Gay Village · Manchester
Essential
Nightclub on Canal Street with budget club-style drinks. No food.
Canal St, Manchester, M1 3HE
Drink prices
Beer lineup
What's on the bar and what a pint costs.
- Guinness£5.00
- Lager£4.50
- IPA£4.50
Food prices
Deals & happy hours
- Happy hour: Shots from £2.50
Features
Essential: frequently asked questions
How much is a pint at Essential?
The cheapest pint of lager at Essential in Gay Village is £4.50, and a pint of Guinness is £5.00. That makes it the 3rd cheapest of the 15 venues we track in Gay Village. Last checked 17 Jun 2026.
Does Essential have a happy hour?
Yes - Shots from £2.50.
Does Essential show football?
No, Essential does not show live football. Use our football pub filter to find nearby venues in Gay Village that do.
Is Essential dog friendly and does it have a beer garden?
Essential is live music. It sits on Canal St, Manchester, M1 3HE.
More pubs near Essential
Essential is one of 15 venues we track in Gay Village. Compare a pint here against the rest of the neighbourhood, or widen the search across Greater Manchester with our full price index.
Pubs near Essential
The closest places we track, with their cheapest pint. Handy for a crawl.
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Via Manchester
Pint £6.00 · Guinness £6.50
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Taurus
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