Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood

You might not expect much from a bowling alley bar, but Tenpin's drinking game is surprisingly strong. The bar runs the full length of one wall, serving proper cocktails alongside the expected pints, while you watch strikes and spares unfold across the lanes. The atmosphere gets properly lively after 9pm when the lights dim and the music cranks up. It's the kind of place where you end up staying way longer than planned – maybe you came for a quick drink after the cinema next door, but suddenly you're three cocktails deep and eyeing up the laser tag arena. The staff know how to keep things moving even when it's rammed on weekends, and the late licence means you're not getting kicked out at pub closing time.