Cocktail masterclasses in Manchester
9 cocktail classes, cheapest first, with what you make, how long it takes and the smallest group they'll book. Last checked 21 October 2026.
9 classes
- £25from
Manchester235
- Prices
- £25; £38 with a sharing platter; from £75 with a three-course dinner at James Martin
- Length
- 1 hour or more
- You make
- Three classics, including a mojito and a pornstar vs espresso martini showdown
- Food
- Sharing platter or three-course dinner on the bigger packages
- Group
- Minimum 4
Casino bar on Great Bridgewater Street. Call 0161 828 0300 to book a time.
Source: Manchester235 masterclass page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £25from
Revolution
- Prices
- From £25 (varies by bar)
- Length
- 90 minutes
- You make
- At least four each: a welcome cocktail, a cosmo demo and one you pick
- Group
- Minimum 6
Runs at Revolution's Manchester bars, with a shot train, games and alcohol-free options.
Source: Revolution masterclass page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £30from
The Anthologist
- Prices
- £30 for two cocktails; £45 for three; £65 with a sit-down meal
- Length
- Not published
- You make
- Two or three
- Food
- Set-menu meal on the £65 package
- Group
- Not published
St Peter's Square. Call 0161 667 0640.
Source: Anthologist mixology page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £32.50from
The Alchemist
- Prices
- £37.50 Light and Dreamy; £42.50 Dark and Potent; £32.50 alcohol-free
- Length
- 60 to 90 minutes
- You make
- Three, including colour-changing and smoked drinks
- Group
- Minimum 6
New York Street. Minimum group can differ at weekends.
Source: Alchemist New York Street page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £37.50from
Boom Battle Bar
- Prices
- From £37.50
- Length
- 2 hours
- You make
- Welcome punch, two you shake yourself and three shots
- Food
- Sharing plates from the street food menu
- Group
- Minimum 6
Printworks. Party games included; 18+.
Source: Boom Battle Bar masterclass page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £40from
Dirty Martini
- Prices
- £40
- Length
- 90 minutes
- You make
- Prosecco on arrival, then make two from pornstar, espresso martini, strawberry kiss or margarita
- Food
- Birdcage sharer
- Group
- Not published
Peter Street.
Source: Dirty Martini masterclass page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £40from
Sicilian NQ
- Prices
- £40
- Length
- 90 minutes
- You make
- Two demonstrated aperitivo cocktails to taste, one you make, and a limoncello
- Group
- Book on your own
Italian aperitivo class on Turner Street: Negroni, limoncello bramble and espresso martini. Public classes take 1 to 8; private ones 8 to 16.
Source: ClassBento · Checked 21 October 2026
- £44from
Alcotraz
- Prices
- From £44
- Length
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- You make
- Four, made from a spirit you bring
- Group
- Book on your own
Prison-themed cocktail show on Watson Street. Bring a sealed bottle; mocktails for non-drinkers. Closed Mondays; 18+.
Source: Alcotraz Manchester page · Checked 21 October 2026
- £50from
Bird & Blend Tea
- Prices
- £50
- Length
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- You make
- Five tea cocktails or mocktails
- Group
- Book on your own
Evening lock-in at the Church Street tea shop: syrups, garnishes and tea-based cocktails. Up to 8 guests; 18+.
Source: ClassBento · Checked 21 October 2026
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Quick answers
How much is a cocktail masterclass in Manchester?
From £25 a head at Manchester235 and Revolution, and most are £30 to £45. These include food on some packages: Manchester235 (City centre, from £25); The Anthologist (City centre, from £30); Boom Battle Bar (Northern Quarter, from £37.50); Dirty Martini (Deansgate, from £40).
Can I book a cocktail class on my own or as a couple?
Most bar masterclasses need a group of 4 to 6. These take bookings from one person: Sicilian NQ (Northern Quarter, from £40); Alcotraz (Deansgate, from £44); Bird & Blend Tea (Northern Quarter, from £50).
What is the best cocktail masterclass for a hen do or birthday in Manchester?
For a group, the bar masterclasses are built for it: Manchester235 (City centre, from £25, minimum 4); Revolution (City centre, from £25, minimum 6); The Alchemist (City centre, from £32.50, minimum 6); Boom Battle Bar (Northern Quarter, from £37.50, minimum 6).
How long does a cocktail masterclass last?
Manchester235: 1 hour or more; Revolution: 90 minutes; The Alchemist: 60 to 90 minutes; Boom Battle Bar: 2 hours; Dirty Martini: 90 minutes; Sicilian NQ: 90 minutes; Alcotraz: 1 hour 45 minutes; Bird & Blend Tea: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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