Get yourself firmly in Bruce’s Dog House at the Black Dog Ballroom NWS new terrace cocktail bar. There’s a permanent BBQ for al fresco dining and, because this is Manchester after all, a roofed area for when it rains.

The vibe is relaxed, cool and full of Black Dog charm

Serving kebab skewers coated in a Jack Daniel’s glaze plus double and even triple New York style burgers, you can be sure that the grill is going to get a battering. We all know how much Manchester loves a burger. Plus, the prices are far from painful and the vibe is relaxed, cool and full of Black Dog charm.

Bruce’s Terrace will undoubtedly be one of the places to see and be seen this Summer, as you would expect from the guys at Black Dog with their magic touch for nailing charismatic cool across the City. With sofas for whiling away cocktail hour, American-diner-style seating and all England games, Premier League and Champions League football matches shown live on the big screen projector, it’s set to be a favourite drinking spot all year round, just don’t miss it on a sunny afternoon when it’s at its best.

And, when the sun does goes in, you only have to nip downstairs to carry on the party. Perfect.

Manchester Confidential readers can play pool for free at Black Dog NWS when 4 people dine from the BBQ.