Clubs in Manchester
Demi Sheridan, Editorial AssistantManchester’s club scene runs late and loud – from basement sweatboxes to warehouse raves, there’s always somewhere to lose track of time. While the city’s big-name venues draw the headlines, it’s the underground clubs that really set the pace. This is our top 10 guide to the city’s underground club scene – the venues that operate just outside the mainstream, in basements, in backrooms… with nights curated by people who actually give a shit.
From gritty rave spots hidden in industrial estates to late-night sanctuaries soundtracked by selectors who know their craft, these are the places where Manchester’s real nightlife pulses loudest.
Expect an eclectic mix of spaces: intimate basement dens for vinyl-only selectors, atmospheric warehouse rooms where industrial beats bounce off raw brick walls, cosy backroom bars hiding off-grid after-hours sessions, and sprawling converted spaces where live DJs, visual artists and lively crowds collide. You’ll find everything from post-punk all-nighters and left‑field disco to deep techno. These are the bars that choose character over polish, the nights that build a community you can’t help but become a part of.
If you want to know how to spend your next open ended evening the in city, you’re in the right place.
