Manchester's ever-changing bar scene has been the envy of the north from the day the Hacienda first opened up its pioneering affiliate bar Dry way back in 1989. Ever since, the city has been heaving with late-night joints of all kinds, from upscale cocktail haunts to murky, subterranean dive bars. Whether you're in the market to cosy up inside a redbrick warehouses or find a secret gem hidden in a sultry basement hideout, these are the very best bars in Manchester.
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