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Manchester - Bringing Hens Joy (Division)

Manchester is a northern powerhouse of a city that has given us Coronation Street and some of the biggest and best bands in the history of all time from Joy Division to The Smiths. Today there’s an array of nightlife and an abundance of things to do that’s sure to leave you ‘mad for it’.

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer
  • Article Updated: 06/12/2024
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Best Manchester Nightlife Areas for a Hen Do

The only bad thing about Manchester’s nightlife is choosing where to go because there are so many different areas. Do you want to hit up the trendy bars in the Northern Quarter? Or perhaps you want to have an ever-so-classy night in Spinningfields? That’s not to mention the absolute riot of a night you can have on LGBT+ area Canal Street. We’ve broken down the nightlife into areas so you can decide where you fancy going – you’re welcome!

  • Northern Quarter in Manchester
    • Modern,
    • Quirky,
    • Vibrant

    Northern Quarter

    One of the most famous nightlife areas in Manchester, Northern Quarter is chocka with stylish and quirky bars. For example On The Hush, which serves cocktails in glass slippers, and The Fitzgerald, a speakeasy with a very cool atmosphere and live music. Northern Quarter is also home to loads of quirky independent shops. This includes the Afflecks shopping centre, which has three floors of unique shops and eateries. This isn’t to mention the awesome street art you’ll find about the place. If you’re a lover of the weird and wonderful, don’t miss Northern Quarter out of your visit.

  • Deansgate in Manchester
    • Bustling,
    • Mainstream,
    • Popular

    Deansgate

    Another super famous Manchester nightlife area, Deansgate is a mile long road, that runs through the heart of the city. It’s home to some of Manchester’s trendiest bars. These include The Botanist (a stunning flower-themed cocktail bar), Be At One (that has an incredible range of cocktails to choose from) and Manahatta (a fabulous New York-themed bar). You’ve also got various entertainment complexes. For example Lane 7, Manchester’s American boutique bowling alley and Point Blank, which is a bar where you can do VR shooting with replica guns.

  • Spinningfields in Manchester
    • Classy,
    • Stylish,
    • Glamourous

    Spinningfields

    The city’s financial district, Spinningfields is where you wanna go if you want to add a bit of class to your hen. It's home to the Manchester Opera House, designer shops (such as Emporio Armani and Mulberry) and the classiest drinking establishments around. Spinngfields is the place to be and be seen. You can grab a cocktail at upmarket venues such as 20 Stories (which towers 20 storeys high, giving you lovely Manchester city views) and Sunset By Australasia (that’s pretty in pink and very instagrammable). You’ve also got well known chains such as Slug & Lettuce and The Alchemist, which are both very hen-friendly spots.

  • Deansgate Locks in Manchester
    • Buzzing,
    • Lively,
    • Swanky

    Deansgate Locks

    Set within ten converted railway arches that are home to six bars and a comedy club, this vibrant canalside area is found down by Manchester Oxford Road train station. This unique area is well worth checking out. Bars here include a Revolution (a massive one with five bars inside it), ARK, Sugar Buddha, Lock 91, Dukes 92, Atlas Bar and The Comedy Store (which welcomes hens). Here you can find some of the rowdiest party goers, so if you love being in the heart of the action, you’ll love Deansgate Locks.

  • Canal Street in Manchester
    • LGBT+,
    • Lively,
    • Fun

    Canal Street

    Canal Street, or The Gay Village, is one of the major LGBT+ areas in the whole of the UK. You can expect drag acts and cabaret galore from this colourful street that runs alongside the west side of the Rochdale canal. Particular highlights are Bar Pop (that does drag nights, karaoke and cabaret), The Brewers (with rainbow lights and a retro dancefloor) and Centre Stage (that only plays nostalgia and musical theatre – the dream!). Respectful non-LGBT+ groups are more than welcome to come and party in this brilliant area!

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Top 10 Hen Friendly Manchester Bars & Clubs 2026

With a plethora of nightlife areas to choose from, it’s not easy planning where to go. We have pinned down all the nightlife spots that are well worth your attention; there’s no ‘Fools Gold’ here. Here are our top ten hen-friendly bars and clubs in Manchester.

  • Revolución de Cuba Manchester

    South Central, 11 Peter Street, M2 5QR

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    Situated just off of Deansgate, this two-floor party bar is dedicated to all things Cuban. Downstairs you have the Havana club room, where you can dance until the early hours of the morning, as well as their rum bar which is chocka with great rums from all around the world. Upstairs you have the cocktail lounge where you can get delicious and fruity cocktails such as Pineapple Daiquiri, Raspberry Mojito and Berry Margarita, as well as tasty tapas. With super cute décor, holiday vibes and live music, your group are sure to be ‘Havana’ at great time at Revolución de Cuba.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: 11:30 - 02:00
      Weds - Fri: 11:30 - 03:00
      Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 11:30 - 02:00

    • No. of Bars: Two

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

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    Albert's Schloss Manchester

    27 Peter St, M2 5QR

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    Open between the hours of 9am and 2am, this place does amazing food inspired by Alpine Europe in its cook haus by day such as cheese fondue and all manner of bratwurst). When it comes to late at night, that’s when the fun really starts. If you’ve never been to Alberts Schloss’ ‘Showtime’ before then you are in for a treat. ‘Showtime’ is on seven nights a week and consists of the most ‘fantastich’ entertainment from Friday Frölich, which is entertainment from their house band, as well as independent artists, then on Saturday you’re invited to Pleasure Palace, which will see the house band reimagine your favourite songs. The place is weird, wonderful and will leave you schlosst for words!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 02:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Lost in Tokyo

    26b Lever St, M1 1DN

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    Found in the heart of the Northern Quarter, this underground Japanese cocktail bar is known for its extensive range of Japanese whiskies. It also has an exciting array of cocktails such as Tokyo Iced Tea, Baby Godzilla, Wax on Wax Off (hilarious) and Boba (that comes with mango pearls like you would get in a bubble tea). It’s decked out with hanging paper lanterns, and beautiful Japanese wall art. It's also got plenty of big booths, separated by bamboo-like panelling, to relax in. Sometimes you can catch live performances here and often there's DJs playing on the weekend.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: Closed
      Weds - Thurs: 15:00 - 23:00
      Fri: 15:00 - 02:30
      Sat: 13:00 - 02:30
      Sun: 15:00 - 23:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Alcotraz Manchester

    1A Watson Street, M3 4EE

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    Alcohol + Alcatraz = Alcotraz! Chances are you’ve never been to a bar like this. Set in a fake prison with actors, you will need to smuggle your liquor past the warden (it’s bring your own booze). Then once you are confined to your cell, the longest serving inmates will whip you up several rounds of cocktails, providing all of the mixers and syrups etc. This unique experience is super fun. You'll even get orange prison jumpsuits to wear, giving you some brilliant photo opportunities. Getting bladdered behind bars has never been this fun!

    • Opening Times: Mon: Closed
      Tues - Weds: 07:05 - 20:50
      Thurs: 07:05 - 23:15
      Fri: 15:30 - 23:15
      Sat: 12:00 - 23:15
      Sun: 14:15 - 20:50

    • No. of Bars: Bar comes to you

    • Live Music:Not in jail

    • Beer Garden:Not in jail

    • Fancy Dress:Jumpsuits provided!

  • Pong & Puck

    235 Deansgate, M3 4EN

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    Pong & Puck is known for three things, freshly made pizza, creative cocktails, and lots of games, and we all know these are the perfect ingredients for a banging hen do. Richard Osman eat your heart out, this is the real house of games, with beer pong, shuffleboard, prosecco pong, darts and table tennis. Oh, and they just introduced karaoke too, with private pods to sing your heart out in! If your group are into playing games rather than just tearing up the dancefloor then this fabulous hangout that can be found just off of Deansgate is a no brainer. You can’t go pong…

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: Closed
      Weds - Thurs: 15:00 - 23:00
      Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 23:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 20:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Cloud 23

    Beetham Tower, 303 Deansgate, M3 4LQ

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    Located inside the Hilton hotel, this bar will take your hen do to the next level, literally. This cocktail and champagne bar found twenty-three flights of stairs up (don’t worry, there’s a lift!) provides spectacular panoramic views over Manchester. This is a brilliant place to swing by for a celebratory glass of champers, or you can enjoy one of their signature cocktails, that are named after Greek gods, which are sure to keep you refreshed and Hydra-ted (little joke for the Greek mythology fans amongst you). Cloud 23 also does afternoon tea. It’s really worth checking out this fabulous bar, even if it’s just for one drink.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: 12:00 - 22:00
      Weds - Thurs: 12:00 - 00:00
      Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 01:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 22:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Manahatta Manchester Deansgate

    188-192 Deansgate, M3 3ND

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    Live it up like you’re in the big apple, with this buzzing and super glamourous New York-themed bar that boasts stylish lighting fixtures and neon signs. Manahatta does some cracking cocktails that are also New York themed such as Broadway Spritz and East Side Cosmo. All day Sunday to Friday, the cocktails are two for one, which is a great value way of getting sloshed – New York style! Not only that, the food menu is well worth checking out too, with burgers and hotdogs, as well as small plates if you fancy some snacks with your cocktails.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 12:00 - 23:00
      Thurs: 12:00 - 00:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Blues Kitchen Manchester

    13 Quay St

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    Boasting Manchester’s best musicians seven nights a week, this awesome bar found near to the upmarket Spinningfields area, is one for the blues, soul and funk lovers. The restaurant does delicious barbecue food such as tasty jerk chicken. And the bar is open till the small hours serving cocktails and craft beer as well as bar food. Not only that, it has the largest selection of bourbon in the whole of Manchester. There are also kinds of live music events on at the blues kitchen, on a weekend it’s usually the case that it’s live music then DJs until 3am.

    • Opening Times: Mon: 12:00 - 00:00
      Tues - Thurs: 12:00 - 01:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 02:30
      Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Two people clinking colourful cocktails on a rooftop terrace.

    20 Stories

    No. 1, 1 Hardman St, M3 3EB

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    After something a bit decadent? This iconic rooftop bar, found in the heart of Spinningfields, has more class than a particularly academic school. Found twenty stories high (clue’s in the name), this swanky bar offers gorgeous views of Manchester city. There’s also a rooftop terrace, that has trees and dramatic lighting, providing a wonderful setting for your hen do celebrations. You can find an extensive, and we mean extensive, wine menu with wines from all over the world, including a range of pink champagne and sparkling wines. If you’re wanting to sample a bit of the high life, then get 20 Stories on your list.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 12:00 - 23:00
      Thurs: 12:00 - 00:00
      Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 01:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 23:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:No

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Ark Manchester

    3A, 5 Whitworth St W, M1 5LH

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    You'll find plenty of animals on this ark.... party animals that is! Found down at the buzzing Deansgate Locks, this mega club has some of the best entertainment around. You can expect top DJs, stilt walkers and fire breathers! This place has one big long pub style bar, comfortable booths, disco balls and quaint exposed brickwork. The atmosphere is electric and you can get some cracking drinks deals here too. You can expect a variety of music being played including hip hop, R&B and pop. There's Noah better!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: Closed
      Weds: 22:30 - 04:00
      Thurs: Closed
      Fri: 20:00 - 04:00
      Sat: 17:00 - 04:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Live Music:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

Hen Friendly Bar Crawls in Manchester

If you’re planning on having a mad one in Manchester, chances are you’re gonna want to go on a bar crawl. Check out our brill Manchester's Northern Quarter Cocktail Crawl below.

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Best Hen Party Activities

We have a 140+ exciting hen activities in Manchester for you to choose from. You can draw a handsome chap in his birthday suit, race the clock to escape the room or spice up your life with a Spice Girls dance class.

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      Manchester Nightlife Wristband

    • Don't even think about doing Manchester without these bad boys. These fab wristbands will get you guaranteed entry into loads of brilliant bars/clubs, as well as queue jump and free shots. Venues include Bierkeller, Cargo, Floripa, Hula, Mojo, Popworld, Walkabout and more! The wristbands are incredibly good value for money and give you peace of mind that you won't be turned away by a doorman having a bad day.

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      Alcotraz - Immersive Cocktail Experience

    • It’s time for a cel(l)ebration! This fun actor-led experience will see you drinking behind bars rather than in bars. You will smuggle your liquor past the warden (it’s BYOB) into your jail cell where you will be made approx four rounds of cocktails with all mixers, syrups and garnishes provided. This immersive and unique experience, lasting one hour forty-five minutes, even includes orange jumpsuits.

    • Three topless men posing with the Dreamboys logo overlayed - Rank #3

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      Dreamboys Show

    • Dreamboys is an absolute hen do class-ic! Get to marvel at the wonder that is The Dreamboys. A fun drag queen will be the compare, then it’s onto the main event, seeing these hunky men getting their tops (and kecks) off. You’ll get a drink on arrival, a chance to meet and great with The Dreamboys and even complimentary club entry from 10pm till late.

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      Nude Life Drawing

    • Now this is what we call fineeeee art! Get to draw a lovely bloke in his birthday suit. A professional tutor will lead this one-hour session with venue hire and all of the arts materials required provided. There will even be a bottle of wine for the hen to take home. Life drawing is such a laugh, just make sure to capture all of the little details and the er… bigger ones…

    • Bottomless brunch on a table with cocktails and the Slug and Lettuce logo overlayed - Rank #5

      Slug & Lettuce - Daytime Bottomless Brunch

    • Start your morning off right with a bottomless brunch at Slug and Lettuce. Get 2 hours of free flowing fizz, with various cocktails available, and a brunch dish. Choose from a range of delicious brunch dishes, options may include, a full English breakfast (a classic), smashed avocado (a modern classic), Eggs Benedict (a cracking dish), gorgeous pancakes (this option won’t leave you feeling flat) and more!

    • Three people singing at Boom Battle Bar Karaoke - Rank #6

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      Boom Battle Bar - Boom Box Karaoke

    • Enjoy an hour belting out bangers with your besties with use of a private karaoke pod. You can choose from 100,00 songs including rock, hip hop, 80’s retro, 90’s pop, and much more. As well as having ace karaoke, this lively bar is also packed with games such as pool, shuffleboard, electronic darts and axe throwing. You’ll find this gaming wonderland situated in the Printworks complex just a 5 minutes' walk from the Arndale.

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      Perfume Making Workshop

    • Create your very own scent, single-handedly put Chanel out of business and take over the world (well, you'll at least create your own scent). This perfume making class is one of our finest and most luxurious hen party activities, with the added bonus of a glass of fizz for an all-round opulent experience. You'll get to smell a wide variety of different scents to pick the ones you want for your final blend. Then you'll be able to take a 5ml bottle home.

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      Escape Room

    • Race against the clock to solve puzzles and challenges in order to, you’ve got it, escape the room! There are a maximum of five people per room, but multiple rooms can be booked for larger groups. The escape rooms all have different themes from Jumanji to Alcatraz to The Da Vinci Code. An escape room is a fantastic icebreaker, especially if you do different themes, that gives you lots to talk about at cocktails afterwards.

    • A man lying on his front and holding an inflatable surrounded by water as part of a stag do in Manchester - Rank #9

      It's A Knockout

    • Based on the legendary BBC show, that was originally filmed in Manchester, this series of It’s A Knockout-themed fun and games see you tackling various inflatable obstacles with some fun costumes thrown in for good measure. Over the duration of three hours, your group will play games and take part in challenges to try and win some prizes.

    • A group of girls clinking their cocktails at Revolution - Rank #10

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      Revolution - Bottomless Brunch

    • Enjoy a tasty brunch dish and enough alcohol to make the room spin at this popular party bar. Your booking will last for two hours with various timeslots available. During this time, you will get bottomless prosecco, beer, cocktails, mocktails or soft drinks. Brunches dishes range from dishes like fry ups to waffles to burgers.

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Best Hen Party Hotels

When it comes to where to lay your head in Manchester, we’ve got 25+ hen-friendly hotels, hostels, and apartments to suit all sorts of different tastes and budgets. Here are our ten most popular options.

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      Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Ten minutes from Piccadilly train station

      Leonardo Hotel is just a short walk from Piccadilly train station, making it the perfect spot for ditching your bags ASAP. This stylish four-star hotel has two hundred and seventy-five en-suite rooms that can accommodate two or three guests, as well as a fab onsite restaurant and bar. The rooms all have free wi-fi, a flat screen TV, tea/coffee, a mini fridge, and air conditioning.

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      Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • You can’t go Mald-wrong with the Maldron!

      This four-star hotel, found a nine minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station, has two hundred and seventy-eight modern rooms, a restaurant, bar, a coffee shop and a fitness suite. The rooms have air conditioning, Chromecast TVs, free Wi-Fi, rainfall showers and tea and coffee. There is also a breakfast buffet available every morning from the onsite restaurant.

    • A double bed in a room with large windows and green decor at Roomzzz Manchester City Apartments - Rank #3

      Roomzzz Manchester City

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    • Plush apartments on central Princess Street

      You will find these lovely apartments slap bang in the middle of Manchester on Princess Street, which is one of the main streets in Manchester, meaning you’re surrounded with shops and bars. The rooms are modern and stylish, with a plasma TV, free fast wi-fi and a fully fitted kitchenette (perfect for rustling up hangover snacks) and a private bathroom that has a power shower.

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      Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Chic yet comfortable hotel in the heart of Manchester

      Set in the heart of Manchester City Centre, just a three-minutes’ walk from Piccadilly train station, this budget-friendly hotel has had a makeover, now boasting chic rooms and luxury bathrooms. With almost 300 rooms to choose from, this hotel is perfect for big groups looking to stay in comfort without breaking the bank. There’s a bar onsite and a cracking buffet breakfast option.

    • A double bed in a room with a desk area, TV and wardrobe space at Pendulum Hotel - Rank #5

      Pendulum Hotel

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    • No-frills but contemporary three-star hotel

      This lovely three-star hotel, that has one hundred and seventeen guestrooms, can be found just a couple of minutes from Piccadilly train station. It boasts simple, but perfectly nice rooms with a bright and airy feel, that have a TV, free wi-fi, tea/coffee and a private bathroom with a power shower. There are two restaurants onsite, one that does a breakfast buffet and the lush Conservatory Bar, serving lunch and evening meals.

    • Open plan kitchen and living area - Rank #6

      Swan Street Suite

      4 STAR  Townhouse

    • This stylish townhouse is a favourite of celebs/influencers

      This stunning townhouse that sleeps up to twenty-three guests. It’s just a five-minute walk from the popular Northern Quarter, that’s home to loads of cool bars. The townhouse boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, four showers, a fully equipped kitchen, living area and a dining room. There’s all the creature comforts you would expect such as a flatscreen TV and free wi-fi.

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      Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Located on Great Bridgewater Street in central Manchester

      The second Leonardo to make our list, this one can be found on Great Bridgewater Street, less than half a mile from the popular bar-laden Deansgate. As with the other Leonardo, this hotel too has classy rooms with large comfy beds, free wi-fi and flat screen TVs. There’s an onsite bar and restaurant, as well as an all-day coffee bar for when you’re hungover and only a large latte will do the trick!

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      Park Inn By Radission Victoria

      4 STAR  Hotel with Leisure Facilities

    • 4-star hotel with a pool, sauna and steam room

      If your group are wanting to treat themselves to something a little boujee, then this swanky 4-star, found near to Manchester arena, does just the trick. It’s contemporary and stylish with spacious rooms, comfy beds and modern en-suite bathrooms, plus, best of all, an in-house swimming pool, a sauna and a steam room. There are spa treatments available if you fancy a massage.

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    • Block of 4 flats sleeping up to 64 guests (but can be rented individually)

      Found just 0.6 miles from the Northern Quarter, this is a block of four different flats. You can rent just one, or up to all of them. If you rented all of the flats, you would get ten bedrooms in total sleeping up to sixty-four guests, which is perfect if you’ve got a huge group. All of these have a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and a dining area.

    • A double bed in a room with a desk area, large windows and lots of storage at DoubleTree By Hilton Manchester Piccadilly - Rank #10

      DoubleTree By Hilton Manchester Piccadilly

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Modern central hotel with brill bar

      This modern hotel provides comfortable rooms with a good location in Manchester city centre. Situated just steps from Piccadilly train station, the hotel is surrounded by pubs, restaurants, and nightlife. The rooms are well-equipped and tastefully furnished. There’s an onsite restaurant (with seasonal outdoor terrace dining) and there’s a bar where you can enjoy local craft beer and cocktails – perfect!

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Manchester Hen Do

Manchester might be known for crazy raves with ’24-hour party people’, but there’s so much more to explore in the city. From taking to the cobbles of Coronation Street, to the fascinating Science and Industry Museum to the coolest independent shopping centre you’ll ever visit, Afflecks, Manchester is sure to leave you buzzing.

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    Manchester Museum

    University of Manchester, Oxford Rd Manchester M13 9PL
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    Boasting a whopping 4.5 million objects from natural sciences and human cultures, this fabulous museum has collections including archaeology, earth sciences, Egypt & Sudan and most obscurely, archery. They care for 100,00 fossils (you’ll be able to relate to this heading home hungover) including one of the most important Ice Age animals in Europe. Entry to the museum is free so if you wanna wile away a few hours looking at live amphibians and reptiles, extraordinary Egyptian artefacts that are nearly 4,000 years old or the skull of the oldest horse in the world (whatever floats your boat), then get yourself down to the Manchester Museum.

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    Coronation Street Experience

    ITV Studios, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1FZ
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    Having captivated the nation for sixty years, leading northern soap opera Coronation Street has dazzled and entertained viewers with affairs, murders, and tram crashes galore. Now you can go and visit the actual set of Corrie with iconic Weatherfield locations such as the Rovers Return, The Kabin and the Platt’s family home. You will enjoy twenty-five minutes free time to roam the cobbles and take loads of selfies. You’ll be able to immerse yourself in the history of Corrie too getting to look at props including Deirdre Barlow’s glasses (she was a style icon ahead of her time). If you’re a fan of Corrie, then put this on your list, I SAY, put this on your list!

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    Afflecks

    52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW
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    Afflecks is the coolest place you’ve (probably) never heard of. Located in the Northern Quarter, this alternative shopping centre is packed with independent shops that are as weird as they are wonderful. If any of your group are into alternative fashion, then there are a ton of exciting clothes shops here such as Tokyo Go, that does Japanese-inspired clothing, and Alt Hub, that sells gothic fashion. There’s an ice cream shop, Ginger's Comfort Emporium, that sells super quirky ice cream flavours such as Marmalade On Toast and Olive Oil & Sea Salt. Oh, and you can get massages, tattoos and even tarot readings – it’s just that cool!

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    The Smiths Tour

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    Manchester is famous for its bands and one of the very best is The Smiths. On this Smiths-themed walking tour around Manchester there’s plenty to (Morri)see... Visit Strangeways prison (known from Smith’s album ‘Strangeways here we come’) and The Iron Bridge (that inspired some of The Smiths’ lyrics). You'll also tour the club, including The Smiths room, which has been kept as a shrine to the band. Tours themed around other Manchester greats Joy Division, Oasis and The Stone Roses are also available.

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    Science and Industry Museum

    Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JP
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    The (free to enter) Science and Industry Museum, has loads of things to see and do. This includes pedalling on a bicycle to reveal a skeleton, checking yourself out on a thermal camera and getting to shake hands with yourself; these things may well be aimed at children, but unless there’s a sign saying that’s the case, then go and enjoy yourself. It also has lots of interesting exhibits. You can watch a textiles demonstration or visit the exhibit about Tony Wilson, who famously founded Factory Records, launching the careers of Joy Division and Happy Mondays to name a few. The museum has a regular program of exciting visiting exhibitions, so it’s worth checking out what’s on when you’re visiting.

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    The Lowry

    Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3AZ
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    Located down on the ever-so-quaint Salford Quays, near to Mediacity (where they film TV and that), this famous combined theatre and art gallery boasts some of the best theatre and art exhibitions around. The Lowry has big scale shows like War Horse and The Mousetrap grace its doors, as well as smaller up and coming theatre companies visiting the studio space, plus a whole host of stand-up comedians. Gallery-wise, The Lowry has an exhibition about the life and work L.S Lowry (who’d have thought it?); this is a permanent free-to-enter exhibition, but donations are welcome.

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    National Football Museum

    Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG
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    The National Football Museum might not be the first thing you think of when you think about things to do on your hen do, but this enormous museum, that is actually the biggest and the best football museum in the world, is super interesting, even if you’re not mega into your football. Set within a glass building and towering high into the skyline, you can’t miss this imposing museum that is home to over 40,000 football-related items. Yet another way your hen do can get messi....

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    The Trafford Centre 

    The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8EH
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    We can argue that this is in fact a cultural experience because of the awesome architecture and Greek-looking statues you will find in this shopping Mecca. The Trafford Centre is hands down one of the best shopping centres in the UK. With over two hundred shops and restaurants including all of your shopping favourites such as New Look, Next, Quiz, River Island and Zara, you really can shop till you drop. And this isn’t to mention the grand food hall, which is a tourist attraction in itself, with cuisine from all over the world including Pesto (a fab Italian tapas restaurant) and Tampopo (that does East Asian Street food).

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    Manchester Art Gallery

    Mosley St, Manchester M2 3JL
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    At just over two hundred years old, this grand art gallery is home to an enormous 14,000 works. Here you will find 2000 oil paintings and 350 sculptures (from dogs to apples to people’s heads). As well as the works of established artists, there are a lot of tea related objects, so if you were someone who liked going to your nan’s house and checking out her retro selection of teapots, then this will be heaven. A great benefit of going to an art gallery on a hen do is getting to walk around and point at various paintings and go ‘that’s you’ – comedy gold!

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    Printworks  

    27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
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    The Printworks is an iconic entertainment complex situated in the heart of Manchester; it’s defo cultural because it has a cinema. Printworks boasts twenty plus bars, restaurants and leisure activities. This includes all your fave restaurant chains like Wagamama, Nando’s and Frankie & Benny’s, plus chain pubs like Spoons and Walkabout. It’s also home to second-biggest IMAX screen in Europe (cinema nerds, get in line). As well as super fun hen party perfect activities, such as treetop golf, ten pin bowling and bingo balls. Bingo balls is a bar that has a ball pit and does stuff like drag brunches and bingo sessions.

Staying Safe in Manchester

Northerners are known for being friendly, but on any night out in any location, you want to practice some simple safety tips. Here are out top six tips for staying safe in Manchester:

1

Make a WhatsApp chat, so you have easy contact with each other. We’d also recommend putting the address of where you’re staying (plus any passcodes), so you all have it

2

Don’t let anyone go off on their own. If someone wants to go back to the accommodation, have two of your group escort them, so there’s not one person walking about on their own

3

Manchester has a lot of canals, so make sure to be extra mindful around water, keeping an eye on your pals too

4

Keep an eye on your drink and don’t put it down unattended to reduce the risk of spiking

5

Be aware of pickpockets and take care not to put your valuables anywhere where they can be accessed easily, back pockets etc.

6

Stick to well-known neighbourhoods and don't go anywhere that's not well lit

By keeping these simple safety tips in mind, we’re sure you’ll have a fabulous time!

Getting to Manchester

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Manchester Airport is the third biggest airport in the UK, flying direct to over two hundred global destinations and seeing a huge 27m passengers pass through its doors. You can fly to major cities in the UK such as London, Dublin, and Aberdeen.

AirportDurationAirline
London Heathrow BFS1hBritish Airways
Dublin BRS1hRyanair
Aberdeen CWL1h 25mLoganair
Belfast International BFS1heasyJet
Newquay DUB1h 25mRyanair easyJet
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Manchester has not one, but three train stations: Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria, meaning this Northern gem is easy to get to from many places. Rail operators that go to Manchester include Avanti West Coast, TransPennine, Northern, CrossCountry and more.

StationDuration
London Euston
EUS		2h 11m
Leeds
LDS		53m
Edinburgh Waverley
EDB		3h 14m
Newcastle
NCL		2h 28m
Birmingham
BHM		1h 29m
Bristol Temple Meads
BRI		2h 59m
Cardiff
CDQ		3h 19m
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Thanks to its brilliant motorway links, Manchester is incredibly well connected to the rest of the UK. The M60 ring road connects Manchester to the city motorways to the north, east, south, and west.

Travel FromDistance (M)Duration
London2004h 50m
Leeds441h 20m
Newcastle1453h 30m
Edinburgh2184h 40m
Bristol1683h 45m
Nottingham992h 25m
Cardiff1864h 20m
Birmingham872h 05m

Manchester Airport to City Centre

Manchester is approx seven miles from the city centre. Handily, TransPennine Express and Northern Rail run a regular service between the airport and central train station Manchester Piccadilly, meaning you can be in the city centre in no time. You can also get a tram to just outside of Manchester, then swap onto another tram to get into the city centre, or of course phone a taxi.

ServiceApprox. Travel Time
Train

The journey from the airport takes approx 20 minutes by train.

From £2.60

Tram

The journey will take you roughly 30 minutes by bus.

£4.60

Taxi

Taking a taxi will take you around 30 minutes

Approx £35

Getting Around Manchester

Manchester is mostly walkable, but there are a few areas such as Deansgate Locks that are a little further out that you might want to consider getting a bus, tram, or taxi to.

Average Prices in Manchester

Those who say ‘it’s grim up north’ have no idea how much of a kick you can get from bargain northern prices. A banging night out in Manchester shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg and the memories will be priceless.

  1. £4

    Average Price of a shot - Rank #1

  2. £9

    Average Price of a cocktail - Rank #2

  3. £10

    Average Price of Nightclub Entry - Rank #3

  4. £8

    Average Price of a takeaway pizza - Rank #4

Manchester Weather

Okay, so Manchester might have the nickname ‘rainy city’, but don’t worry, sometimes the sun does shine….

November 2025

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With highs of 8° and lows of just 3°, you better head for the pubs that have log fires.

JAN

Weather icon for January6°C

FEB

Weather icon for February6°C

MAR

Weather icon for March8°C

APR

Weather icon for April11°C

MAY

Weather icon for May15°C

JUN

Weather icon for June16°C

JUL

Weather icon for July18°C

AUG

Weather icon for August18°C

SEP

Weather icon for September16°C

OCT

Weather icon for October12°C

NOV

Weather icon for November8°C

DEC

Weather icon for December5°C

  1. Kellogg

    Kellogg's

    Boasting supermarket classics such as Cornflakes and Coco Pops, Kellogg’s is a family favourite, and you can find their biggest factory right here in Manchester.

  2. Atoms - Rank #2

    Atoms

    It’s not all Corrie and music, a lot of science has happened in Manchester too, including Nobel Prize winner, Ernest Rutherford who first ‘split the atom’ at Manchester University. It’s dead impressive that, isn’t it?

  3. Library - Rank #3

    Library

    Found in Manchester, Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world. It’s actually an accredited museum drawing visitors from all over.

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*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 06/12/2024. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 06/12/2024

Hannah Sowerby

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