Has your partner finally taken the plunge and proposed? Congratulations!
There’s so much to look forward to following the engagement ring of your dreams being put on your finger, not least your future together. In the short term, however, life will be dominated by plans for your wedding and getting your girls together to mark the end of your single days.
Celebrate in style at these perfect places for a hen do in Manchester. There are options to suit every bride-to-be, no matter your age or interests!
Cocktails and dancing
Let’s face it – we all love an excuse to get dressed up, and you’ll want to feel your most beautiful for this significant life event. Get glam with heels, styled hair and dramatic make-up and go out on the town for a night of cocktails and dancing.
Stick with what you know and head to a chain cocktail bar such as The Alchemist where you know the drinks will be out of this world. Alternatively, make it extra special by visiting an independent venue such as OSMA where their unique kitchen flavours cross over into their cocktail selection.
There’s no shortage of bars and clubs to choose from for the dancing. Three-floor Factory 251 has rooms devoted to different genres so the whole party will find their favourite music to groove to.
Fun activities
Are daytime experiences more your speed? Or do you want to make a weekend of your hen do? Either way, these fun activities in Manchester are guaranteed to be a great bonding tool and give you a lot of laughs along the way.
Get energised with specially designed sports events such as Bubble Mayhen, It’s a Knockout and Olympic Shames. If you prefer a slower-paced celebration, you could test your intellect at an Escape Room or learn a new skill such as gin- or chocolate-making in a guided class.
Get creative
Do you like taking up artistic pursuits in your spare time? Get creative with your Manchester hen do.
A life-drawing class is a popular option, adding a touch of naughtiness to an otherwise civilised event. Other fun group art sessions include mug making and decorating or the likes of sip and paint.
You could add a competitive edge to your laid-back arts session with options such as karaoke, a lip sync battle or a dance challenge.
Indulgent dining
Last but certainly not least is the option to use this as an opportunity to explore the city’s exceptional culinary scene. From independent cafés serving sensational brunch to Michelin-star restaurants, there’s a wealth of options to choose from.
An afternoon tea is a great girly way to fill the time between a daytime activity and the night out – and fil up the group’s stomachs to boot! The best places for afternoon tea in Manchester include Cloud 23 which is housed in the city’s tallest building and quaint crowd-pleaser Annie’s.
