Whether
it be wine tasting or Champagne evenings, whisky tasting
or real ale nights, cocktail masterclasses or charity
fund raisers, product launches or celebration parties,
there's nearly always something going on in Manchester
to keep drinkers happy.
Why
not join one of the many organised pub crawls which
visit the city's hidden and historic drinking houses,
or follow a route once trod by Manchester's most famous
sons and daughters.
And
after you've supped up the city's history, why not enter
one of the many pub quizzes in Manchester.
Below,
we've rounded up the upcoming special events...
Learn
to shake, stir or mix at many of the fabulous
cocktail masterclasses in Manchester. Ideal for
birthday parties and corporate team building events,
this is a great way to explore Manchester's best
cocktail bars.
From
Margarita's to Mai Tai's, White Ladies to Whisky
Sours, be guided through a maze of ingredients
and instructions, mixing tutorial with demonstrations
whilst tantalising your taste buds with all the
tricks of the trade. Learn the history of each
cocktail, enjoy a selection of canapés
and take home an information pack with recipes
Indulge
in cocktail making heaven by spending an afternoon
or evening with a fabulous cocktail mixologist,
who will take you through the history of cocktail
making, teach you how to make your favourite cocktails
and even let you mix your own at the bar! All
of this and the chance to dine on a medley of
Hard Rock's signature dishes.
Whether
its mojitos or martinis, margaritas or a Mai Tai,
learn to concoct four classic cocktails with the
flair and finesse of a pro. Award-winning batender,
Tom Lloyd, leads you through the maze of instructions
and ingredients, providing you with the history
of each cocktail and teaches you to mix, muddle,
and shake, including a special set of recipe cards
to take home with you.
Take
advantage of the exclusive opportunity to stand
alongside some of Manchester's most innovative
mixologists as you stir and shake your way to
your own signature cocktail. Great for birthday
parties and special occasions or to simply add
a little flavour to your night out.
Learn
how to mix and shake like a professional at this
educational and fun Cocktail Master Class. Learn
about the history and ingredients of the best
drinks around together with the techniques and
tricks in making these fabulous drinks. Each weekly
lesson is themed around a specific liquor. Private
master classes also available.
Stuck
for a party idea or maybe your staff are in need
of a new experience? Spend 2 to 3 hours with Bacchanalia's
bartenders learning about the history of each
cocktail, demonstrating flair and teaching you
the skills of the modern bartender and all whilst
you're sipping mouth watering creations
The Sandinista! Bartending Masterclass gives you the chance to get behind the bar and learn the basics of cocktail making from the renowned bartenders at the Central American inspired classic rock bar off St Annes Square.
From Mojitos to Manhattans, they'll show you how it's done and then let you take the reins and have a go yourself.
Apotheca
teach you the culinary art of making 4 to 5 cocktails
taking you on a journey to the world of amber
nectar. Hear a little about the history of cocktails,
followed by a brief introduction to the different
methods for making each one. Finally the real
fun starts as you trade places with your teacher
to make your own creations.
Do
you want to test your knowledge against like minded
clever clogs or prove you know more useless trivia
than anybody else? If so, the following pub quizzes
in Manchester may just be for you...
Head down to Castlefield for the Monday night quiz at the popular laid back bar, cafe and restaurant, just a short walk from the canal basin on Ellesmere Street in the Moho apartment complex.
Test your brain with the Piccadilly sports bar's weekly quiz which features a mix of general knowledge, sport and music. Win beer, wine ans spot prizes.
It’s
81.5% better than all other pub quizzes...!!!??**!!!
Experience the madness that is Quizimodo at Odd
every Wednesday - expect the Countdown board and
a singing and acting round.
The
quiz at the popular sci-fi, movie and TV theme
bar in the Northern Quarter is, as you'd expect,
themed around TV, film, music and general knowledge.
There's a knockout round, prizes for the winners
& runners-up plus a big money rollover round.
Whether
it be wine or whisky tasting, pub crawls or product
launch parties, there's always something going on
in Manchester including the following events...
Join Room for the August Wine Club when they present a selection of six Pol Roger Champagnes, each paired with a menu inspired by their culinary variety created by Chef Pete Taylor.
Enjoy a night of opera with a cocktail, dinner and live show at Manchester 235 casino. There's a learn to play session and a welcome cocktail on arrival
Pull out some polka-dots, comb back your quiff and enjoy Simple's Grease-inspired 10th Birthday party with fairground rides, carnival stalls, DJs, cheerleaders, pink ladies, tin-can alley, cotton candy, popcorn, lindyhopping, and an American BBQ. There's a prize for the best 1950s dressed guest too.
The popular Castlefield bar has teamed up with Ed Cross from Boutinot Wines for a crash course in wine. The entertaining and mildly educational evening will explore how wine is made, how to taste it and an introduction into the different grape varieties
The iconic Playboy bunnies will once again make an appearance in Manchester for the first time since the original Manchester Playboy Club closed in 1982.
The famous bunnies will run the blackjack and roulette tables as well as serve drinks and
there's live music from Jim Whitely and Taylor & Leigh
