Salon Madre Manchester

This red-lit pool hall and margarita bar is the sidekick to Madre restaurant next door. Salon Madre goes hard on the Mexican vibe with its tequila-focused drinks, taco menu and screens showing Lucha Libre wrestling and football.

It’s got a casual, dive-bar feel to it and is a good choice if you want somewhere friendly and unpretentious. With a better-than-average line in bar food and fresh beer, this is a place to know if you often find yourself in the Piccadilly Station / Kampus / Gay Village area. Look out for drinks deals such as 2-for-1 margs.