The best wine bars in Manchester

Natural wine is the speciality at Kerb in Ancoats. It's a trendy and bustling venue that's also dog-friendly. Inside, you'll see a distinctive curved wall stacked high with bottles. You can enjoy a drink here or choose something to take home. Craft beers are also available. The venue hosts events like exhibitions and weekly tasting sessions.

Isca Wines in Levenshulme has been ranked as one of the country's best wine bars. Here, natural wines and organic food are the focus, with the wines made by small producers and the food prepared in-house. Visit for drinks and fuss-free small plates, or buy a bottle of your favourite wine to savour at home.

A natural wine bar and restaurant in Ancoats, Erst is a modern and elegant venue with soft lighting, minimal decor, and an intimate feel. Visit to sip on wine along with seasonal small plates prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Just like the bottles of wine here, the food is intended for sharing.

Hundreds of wines from around the world are in stock at Cork of the North, a popular wine shop and bar. In a warm and cosy setting surrounded by bottles, you can try over 100 varieties of wine by the glass or bottle. Beers, spirits, and light food like cheese plates are also served. These venues also offer wine tastings.

The Wine and Wallop bars are comfortable and inviting, each with its own distinctive sense of style. Indoor and outdoor tables are available, plus there's private hire space. Fine wines and other drinks like draft beer are available, plus food is served. Sweet treats such as fresh cakes are also available if you want something lighter.

Ranked as one of the best wine bars in Britain, Flawd Wine is a modern canalside venue with indoor and outdoor tables. It has a slick industrial look inside. You can buy natural wine and beer here or take a seat and choose from a curated list of natural wines. Seasonal sharing plates are available to complement the drinks.

Salut Wines is one of Manchester's leading wine shops, and it also houses a cosy on-site bar. Hundreds of different bottles are in stock, and the specialist team can guide you to the right one. At the bar, you can try out exciting new bottles, a variety of wines by the glass, and simple food to go with them all.

Drink wine in the city centre at The Beeswing. It's a relaxed and cosy venue with minimal decor and indoor and outdoor seating. This place focuses on serving wines by the glass; tasting flights are available for a more in-depth experience. A small tapas menu is available if you get hungry.

Ancoats is home to Blossom Street Social, an on-trend bar specialising in international wines and craft beers. The walls are lined with wine bottles, there's an outdoor terrace, and DJ sets regularly add to the atmosphere. The diverse range of drinks includes something for everyone, plus creative Brazilian cooking is on the menu.

Dive into the world of wine at Sip Wine Bar. The Enomatic machines allow you to sample more than 30 varieties of wine. Glasses and bottles of wine are available, too, alongside other drinks like cocktails and a food menu. The atmosphere here is relaxed and informal—ideal whether you're a wine expert or you're just starting out.

Get a taste of California in Altrincham at California Coffee & Wine. This spot is a coffee shop and wine bar that roasts its own coffee and serves biodynamic Californian wines. Cali-inspired cuisine is served here, too—think light and healthy options like breakfast burritos and tacos. The venue is cosy and has outdoor seats.

At Reserve Wines, you can shop for wines from around the world, including regions you might not expect. Each venue is also a wine bar where you can enjoy a few glasses of wine and soak up the bustling atmosphere. Seasonal wines are served by the glass, plus alternatives like cocktails. There are also wine tastings.

Family-run venue Movement Wine Bar is based in the Northern Quarter. This relaxed venue is modern and comfortable, often hosting DJs and showing live sports. A varied choice of Old World and New World wines are available here, as well as other drinks like spirits, craft beers, and hot drinks like coffee.