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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

Altrincham Rustic Live Comedy

03/07/2025 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
Altrincham Rustic Live Comedy

The Brit Fest Festival

06/07/2025 1pm to 11pm
Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham, United Kingdom, WA14 3QA
The Brit Fest is back and bigger than ever with three incredible days of live music, family fun, and unforgettable experiences.
The Brit Fest Festival

Pool Night in Altrincham

10/07/2025 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

Foodies Festival Ibiza

11/07/2025 3pm to 8pm
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6SG
Get ready for a mind-blowing journey through the legendary sounds of Ibiza as youve never heard them before.
Foodies Festival Ibiza

Summer BBQ Party

12/07/2025 3pm onwards
Social Circle HQ, 61 Princess Street, Altrincham WA14 5HA
If summer had one defining scent, it'd definitely be the smell of barbecue. People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
Summer BBQ Party

Altrincham Open Mic Night

24/07/2025 8.30pm to 11pm
The Green Room, 10 Goose Green. Altrincham WA14 1DW
Performed in Altrincham's famous Green Room. An open mic is a live show at which audience members who are amateur or professional may perform on stage.
Altrincham Open Mic Night

Domus Italia Altrincham

25/07/2025 8pm to 10.30pm
Domus Italia Altrincham, 84-86 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1BS
Experience the best of Italian cuisine at Domus Italia restaurant, offering authentic dishes with traditional flavours.
Domus Italia Altrincham

Sunday Roast at Con Club

27/07/2025 2.30pm to 4.30pm
The Con Club, 48 Greenwood Street,, Altrincham WA14 1RZ
The Con Club is a bustling canteen-style space in the heart of Altrincham in what used to be the Working Men's Conservative Club.
Sunday Roast at Con Club

Thursday Night Live Comedy

31/07/2025 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
 

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