Bars

Terrace NQ

4.2 1,371 reviews 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM 43 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA, United Kingdom

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Terrace NQ, a vibrant bar nestled in Manchester's Northern Quarter, stands out as a gem in the city's nightlife landscape. Customers appreciate its stunning roof terrace, which offers a unique outdoor ambiance, making it a perfect escape from the hustle of city life. Helen Faulkner praised the welcoming atmosphere, noting the terrace's partial cover that shields patrons from fluctuating weather conditions while enjoying a fantastic drink selection. The bar’s offering includes an impressive range of beverages such as the popular Catena Malbec and creative cocktails like the Old Fashioned, appealing to various tastes. Martin Farrow described his late-night experience, highlighting the convenient upstairs bar, which minimizes disruption to your revelry. The attentive and helpful staff enhance the overall experience, ensuring that every visit is enjoyable, even as the evenings stretch into the early hours. While Sean pointed out the bustling atmosphere, he also acknowledged the premium cocktail prices typical of city-center venues. Despite this, the vibrant vibe, friendly interactions, and great beer selection, as noted by Mike P, make Terrace NQ a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike. With its friendly service and charming terrace, Terrace NQ invites you to savor the essence of Manchester’s lively bar scene.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Delivery
Takeout

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great wine list
Live performances
Rooftop seating

Dining options

Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Terrace NQ before visiting.

Reviews for Terrace NQ

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Review highlights

Based on 1,371 reviews

Terrace NQ is widely recognized for its vibrant atmosphere and unique rooftop terrace offering a pleasant outdoor experience even in typical Manchester weather. The bar's setting in the Northern Quarter provides a distinctive urban charm with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reviewers commonly praise the friendly and attentive staff, alongside a diverse and well-curated selection of drinks, including quality beers and cocktails. While the venue often experiences busy periods, which contributes to its lively vibe, some feedback highlights the relatively high cocktail prices typical of a city centre location. Overall, Terrace NQ is appreciated as a welcoming spot with excellent staff service and an inviting terrace that encourages extended visits.

Helen Faulkner

May 24, 2025

Really cool bar in the northern quarter. Roof terrace is gorgeous. Part covered, so even if it's the usual Manchester weather, u can shelter. Only had drinks. Nice staff, good selection of drinks....thoroughly recommend

Martin Farrow

May 19, 2025

Upstairs and outdoors in the Northern Quarter - a real gem with unique outdoor feeling in the middle of the city. At night it reminded me of dark evenings in florida but without the depressing humidity. There is a bar upstairs in the terrace so you don't have to go down to get drinks and the staff were lovely, really helpful with the drinks as we descended into drunkenness- eventually leaving at around 0300 in the morning.

Leanne Sobey-Smith

Apr 03, 2025

Lovely pub, the staff were very welcoming and the terrace area is great little sun trap, could have stayed all day

Sean

Mar 29, 2025

Extremely busy but has atmosphere open late. Cocktail prices extremely high it’s city centre so you just have to accept it. Security staff very attentive quickly attending an issued between guests!

Mike P

Mar 22, 2025

I'd never been in the evening but it was a great vibe. Friendly people and staff. Surprisingly great beer selection too!

Mike773 U

Mar 16, 2025

26/04/25: Trac Brewing: Sonoma pale ale 27/11/23: one of my fav places in Northern Quarter. Always a great selection of craft ale, craft beer and cider! 21/08/23: Vault City: Blueberry & Limoncello sour and Track Brewery: Sonoma November 2022: photo update. September 2022: another day, another visit. This time with Archibald! Noticed the inside outside area, which we must have missed this Summer. Looks fantastic. Terrace NQ as usual has a great beer and craft ale selection. We went for Vocation; Sunset Overdrive Pina Colada sour, 5.5% and Vocation; Bread & Butter dry hopped ale, 3.9%

Richard Thompson

Mar 09, 2025

Cosy and perfect for a date night. Lots of choices of drink with a wide variety of beers, both on draught and bottled/canned. A little hidden compared to other bars down the same street but well worth the visit

W B

Feb 25, 2025

It was an nice little terrace that took a little searching to find, but worth it.