England

On the corner of Bloom Street and Abingdon Street, in the same building as New York New York and on the edge of the village is this cosy and relaxed bar/café which is open from 1pm to 10pm every day except Monday and Tuesday. They serve everything from coffee to cocktails at reasonable prices and the staff are chilled and friendly. It is a nice, cosy environment, well decorated with Manchester industrial grime bare brick walls, comfortable seating and places to charge your phone or laptop.

Quirky bar and barbecue restaurant with a buzzy atmosphere spread over three floors with three very different bar experiences which stays open until late. The ground floor known as the Rib Joint & Tap Room is a lunch and beer style bar which has an aesthetic of the 1980s street and skate scenes. There is a range of draught IPAs, choices of bottles and cans and cocktails. Food offering is belly and beef ribs, Cajun fried chicken and wings, burgers, bites & sides all with a range of house sauces. Science & Industry on the first floor is a sophisticated cocktail scene where cutting-edge concoctions are created by top bartenders but as only seated drinking is allowed in this ba

A cashless only bar so bring your card TNQ is in the middle of Thomas Street, don’t be put off by the unassuming entrance and small street frontage as once you go inside, you are greeted by friendly staff serving a great range of drinks including cocktails at decent city centre prices and a buzzing atmosphere. Clientele is mostly young professionals and students but I am knocking on a bit and I did not feel out of place there in fact I love it as a relaxed and mildly classy venue to hang out in an feel feminine. TNQ ois open until well after midnight, if there is a DJ mixing at the bar then the music will usually be chilled, modern and background, if no DJ then it is likely to be ver

A short walk off Portland Street The Bank is a traditional pub in a historic building with with character. It is quiet enough to be able to chat comfortably. Prices are reasonable for this central part of the city, menu is varied and mainly based around reasonable quality pub food, there are a wide range of drinks at reasonable prices. Staff are pleasant and service is usually brisk and efficient though they can get very busy at some times.

A real gem in Northern Quarter, a modern take on an old school English pub with a great vibe and lovely interiors. Ambience has plenty of classic pub character, including an antique feature fireplace and decorated mantelpieces. The main bar on the ground floor features mustard-coloured chesterfields and teal banquettes with tiled floors and a dartboard. Pop downstairs to find a cozy and intimate dining space, flanked by the open kitchen. Service is welcoming, friendly and efficient. Staff take and fulfil orders quickly, cleaning up efficiently when diners leave. A good selection of different craft beers and gins all at a reasonable price for the location. They have a delicious re