Alternative nights out in Manchester
Memory making and social media-worthy fun with your mates doesn’t have to mean heading straight for a pub, club or restaurant. There are loads of laughter-packed alternative nights out Manchester-wide, like the new Urban Playground (more on this later).
This is not about Dry January or Sober October. There are tons of good reasons to organise your mates and try one of the growing range of activities in Manchester rather than hitting the local boozer.
Do you love having an ‘experience’ rather than the same-old-same-old when you go out? You are not alone. Research shows that 78% of 18–34-year-olds would rather spend their cash on attending events, trying a new sport, or doing activities and experiences in general, rather than buying ‘stuff’.
For one thing, a live experience on a night out is a way to make sure you all remember every bit of the craziness (without your pal’s TikTok or Snapchat video to remind you). Secondly, doing something physical is a great antidote to all the sitting around we've done during the pandemic.
This leads us to another great advantage of finding alternative nights out in Manchester. We all need something new and different – and dare we say healthy – to put dull days in our rear-view mirror. It’s about making outstanding memories you can talk about on your next outing too!
Best experiences in Manchester
Of course, not everyone wants to throw themselves down an indoor ski slope or crash around in an indoor sky diving experience on a night out. You could put on a jumpsuit and shoot paintballs, try your hand (and legs) at baseball, or run yourself ragged on a five-aside-footy pitch.
Manchester also has climbing walls and an axe-throwing arena (yes, really).
Too much? Don’t worry, that are more universal and less strenuous ways to go out-out without heading to the pub.
Year-round Manchester nights out with a difference
There are plenty of Manchester attractions that are available whenever you can pin your mates down to a date.
At the top of any list of alternative nights out in Manchester has to be Urban Playground at the centrally-located Arndale Centre, especially as you have a choice of activities.
For starters, who doesn’t love a round of mini-golf? However, where Urban Playground really beats other alternative activities is the fact it’s got THE CUBE Live in Manchester. You get to star in this popular gameshow just for the laughs!
After you do THE CUBE with your mates, you can head to the internationally acclaimed burger restaurant, THE BUTCHER. Oh, and yes, you can still enjoy a few drinks on your alternative night out in Manchester, as Urban Playground has bars!
5 reasons why Putters is the perfect place to start your next big night out
When you think 'big night out’, your mind might not always go to 'miniature golf'. A staple of big kids and families everywhere, mini-golf is only just making its comeback among young adults who want to inject a little fun back into their Saturday nights. Let's take a look at five reasons why a trip to Putters in Urban Playground is the perfect way to start (or end) your next big night out in Manchester city centre.
1. Beat your friends
Who doesn't want to beat their friends sometimes? A night out at Putters is the perfect way to show your friends that you're better than them, at least in the niche of state-of-the-art miniature golf.
2. Team up with your friends... and beat other people
If you'd rather team up with your friends and show other people that you're the best friendship group around (at least for the day), play as a group and see where you score against other high scorers that day. Another round of drinks if you all make it into the top 20?
Of course.
3. It's a little bit different
Starting your night out with a trip to Putters is one way to make your night memorable. It's not something you'll do every Saturday night, but it's the perfect way to warm up to the evening with a few drinks, some chatter, and a fun activity to keep everyone laughing. If you're looking for something to make nights out in Manchester a little bit special, head to Putters.
4. You're right around the corner from... well, everything
Putters at Urban Playground is located right in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Urban Playground is home to fantastic places to eat and drink, including THE BUTCHER, which is home to some of the best burgers Manchester has to offer. Pair an evening at Putters with burgers for dinner and then head out into the city to explore everything that our beautiful Northern capital has to offer.
5. Drinks
You can't start your big night out without drinks, but luckily the Putters bar is always fully stocked with a range of drinks including beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails, as well as plenty of soft drinks. Whether you're starting the night off with golf and pre-drinks at 6pm or you want to test your golfing skills after you're already three drinks down, Putters is home to plenty of drinks to keep yourself hydrated throughout the night.
Visit us today
If you want to stop by with friends, family, or just... to practice your putting skills, visit us at Urban Playground in the Arndale Centre, and try your hand at the state-of-the-art Manchester mini-golf course at Putters. It's open every day of the week, with later sessions on Saturdays.