Best Beer Gardens In Manchester UK

Beer gardens may have originated in Germany, but Manchester has fully embraced the tradition and there is no better way to enjoy summer than by grabbing a pint and heading outside. We pick the best places to enjoy your drinks alfresco in this lively UK city.

Atlas Bar

Bar, Pub, British, Beer

Tucked between the Deansgate railway arches, Atlas is an elegant bar and café in the front, with relaxed outdoor seating at the back. The place is particularly known for its gin collection, so be sure to try from their selection while you enjoy their Terrace BBQ menu.

The Bijou Club

Want to feel like a VIP? Then go where the VIPs go when they come to Manchester. The Bijou Club is the premier club of city. Though it does not have a classic beer garden, clients are welcome to use the cigar terrace to brush elbows with the rich and famous. Be sure to book well in advance.

Dukes 92

With humble origins as a horse stable block, Dukes 92 has terrace right next to the canal, where you can sip beers and ciders in the sunshine. With its views of Manchester’s canals, this is a popular place for locals to soak in some rays in the summertime. Blackjack Beers | ©Smabs Sputzer / Flickr

Blackjack Beers

Just two steps from The Marble Arch, you will find the microbrewery, Blackjack Beers. If you want to enjoy your locally-made beers outside, there is a covered area with herb covered walls and usually a DJ spinning reconds. Just don’t expect posh seating, the chairs are made from old kegs.

The Wharf

Pub, British, Pub Grub

The Wharf is a venue with a beautiful views of the canal basin. Though the origins of the area date back to Roman times, the Wharf’s building was constructed in 1998, and it has become a modern pub with six cask ales, a long list of wines and over a hundred malts from which to choose.

About the author

Mary Jane Dempsey

What do Frank Sinatra and I have in common? We are both from New Jersey. While the Garden State is beautiful, I love exploring and traveling to new places. During my undergraduate career, I studied in both Siena and Bologna. After completing my BA in History and International Relations at The College of New Jersey, I moved back to Bologna, where I worked as the Student Life Assistant for an American study abroad program. In 2014, I moved to London to pursue my MSc in History of International Relations at the London School of Economics. When I am not in lecture, I enjoy baking, exploring London's museums and watching old films.