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Best Bars near AO Arena

Discover the best bars near AO Arena. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near AO Arena

united-kingdom/manchester/bar/the-old-wellington

The Old Wellington

Step into The Old Wellington, a historic Manchester pub blending centuries-old charm with hearty ales and classic British fare in the city centre.

4 Cathedral Gates, Greater, Manchester M3 1SW
4.5 Excellent 3,152 reviews
united-kingdom/north-west-england/bar/the-washhouse

The Washhouse

Step through a washing machine door into Manchester’s secret speakeasy, where inventive cocktails and quirky charm create an unforgettable night out.

19 Shudehill, Manchester M4 2AF
4.6 Excellent 1,457 reviews
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Wolf at the Door

A vibrant Northern Quarter bar serving innovative tapas-style bao buns, craft cocktails, and a lively urban atmosphere.

30-32 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1ER
4.4 Very Good 725 reviews
united-kingdom/manchester/bar/be-at-one-manchester

Be At One - Manchester

Lively cocktail bar on Deansgate with 100+ drinks, private hire rooms, and unbeatable happy hour deals in the heart of Manchester nightlife.

80 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER
4.4 Very Good 1,510 reviews
united-kingdom/north-west-england/bar/cane-grain

Cane & Grain

Experience authentic Southern American soul food and craft cocktails in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter at Cane & Grain.

49, 51 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
4.3 Very Good 2,227 reviews
united-kingdom/manchester/bar/science-and-industry

Science And Industry

Sophisticated cocktails and a stylish vibe await you at Science and Industry, the first-floor bar of Cane & Grain in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

49, 51 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
4.5 Excellent 180 reviews
united-kingdom/manchester/bar/corbieres-bar

Corbieres Bar

Discover Corbieres Bar, Manchester’s cozy underground spot famed for its eclectic jukebox, vegan-friendly pizzas, and welcoming vibe.

2 Half Moon St, Manchester M2 7PB
4.5 Excellent 759 reviews
united-kingdom/north-west-england/bar/bar-fringe

Bar Fringe

A cozy Northern Quarter bar with quirky charm, top Belgian beers, live music, and a welcoming vibe for relaxed socializing.

8 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JN
4.5 Excellent 671 reviews
united-kingdom/manchester/northern-quarter/bar/the-daisy

The Daisy

Parisian subterranean cocktail haven in Manchester's Northern Quarter: eclectic vibes, masterful drinks, and weekend DJ magic beneath Evelyn's.

44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1NB
4.5 Excellent 62 reviews
united-kingdom/manchester/northern-quarter/bar/nq64-northern-quarter

NQ64 Northern Quarter

Retro arcade bar blasting 80s-90s nostalgia with neon cocktails, token games, and basement buzz in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

12 Tib St, Manchester M4 1SH
4.5 Excellent 1,347 reviews

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