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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

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

PUPA Mediterranean

02/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
PUPA Restaurant & Bar, 37 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DW
Pupa is a Mediterranean charcoal grill restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter, serving steaks, fish, burgers, skewers and more.
PUPA Mediterranean

FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

03/11/2024 5.30pm to 8pm
Freight Island, 11 Baring street, Manchester M1 2PZ
Freight Island presents Fireworks Night at Mayfield Park. A spectacular fireworks display above Mayfield Park will fill the night's sky. 10 minutes minimum display.
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

Thursday Night Live Comedy

07/11/2024 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

FLAT IRON Steak

08/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Flat Iron Manchester, 200 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3NN
The Flat Iron Steak and much more - Popcorn, Beef Dripping Chips, Creamed Spinach, Bone Marrow Mash, Herd Burger and soft serve ice-cream.
FLAT IRON Steak

Three Men Wine Fest

09/11/2024 5pm to 8pm
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street Manchester M3 1SX
Manchesters biggest wine tasting brought to you by the UK's favourite wine experts Oz Clarke, Tim Atkin MW & Olly Smith
Three Men Wine Fest

The Refuge Sunday Delight

10/11/2024 3pm to 5pm
The Refuge, Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA
The menu is eclectic, with small dishes and sharing platters that meld flavours from all over the world with Mancunian style.
The Refuge Sunday Delight

Caravan Manchester

16/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Caravan Manchester Restaurant, 6 Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG
Caravan Manchester offers a globally inspired all-day menu with breakfast and brunch dishes, sourdough pizzas, rice bowls and small and large plates.
Caravan Manchester

Christmas Markets Drinks

17/11/2024 4pm to 7pm
St Annes Square
The, original, biggest and - arguably - the best Christmas market in the country, Manchester Christmas Markets is the ideal destination for a festive outing.
Christmas Markets Drinks

Volta Didsbury

22/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Volta, 167 Burton Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN
The globetrotting choice of small plates ranges from Spanish charcuterie, Iberian hams and European cheeses to smoky lamb chops.
Volta Didsbury

Richmond Tea Rooms

24/11/2024 3pm to 5pm
Richmond Tea Rooms, 46 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WF
Enjoy an exquisite afternoon tea in the heart of Manchester, their warm and friendly team at Richmond Tearooms await every customer with open arms.
Richmond Tea Rooms

Thursday Night Live Comedy

28/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.15pm
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

Brazilian at Jardim Rodizio

29/11/2024 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Jardim Rodizio, 70 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1EE
Dine without limitations, indulge and enjoy plentifully.
Brazilian at Jardim Rodizio

Santa Pub Crawl

14/12/2024 5pm to 1am
Rustic, 41 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14
The legendary Social Circle Santa Pub Crawl is the ultimate social event and is guaranteed to be one of the best nights on any calendar.
Santa Pub Crawl
 

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