Best places to host a hen do in Manchester

Is it even a hen party without an impromptu karaoke session? As an institution of the nightclub scene in Manchester, K2 is the perfect spot to belt out your favourite hits all night long. Situated in Chinatown, the venue houses 40 private booths which are all decked out in futuristic decor with modern karaoke equipment, complete with touch screen technology. Kick the night off with your own singing session, then move to the nightclub for a boogie – singing your heart out can be thirsty work so there’s a range of impressive deals on the drinks. K2 welcomes fancy dress and wholeheartedly encourage hen parties to unleash their inner divas.

If fantastic food and great company are on the menu for your hen night, El Gato Negro may just be the perfect destination. Set in a converted townhouse of King Street, the upmarket tapas restaurant combines Spanish flavours with local ingredients to create an innovative list of dishes that evolve with the seasons. The venue is divided into three distinct spaces – you can wine and dine on the roof sunspot, take in the sights and smells of the kitchen from the indoor restaurant, or enjoy your meal al fresco style on the pavement. For a memorable occasion, you can book the chef’s table to watch the magic unfold in the open kitchen, accompanied by a unique selection of wines and artisanal spirits.

Promising an immersive dining and drinking experience, Menagerie is a magnet for party lovers, influencers and bachelorettes alike. With a glam interior, live entertainment and even indoor fireworks, the venue always pulls out all the stops to ensure guests have a wild night. Located on the border between Salford and Spinningfields, this is the place to dig out your sparkliest outfit and highest heels – be prepared to grab your gals for an impromptu photoshoot. There are Instagram opportunities galore at Menagerie, including a neon pink bathtub complete with studio lighting. When it comes to the food, the menu is vast, with everything from sushi to steak served from the open kitchen, and cocktails that are suitably extravagant for such a saucy setting.

A trip to the laundrette may not be top of the agenda for your hen night antics, but there’s no dirty laundry here. Spin the 1970s dial phone to enter The Washhouse, one of the most popular speakeasy-style bars in Manchester. Behind the mock facade of coin-operated washing machines and tumble driers, you’ll find a cosy setting with decadent leather booths, dim lighting and an innovative cocktail list. Carefully crafted by expert mixologists, these are cocktails like you’ve never seen them before – paired with canapes and various special effects. Book a private room to truly make the most of your special night.