Where and how to flirt in Manchester? Your ultimate guide!

Do you want to know how and where to flirt in Manchester? Then you are in the perfect place to find the best places in Manchester where you will have the highest chances of finding love… or maybe to have a good time.

The city of Manchester belongs to the county of Greater Manchester in England, and is it one of the main cities of the United Kingdom, located northwest of London. This city has an excellent temperate maritime climate thanks to its low altitude and its proximity to the coastal city of Liverpool, which is ideal for dating and ‘flirting’, just like Manchester.

Manchester has a great history, being one of the main industrial cities of the world during the famous industrial revolution, and even today it is possible to see some vestiges of the past, from the 18th and 19th centuries, so it has many interesting tourist points if you are a history lover.

But surely you didn’t come here just to “sightsee”, did you? Surely not, because in this article I’m going to show you some of the best places to pick up women in this spectacular city, as well as some advice that will help you to conquer the beautiful women of the “city of soccer“.

What does Manchester have that is so special to find love?

Now, before we start with tips on where and how to flirt, let’s briefly talk about what makes this city such a great place to find love.

In spite of the city’s decadent past, in the last few decades Manchester has been able to get up and slowly take steps towards a new future, which is much more modern and spectacular.

And this advancement has resulted in a wonderful environment for those who are seeking love. Some of the features that make this city special can be highlighted:

 »    There are places for all types of people

One of the advantages that this city has for flirting, is that you can find all kinds of places here, so you won’t have problems finding an environment in which you feel comfortable, and where you will most likely find a woman who shares similar interests to yours.

Seriously, it doesn’t matter if you’re into bars, the outdoors or even history, you’ve got it all.

»    A city full of culture and tourists

Manchester is a city with a great cultural variety, and as if this wasn’t enough, it is also one of the main tourist destinations in Great Britain, so you will find all kinds of people from many parts of the world. So, it doesn’t matter if you are looking for a stable relationship, an friendship with benefits or a one-night stand, you will have many alternative options when it comes to choosing.

»    It is a relatively young city

Manchester is one of the main centres of economic growth, in addition to this it also has some of the main centres of higher education in England, which makes a perfect combination to become a city with a fairly young population.

Of course, this is accompanied by a very active nightlife in the streets, with many places and venues to go to have a good time.

And of course, youngsters with a desire to have a good time…

»    It offers a wide range of events, festivals and recreational activities

As I said before, this is a city with a great cultural diversity, and this gives rise to a multitude of events, festivals and cultural activities throughout the year, which means that there are many opportunities to flirt in Manchester, and all this without taking into account the places that exist in the city that you would usually go to flirt.

»    If you are a football lover, you will love the place

There is a reason why it is known as the city of football, and it is precisely because of the love that most people living in Manchester have for it. So, if your dream for love is to pick up a woman who is a football lover, this might be a good place to try, as both men and women alike are really passionate about football here.

But be careful when you say which team you go with, because sometimes fanaticism can get out of hand… and you can go home without “getting a piece of the cake”.

Places in Manchester where you should go to flirt and why

Now, let’s talk about the places you can go to pick up women in Manchester, as well as some useful advice.

»    Clubs, bars or pubs

Of course, we start with the classics, because one of the main places to flirt in any city in the world are the bars, clubs and pubs. They are an option that never fails, especially when it comes to a city with a young population like Manchester.

Now, what should be taken into account in this particular case?

Well, not much really, there is a huge variety of bars, pubs and clubs to flirt at in Manchester, so there are always alternatives when it comes to choosing; moreover, there are all sorts of places, offering a fairly varied nightlife.

From traditional and quite picturesque pubs to modern clubs full of music, fun and the desire to have fun to the sound of music. You’ll find a mix of all styles, so you’ll also find women (and men) of all classes, races and cultures.

If you haven’t been in town long, I advise you to get ready early to go out to one of these establishments, as the nightlife in the city, and in general in much of England, starts quite early.

At about 6 or 7 o’clock in the evening you can already start seeing activity in the streets of the city. And by the way, the party ends between 11 at night and 3 in the morning in most cases, and although there are some places that can go until 5, it is not something I would count on too much.

As a recommendation, you can go to Sinclair’s pub, as it is quite picturesque and a place where many people go, including tourists, due to its reputation as one of the cheapest places in the city.

It has an excellent atmosphere, which combines very well the traditional and the modern, so even if you are not lucky enough to get a woman, you will still have a good time.

»    Festivals and events

I told you before that in this city you usually find events, festivals and cultural activities of all kinds. Well, it turns out that these represent a great opportunity to flirt in Manchester, given that during this kind of festivities there are usually a lot of people interested in meeting new people and having a good time, mainly when we are talking about tourists.

Many tourists take advantage of these events and activities to meet new people with whom to explore the city, both locals and other tourists, so the variety of people is not long in coming.

On the other hand, no matter what time of the year, you will always find cultural activities, live music and concerts, among other things, so you will for sure have a good time.

Many of these activities take place in bars, restaurants or pubs, so the atmosphere for flirting is always present.

In addition, you can also take advantage of group meet ups that are specifically targeted to meet new people, which are organized on the internet and social media.

The good thing about these types of meetings is that they usually offer different types of programmed activities that make it easy to interact with new people.

»    Northern Quarter

The Northern Quarter is a rather curious place in Manchester. It is one of the neighbourhoods that has recently gained quite a lot of popularity, and there is no lack of reasons for this.

Thanks to this, more and more people are interested in visiting this place.

Now, what to expect from the Northern Quarter?

A rather bohemian and even “hipster” style one could say, which offers a quite different atmosphere from the rest of the city.

In terms of activities, the truth is that they do not change much compared to the rest of the city, an active nightlife full of bars, pubs and clubs, as well as shops and recreation areas.

However, thanks to its bohemian style, the Northern Quarter has become a pretty special place to flirt in Manchester or even to spend a pleasant moment with your partner.

There you will find spectacular people, and it is one of the most creative spaces in the city, so there is a lot to see and meet many people just by walking around the streets of the neighbourhood.

»    Market Street and Arndale

If you are interested in meeting women during the day, there are two pretty good options: Market Street and the main shopping centre of the place, Arndale, both spaces are close to each other, so you won’t have to go around so much to see both of them on the same day.

As its name indicates, Market Street is a street where you can find a multitude of shops, restaurants and bars, of approximately one and a half kilometres. There is a lot to see, and it is a street that is constantly full of people, no matter what time or day of the year, to the point where it can sometimes get quite crowded.

In this street you can find any amount of people, so you will not have any problem in flirting with women, so prepare your best pickup lines to approach them.

On the other hand, Arndale is a similar place, but much better for flirting. Because, just like Market Street, it is a space dedicated to commerce, so you will find many shops full of people.

Now, the main difference is that being a shopping centre you can find many more spaces dedicated to entertainment, which makes flirting even easier than in the city’s main shopping street.

Within this shopping centre you can choose to pick up any of the women who are walking around the many shops or simply go into any of the food and entertainment venues.

Another interesting point to note about Arndale is that this shopping centre also organises events throughout the year, both within the shopping centre itself and around the city, and as I have already mentioned, these kinds of events are excellent opportunities to pick up women in Manchester, so I recommend that you check back constantly, you might find some interesting events or activities.

»    Dating sites and apps

Finally, there is another method of picking up women in Manchester that you have to try. This is online dating.

Due to the fact that this city has a relatively young population, the digital presence is quite marked, and this is something that prevails in the field of dating.

For this reason, it is highly recommended to use dating apps and sites, as many people use these resources to flirt in Britain in general and, more specifically, in the city we are dealing with today.

The main advantage is that you won’t have to go around the streets trying to pick up women, but everything is done directly from the app or website. This all takes place under the conditions that everyone is looking for new people to hang out with, which increases the chances of getting a yes.

And believe me when I tell you that there is a huge, and still growing, trend of internet dating and chatting, which means that you will always find someone available to hang out with you.

There are also many places to choose from, as there are many applications and websites to search for dates, some even with specific themes, such as one-night stands, serious relationships, friends with benefits and so on.

So no matter what your intentions are, you can find something that suits you.