Top 5 Activity Bars On The Manchester Nightlife Scene
Whether you’re looking for a lively night out or just want to find something fun or different to do, Manchester has plenty of options.
By Melanie Ley | Updated Jun 20 2025
While conventional clubs and pubs remain at the heart of Manchester’s nightlife many Mancunians are now increasingly seeking out new ways to accompany the timeless joy of boozing or, for non-drinkers, finally offer an inclusive substitute. After a growing trend in bars which combine drinking and casual sport in the last decade or so, the party-and-play Manchester hotspots have now evolved into some of the most entertaining social venues in the country. With so many options now on offer, here is our guide to five of the best activity bars in Manchester.
Junkyard Golf Club
2 First street, Manchester, M15 4RP
THE CRAZIEST GOLF, EPIC COCKTAILS AND A WHOLE LOAD OF WEIRD JUNK.
The craziest golf club in the world is in Manchester! Get ready to take a walk on the weird side, through three mashed-up 9-hole courses that will take you on a twisted, crazy journey.
Navigate through a Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, or 90s Garage Scrapyard, as you choose from Bozo, Pablo or Gary and take a twisted journey through weird junk. Bars are scattered around the venue, which are more like nightclubs than golf clubs so you’re never far from an epic cocktail or two.
Junkyard Golf Club is perfect for a date night, work party, birthday night out, or family outing that just got crazier than ever!
Flight Club
Ship Canal House, 98 King St, M2 4WU.
Social darts venue, Flight Club, officially opened its doors on Manchester’s King Street back in 2018, and it’s become the ultimate mate date destination ever since. Now one of the most popular game bars in Manchester, Flight Club has a lot to offer its guests, with interactive darts games (that everyone can enjoy).
The club has reinvented the game of darts Each board sits under the gaze of three precision cameras, that together can identify the location of each dart with sub-millimetre accuracy. The same system also keeps score, tracks whose turn it is and which numbers each player needs to hit, before proudly announcing the winner’s victory on a big screen.
The bar has 14 oches available to book, each with its own seating area and table service, so food and drink (including pizzas, sharing platters, and cocktails) can be delivered directly to your board. The club also features a 60ft signature bar and hosts live DJ sets throughout the week, as well as a daily Fizz Hour from 5pm to 7pm. The bar is open from 12pm until late.
Twenty Twenty Two
The Basement, Little Lever St, M1 1EZ.
One of the Northern Quarter’s best hidden bars, Twenty Twenty Two lies underground down an unsuspecting alley, but when you take the staircase down to reach the bar, you’re greeted with a ping pong paradise. Open 7 days a week and offering all night games, a late night and a wild weekend party spot. Serving up tasty cocktails and good vibes. Check out the happy hour and other great weekly offers.
Twenty Twenty Two have added a secret new darts club, hidden inside their Ping Pong Room, The Dead Eye Dart Club is a late night dive bar room with five dartboards for up to six players. No booking necessary so grab some darts and drinks, and get playing.
Electric Shuffle
201 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
Electric Shuffle opened in Manchester in 2024. This Art Deco-inspired venue is Electric Shuffle's biggest UK location. At this venue, you can play a modern take on the traditional game of shuffleboard while enjoying the well-stocked bar. 15 play areas accommodate hundreds of people at a time, and weekend brunch packages are also available.
You and your friends will compete across four high-stakes game, aiming to land pucks in scoring zones. Every game matters, so get that competitive energy racing! No need to worry about keeping score - the camera vision technology tracks every puck's position, so you can focus on sliding yourself to victory.
The push-for-service buttons keep mouthwatering food and showstopping drinks flowing so you can focus on shufflin' into the top spot. Great fun for everyone.
Dog Bowl
57 Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5WW
Nothing beats a nostalgic game of bowling, and adding a little cool factor to the game is the Dog Bowl. A New York inspired bowling alley combining five full-length bowling lanes, an arcade courtesy of NQ64, food from Smash and Dash, craft beers and a specially chosen cocktail menu! See the amazing Happy Hour offer which runs Monday-Thursday 4pm-7pm, not to be missed.
Book a lane for up to 3 games of bowling for you and up to 12 guests. Perfect for date night, birthdays and some friendly competition.
Prices £8.50 – Off Peak (Monday – Friday 12-5pm), £10.50 – Peak (everyday after 5pm, all day Saturday and Sunday)
Courtesy of NQ64, Dog Bowl have added a number of retro arcades and consoles to the venue. Buy some tokens and button bash away! Arcades take either 1 or 2 tokens per play, and consoles are free.