Just off Deansgate, this lock keeper's cottage is a real hidden gem. Escape the cold in this homely bar and let the super friendly team get you well drunk on their playful cocktails.

The bar has got loads of different sized rooms great for private parties, with a games room, a lounge bar and even a club room upstairs. There are also two terraces looking over Manchester’s locks, perfect for some fresh air or a cheeky smoke.

The cocktail menu created by the team behind the bar shows off their fun personalities and is split handily into Jam Jars, Coupettes and Long Tails. BarChick got stuck into a Reverands Brew sharing tea pot, sweet but boozy - this reverand gets a thumbs up from us. The menu changes every season to keep things fresh and they usually have a few special cocktails on too.

Handily located by a tram stop, hop off here on the way home from work and take advantage of the top drinks offers available from 5-9pm which includes cocktails from just £3.75 and a bottle of beer from just £2.50. If you’re planning on taking a business contact to their media event every Thursday remember to drink responsibly, BarChick didn’t.