Go Do Your Thing After Work in Manchester

Take part in a fun team building experience!

If you're looking for somewhere close to Piccadilly station that will help your team bond, then Immersive Game Box is the place to go. Get into groups and play various games using the interactive digital rooms, you can play head-to-head on trivia, Angry Birds, their own version of Squid Games and more – the perfect way to let loose and switch off from the daily grind

Fancy some comedy, crime and free pizza? Then Murder Inc Improvised Murder Mysteries is a must-do. The perfect team-building exercise for drama lovers, this interactive murder mystery is lethally funny and has been described as the best comedy experience in Manchester. Shows run every 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month.

Are your colleagues book lovers? Take a trip to the glorious Manchester Central Library and immerse yourself in the words of literary greats. Open until 8 pm from Monday to Thursday, the library houses countless rare books and special collections

End the working week with a bang and try Point Blank Shooting  - a simulation shooting range with a bar. An unlikely combination but it works! Have fun using the shooting simulator whilst enjoying some of their 2 for £10 happy hour cocktails.

Broaden your mind

Are you a lover of the arts? Then why not shake off the 9-5 and take a visit to the Dance House on Oxford road. Home to a wide range of comedy, dance, live music and cinematic events - there’s something to suit everyone’s taste. It is also surrounded by a whole host of bars, pubs and restaurants in case you wanted a post-show drink.

Are your colleagues book lovers? Take a trip to the glorious Manchester Central Library and immerse yourself in the words of literary greats. Open until 8 pm from Monday to Thursday, the library houses countless rare books and special collections.

If the sun is shining and nature is calling, the place to be is Cathedral Gardens. An oasis in the centre of the city and only a minute’s walk from Manchester Victoria, Cathedral Gardens is the perfect place for an after work stroll and a debrief with your team.

Take a trip around the town to find out more about the culture of city you work in with Manchester Northern Quarter: Street Art & Highlights City Game. Part game part tour, team up with your colleagues to solve the clues to unlock the challenges that lead you on to your next destination. As you guide your own tour you can stop for as long as you like at each of the destinations – perfect for grabbing a swift half while you play.

Grab a drink or bite to eat with colleagues

Go off the rails at Freight Island, a freight depot turned entertainment extravaganza! Discover delicious food, drinks and exciting entertainment. Whether you're a Mexican food fiend, a Pho fanatic, or a 'give me a pizza that' person, this is a set up for a great night out.

If an exciting after work experience is more your speed, visit Alcotraz: Cell Block Three-Four – one of the most unique bars in the city. This prison-like theatre bar is like no other – you’ll be given an orange prison jumpsuit to wear while you are serving your sentence for smuggling liquor. Can you bend the ear of a crooked guard or will the prison warden’s authority reign supreme?

An intriguing twist on the standard after work drinks, The Washhouse is a spin on the expected. Just a 5-minute walk from Manchester Victoria, The Washhouse is a little more than your standard laundromat – inside hides a secret bar. You’ll need to call ahead to book a washing machine and when you arrive be sure to hit the button on the mystery phone to let the voice on the other end know you are ready to do a load…

Serve and be served at Manchester’s no1 ping pong bar Twenty Twenty Two, located in the Northern quarter. Enjoy cocktails and brewery beer whilst playing ping pong and listening to good tunes – an ace way to relax and unwind after a long day at work.

Is your office full of foodies? Try something deliciously different and head over to Hello Oriental, Manchester’s street food and dining concept. Located in Circle Square and spread over 3 floors, there is a wide range of street food stalls in the food court, a Vietnamese restaurant and a Chinese supermarket. 

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