19 Best Bars Offering 2-for-1 Cocktails in Manchester City Centre (2024)

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Want to enjoy some of the best two-for-one cocktails in Manchester, you’ve come to the right place!

With the cost of living rising everybody’s looking for an affordable way to go out and since there are loads of cocktail bars in Manchester offering 2-4-1 deals on cocktails, it would be rude to say no!

I absolutely love going to cocktail bars in town and I keep track of all the deals so my nights out don’t end up costing me a fortune and that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you here.

1. 7 Sins

7 Sins Manchester

WHEN? Every Day until 7PM – 💰 £12 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 43-45 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN – See on Google Maps

7 Sins has become pretty legendary in Manchester.

This off-the-wall hangout spot is known for its excellent burgers, two-for-one cocktails and fun activity games.

Their cocktails are part of the two for £12 and the offer runs every day of the week until 7PM.

You can choose the cocktails marked with a start from their regular cocktail menu.

Cocktails include the ‘Bearded Lady’ (a sweet vanilla vodka and white chocolate caramel), the ‘Disco Iced Tea’, a mix of vodka and tequila) and the ‘Bumblebee’ (gin, honey, lychee, and lemon) to name a few.

Grab a group of friends, book a shuffleboard table, and get a round of three of two-for-one cocktails.

2. Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay in Manchester

WHEN? Every day until 6.30pm and again from 9pm until close | – 💰 £9.90 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 33-35 Oxford St, Manchester M1 4WB – See on Google Maps

Turtle Bay is the go-to place for Caribbean vibes in Manchester.

There are two Turtle Bays in Manchester one in Northern Quarter on Oxford Street.

Picture soft reggae tunes and an atmosphere to soothe your soul.

Turtle Bay is a great place for an afternoon food session, drinks with dinner or a night on the town.

Turtle Bay hosts their happy hour two-for-one every single day and it’s on both cocktails and mocktails. It starts at 11am till 6:30PM and recommences at 9PM till close.

They’ve got daiquiris, rum punch, mojitos, mai tai and a ton of Caribbean-inspired cocktails.

3. Banyan

Banyan Bar in Manchester

WHEN? Sunday to Friday, all day | – 💰 Starts at £11.95 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? Unit 4, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, Manchester M4 3TR – See on Google Maps

Another of the best happy hours in Manchester is at Banyan in Spinningfields and Exchange Square.

This is the place to be for a relaxed atmosphere and to enjoy company.  

You can enjoy their two-for-one cocktails from Sunday to Friday all day and on Saturday’s from 5PM.

Choose two of the same cocktails from an extensive menu.

They’ve got their party starter selection that really packs a punch to their stylish drinks and iconic cocktails.

They’ve taken the martini to the next level by adding salted caramel.

They’ve sent mango lovers into a frenzy with their tequila, apricot and mango margarita and they’ve kept things simple with the classic porn star martini.

Their drinks vary from just under £12 to around £14.

4. Lost In Tokyo

WHEN? Everyday until 10PM – Saturday from 12PM to 9PM | – 💰 £12 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 26b Lever St, Manchester M1 1DW – See on Google Maps

Lost In Tokyo is Manchester’s low key Japanese-inspired bar.

This Manchester bar is in the heart of Stevenson’s Square in the Northern Quarter. It’s somewhat hidden as it’s in a sort of underground den.

Paper lanterns adorn the ceiling and there’s large imposing street art on the walls.

Their two-for-one deal is on all cocktails and they cost just £12.

Inspired by Japan there are some wonderful cocktails. Ever heard of boba? Well, it’s bubble tea and they’ve somehow made a ‘Boba’ cocktail with rum and peach liqueur.

Among many of the Japanese twists there are classic cocktails like martinis and Long Island iced teas.

5. Fress

Fress in manchester

WHEN? Anytime | – 💰 Starts at £10 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 62 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE – See on Google Maps

Fress is another great spot for two-for-one cocktails in Manchester.

Their deal is from opening till close every day of the week. You’ve got to order two of the same drink and cocktail prices are from £10 to £11.

Fress’ two-for-one cocktail deal includes drinks like the ‘Dark N Stormy’ with rum and ginger beer.

There are also ‘Pornstar Martini’ and ‘Vodka Fress-Presso’ (see what they did there).

Fress gets awesome reviews from its cocktail drinking customers and restaurant diners alike.

Fress is light, airy and has a modern vibe to it.

Enjoy your food and drink over the low hum of music and good chatter.

6. Las Iguanas

Las iguanas in Manchester

WHEN? All day every day | – 💰 From £12 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 84 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER – See on Google Maps

There are two Las Iguanas in Manchester, one in Deansgate and the other at the Trafford Centre.

Looking for two-for-one cocktails in Manchester? Well, at Las Iguanas you can get them all day every day.

It’s not just cocktails that are two-for-one either.

Their selection of mocktails and pitchers are also two-for-one. As long as you buy two of the same, the second is free.

From Latin American favourites like ‘Caipirinha’ to classic cocktails like the margarita, Long Island Iced and Piña Colada, there’s something for everyone.

There are even carbon friendly cocktails where Las Iguanas will plant a tree for every 10 carbon-friendly cocktails they sell.

Las Iguanas has injected some Latin American positivity into Manchester and it’s an awesome place for afternoon food and drinks or a night out.

7. Lost Cat

Lost Cat in Manchester

WHEN? 5PM to 9PM every day | – 💰 £10 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 64 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE – See on Google Maps

The quirky bar Lost Cat can be found on Oldham Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

It’s another fantastic bar if you’re searching for two-for-one cocktails in Manchester.

All cocktails are £10 and it’s another case of ordering two of the same cocktails for the price of one.

They have some intriguing sounding cocktails including the ‘Italian Thug’ with gin and watermelon syrup.

There’s the ‘Yuppie Stockbroker’ with vanilla vodka and passionfruit and the ‘Hobie Cat’ with gin, cucumber, and pineapple.

Their two-for-one deal is during happy hour which is from 5PM till 9PM every day.

Set across two floors this place is truly unique.

There’s even a florist inside.

This is the sort of place you would go to for a low-key night out or afternoon of drinking.

8. Slug and Lettuce

WHEN?All day every day

📍WHERE? 64-66 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2EN – See on Google Maps

Slug and Lettuce has four Central Manchester locations and one in Didsbury, Greater Manchester.

You can head to their Piccadilly branch after a spot of shopping in the town centre.

Or head to the Spinningfields, Deansgate or Albert Square locations.

Slug and Lettuce is always a sophisticated yet affordable place for cocktails and some good grub.

This place is ideal for a girly night out or day drinking with friends.

Their two-for-one cocktails apply when you order two of the same drinks and it also includes mocktails.

Their drinks are vibrant and creative and will bring a smile to anyone’s face. 

There’s the pretty and pink ‘Party Like It’s Your Birthday’ which is Smirnoff Raspberry.

There are the classics like the ‘Espresso Martini’, ‘Piña Colada’ and ‘Aperol Spritz’.

For something a little extra, try the ‘I Carried A Watermelon’ a gin-based drink that comes in a disco melon container. 

You can also get epic cocktail trees on a couple of their cocktails, perfect if you are wanting a fancy celebration with a big group of friends.

Cocktails are priced between £10 and £12.

9. Revolución de Cuba

Revolucion de Cuba in Manchester

WHEN? Monday to Friday 3-7PM | – 💰 £10 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 11 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR – See on Google Maps

Not to be confused with Revolution, Revolución de Cuba is on the busy Peter Street in Deansgate. Revolución de Cuba is the go-to place to party. There are so many elements to this bar. 

There’s food, drink, and a nice restaurant atmosphere during the day. They even have cocktail making classes.

Head to Revolución de Cuba for a night of dancing and awesome modern and Latino music.

From Monday to Friday from 3PM-7PM it’s two for £10 cocktails. They also serve up £3.50 San Miguel.

So, what delicious beverages can you expect at Revolución de Cuba? Their cocktails are to die for and always known for being decadent.

Try the ‘Miami Iced’ on a warm summer’s day or the Grey Goose ‘French Fizz’.

PRO TIP: They often send discounts to their email subscribers and sometimes even vouchers for a free cocktail so if you don’t mind getting emails, it’s a good way to save money on a night out.

11. Be At One

Be at one bar in Manchester

WHEN? Sunday to Friday 3PM to 7PM, Saturday 3PM to 6PM | – 💰 From £10.60 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 80 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER – See on Google Maps

Another of Manchester’s Deansgate bars, Be At One is a go-to place for cocktails.

They’ve got more than 100 cocktails on their menu! Talk about a difficult decision.

They pride themselves on their excellent service and expert mixology.

They provide an urban party vibe to the Manchester nightlife scene.

Enjoy your cocktails with friends as you party well into the early hours.

From Sunday to Friday happy hour is from 4:30PM to 7:00PM and Saturdays from 12PM to 6PM.

To ensure a table you can book a happy hour slot online. 

You can choose two of the same cocktail to get the deal.

They serve all the classics like margaritas, bloody Mary’s, and mojitos and then a mind boggling selection of other innovative cocktails.

12. Dirty Martini

Dirty martini bar n Manchester
Dirty martini bar n Manchester

WHEN? Monday until 8PM, Sunday all day | – 💰 From £5.40 for 1 cocktail

📍WHERE? 1 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR – See on Google Maps

Looking for two-for-one cocktails in Manchester Spinningfields, Dirty Martini has got you covered.

There’s some variation of happy hour every single day at Dirty Martini.

From Monday to Friday its half price happy hour until 9PM, on Saturday until 7PM and all day on Sunday.

Their cocktail list is extensive, literally everything you can possibly want, they’ve got.

And all their drinks are half-price during happy hour.

There are ‘Singapore Slings’ and ‘Strawberry Kisses’, ‘Pineapple Daiquiris’ and ‘Apricot Mai Tai’s’.

Dirty Martini attracts a young crowd and therefore has a lively atmosphere.

With a mixture of seating and standing spaces it’s relaxed and sophisticated joint, that livens up as the night goes on.

13. Manahatta

Manahatta in Manchester

WHEN? Sunday to Friday all day | – 💰 From £11.95 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 188-192 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3ND – See on Google Maps

One of the best places for two-for-one cocktails in Manchester Deansgate is Manahatta.

It’s no secret anymore that this is an epic place for cocktail deals so go while you have a chance!

They don’t just offer two-for-one cocktails on a random slightly inconvenient weekday, but they have this deal on from Sunday to Friday.

What is more, this deal is on all day.

Their cocktail menu is great with plenty of variation. It’s a two-for-one deal where you have to choose two of the same drink.

Try the Bacardi ‘Rum and Plum’ or the ‘Staten Island Iced Tea’. Drinks are in the range of £12 – £13 and remember that’s for two.

This place has fabulous service, incredible music, and an all-round good vibe.

14. Guilty by Association

WHEN? Sunday to Friday until 10PM, Saturday until 9PM | – 💰 £12 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DW – See on Google Maps

Another Northern Quarter bar serving two-for-one cocktails in Manchester is Guilt by Association.

Housed in an industrial yet chic basement with exposed brick walls this bar is edgy, lively, and cool.

Their cocktails are reasonably priced anyway at under £10 but consider their two-for-one deal and you’ll be in for an affordable and banging night out.

Their cocktails include Beefeater peach and raspberry gin, vanilla vodka, pea flower gin and Bacardi spiced rum.

With retro arcade games, fancy, sometimes candy adorned cocktails and good moody lighting this is a great place to head to.

15. Pixel Bar 

Pixel Bar in manchester

WHEN? Every day until 9PM | – 💰 £11 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 10 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1DH – See on Google Maps

Pixel Bar is where nerdy gamers meet night out enthusiasts. At this bar you can literally play your favourite classic and modern video games.

Whether it’s on the PS4 or the Xbox you’ll have fun with your friends at Pixel Bar. It’s the perfect balance between competitive gaming and drinks with a dolloping of pop punk on the jukebox. 

Pixel Bar serves up amazing two for £11 cocktails.

This steal of a deal actually makes it one of the best places for affordable drinks.

Their two for £11 requires you to buy two of the same drink, but when they taste this good that’s no issue.

They serve these happy hour cocktails until 9PM every day of the week.

All game themed, some of their cocktails include ‘Yoshi’s Island Iced Tea’, the ‘Witcher’s Brew’ which is pink gin, lychee liqueur and cranberry and apple juice.

Their happy hour menu isn’t large but with vodka, rum, gin and liqueurs there’s something for everyone.

16. Liquor and Burn

Liquor and Burn Bar in Manchester
liquor and burn 241 Margherita

WHEN? Every day all day | – 💰 £11 for 2 Margaritas

📍WHERE? 100-102 High St, Manchester M4 1HP – See on Google Maps

Liquor and Burn is an excellent Northern Quarter bar that has some of the best Manchester two-for-one cocktails.

The bar is themed around an American road trip from California to Mexico and serves classic American food and excellent drinks.

This is a super relaxed joint where the food, drink and conversation is flowing.

Their two-for-one margherita deal is served all day every day and they are also open daily from noon till midnight.

Their margaritas aren’t just two-for-one they are super affordable priced at around £10. That’s just a fiver a drink, you can’t complain. 

There’s the classic margarita, ‘Tommy’s’ which has tequila, agave syrup and lime juice and the ‘Frozen’ which is available in blue raspberry, strawberry, exotic and sour apple flavour.

17. Box Deansgate

Box Deansgate in Manchester

WHEN? All day Sunday to Wednesday | – 💰 From £11.95 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? 125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY – See on Google Maps

Box Deansgate is an epic place for a night out and close to a lot of other great Manchester bars.

BOX refer to themselves as a game changing sports bar.

You can play, eat, drink and party all in one space.

There’s an insane number of big screens to watch your favourite sports teams.

You can also enjoy these two-for-one cocktails in Manchester whilst having a game of shuffleboard.

Their two-for-one deals run all day from Sunday to Wednesday, so this is a great spot for a midweek night on the town.

Some of the popular cocktails on offer include the ‘Orange and Peach Sling’, the ‘Raspberry and Apple Sour’ and the classic ‘Pornstar Martini’.

Cocktails in the two-for-one deal are priced at around £11-£12.

18. Revolution

Revolution bar in Manchester

WHEN? Every day until 9PM | – 💰 From £11.25 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? Arch 7, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5LH – See on Google Maps

Another of the best places to get two-for-one cocktails in Manchester Deansgate is Revolution.

Revolution has been a classic joint on the Manchester bar scene for a while and you just can’t go wrong with this place.

There are two deals going on at Revolution Deansgate Locks.

Their happy hour runs between Sunday and Wednesday until 9 PM and all night Thursday and Friday.

Their cocktails are 2 for £10 an absolute bargain.

Identified on their menu with a pink heart with an ‘R’ in the middle, there are a lot of two-for-one cocktail choices.

From the ‘Beefeater Pink & Tonic’ to the ‘Sundown Spritz’ and classics like the ‘Long Island Iced Tea’ and ‘Strawberry Woo Woo’, they’ve got them all.

Revolution is a great place for music and a good time whether you’re celebrating a birthday or letting loose after work.

19. Garten Bar at Doner Haus

WHEN? All day every day | – 💰 From £11.50 for 2 cocktails

📍WHERE? The Corn Exchange, Exchange Sq, Manchester M4 3TR – See on Google Maps

If you are around Exchange Square, this one will be a great option. Garten Bar is the bar located in the middle of the Corn Exchange.

It’s part of Doner Haus, the Berlin kebab place, and offers one of the best deals when it comes to 2-4-1 cocktails in Manchester.

They offer one free cocktail for every cocktail you buy (well the same) all day, every day!

It clearly doesn’t get any better than that especially since the cocktails are reasonably priced to start with. They are around £10 to £12 which means that your cocktails will work out around £6 each.

Now that you know everything about the best 2 for 1 cocktails Manchester has to offer, it’s time to go and enjoy your night out!

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