Outdoor Drinks & Beer Gardens on Oxford Road
There are plenty of terraces and beer gardens to enjoy outdoor drinks in the sunshine around Oxford Road.
Bars & Pubs
Oxford Road Corridor is packed with a great range of bars and pubs where you can get your fill of cocktails, spirits and any other liquor you can think of.
New York might be the city that never sleeps, but Manchester gives it a run for its money. The Oxford Road Corridor is packed with a great range of bars and pubs where you can get your fill of cocktails, spirits and any other liquor you can think of.
And we shouldn’t forget the superb selection of bar food available in many of these venues. We’ve come a long way from the days of peanuts and a bag of crisps – now you can tuck into some high-quality snacks at all times of the day or night.
You’ll find bars dedicated to all kinds of drinks along the entire stretch of the Oxford Road Corridor. You’ll discover traditional-style pubs that have been around since the early 1800s, then a short walk away, you can have futuristic cocktails at a state-of-the-art bar. Add in the range of bar-friendly activities on offer, such as pool, mini golf and live music, and you’ll have something fresh and exciting to do, practically every single night of the year.
From fun-packed bar crawls to putting the world to rights over a pint of Manchester-brewed craft ale, these are the venues where memories are made and lifelong friendships are formed. Best of all, you can find a destination suitable for every price point, whether you want a pocket-friendly pint or a glass of Champagne to celebrate those big occasions.
However you prefer to spend your time in Manchester, the bars and pubs on Oxford Road have something for everyone, no matter who you’re out with or what the weather is like outside. Just make sure you get your round in – that’s one tradition that won’t ever change.
Student Pubs and Bars
With thousands of students arriving in Manchester each year, there’s no shortage of student pubs and bars around Oxford Road.
Live Music
Manchester is undeniably one of the UK hotspots for live music. With many of its most iconic venues based on the Oxford Road Corridor.
More places to drink around Oxford Road
O’Connell’s
O’Connell’s, a newly renovated Irish pub under Oxford Road’s railway arch, offers live music, whisky, and a classic pub atmosphere.
Amber’s
Amber’s, is a 1000 capacity, multi-room music venue on Oxford Road. A fully functioning live space and electronic club at Circle Square hosting world renowned DJs and live acts.
Big Hands
Big Hands at the South end of Oxford Road may be small, but it comes with added rock n’ roll swagger, a great atmosphere and a lovely roof garden.
Brew
Brew at Contact on Oxford Road is a great spot for coffee, food and treating yourself in a chilled and relaxed atmosphere.
Brickhouse Social
Brickhouse Social is an exciting place where bar meets restaurant and all are welcome.
Bunny Jackson’s Juke Joint
Bunny Jackson’s is a late-night music venue, dive bar and American diner on First Street. Expect cocktails, cold beer and chicken wings.
Ducie Arms
Ducie Arms is a traditional pub near Manchester Science Park, with top-class pub food, real ales and a cracking atmosphere.
Gorilla
Since opening in 2012, Gorilla has proved itself as Manchester’s definitive mid-sized modern gig venue and one of the city’s best bar and kitchens.
House of Social
House of Social is a vibrant new food hall at First Street, uniting kitchens, bars, and events in a social hub.
Hyatt Regency Manchester
Hyatt Regency Manchester is an elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of Oxford Road Corridor.
Junkyard Golf Manchester
Located on First Street, Junkyard Golf Club is the home of cocktails, crazy golf and an even more crazy night out.
Kim’s Kitchen
Kim’s Kitchen is a welcoming Hulme café, bar and community hub serving brunch, coffee and drinks, close to NIAMOS, Z-arts and Hulme Park.
Kro Bar
Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.
Monkey Trio
Monkey Trio explores the art of sake alongside a diverse menu of rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and more.
Navarro Lounge
Find Navarro Lounge just off Oxford Road on University Green, a modern and welcoming chain bar with excellent choices of food.
North Taproom
North Taproom serves up everything from small-batch craft ale to high-end cocktails alongside a well-designed menu of Asian street food.
Oxford Road Tap
Located in front of Oxford Road Station, this micro pub offers a curated selection of craft ales, cask beers, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Peveril Of The Peak
Peveril Of The Peak is Manchester’s most iconic pub adorned with the sorts of bottle green, yellow and brown Victorian tiles that are a reclamation yard’s dream.
Rain Bar
This huge three-floor pub, formerly a Victorian warehouse, then an umbrella factory (hence the name), has one of the city centre’s largest beer gardens.
Sandbar
Sandbar, just off Oxford Road in Manchester, is a well-loved watering hole, with a great selection of ales and some eccentric seating.
Society Manchester
Society Manchester is a glorious indoor and outdoor space in the very heart of the city, with several street food vendors to choose from and a range of high-quality drinks.
The Abbey
The Abbey is a historic Hulme pub combining live music, great beer and local heritage, led by the team behind YES and Now Wave.
The Briton’s Protection
An iconic pub with an impressive whiskey list running into the hundreds. A welcoming atmosphere and a sprawling beer garden.
The Courtyard
The Courtyard is a mecca for sports-loving students with a huge amount of TV screens, a massive beer garden and bargain booze.
The Flour and Flagon
The Flour and Flagon pub has a range of cask beers, gins and a menu of “honest grub” which includes burgers, pies, grills and a range of desserts.
The Gasworks Brewbar
Gasworks is a repurposed industrial space on First Street that’s now used for quality drinking and dining.
The Grosvenor
Set in a historic building, The Grosvenor offers a vibrant atmosphere with big screen sports, 30+ beers on tap, live entertainment, and crowd-pleasing food.
The Lass O’ Gowrie
Take a seat by the river at The Lass O’ Gowrie and watch the world go by in this refined and ancient watering hole.
The Refuge
The Refuge, at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, is a luxurious, modern restaurant, housed in a magnificent, Alfred Waterhouse designed, Victorian brick and terracotta building offers 10,000 sq ft of drinking and dining for everyone and anyone with the instruction “Come As You Are”.
The Salisbury
A rock music-friendly venue where everyone can enjoy a pint in one of Manchester’s most historic pubs.
The Salutation
The Salutation is one of Manchester’s most historic pubs – thriving right in the heart of the Oxford Road Corridor for over 200 years.
The Taphouse
The Taphouse at Circle Square lets you pour your own pints from 24 taps, sip from 16 wines, and grab NYC-style pizza by the slice.
The Temple
Originally called The Temple of Convenience owing to its former life as a public toilet block, this is a tiny bar with some of the finest bathroom graffiti in town.
Turing Tap
Located at the south end of Oxford Road between the universities, hospital site and Whitworth Park, the Turing Tap is a handy pub with an extensive, all-day food menu.
YES
Four floors of YES with something for everyone – including a rooftop bar, two live music spaces, a club space, DJs and extensive coffee, street food and bar selection.
