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Manchester Nightlife

Manchester has long been famed for its nightlife. The Northern Quarter is a hip area, attracting alternative, creative types. Deansgate is a lively shopping district and has a more mainstream vibe. To the west, Castlefield is a great spot for canal-side drinking. Centred around Canal Street, Manchester's renowned Gay Village is also popular.

Bars in Manchester

Bar Centro

This unpretentious yet bohemian bar, in the Northern Quarter, has a small upstairs section and a larger basement space. It features DJ and occasional live bands.

72 Tib Street
Tel: (0161) 835 2863.

Dry Bar

Located in the Northern Quarter is the legendary Dry Bar where Shaun Ryder, Tony Wilson, et al used to hang out. It now plays mainly indie and underground music.

Oldham Street
Tel: (0161) 236 9840.

The Modern

The Modern
A superb cocktail bar on the top floor of the landmark Urbris building, ensuring you can drink in stunning city views as you down one of the tempting selections from the bar's seasonally changing cocktail menu that pays homage to mixers from the prohibition period to the present day.

Urbris, Cathdral Gardens
Tel: (161) 605 8282.
www.themodernmcr.co.uk/

Clubs in Manchester

Pure

This recently refurbished superclub, with capacity for a whopping 2,600 people, offers dance music in one room, 70s ,80s and 90s music in another, as well as a VIP room.

Printworks
Tel: (0161) 819 7770.

Sankeys

One of Manchester's clubbing institutions, Sankeys, features techno and progressive house in the Ancoats part of the city.

Radium Street
Tel: (0161) 236 5444.
http://sankeys.info

Live Music in Manchester

Apollo

A well-established live music venue in Manchester.

Ardwick Green
www.carling.com

Manchester Academy

Larger acts perform at the Manchester Academy, which is based on the Manchester University campus.

Oxford Road University
Tel: (0161) 275 2930.
www.manchesteracademy.net

MEN Arena

Claiming to be the largest indoor arena in Europe, the MEN Arena has staged a number of big bands, from U2, Rolling Stones to Madonna and Take That.

Victoria Station
Tel: 0844 847 8000.
www.men-arena.com

Classical Music in Manchester

Bridgewater Hall

The impressive Bridgewater Hall is the home of the famous Hallé Orchestra and a great place to experience classical music performances.

Lower Mosley Street
Tel: (0161) 907 9000.
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Theatre in Manchester

Contact Theatre

A great place to see more experimental theatre and dance performances.

Devas Street, off Oxford Road
Tel: (0161) 274 0600.
www.contact-theatre.org

Manchester Library Theatre Company

For 58 years, the Manchester Library Theatre Company has produced drama, musical theatre and plays for families, and comedies.

St Peter's Square
Tel: (0161) 236 7110.
www.librarytheatre.com

Royal Exchange Theatre

The city boasts many top-notch theatres, including the Royal Exchange Theatre.

St Ann's Square
Tel: (0161) 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk

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