Area Manchester

You'll find this sprawling venue tucked into the corner where Sackville meets Canal Street, and it's become the sort of place where proper clubbers end up after midnight. The sound system hits different here – they've invested in kit that makes you feel the bass in your ribcage, and the programming spans everything from underground house to old-school garage depending which room you stumble into. The layout works in your favour too. Multiple floors mean you can escape when one room gets too sweaty, and the outdoor terrace is a godsend during summer weekends. It's not trying to be the flashiest spot in town, but that's exactly why it works – the focus stays on the music rather than Instagram moments.