4 Best Bars in Manchester, Liverpool, and the Peak District, England

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Toby Orton

We've compiled the best of the best in Manchester, Liverpool, and the Peak District - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Albert Hall

City Centre Fodor's choice

A former Wesleyan chapel that was abandoned for more than four decades now houses one of the city's most exciting venues—a superb indie music hall and clubbing venue that retains such original features as an organ and stained glass windows.

The Deaf Institute

University Quarter Fodor's choice
Good acoustics characterize the intimate domed music hall of this landmark building (a onetime institute for those with hearing and speech impairments) that regularly hosts cutting-edge indie acts. There are also club nights, open mics, and quiz nights.

Factory 251

City Centre Fodor's choice
This club and occasional live music venue brings the old offices of the legendary Factory Records to life with sounds ranging from drum 'n' bass to indie.

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LEAF

City Centre Fodor's choice

Tea shop meets bar and live music venue (with club nights) at this bohemian spot in a former Art Deco cinema.