The best activity bars in Manchester

Drinks and fun are served up at 7Sins. Graffiti and street art cover the interior and give the venue personality. Groups of all sizes are welcome and can enjoy pool, shuffleboard, quizzes, and live music performances. Drinks include craft beer and cocktails, plus street eats like tacos and quesadillas are also served.

Gamers will have a great time at 1Up; this gaming bar celebrates gaming and geek culture. Asian-inspired food and a varied choice of drinks are served, plus there are board games and consoles, pinball machines, a D&D table, ping pong, and beer pong. Events go on, too, like quizzes and comedy, plus tournaments and trading card events.

Test your aim at Point Blank, the first simulation shooting range in the UK. This comfortable venue has a classic style. You get your own shooting range here, plus a dedicated host who will help you get the hang of it all. Aside from the shooting, you can enjoy cocktails and snacks like wings and nachos.

A spacious and fuss-free venue in the Northern Quarter, at Twenty Twenty Two, you can get competitive at one of the numerous ping-pong tables available. This simple venue is decorated with colourful art. Enjoy a drink from the bar whilst you play or check out events like tournaments, darts nights, and DJ sets.

Electric Shuffle opened in Manchester in 2024. This Art Deco-inspired venue is Electric Shuffle's biggest UK location. At this venue, you can play a modern take on the traditional game of shuffleboard while enjoying the well-stocked bar. 15 play areas accommodate hundreds of people at a time, and weekend brunch packages are available, too.

Fans of retro gaming will enjoy NQ64. These lively venues, black-lit and covered in neon, offer a wide variety of consoles and games to play. While you're playing, enjoy original games-themed cocktails or wine, beer, and alcohol-free drinks. The Northern Quarter venue also serves pizza courtesy of Crazy Pedro's.

The focus at Pixel Bar is cocktails and video games. This lively spot offers a range of consoles and games to try out, but booking is recommended if you want to play. You can also try games-themed cocktails and a menu with pizza, loaded fries, nachos, and small plates. This fun and comfortable venue is covered with neon lighting.

Combine drinks and food with the fun of playing darts at Flight Club. This modern and lively bar features semi-private playing areas equipped with state-of-the-art dartboards where you can get competitive. This comfortable venue also serves a full range of drinks and food, including burgers and pizza, and is popular for its bottomless pizza brunch.

At Urban Playground you get games, food and drinks, and a buzzy atmosphere. You can try mini-golf enhanced with audio and animations at this vibrant venue, or take on The Cube Live Experience and compete in seven different games. There are bars here serving a wide range of drinks in comfortable surroundings and an on-site burger restaurant.

Cocktails, craft beer, and food are served at Dog Bowl, plus there are lots of ways to have fun at this colourful and cavernous venue. There are five bowling lanes to book, plus an arcade packed with retro games and consoles. If you're hungry, try satisfying dishes like burgers, pizza, and loaded fries.

Cricket becomes fun and sociable at Sixes Social Cricket. A variety of cricket games can be played here, plus there's a karaoke room, and live sporting events are screened. The space is modern and colourful, with a welcoming atmosphere. A wide range of drinks are served, including creative cocktails, plus street food is on offer.

Visit Whistle Punks to try your hand at axe throwing. Various ticket packages are available, but they all include a 70-minute session with an experienced instructor. The venue has a modern and rustic bar you can relax in afterwards, which serves pizza and drinks, including cocktails and beer. The venue also offers bottomless brunch.

Lane7 in Deansgate is a distinctive venue covered in neon and graffiti that offers a choice of different activities. Some of the things to do here include arcade games, bowling, pool, darts, and karaoke. You can also enjoy food and drinks here—burgers, cocktails, hard shakes, draft beer, and wine are served.

Roxy Ball Room revolves around drinks and ball games, offering a choice of activities to get involved in. Options vary by location but include pool, basketball, shuffleboard, and ping pong. Food and drinks are also available. The menu features pizza and hot dogs, plus wine, beer, and cocktails. The venues are moodily lit and buzzing.

Box in Deansgate is a top destination for sports and entertainment. This lively bar has 25 HD screens, so you don't miss the sporting action or fun activities like live music, shuffleboard, and karaoke backed up by a live band. A varied choice of drinks and food, such as burgers, sandwiches, and pizza, is also served at this bustling and style-conscious spot.

Junkyard Golf Club brings three outrageous nine-hole mini-golf courses to Manchester. Compete against your friends at some of the craziest golf games around, and enjoy drinks and food, too. A full range of drinks is on offer, but imaginative cocktails are a speciality. Pizza and nachos are available if you're hungry.

The Bierkeller is a traditional beer hall that hosts Bavarian parties every day. This lively and busy venue serves various beers by the stein and street food. Expect quizzes, comedy nights, and live sports here. There are also extra opportunities for fun with darts, pool, and huge projection screens in the venue's Shooters sports bar.

Sporting a low-lit and vibrant appearance, Boom Battle Bar is an atmospheric spot for games and drinks. At this venue you can try axe throwing, shuffleboard, darts, pool, and beer or prosecco pong, with some activities using augmented reality. Karaoke booths are also available. The bar serves a wide range of drinks plus food like wings and fries.