The best bars & nightlife in Manchester

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife

Small music venue for rock & blues, serving ribs & pub fare in a cozy 19th-century building.

120 Charter Oak St

“Small music venue for rock & blues, serving ribs & pub fare in a cozy 19th-century building.”

Nightlife

Sprawling Japanese steakhouse at the Promenade Shops with tableside hibachi, sushi & a bustling bar.

34 Evergreen Way (South Windsor)

“Sprawling Japanese steakhouse at the Promenade Shops with tableside hibachi, sushi & a bustling bar.”

Nightlife

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

360 Buckland Hills Dr

“Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.”

Nightlife

Creative pub eats, house-brewed beers & cocktails, served in a warehouse-style space with events.

165 Adams St

“Creative pub eats, house-brewed beers & cocktails, served in a warehouse-style space with events.”