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Would you like to visit the best local bars?

There's little point in embracing the concept of “local” without visiting the best local bars. As it happens, we’ve been organising regular drinks nights in Manchester for over a decade now. People come from all over the country to enjoy a night out in Manchester so it only stands to reason that we embrace what's right out on our doorstep. New Manchester bars are opening up all the time so we make sure to include them on our Social Circle calendar, along with those classic venues that we love so much.

 

After work drinks or a weekend late night?

We know that some of you prefer drinks after work to help create your work-life balance while the rest of you like nothing more than going for weekend drinks on a Friday or Saturday night to let your hair down and relieve the pressures of the working week. Our Manchester drinks nights are centred around your likes and your schedule. Many of our weekend drinks events feature pub crawls for the sake of diversity, especially when visiting some of the city's finest hotspots, such as the Northern Quarter and Deansgate.

 

Do you love meeting new people?

Our drinks in Manchester events are, as you would expect, among our more purely social occasions, as well as being a great example of Manchester nightlife. Whether meeting for a couple of hours after work or staying out until late on a weekend, you will have numerous opportunities in any calendar month with Social Circle to get out there and have fun while enjoying a drink or two. Whether you love cocktails, a glass of wine, or a pint, we visit a diverse range of venues each and every month so you can be sure that your taste buds will be more than satisfied. If you're wondering how to make friends in Manchester, you can stop now. If you've tried another social group or a singles night in Manchester and have found it wasn't quite as advertised, we promise you that you won't be disappointed by Social Circle.

 

So how does it work?

We know it’s a little unusual to turn up at an event knowing no one, so we don’t expect you to. Instead, we introduce you to the founders and then to the event host, who will make sure you’re feeling excited and not too nervous.

Whether it’s that you're looking for more things to do in Manchester or it's a lifelong ambition you're dying to fulfil, our Manchester activities have got you covered!

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social circle testimonial from Kris

Social Circle Pub Crawls

I love pub crawls and had been trying to organise one with my mates for about a year. But I could never get them all to agree on a date, especially with two of them having recently been married. The Social Circle pub crawls have been described as legendary and I would have to agree. There were at least 20 of us and every one of them were far more fun than my mates would have been.

Kris
social circle testimonial from Phil

Friends Were In Relationships

I reached that stage where most of my friends were in relationships and I had really become the odd one out, so drinks nights had become few and far between. Since joining Social Circle, I have been going out for drinks a couple of times a months at least. There always seems to be an exciting new venue on the calendar.

Phil
social circle testimonial from Annette

Cocktail Bars

I love sampling new cocktails and with cocktail bars opening up all of the time in Manchester, I didn't want to let them go to waste. The problem is that my friends don't like going to the same kind of venues that I do. So it was great to see that Social Circle offered so much choice to cater for everyone with all kinds of tastes. I now get to go to the venues I want to.

Annette

Types Of Event

Pub Crawls

Pub Crawls
Our pub crawls are among the more popular Manchester social events on our calendar. In fact, I'd go as far as to use the word 'legendary'. Didsbury, Chorlton, the Northern Quarter, and Deansgate are among the areas we frequent on a regular basis.

Drinks Nights

Drinks Nights
We mix up our drinks nights with the most popular venues among our members with new the latest and greatest pubs and bars. We prefer weekends for drinks nights but also regularly feature midweek drinks for those wishing to unwind after work.

Mingles

Mingles
Our mingles draw some of the larger crowds of both couples and singles in Manchester. There are few better occasions to meet new people than a Social Circle mingle, always at a premium Manchester venue.

Upcoming Events

Portuguese Meal at Canto

13/09/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Canto, Cutting Room Square, Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DH
Canto combines the vision of El Gato Negros Simon Shaw and Head Chef Carlos Gomes long-term ambition of introducing Portuguese food to a wider audience in Manchester.
Portuguese Meal at Canto

Cocktail Making Class

14/09/2024 3pm to 5pm
Rustic, 41 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1EB
Experience the thrill of crafting three unique cocktails from our curated menu.
Cocktail Making Class

Gastropub-style dining

15/09/2024 3pm to 5pm
The Botanist Media City, MediaCityUK, Orange, Salford M50 2HE
The perfect culinary escape from the Media City hustle and bustle, The Botanist transports you into a magical, secret garden-themed paradise.
Gastropub-style dining

Italian Piccolino Caffe Grande

20/09/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Piccolino Caffe Grande, 8 Clarence St, Manchester M2 4DW
Piccolino boasts the finest Italian dishes, a cocktail bar, an oyster & caviar bar and an alfresco terrace.
Italian Piccolino Caffe Grande

Sunday Roast @ Fountain House

22/09/2024 3pm to 5pm
Fountain House, The Memorial Hall, 14 Albert Square, Manchester M2 5PE
Imagine enjoying mouthwatering fayre at some of the hottest locations in Manchester, where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.
Sunday Roast @ Fountain House

Thursday Night Live Comedy

26/09/2024 7.30pm to 10pm
The Frog & Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, City Centre, M4 1LJ.
The best value comedy night in the country. 5 comedians from the national and international comedy circuit all absolutely FREE of charge!
Thursday Night Live Comedy

Sora Pan-Asian Tapas

27/09/2024 8pm to 11pm
Sora, 23 Princess St, Manchester M2 4EB
Elevate your senses with an evening at Manchester’s stunning new rooftop bar. Mix and match small plates from an irresistible selection of Japanese food.
Sora Pan-Asian Tapas

Bongo's Bingo Extravaganza

28/09/2024 1pm to 5.30pm
Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
Bongo's Bingo is the definitive bingo experience. It's a crazy mix of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, audience participation and countless ...
Bongo's Bingo Extravaganza

Chez Nous Bistro in Sale

28/09/2024 6.15pm to 8pm
Chez Nous Bistro, 179 Marsland Rd, Sale M33 3ND
Chez Nous is a suburban bistro with urban attitude, in Sale, Manchester. Fantastic value, ever-evolving menus for you to enjoy, lunch and dinner every day.
Chez Nous Bistro in Sale

Sale Pay Day Drinks

28/09/2024 8.30pm to 11.30pm
Early Doors, 24 Northenden Rd, Sale M33 3BR
Sale is smashing it when it comes to interesting places to eat, drink and have great nights out.
Sale Pay Day Drinks

Grand Pacific High Tea

29/09/2024 2pm to 4pm
Grand Pacific, 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 1EN
Join us at Grand Pacific for a plethora of bite size sweet delights and sandwiches. Accompanied by our aromatic beverages from faraway places.
Grand Pacific High Tea

Thursday Night Live Comedy

03/10/2024 7.30pm to 10pm
Rustic, 41 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1EB
When it has been a hard week and the weekend still feels too far away, then what better way to relax than to head out to a comedy club for a laugh
Thursday Night Live Comedy

Matt & Phreds Live Jazz

05/10/2024 8pm to 11.30pm
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, 64 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LW
An intimate Music Venue in Manchester's Northern Quarter, offering Live Music every night of the week, as well as delicious pizza and cocktails.
Matt & Phreds Live Jazz

Italian @ Gusto Didsbury

12/10/2024 8pm to 10pm
Gusto, 756 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DW
Gusto Didsbury is a hive of activity filled with delicious Italian food and great drinks. Join us for the best steaks, pizzas and pasta dishes in Didsbury.
Italian @ Gusto Didsbury

Sunday Roast at Alberts Shed

13/10/2024 3pm to 5pm
Albert's Shed Restaurant Manchester, 18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
Albert's Shed is a stylish city centre restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine and with the advantage of a location at the centre of the Castlefield canal.
Sunday Roast at Alberts Shed

Pool Night in Altrincham

17/10/2024 8pm to 10pm
House Kitchen & Bar, 11-13 Goose Grn, Altrincham WA14 1DW
Billiards is like the pubs' version of yoga. In a game, players walk around the pool table countless times; they utilize physical coordination, balance, and flexibility.
Pool Night in Altrincham

Meal at Tre Ciccio Italia

18/10/2024 8pm to 10.30pm
Tre Ciccio, 4a Moss Ln, Altrincham WA14 1BA
Do you love Italian food? You came to the right place. Tre Ciccio are authentic Italian but definitely different from what you tried before.
Meal at Tre Ciccio Italia

Whisky Festival

19/10/2024 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester M3 1SX
If you havent been to one of our legendary festivals before you are in for a treat!
Whisky Festival

Thai dining experience

20/10/2024 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Phanthong Thai, 15 Regent Road, Altrincham WA14 1RY
Welcome to the new Thai dining experience. The idea is for you to enjoy an all-you-can-eat style meal, with their usual high quality, freshly-made dishes and service.
Thai dining experience

Live Music Kennedys Irish Bar

20/10/2024 5pm to 8pm
Kennedys Bar, 30-32 Greenwood St, Altrincham WA14 1RZ
Sunday Live Music Set at Kennedys. Join us for a Sunday afternoon live music set.
Live Music Kennedys Irish Bar

The Ivy Spinningfields

23/10/2024 7.15pm to 9.15pm
The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester, The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG
Situated on the top floor of our Spinningfields location, the Ivy Roof Garden is an all-weather terrace restaurant and bar.
The Ivy Spinningfields

Thursday Night Live Comedy

24/10/2024 7.30pm
The Frog & Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, City Centre, M4 1LJ.
The best value comedy night in the country. 5 comedians from the national and international comedy circuit all absolutely FREE of charge!
Thursday Night Live Comedy

Northern Quarter Pay Day Drink

25/10/2024 8pm to 11.30pm
The Fitzgerald, 11 Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DB
Imagine meeting new people at some of the hottest locations in Manchester where the conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.
Northern Quarter Pay Day Drink

Sexy Fish Lunch Menu

26/10/2024 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Sexy Fish, 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP
Delight in a fusion of Japanese-inspired dishes including sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.
Sexy Fish Lunch Menu

Sunday Tapas at Didsbury Sante

27/10/2024 3pm to 5pm
SANTE DIDSBURY, 222 BURTON ROAD, WEST DIDSBURY, MANCHESTER, M20 2LW
Discover a taste of the Amalfi coast on Burton Road in West Didsbury.
Sunday Tapas at Didsbury Sante
 

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