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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

Bongo's Bingo Extravaganza

21/12/2025 2pm to 6pm
Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR
The shows will be PACKED with Christmas bangers and loads special prizes as well as your usual dose of dance offs, singalongs and of course, a bit of bingo!
Bongo's Bingo Extravaganza

Italian at Cocos Altrincham

27/12/2025 7-30pm to 9.30pm
Cocos Restaurant, 18 Regent Rd, Altrincham WA14 1RP
Classic Italian menu in relaxed and vibrant setting.
Italian at Cocos Altrincham

Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

30/12/2025 12pm to 1pm
Caffe Nero, 9-11 Shaw's Rd, Altrincham WA14 1QU
Great company, Great coffee; the best danish - what more could you want?
Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

New Year Eve Party

31/12/2025 8pm to late
LMRCA Railway Club Altrincham, 127 Navigation Rd, Altrincham WA14 1LJ
Celebrate New Year with Social Circle this year, party through the evening and celebrate in true style.
New Year Eve Party

Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

03/01/2026 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Caffe Nero, 9-11 Shaw's Rd, Altrincham WA14 1QU
Great company, Great coffee; the best danish - what more could you want?
Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

Didsbury Comedy Club

04/01/2026 7:30pm to 10pm
St Catherine's Community Centre, Didsbury M20 6HS
Come and laugh along with some new Manchester friends at Didsbury's increasingly popular comedy night.
Didsbury Comedy Club

Happiness is Sunday Roast

04/01/2026 2pm to 4pm
The Bowling Green Hotel Brookburn Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9ES
Social Circle brings together people just like you looking to meet others in Manchester to share fun activities and experiences.
Happiness is Sunday Roast

Thursday Night Live Comedy

08/01/2026 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

Thursday Night Live Comedy

22/01/2026 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

30% Meal at Italiana Fifty

23/01/2026 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Italiana Fifty Five, 651a Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6QZ
If you're in search of an authentic Italian dining experience, look no further than Italiana Fifty Five.
30% Meal at Italiana Fifty

Burns Night Celebrations

24/01/2026 7.30pm to 10pm
61 Princess Street, Altrincham WA14 5HA
Join us for an authentic Scottish tradition of celebrating the legendary poet, Robbie Burns, as we turn it into a Manchester event.
Burns Night Celebrations

Altrincham Sunday Roast

25/01/2026 2pm to 4pm
The Old Roebuck, 42 Victoria St, Altrincham WA14 1ET
The Old Roebuck is a real little Gem of a traditional pub on the fringe of Altrincham Town Centre.
Altrincham Sunday Roast

Gusto January Sale menu!

30/01/2026 7.30pm to 10pm
Gusto, Elliot House 4 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5AB
Gusto is a hive of activity filled with delicious Italian food and great drinks
Gusto January Sale menu!

Northern Quarter Pay Day Drink

31/01/2026 8pm to 12pm
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

Day Fever Disco

31/01/2026 3.30pm to 8pm
New Century, 34 Hanover St, Manchester, M4 4AH
Day Fever, the viral 'nightclub' experience held in the daytime and run by Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, is returning to Manchester.
Day Fever Disco

Brunch at Toast Altrincham

31/01/2026 12pm to 2pm
Toast, 63 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1DS
The best place for brunch in Altrincham. Fabulous service, wonderful atmosphere- the coffee is so good. Whether you fancy poached eggs or lunch specials they have it all.
Brunch at Toast Altrincham
 

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