Factory 251
This club and occasional live music venue brings the old offices of the legendary Factory Records to life with sounds ranging from drum 'n' bass to indie.
4 Best Bars in Manchester, Manchester, Liverpool, and the Peak District
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Manchester vies with London as Britain's capital of youth culture, but has vibrant nightlife and entertainment options for all ages. Spending time at a bar, pub, or club is an essential part of any trip. For event listings, check out the free Manchester Evening News, widely available throughout the city or as a website or app. Other helpful websites include www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk, www.manchesterwire.co.uk, and creativetourist.com.
The neighborhood of Gay Village lines up stylish bars and cafés along the Rochdale Canal; Canal Street is its heart. There are several gay bars, but most attract a mixed crowd.
42's
Off Deansgate, this venue plays retro, indie, sing-along anthems, and classic rock, with Manchester's proud musical heritage at the fore.
Aatma
In a multipurpose, fairly intimate and stripped-back space this venue hosts club nights—from electro and live music to poetry. There's also a pizza menu available Wednesday to Sunday.
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Hidden
House, disco, and techno nights are on the roster at this club in a former mill building near the infamous Strangeways prison.
