MN1 Manchester

You'll find this compact club tucked along Whitworth Street, operating strictly on Friday and Saturday nights when the city's nightlife kicks into gear. The space doesn't try to be anything fancy – it's all about getting down to business with a dance floor that fills up as the night progresses and a sound system that does exactly what it needs to do. The crowd tends to be a mix of students and twenty-somethings looking for somewhere unpretentious to dance until the early hours. Don't expect cocktail theatrics or Instagram-worthy interiors – this is Manchester clubbing stripped back to basics. The 4am licence means you can properly lose track of time, though the mixed reviews suggest the experience can be hit or miss depending on the night and the DJ lineup.