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The Old Quadrangle · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Bars near The Old Quadrangle
Discover the best bars near The Old Quadrangle. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near The Old Quadrangle
Gorilla
Manchester's ultimate hybrid haunt: brunch by day, beats by night in a funky bar-club fusion with live gigs and roasts.
54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW
The New Union
Historic gay-friendly hotel and showbar in Manchester’s Gay Village, blending traditional pub charm with vibrant drag cabaret and nightlife.
111 Princess St, Manchester M1 6JB
Via Manchester
A stylish LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub on Manchester’s Canal Street, serving food, cocktails and regular drag shows in a vibrant, inclusive setting.
28-30 Canal St, Manchester M1 3EZ
The Molly House
Eclectic tapas bar blending Argentinian-Spanish flavors with vintage charm in Manchester’s vibrant Gay Village.
26 Richmond St, Manchester M1 3NB
The Britons Protection
Historic Manchester pub famed for its vast whisky selection, traditional charm, lively atmosphere, and welcoming community spirit.
50 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE
Grey Horse Inn
A tiny historic pub on Portland Street serving Hydes Brewery ales in a cozy, friendly atmosphere with a true Manchester spirit.
80 Portland St, Manchester M1 4QX
Lock 91
Historic charm meets inventive cocktails in Manchester’s vibrant Lock 91, a versatile bar and events venue beneath the city’s Metrolink station.
9 Century St, Manchester M3 4QL
Atlas Bar
Discover Manchester’s iconic gin bar with 570+ gins, award-winning service, and a year-round heated terrace in the heart of Deansgate.
376 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LY
Three Little Words
A stylish gin distillery and cocktail bar under historic arches, blending craft cocktails, seasonal food, and immersive experiences in Manchester’s heart.
10-15 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP
The Deansgate
Historic Deansgate pub revived with cask ales, hearty eats, rooftop terraces, and Manchester buzz—perfect pit stop since the 18th century.
321 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ
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