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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 Open Mic Night

16/04/2026 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

Thursday Night Live Comedy

23/04/2026 7.30pm to 10.30pm
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

Unagi Street Food & Sushi

24/04/2026 8pm to 10pm
Unagi Street Food & Sushi, 1A Central Way, Altrincham WA14 1SB
Unagi Altrincham specialise in sky-high quality Japanese food at this exceptionally stylish South Manchester venue.
Unagi Street Food & Sushi

Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

25/04/2026 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

Sunday Roast @ Alberts Didsbuy

26/04/2026 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Alberts Didsbury Restaurant & Bar, 120-122 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PU
Didsbury restaurant that delivers stunning food, in a modern space, with friendly service. Heated outdoor seating and summer al fresco dining.
Sunday Roast @ Alberts Didsbuy

One Eight Six Entertainment

30/04/2026 8pm to 10.30pm
ONE EIGHT SIX, 186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB
Live Entertainment, Cocktails & Barbershop hidden in plain sight. One Eight Six is a classic cocktail bar and live music venue.
One Eight Six Entertainment

Meal Offer at Grand Pacific

01/05/2026 7.30pm to 10pm
Grand Pacific, 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 1EN
Discover Grand Pacific, a timeless restaurant in Manchester serving classic British cuisine with French flair.
Meal Offer at Grand Pacific

00s Silent Disco

02/05/2026 7.30pm to 11pm
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester M3 1SX
After 5 sold out shows, you don't want to miss this! Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Manchester Cathedral
00s Silent Disco

Brunch at Toast Altrincham

02/05/2026 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

B/H Didsbury Comedy Club

03/05/2026 7:15pm 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.
B/H Didsbury Comedy Club

Thursday Night Live Comedy

07/05/2026 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

Coffee & Cake Alty Meet Up

16/05/2026 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

Thursday Night Live Comedy

28/05/2026 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

20 Year Anniversary Party

25/09/2026 7pm to 1am
Slug & Lettuce - Didsbury, 651 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6QZ
20 Year Anniversary Party
20 Year Anniversary Party
 

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