eat before you head on to the dance floor or grab something in between songs. The club has the capacity to house 600 people and often hosts live music gigs on stage. You can also book the entire mezzanine floor for your private event.

68) The Warehouse Project Manchester

The Warehouse Project Manchester  is inside an actual industrial warehouse which is known for its club nights that showcase the biggest international DJs and live acts. For 12 weeks every year, there are back to back parties planned which you should not miss. The project began in 2006 and it was one of the forerunners of the clubbing movement. The Warehouse Project is at the epicenter of the dance club music and should not be missed. Their lighting is also state of the art and they have one of the biggest sound systems in the world. The Warehouse Project offers an experience like no other and you have to see it to believe it. The guest lists fills up early so make sure you book your spot ahead of time.

69) Salsa En Manchester

Salsa En Manchester  is a common point for all those united in their passion for Salsa to gather and enjoy themselves. They offer dance classes during the day time and open to all those who enjoy to dance at night. The club has its own house DJ, Latino Vladimir Cativo who has been playing Latin music since his early days. The venue is used for promotional events and hosts sponsored parties as well. Salsa Nights are mainly on weekends i.e. Friday and Saturday nights when different flavors of Bachata, Reggaeton and Latin music blasts from the speakers. For an authentic taste of Latino culture and nightlife, Salsa En Manchester is the best place around.

70) Latin Party Manchester

Latin Party Manchester  as the name suggests hosts Salsa and Latin nights that are known all over the UK. They have Bachata Socials, Salsa Fests and Reggaeton Parties that are mostly filled with students of the area. The venue is unique in the resect that is follows a specialized theme. For the very best entertainment, you have to go to Latin arty. They also have salsa classes and trained teachers for those who are beginners. The club has a very friendly environment and you can go there just to socialize. Their themed events are scheduled for every week so check the calendar before making any pans.

71) Kraak Gallery Manchester

Kraak Gallery Manchester  is hidden in the back alleys of Northern Quarter, Manchester and it is a multi-purpose hall that hosts exhibitions in the daytime and becomes a nightclub after dark. The club is underground and does not have a sign outside either. It is inside a textiles studio that has now been converted into an event hall. The club offers entertainment in the form of live music and DJ acts. Kraak is a refreshing venue in the banal night life of Manchester. It attracts crowds from House fans to those who appreciate art. Their opening times keep varying so it is better to check their schedule before visiting. The hidden gem is a necessary addition to the Manchester’s nightlife.

72) Rebellion Manchester

Rebellion Manchester  was founded in 2013 and it is situated right in the city center. It is a large hall that also plays live music and has the capacity to hold up to 400 guests. The night club is a center for alternative and house music. You can hear other genres being played here too because this is a club for the people. You can also book the event for your private party or performance. The club is in demand and it gets booking requests from many interested parties. There are a variety of drinks available and you can order savoury snacks as well.

73) Indigo Manchester

Indigo Manchester  is a club that has a very chill vibe that everyone can enjoy. The venue is known for hosting regular EDM nights which are their most popular events. The staff at the night club is very friendly and has been rated high by all their guests. Many students also frequent this establishment for their great deals on drinks. The dance floor is filled with people who enjoy dancing to electronic beats. They invite the top DJs from all over the country and also from abroad. There is a ping gong table at the club as well for those who want to have a quick game.

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A look back at Manchester’s greatest nightclubs and venues

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Over the years numerous iconic nightclubs, bars and pubs have disappeared from Manchester. Some of these venues have been legendary, others, well, were just a bit dodgy. Either way, if you visited one it will have left a lasting impression – whether this is positive or negative is another question entirely. With that in mind, what better time to take a little trip down memory lane and remember some of the forgotten clubs of our city. Enjoy… Piccadilly 21s

Piccadilly 21s was a ‘90s party paradise located in Piccadilly Gardens. It had a reputation for being very loud, very messy and very sticky, with cheap drinks to boot – there were even chandeliers in the bogs. Unfortunately it also had a reputation for being rough as owt, after it managed to attract gang members and other unsavoury clientele in the late ‘80s and 90s, and it eventually shut down in 2004.

These days it’s a Premier Inn and a Nando’s – so the floors are probably just as sticky to be fair.

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Besides having a name which would prove a branding nightmare for modern PR-led venues, Rotters boasted some of the best parties in the city, after it took over the site from Romanoff’s. Located at the top of Oxford Road, in the ‘70s and ‘80s Rotters was a hugely popular nightclub, especi

It was housed inside the old Gaumont Cinema, and sadly the whole building was demolished in 1990 and replaced by an NCP car park.

Pips, located behind the cathedral, was a popular nightclub in the ‘70s, and was frequented by local musical celebs like Joy Division, Ian Brown, Morrissey and Johnny Marr. It boasted four different rooms playing a variety of music, including a Punk room, Soul room and the infamous Roxy room with a huge Brian Ferry painting on the wall. Pips closed in the early ‘80s before becoming a club called Konspiracy – which closed not long after.

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The Plaza was one of the city’s most popular venues to dance to the likes of Sinatra and Elvis in the ‘60s, and was located on Oxford Street. Owned by Jimmy Savile, the disgraced DJ pioneered lunchtime disco sessions for the city’s young workers, where you could grab a quick lunch and soft drink while having a dance. It later turned into Tiffany’s in the ‘70s, complete with fake palm trees and loads of disco balls, before finally becoming Tropicana, which closed in the late ‘80s. It’s now a Pizza Express.

The Hacienda We couldn’t do a list of iconic Mancunian nightclubs and not include what is arguably one of the most famous venues in the world.

Founded by Tony Wilson in 1982, the Hacienda managed to define a whole era in the city, putting ‘Madchester’ on the map. Acid House and rave culture was born here – as were New Order and the Happy Mondays.

The club closed in 1997 and was demolished 18 months later, with a block of nondescript red brick flats now on the site – called The Hacienda Apartments.

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Jilly’s Rockworld

Jilly’s was a Manchester institution. Originally called Fagin’s, it opened in 1970 on Oxford Road before being renamed Jilly’s in 1983, eventually adding Rockworld to the end.

The alternative club was always packed full with a cross section of people with a passion for guitar music, including punks, skaters, goths, metalheads, and indie kids.

Underneath was another club called the Musicbox – previously Rafters – but sadly both venues shut their doors back in 2010.

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Remembering Manchester’s lost underground market that now lies empty beneath the city

Do you have memories of shopping in the underground Market Centre?

Manchester used to have an underground market that now lies abandoned beneath the city centre.

If you walk along Market Street, you’re walking above what used to be the Market Centre – an underground shopping area filled with stalls and units selling music, clothes and a variety of other essential and non-essential items.

The underground Market Centre opened in 1972 and was a busy and bustling shopping emporium, much like the Arndale and Market Street both are today.

Punks would shop there for outfits, music fans could browse through the vinyl record shops and buy tickets to gigs at Piccadilly Box Office. It even had a Stolen from Ivor – which was the first place in Manchester to sell the jeans brand Levi’s, and where many would flock to get their hands on a pair of 501s.

Fashion addicts could hit up shops including Roxy, Oasis and Justins as well as a number of other boutique stalls, including the leather shop, for cool jackets.

DJs could sift through the collections at Underground Records Import and fans could shop at iconic music stalls including Collectors Records, Yvonne’s Record Stall, and the Spinn Inn Disc Centre.

The Market Centre was the place to be throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s until it closed down in 1989.

The entrance to it was located on Brown Street, with two other entrances on Norfolk Street and Spring Gardens. It  had escalators going down under the pavement that led to this total treasure trove.

If you head to the Tesco on Market Street and go down  to the lower level, you’re actually in what used to be part of the underground market.

But now it has fallen into disrepair, with the odd urban explorer who has dared to delve into the depth of the city to see what remains of this now eerie, decaying ghost market.

One explorer, known as Urban Sherman on YouTube, went down to have a look at what’s left of these once bustling underground stalls. Finding a way into where the old main entrance was located, down by the side of Tesco behind the food trailer, he climbs in and lands on the old steps with tiled walls.

As torches light up the dark depths of the city, we can see wires hanging, rubble strewn across the floor, graffiti on walls and one rusty sign that reads: “factory prices.”

It appears a wall of breeze blocks has been put up to block off any entry along the halls of the former market with the rest of it inaccessible, only to live on in the memories of those who once shopped there, and in old archived photographs.

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The legendary nightclubs that Mancunians would most like to bring back

Remember any of these?

We asked our readers which nightclubs that no longer exist they would choose to bring back – and we got some great answers.

If you could choose just one, which would it be?

Here’s a list of former nightclubs that people would love to see return, as chosen by Proper Manchester readers .

The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk was a nightclub based on Little Peter Street in Manchester which was open from 1986 to 1999. It was a multi-floor nightclub, gig venue and rehearsal complex all in one.

It’s where Oasis played their first ever gig in 1992 and saw many notable bands that were a part of the Madchester music scene, including the likes of Inspiral Carpets, Doves, Happy Mondays, James and more. These days, it’s used as an office space.

There’s a blue plaque bolted to the wall which reads: “Remember me. I was something once.” It has a yellow smiley face in a nod to the Madchester acid house era.

Club Phoenix

Located on University Precinct, on Oxford Road, this sweatbox of a student dive would have music blaring on different nights, playing everything from indie bangers to dance classics and everything in between.

It was a scream club filled with young students looking for cheap drinks and cheap thrills too. There were plenty of messy drunken shenanigans. Being close to the Academy, it would be a great place for the young ‘uns to go for pre-gig bevvies.

The New Continental Club

The New Continental Club was on Harter Street, Manchester and opened in 1967 . It was affectionately known as The Conti. It closed in 2001 and became The Tube nightclub, which has also since closed.

Many nurses and frontline emergency services workers frequented The Conti and many say they experienced some of the best nights out of their lives. 

The narrow staircase would lead down to the basement club, food would be served through a hatch and the queues to the toilets could be as long as your arm – they were pretty minging too.

Discotheque Royales

Built in 1845, the building was originally made to be an amphitheatre. But in 1921 it was changed into a cinema after facing stiff competition from the Palace Theatre and Opera House.

After being used as a bingo hall, the historic landmark then became one of Manchester’s most iconic nightclubs known by most as ‘Royales’, since 1989. In later years it went on to become Infinity and M-Two but Royales was legendary throughout the ‘90s.

Inside, it had many levels and a huge dance floor that was meant to look like it was lit up under a huge chandelier. With long draped velvet curtains, lights and reflective mirrors everywhere, it was party central.

DJ Brutus Gold held Love Train nights there until the show moved to the Ritz in 2000.

Fifth Avenue

This club started out as Legend, which  became known as Manchester’s ‘other club’ during the ‘80s and the height of the Hacienda era, and saw top DJs who also played nights at Wigan Pier.

When it became Fifth Ave it was transformed into an indie music haven. As revellers walked down into the dingy basement and the whiff of cheap bleach in the air would hit them in the face, some of the best tunes from Manchester bands would be blasting, as partygoers walked straight across the sticky floor to the bar where they’d order a drink served in a plastic cup.

Club-goers soon got to know that if you went up to request a song from the DJ, it wouldn’t get played. In later years, it became known simply as Fifth, after owners tried a bit of a refresh.

But as the pandemic hit, the club sat empty and shuttered, and sadly never to return as it closed for good in 2021.

Twisted Wheel Club

It quickly became a Manchester institution after opening in the ‘60s, attracting mods across the North looking for somewhere to dance all night to rhythm and blues.

Before Twisted Wheel, clubs would play mainstream popular music. This Manchester establishment was groundbreaking and paved the way for how nightclubs would play different music genres to suit various tastes in the future.

Twisted Wheel, based on Swan Street, was a legendary haven for Northern Soul enthusiasts. It closed for a while in 1971, being renamed Placemate 7, then Follies. The club closed for good in 2021.

Thunderdome

If the Hacienda was too pretentious for you, or you got turned away at the door, there was another legendary Madchester club playing all the great acid house music buzzing dancers wanted to rave the night away to – it was called the Thunderdome.

Located at 255 Oldham Road, this club was all about the music. It was edgier, full of all walks of life and was even home to some of Manchester’s criminal underworld. Many fondly referred to it as the ‘Dome.

Initially, although it felt a bit dangerous, nobody wanted any trouble, they just wanted to get off their trolley and enjoy the music. But over the years there were police raids and even helicopters circling the club as well as undercover officers wearing yellow smiley face T-shirts mingling in amongst the hooligans, gang members and just generally dodgy people.

Unfortunately, its rough reputation has stuck with it to this day, while the Hacienda is remembered most as the epicentre of the Madchester acid house scene. The Thunderdome was demolished in 2010 but its legend lives on in the memories of retired ravers and on tribute Facebook groups.

Travel back in time through Manchester in the ‘90s with these 30 photos

Fashion shows, bombings, Maine Road, buses, cars, the Metrolink and the Hacienda…

Here’s 30 nostalgic photographs of what Manchester looked like in the 1990s.

The city centre has changed a lot over the decades, which probably comes as no surprise with the amount of construction going on – it’s changing by the day.

But as the years go by and buildings you once knew are torn down and replaced with new apartments or office blocks, it’s left to your grainy memory of how places used to look and the times you may have once had there.

The nineties was a great era for music in Manchester and saw the birth of bands including Oasis, The Doves and Take That. It was the decade of hope after the recession of the 1980s, but there were ups and downs also.

On April 1st 1990 prisoners in Strangeways (now HMP Manchester) took control of its chapel, and quickly spread throughout most of the prison to begin a riot which lasted 25 days.

Hundreds of inmates got up onto the roof, with the incident claiming the life of one prisoner and injuring 147 prison officers and 47 prisoners. 

The riot was followed by similar disturbances at other prisons across the country and sparked a conversation about reform for prison conditions.

The decade was also blighted by the IRA bomb of 1996. The Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a 1,500-kilogram lorry bomb on Corporation Street on June 15th.  

It was the biggest bomb detonated in Great Britain since the Second World War, injuring 212 innocent people and causing £700 million worth of damage to the city centre.

The event kick-started the regeneration and modernisation of the city which has evolved into the Manchester we know and love today.

The city already began planning on improvements as part of its campaign to hold the 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. However, the bid was ultimately unsuccessful and Manchester was beaten to it by Sydney, with Beijing coming in as runner-up.

But Manchester did go on to hold the 2002 Commonwealth Games, with The Commonwealth Games Stadium becoming the new home of Manchester City after the club vacated Maine Road – which was then demolished and turned into new homes.

The Hacienda, which opened in 1982, became the nightclub at the forefront of the acid house scene. The club was owned by record label Factory Records and was famous for playing a major part in the Madchester movement.

Unfortunately, the club gained a reputation for drug use and after enjoying its heyday throughout the best part of the ‘90s, it fell victim to crime issues and financial troubles which eventually led to its closure in 1997.

The club was subsequently demolished and replaced by apartments.

The newly built Trafford Centre opened in 1998, the year after the film Titanic was released, which its themed food court paid homage to. Since then, Trafford Park has transformed from the derelict marshlands it once was and into a centre of retail, leisure and entertainment.

Manchester United were the most successful football team of the city during this era, and the club won numerous domestic and international titles under manager Alex Ferguson.

David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes were just some of the players who played for United during the club’s golden era – playing in the newly formed Premier League, which was founded in 1992.

For the first time in English football history the Reds secured the Treble in 1999 – the League, FA Cup and Champions League.

Meanwhile, the Blue side of Manchester – Man City – went through many ups and downs. In 1998 City were relegated to the third tier of the English Football League. The club regained promotion to the top tier in 2001-02 and have remain in the Premier League since.

Manchester was once home to the iconic Strangeways Boddingtons Brewery, which owned pubs throughout the North West. 

The brand was best known for its ‘Boddies’ – a straw-golden, hoppy bitter which was one of the first beers to be packaged in cans containing a widget, giving it a creamy draught-style head.

In the 1990s, the beer was promoted as The Cream of Manchester in a popular advertising campaign credited with raising Manchester’s profile. Model and actress Melanie Sykes was the Boddington’s girl star of the ads, which saw her take a swig of a pint and say ‘by ‘eck’, with a creamy moustache.

The brewery shut down in February 2005 and its workers clocked off their final ever shift, never to return, following its 227-year history.

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Girls Aloud 2024 tour dates and how you can still get tickets

Following their appearance on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Live, Girls Aloud will be heading on tour next month - and there's still some tickets available

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It’s not long until Girls Aloud kick off their eagerly-awaited tour and fans will get their first glimpse of what could be in store for The Girls Aloud Show this evening.

In what has been billed as a rare television appearance for the four-piece, the girl band are appearing on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway this evening (April 13) on ITV as part of the series finale ‘extravaganza’.

Their appearance comes just a little over a month before they kick off their 2024 tour - which will be their first tour in 11 years and their first since the untimely passing of member Sarah Harding, who passed away in 2021.

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Announced earlier this year, Nadine, Cheryl, Nicola and Kimberley said The Girls Aloud Tour will be a ‘celebration’ to mark the 21st anniversary since they were voted the winners on ITV’s Popstars: The Rivals.

The huge 30-date arena tour will kick off at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on May 17 and will then head around the UK and Ireland before finishing up in Liverpool on June 30. In-between then, they'll be heading to the likes of Belfast, Cardiff, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds and, of course, Manchester - where they will be performing three huge nights at the AO Arena ( tickets here ).

Fans will be hoping the band’s biggest hits, including Sound of the Underground, The Promise and Call The Shots, will be amongst the tour’s setlist, alongside some lesser-known favourites and album tracks.

And if you still haven’t got yourself a ticket, then we’ve got you covered. Here’s all the details you’ll need if you want to secure some last-minute seats to The Girls Aloud Show 2024.

Are tickets still available?

A number of the dates were added following such a huge demand for tickets therefore some of the original dates are now sold out. But, you’ll be pleased to know, there are still some tickets available for a few of the dates.

Ticketmaster reports 'low availability' for the May 23 , May 24 and May 25 dates at the AO Arena, but there are still some resale tickets available for each night. In most cases, you will have to pay above the original ticket price if you want to buy resale tickets.

General tickets are still available to buy from Ticketmaster for the May 25 show, as well as VIP and hospitality packages .

A limited number of tickets are also available for the other dates too via Ticketmaster.

How much are tickets?

There are a series of ticket prices and they will all vary based on location and whether you are buying resale tickets, or directly from ticket providers.

At the time of writing, the lowest priced tickets for the May 25 show at Manchester’s AO Arena were available for £58.75 each on Ticketmaster before booking fees. There are also tickets priced at £71.75, whilst official platinum tickets will cost a lot more - with prices starting from £172.60. Resale tickets are also available at various price points.

Hospitality tickets start from £167.75 each before fees. The lowest price package included VIP entry, access to The Mezz for pre-drinks, panoramic views of the stage, cloakroom access and a dedicated host service. Higher VIP packages are also available.

What are the Girls Aloud 2024 tour dates?

The full tour dates are as follows:

• Friday, May 17 - 3Arena Dublin
• Saturday, May 18 - 3Arena Dublin
• Monday, May 20 - SSE Arena Belfast
• Thursday, May 23 - Manchester AO Arena
• Friday, May 24 - Manchester AO Arena
• Saturday, May 25 - Manchester AO Arena
• Tuesday, May 26 - Sheffield Utilia Arena
• Monday, May 27 - Cardiff Utilita Arena
• Friday, May 31 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Saturday, June 1 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Sunday, June 2 - Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Tuesday, June 4 - Aberdeen P&J Live
• Saturday, June 8 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Sunday, June 9 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Monday, June 10 - Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Wednesday, June 12 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Thursday, June 13 - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Saturday, June 15 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Sunday, June 16 - Leeds First Direct Arena
• Tuesday, June 18 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Wednesday, June 19 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Thursday, June 20 - Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• Saturday, June 22 - London The O2
• Sunday, June 23 - London The O2
• Tuesday, June 25 - London The O2
• Wednesday, June 26 - London The O2
• Saturday, June 29 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
• Sunday, June 30 - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
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2024 Premier League - Night 12 preview

Home hero Michael van Gerwen will take on World Champion Luke Humphries when the 2024 Premier League roadshow rolls into Rotterdam on Thursday. Night 12 of the darting extravaganza will see quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final played over the best of 11 legs at Rotterdam Ahoy, as Van Gerwen prepares to take centre stage in front of a sell-out Dutch crowd. Following a stuttering run of form, the Dutch number one returned to winning ways in Birmingham last week, defeating Luke Littler in the Night 11 showpiece to reignite his Play-Off push. Van Gerwen is now bidding to become the first player to claim five nightly wins in a single season since the current format was introduced, and he’s determined to make history on home soil.

"It's always fantastic to play in your home country," admitted Van Gerwen, who lifted the Dutch Darts Masters in Den Bosch back in January.

"It also gives added pressure because you want to perform, but I think after last week I've put myself in a good position again.

"I'm looking forward to tomorrow's game. I always knew that Luke [Humphries] was capable of doing what he's doing at the moment, so fair play to him.

"I think he has done really well for himself over the last eight or nine months. He is a grafter and he works hard for what he wants to achieve, and you can only admire that.

"It would be magic if I could win here in Rotterdam. With the new [nightly] format I haven't done too well over here yet, so I hope I change that tomorrow." In the evening’s opener, league leader Littler will face 2023 World Champion Michael Smith, as he bids to extend his cushion at the Premier League summit. Littler moved two points clear of second-placed Humphries after edging out the world number one in a captivating Night 11 semi-final, before his eight-match winning run was halted by Van Gerwen. Smith, meanwhile, closed to within a point of fourth-placed Nathan Aspinall with a quarter-final win over Gerwyn Price in Birmingham, closing out a 6-3 victory with a 104.45 average – his highest of the season. The St Helens star has won three of his four meetings against Littler in this year’s Premier League, although the Warrington wonderkid is in relaxed mood ahead of his Rotterdam debut. "The bigger the arena, the better I play, so I'm really looking forward to tomorrow night,"  insisted the 17-year-old, a nightly winner in Belfast and Manchester this season.

"The first five or six weeks were tough, but I think I've really settled into the tournament now.

"Coming into the Premier League, I thought if I made the O2 for Finals Night that would be a massive achievement, so to be top of the league after 11 nights is just a bonus.

"Michael [Smith] won't put too much pressure on himself but he knows he needs to win to keep up with the top four, and I just want to keep going." Elsewhere, Rob Cross will aim to snap his six-match losing streak when he meets 2023 runner-up Price, with both men vying to preserve their Play-Off aspirations. Cross has slipped to sixth in the table having failed to register victory since Night Six, while Price is a point adrift in seventh, despite boasting a 99.79 tournament average – a statistic only bettered by Humphries. However, Cross has won the pair’s last two meetings by an aggregate scoreline of 13-4, which included a 6-1 demolition on Night Five, where he averaged in excess of 109. The evening’s other quarter-final clash will see Aspinall play Peter Wright, with Van Gerwen or Humphries awaiting the winner in the semi-finals. Aspinall celebrated a landmark victory in Rotterdam 12 months ago, and the World Matchplay champion will aim to repeat the feat on his return, having featured in four of the last eight nightly finals. The Stockport star has also won both encounters against Wright in this year’s Premier League, with the Scot marooned at the foot of the table with four points to his name. The 2024 BetMGM Premier League will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland, through the PDC's worldwide broadcast partners including DAZN and Viaplay, and on PDCTV for Rest of the World Subscribers. 2024 Premier League Night 12 - Rotterdam Ahoy Thursday April 18 Quarter-Finals Michael Smith v Luke Littler Rob Cross v Gerwyn Price Peter Wright v Nathan Aspinall Michael van Gerwen v Luke Humphries Semi-Finals Smith/Littler v Cross/Price Wright/Aspinall v Van Gerwen/Humphries Final Smith/Littler/Cross/Price v Wright/Aspinall/Van Gerwen/Humphries

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Real Madrid ‘studied Arsenal tactics’ to help eliminate Manchester City from Champions League

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Real Madrid’s coaching staff used Arsenal ’s blueprint to help eliminate Manchester City from the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

After a 3-3 draw in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, Madrid produced a solid defensive display in the return fixture at the Etihad Stadium and following a 1-1 draw plus extra time, Carlo Ancelotti’s side beat City on penalties to set up a Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich .

Arsenal, meanwhile, crashed out of Europe as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern at the Allianz Arena .

However, in preparation for their second leg against City this week, Madrid’s backroom team used Arsenal as their inspiration to help nullify the threat posed by Pep Guardiola’s side.

According to Marca , Madrid’s assistant coach, Davide Ancelotti, who is Carlo’s son, was responsible for providing pre-match analysis of City and identifying potential solutions for the team’s visit to the Etihad.

The report claims that Davide Ancelotti used Arsenal’s goalless draw against City on March 31 as a major reference point, with Federico Valverde, Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Junior, Nacho, Ferland Mendy and even Jude Bellingham given similar defensive instructions to the ones Arsenal’s players carried out at the Etihad last month.

Asked if he was surprised by Madrid’s defensive approach, Guardiola said after the game: ‘I don’t judge.

‘We’ve found that type of opponent in the past. Some teams are more open, some play a lower block. They know it’s a difficult ground to come to and they’ve tried. We really pushed them, particularly in the second half.

‘We were on the edge of the box and had lots of shots from outside the area, but we weren’t able to achieve it. We did everything we could but in the end Madrid go through and we don’t.’

However, City midfielder Rodri was more scathing of Madrid’s tactics at the Etihad .

‘To be honest, I’ve only seen one team today,’ Rodri said.

‘We know how tough beating Madrid is, but in my opinion we should have gone through. In the end this is football.

‘We knew the game was going to be long for them, but we didn’t expect that they were going to be so, so far deep [in their half].

‘It is difficult to analyse. We had the feeling that penalties were more convenient for them. It was their turn [to progress] again.

‘In the penalties, luck was on Madrid’s side, as usual. Real Madrid have these things, they can win a game in which they barely left their own box.

‘We know what we do and we know that this competition does not understand merits, it understands who puts the ball in the back of the net.

‘Their only shot on target they had went in, and we were trailing for most of the game. We have had chances and if we had been more clinical, we would have won the game.

‘In the end this is football. When you have given everything you have no regrets. Now it’s time to lift the boys up and congratulate Real Madrid.’

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The Duchess of Sussex seems to be soft-launching the first product from her upcoming lifestyle brand. 

Influencers and friends of Meghan have been posting pictures of American Riviera Orchard's debut item - strawberry jam - in recent days. 

Parenting campaigner Kelly McKee Zajfen has become the latest to promote the jar, posting an image of it in a basket of lemons and flowers on Instagram. 

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The Duchess reportedly sent out 50 jam jars to online influencers. 

Los Angeles-based fashion designer Tracy Robbins shared a photo of a jar - marked 17 out of 50 - earlier this week. 

Megan has already launched the American Riviera Orchard website, but it does not feature any products and simply invites visitors to join a waiting list. 

An Instagram profile has also been set up for the business, but just features several posts making up its gold logo. 

"By Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex⁣⁣⁣. Established 2024", is all the description says. 

You can read more about when we first saw a glimpse of the product here ...

Barristers and judges have the biggest gender pay gap in the UK, a study has shown.

Women in the profession earn just over 29% less than their male counterparts - around £8.31 an hour. 

That's according to ONS data analysed by Claims.co.uk. 

Financial managers and directors were found to have the second-biggest difference, with women paid approximately £11.56 less an hour than men in the same occupation. 

"Perhaps in 2024, studies like this will raise awareness of the gender pay gap and precipitate change in these industries, starting with pay reviews," Claims.co.uk said.

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As the season for high pollen count is upon us, anyone who suffers from hay fever will be thinking about stocking up on their medication.

But this can mean the pocket takes a hit.

Branded tablets from pharmacies can set buyers back quite a bit, with Clarityn allergy relief costing £10.99 for 30 tablets . Piriteze is another common brand, priced at  £11.55 for 30 tablets .

But most of these medications have identical properties, regardless of brand.

It's important to look out for the "active" ingredients - and then buy the cheapest option. 

These include loratadine and cetirizine hydrochloride. 

Supermarkets and discount stores can provide cheaper alternatives to the brand names. 

Poundstretcher, for example, sells 30 loratadine tablets for 79p. 

Supermarkets will often sell the branded versions alongside their own cheaper equivalents - so compare the ingredients before deciding which to go for. 

Here are some examples:

• Asda: £2.50 for cheapest generic v £6.50 for cheapest Clarityn tablets
• Boots: £5.99 for cheapest generic v £11.55 for Piriteze, Zirtek or branded equivalent
• Boots: £2.75 for cheapest generic v £10.99 for Clarityn tablets
• Sainsbury’s: £2.50 for cheapest generic v £11.10 for Clarityn tablets
• Tesco: £2.95 for cheapest generic v £11 for Piriteze, Zirtek or branded equivalent
• Waitrose: £3.25 for cheapest generic v £11.85 for Clarityn tablets

There are no cheaper equivalent options for Benadryl tablets, but Amazon offers cheaper deals of £7.20 or £6.48 with Prime vs a standard price of around £10 from supermarkets.

Remember, certain options could seem cheaper, such as an option of 90p for 10 tablets vs £1 for 10 one-a-day tablets.

However, you'll need to keep taking the first option throughout the day, with the second option lasting you much longer.

You should only buy medications from legitimate pharmacies and shops, as they must adhere to certain standards and inspections.

By Mickey Carroll, science and technology reporter 

If you had a great meal out, you'd probably leave a tip. Why don't you tip the people that make your video games too? 

That's the suggestion from former game studio president Mike Ybarra. He sparked a debate on X when he posted the idea he'd been thinking about "for a while".

"When I beat a game, there are some that just leave me in awe of how amazing the experience was. 

"I've often thought 'I wish I could give these folks another $10 or $20' because it was worth more than my initial $70 and they didn't try to nickel and dime me every second," he posted.

His idea was a flop.  

A lot of the more than 1,700 replies asked why games studios didn't just pay their developers properly, at a time when the industry is in crisis. 

"Maybe it's time companies start giving salaries and a bonus structure adequate to all their employees," posted @leqvist.

Game developers are facing mass redundancies. ( You can read more about that here .)

In the Past two years, more than 19,000 people have lost their jobs and just four months into 2024, another 8,000 have gone. 

Only yesterday, an estimated 600 redundancies were announced by Grand Theft Auto-6 publisher Take-Two, which could include jobs at Scotland’s Rockstar Games UK.

The other criticism that cropped up a lot was that games are pretty expensive anyway and should just be… good?

"A horrible idea. The game should be an amazing experience for $70! Paying extra for a 'great game' means that you are settling for a **** or mediocre game normally," posted @LinuxMostly. 

The average price for a boxed video game in the UK is now £35.70, according to the Entertainment and Retail Association yearbook.

After posting his idea, Mr Ybarra clearly went about his life, posting afterwards: "Whoever runs SteamDB [a database of everything on Steam], I tip my hat to you."

"Maybe you should tip them," came the reply.

Crisis-hit Boeing has rushed to defend itself from fresh whistleblower allegations of poor practice as the airline grapples its latest safety crisis.

A Congressional investigation heard evidence yesterday on the safety culture and manufacturing standards at the company - rocked in January by a mid-air scare that saw an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 flight suffer a panel blowout.

One Boeing quality engineer, Sam Salehpour, told members of a Senate subcommittee that Boeing was taking shortcuts to bolster production levels that could lead to jetliners breaking apart.

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Almost one million private renters in England have been handed no-fault evictions since the Conservative government promised to abolish them, new data has shown.

Research by YouGov on behalf of homelessness charity Shelter - and shared exclusively with Sky News - showed that since April 2019 943,000 people had been given Section 21 notices, the equivalent of more than 500 renters every day.

The figures also showed unwanted moves were costing private renters in England £550m a year, with 830,000 people having to move in the past 12 months alone due to either their fixed tenancies coming to an end, being priced out by rent increases or being served with a Section 21.

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The Co-operative Bank will this week move a step closer to regaining its mutual status when it announces that it has struck a £780m deal to be bought by the Coventry Building Society.

Sky News has learnt that the two organisations are expected to announce as early as today that they have reached agreement on the terms of a transaction.

Insiders said the cash price to be paid by the Coventry would be close to £800m.

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The 10 cheapest European summer holidays have been revealed, with some "surprising" destinations making the list. 

Which? compiled the list after analysing more than 4,500 package holidays. 

The consumer group found the least expensive were often in locations that people "assume come with a higher price tag", such as Italy's Amalfi Coast or Greek islands.

Interestingly, traditionally low-cost destinations such as Bulgaria and Turkey failed to make the top 10. 

Which? said this was partly because of the type of packages available, with the Amalfi Coast having a wide choice of accommodation on either a self-catering or bed and breakfast basis, which is usually cheaper than full board packages.

These are the 10 cheapest package holidays for seven nights during the first week of August: 

Petrol prices could go well above 150p a litre, the RAC has warned, as data shows it has already risen by nearly 8p this year. 

The price at the pump has hit a five-month high of 148.5p, according to government figures. 

It was 140.8p at the start of the year.

During this week alone, the cost has gone up by 1.6p - there has not been a sharper weekly rise since August 2023.

Average pump prices for diesel have also increased to 157.5p, the highest since November 2023.

"This year is proving to be another tough one for drivers," RAC fuel price spokesperson Simon Williams said. 

"Both petrol and diesel are now the most expensive they've been since November last year, which is bad for households, businesses and the economy, especially as we know there is a close link between fuel prices and inflation.

"With increased tensions in the Middle East, the cost of oil is only likely to go up, which could push petrol well above 150p a litre."

This was echoed by AA fuel price spokesman Luke Bosdet, who said pump prices were climbing towards the point "drivers fear". 

"It is a psychological shock that shouts out from the price boards each time motorists drive past," he said. 

"The early part of the summer could be a tough time for UK motorists."

Mr Williams also explained that while diesel is edging towards 160p, that is due to retailers taking much bigger margins. 

"There's only been a few pence between the wholesale prices of both fuels since mid-March," he added. 

"We find it hard to believe that a margin of 13p a litre on diesel - compared to the long-term average of 8p - is fair.

"This surely won't go unnoticed by the Competition and Markets Authority, which only two weeks ago expressed its concern about higher retailer margins."

Virgin Media has topped the rankings of the most complained-about broadband, landline and pay-TV providers, Ofcom figures show.

The regulator said Virgin Media received the most complaints between October and December last year. 

The company received 20 complaints per 100,000 broadband customers in the three-month period. 

But this was an improvement on the 32 per 100,000 in the previous quarter.

Complaints handling was the cause of 43% of customer complaints, compared with an industry average of 32%.

Some 22% of its complaints were about faults, service and provisioning, well below the industry average of 37%.

It was slightly ahead of Now Broadband, which received 18 complaints per 100,000, but lagged behind the industry average of 12.

Sky, Sky News' parent company, came in with the fewest complaints at five per 100,000 customers. 

Virgin Media complaints for landline came in at 13 per 100,000, just ahead of Shell Energy and Now Broadband.

It also received 13 complaints per 100,000 for pay-TV, almost double that of BT.

A Virgin Media O2 spokesman said: "We're committed to providing an excellent service to our customers, and while overall these complaints represent a very small proportion of our customer base, we acknowledge there is a need for improvement, which is under way, and we're focused on getting this right.

"We are investing heavily and making changes across our business to deliver tangible improvements, for example through multi-skilling our teams and rolling out new IT platforms that will make it easier for customers to get support when they need it, and empowering our people to resolve any issues quickly and effectively first time."

By James Sillars , business reporter

The FTSE 100 has recovered a bit more ground in early dealing after Tuesday's sharp losses. 

The index opened 0.4% higher at 7,880, building on a 0.4% gain yesterday. 

The Tuesday rout, on fears of US interest rates remaining higher for longer, saw more than 1.8% of its value lost. 

While the issue remains a concern for investors, miners have dug the FTSE's way to recovery. 

Among other sectors making strides were airline and holiday stocks. That was after easyJet reported strong summer bookings and an easing of first-half losses. 

The no-frills carrier, which makes all its profits in the six months to the end of September, said it expected to be among the fastest growing European airlines. Shares took off by 4.5%. 

Deliveroo stock also gained, by 2.3%, after it returned to order growth in the first three months of the year. 

One deal making waves is a takeover of troubled British music investor Hipgnosis Songs Fund. The FTSE 250 firm, which has a catalogue including rights to work by artists including Shakira, Ed Sheeran, Blondie and Red Hot Chili Peppers, is set to be bought by Concord Chorus. Under the terms of the deal, shareholders of Hipgnosis will get $1.16 per share in cash, valuing the company at $1.4bn (£1.1bn). 

The price, musical and theatrical rights holder Concord said, represented a 30% premium on the recent value of Hipgnosis shares. 

Hipgnosis has been mired by troubles since mid-last year, including valuation concerns, board and legal battles, and a shareholder revolt against a catalogue sale deal that forced a strategic review. 

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