Fun bars to visit in Manchester

“Found this place randomly. Glad we did. Authentic family run restaurant. Amazing food, tasted lovely, freshly cooked and prepared with passion. Service was great, we were really well looked after by the owners. Loved it.”

“A fabulous place for beer, spirits and freshly made cocktails. The staff are amazing and the decor alone is worth a visit for. Highly recommended”

“Found this bar accidentally. Were very pleased with food and service. Very cozy small bar. Would definitely recommend it. Their wings are fantastic.”

“Lovely friendly staff and amazing food, the ginger and toffee apple cake was simply amazing and worth saving room for. Will definitely be back for more”

“The food surpassed our expectations and the staff were helpful and attentive. The seafood platter was the standout dish for us - definitely worth a visit. Lovely atmosphere too.”

“An excellent, friendly micropub with quite a wide selection of draught ales, bottles and cans. The regulars are interesting and friendly decent people. The sort of bar that gives you a lift”

“Morning breakfast was delightful and coffee was superb!!”

“Superb coffee, nice teacake and good (unobtrusive) music. A great place to refresh yourself when out on a long(ish) walk. Dog friendly. Very friendly and approachable staff.”

“Great staff and great owners very welcoming always happy and pleasant and caring happy to talk great place to work 100% awesome and great prices on everything”

“Great place. IPA's and cocktails. I had the pineapple and strawberry mojito and it was really good. Nice pics of old Bolton. Really nice how it has been designed. Big chunky wooden tables. Few seats outside too. They do food but haven't had a chance to try yet.”

“Went here for our anniversary (and ordered way more than we should have) - friendly service and absolutely top notch at that. Delicious food, looking forward to coming back! Arigatou!”

“Went out for dinner last night at Bodega and was absolutly blown away by the quality of the food!! Highly recommend the Spicy Chicken Wings, Lamb dishes and the Muscles. Service was really friendly and the food came in good time. Can't wait to go back again and try some more of the dishes. 10/10!”

“This was my first visit to Playfoots, and it won't be my last. What an amazing place! We turned up at just after 9 am on a Sunday and the place was already 3/4 full downstairs. We were welcomed and seated by an incredibly friendly hostess, who was great throughout our visit despite being obviously very busy. The coffee was as good as coffee can be. The breakfast was the best I've had for years. I had the full English and hubby had banoffee French toast. Every mouthful was gorgeous. We also loved the decor here; there was something quirky to look at in every direction, including up. I recommend Playfoots without hesitation.”

“Hired here for my grandsons 21st,they were excellent, couldn't thank them enough.Staff were really friendly and very helpful and efficient. Thank you.”

“Loves the food and the way it’s served. I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal”

“Always great food and great service. We love the prawns, mackerel pate and the smorgasbord starters. Staff are lovely and it is a very cosy atmosphere”

“Nice place for a quiet pint and not expensive and it's got a real fire.unfortunately is now shut permanently”

“The staff are all really friendly, helpful and will do anything to make sure that the visitors have the best time. Special thanks to Sharon,Mike, Jack, Cat and Elliot. We all love visiting Escape. Keep up the good work. Xxx”

“Stayed here for a total of three weeks while visiting Manchester. I’ve already recommended it to 2 of my friends. The rooms were clean & comfortable, the staff was lovely, the location is ideal (with the nearest tram station & city center being a 6 minute walk) I had the loveliest time here and would definitely return”

“Fantastic wood fired pizzas, absolutely delicious. Fast delivery and everything arrived fresh and hot. Cannot fault the taste and quality!”

“Absolutely amazing cocktail bar. Staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, I even asked for a cocktail not on the list and they made it. I cannot recommend this bar enough. Plus really good music, and a fantastic live singer on the Sunday night. If you're in the area go to this bar.”

“Lots of seating, both inside and out. Really friendly efficient service. Nice range of food to order and really decent prices. Highly recommend! My picture is of the Texan steak melt. Seasoned rump steak with BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella and caramelised onions on a focaccia bread. Served with chips and a salad which was lightly dressed. Super yummy.”

“Enjoy some Indian and Persian food at Ivory IndoPersian Hidden away on the edge of Stockport, Ivory IndoPersian provides a mixture of Indian and Persian food. Each type of cuisine has its own chef, so make sure you order off the menu that you prefer - don’t expect your asian spices on the Persian dishes. It was really busy when we visited, and at full capacity it may feel a little cramped. Don’t let that deter you from trying it out though. The Indian dishes were; \Pani Puri [£3.50] - This was spicy and yummy, with mashed potatoes inside. The tamarind sauce was really tasty \Ivory Indian Special [For 2 £30.00] - Big, juicy, crunchy prawns just the way we like it and with a proper tandoori taste. The meaty lamb chops were done exactly how you want it \Achari [£12.90] - This was such a good recommendation from one of the owners. Sweet yet spicy and filled with a mixture of spices - such a good lamb curry The Persian dishes were; \Mix Mezze [£7.50] - Included the cucumber yoghurt, a mixed salad, hummus and yoghurt. The cucumber yoghurt was refreshing, the yoghurt tasted like plain, greek yoghurt - think it was meant to be garlic and shallots but this didn’t come through. The indian naan bread that came with it was nice, but a Persian flatter bread would have been better \Ivory Persian Special [For 2 £37.00] - Same as the indian special, the lamb chops were pure meat! The chicken was juicy, the flat kebab a little dry and the other kobedas cooked nicely \Zereshk Polow & Chicken [£12.90] - A sweet taste, quite like rose and saffron providing that unusuality. A simple, unique dish that was really nice The sweetness for the end consisted of the list below. We were so full by this point that they gave us little tasters so we could see what they were like; \Gulab Jamun [£5] - Pure yum but imagine with a bit of ice cream, this would have been heavenly. The cardamom wasn’t overpowering at all, which was nice L\emon Cheesecake [£5.60] - A tangy, refreshing hit \Baklava [£7] - Pure sweet, syrupy baklava We’ll be back to try some more of the Persian goodies Recommended for: Curries, Indian, Persian Service: High Price: ££ Halal: Full Menu”

“Great food, great atmosphere, awesome vibe. What's not to like? The food here is delicious. Book in advance so you don't get disappointed as its quite busy.”

“Really decent spot ideal for a gig at the Albert Hall next door. Huge range of ale on offer, the burgers were awesome and cannot compliment the staff enough who made us feel welcome and offered great table service despite being busy the whole time we were there. I put a specific request on the table booking and got exactly what we asked for. It was very much appreciated. Easy to imagine a place like this being a bit too cool, staff being a bit detached, but not at all. Also decent indie play list on the whole time we were there. Top top place!”

“Love Duffys. Had a great St Patrick's Day here. Great staff, great Guinness.”

“Great place friendly atmosphere would recommend it if you like man City the bar holds 1200 people it's huge”

“Great night in here staff were sound had a laugh with customers made us feel very at home”

“Visited here as I much prefer small independents to large chains. Surprisingly varied menu covering breakfasts through to lunches & afternoon tea. Food is freshly prepared & good quality. Friendly service & nice décor, courtyard garden for the warmer weather. Dog friendly. They can also cater for small parties functions etc. Been a few times now, becoming quite a regular!”

“Ok so you’ve been to pubs and bars, but have you felt part of it? I missed this little gem so many times when walking past it. If you know, then you know. Bar8 is perfect when it’s quiet, it’s perfect when it’s busy. The live music the atmosphere; just try it. I live 5mins away and it’s my new local. 10/10”