Terrace Credit: Terrace NQĪ popular choice for Manc residents all year round, Terrace NQ features – you guessed it – a terrace on top where you can soak up some sunshine while knocking back a pint or two. By week, stop by for tasty tacos and other foodie delights, and come Friday night, try out the tequila selection while dancing the night away to a live DJ. Inside, you’ll spy eclectic Mexican-themed decor, including a quirky tiled bar and religious crosses all along the wall in a low-lit setting. Step inside the door that’s surrounded by the mysterious black exterior with its obscure red neon cross, and enter a little piece of Mexico. That’s the most precise way to describe El Capo. Tequila, great music and delicious Mexican grub. The Pen and Pencil, Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, M1 2EJ. Pop by earlier in the day for a boozy brunch, or kick off your night out with a boogie next time there’s a DJ playing. The bar is a wonderful spot for getting in the mood as you start your night out in the NQ, with regular DJ nights playing the best funk, soul, disco, house – you name it. The Pen and Pencil makes for a great early evening drinking spot, serving up cocktails, beer, champagne and even food. The Pen and Pencil Credit: The Pen and Pencil
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In the summer, you’ll see barrel-style tables outside with extra seating so you can soak up the sun, with a lively atmosphere full of people catching up with one another. It’s a great spot for a relaxed, post-work drink, with a number of rotating beers on tap, wines, bottles, craft beers and much more. Flok Credit: Flokįollow the yellow brick road (or doors…) into Flok, and you’ll be greeted with casual decor, comfy leather booths and nik naks that you only notice upon close observation. And to make things easier for you while out exploring, we’ve rounded up the coolest bars the Northern Quarter has to offer, just for you. Walk around any corner and you’re sure to find at least one welcoming door with glistening chrome taps behind it that pour out the good stuff. From its historic buildings with New York-style fire escapes to its many, many murals which are updated on a regular basis – the place has a lot to offer anyone who visits. The NQ has to be one of the coolest districts (if not the coolest) Manchester has to offer.