Best & Cool Bars in Brockholes

"In February 2020 BC (before Covid) we got all excited with a visit to their about-to-open second Manchester branch on Oxford Road but it remains closed as we pine for a cold beer and a hot bhaji on a long table more than ever. We’ll have to make do with Deliveroo for now. It’s all veggie, as existing fans will know, but vegans have plenty to love from the iconic vada pav to the famous broccoli, kale and onion bhajis."

"One of the most traditional Instagrammable places in Manchester is Albert Schloss. Albert Schloss has a fabulous storefront decorated with Wisteria and I can guarantee you, that you won’t miss the restaurant, as there is always a group of people taking photos of this incredibly beautiful Instagrammable restaurant in Manchester. Albert Schloss is a German restaurant as you might guess from the name, so expect the German menu and some really great desserts."

"This Bavarian bier palace offers a hearty brunch menu as well as all-day favourites such as steak, schnitzel, currywurst or bratwurst, with fresh unpasteurised Pilsner Urquell served straight from the tank. Breads, pretzels, cruffins and kronuts are baked daily in the in-house bakery."

"Now open two years, the Unabombers-curated Refuge in The Principal Hotel is one of the coolest go-to dining and drinking spots in the city. With a beautifully refurbished interior, tapas-style menu and a Sunday roast banquet to revere, The Refuge goes from strength to strength with regular events and constantly changing dishes."

"There are several spaces in the restaurant that each have their own vibe. I loved this ‘greenhouse’ inside the restaurant."

"This venue is well worth a visit if you’re looking to sink fine ale, have a laugh with your mates and unwind after a stressful stint studying. Their hand pulled guest ales and varied Hop Hideout’s bottle selection are mixed with a lively games room including ping pong, table football and vintage arcade games. With an ever-changing bottle list, always stocked with new releases from around the world, you might find it hard not to keep going back."

"Sunny days lounging on the Piccy House terrace, cocktail in hand and soundtracked by an outdoors DJ set may well seem like a lifetime ago. However, there’s no need to wallow in the past, dear reader, as their delightful suntrap has had a bit of a spruce-up and will be back in action as of 12th April. Joining them will be their sibling joint Public, who will be slinging out award-winning sups in a five-week pop-up stint."

"Got a hankering for Italian street food and unlimited drinks?. Head down to this Abbeydale Road restaurant and bar where they're bringing a brilliant bottomless brunch offering every weekend with Neapolitan-style pizzas and a never-ending supply of espresso martinis, strawberry daiquiris and classic fizz."

"Manahatta is another one that runs not just a bottomless brunch, but also an evening option, which they call their bottomless party. The brunch option runs until 4 pm, and costs £29.95pp, while the party option starts after 4 pm and costs £34.95pp. Both get you one food dish as well as free-flowing drinks for ninety minutes, and Manahatta is reliably good, so you’re sure to have a great time here, whether you go for brunch or a party!"

"Not to be confused with our very own Manhattan (although it often does) Manahatta in Deansgate offer a bottomless brunch between 11am – 5pm for £29.95 per person. Drinks include prosecco, Bloody Marys, Coors and Aperol Spritz. Food includes buttermilk pancakes, full English and smashed avocado."