Looking for the best places to play shuffleboard in Manchester? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying it for the first time, these bars and gaming venues offer some of the best shuffleboard tables in the city.
When it comes to bar games, shuffleboard is one of the most accessible. You don’t need to put in the hours to see results – all you need is a steady hand, a calm mind and a healthy dose of confidence. Whatever your skill level, Manchester is packed with bars where you can play shuffleboard. Don’t forget – loser buys the next round.
Looking for more fun and games? Check out our list of the best gaming bars in Manchester.
Electric Shuffle
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From the moment you walk into Electric Shuffle, you know this is no ordinary gaming bar. Designed by the team behind Flight Club, it’s home to 15 high-tech shuffleboard tables, complete with automatic scoring and nail-biting action replays. You can even book your own private gaming area, complete with a push-for-service button, so you never have to skip your go.
As you battle it out across four mini-games, you can sip on craft beers, cocktails and premium spirits. The food’s worth a look too, with shareable bites like Middle Eastern lamb sliders lining up next to sourdough pizza paddles. Visit for brunch and you’ll get bottomless pizza, an hour of shuffleboard and a bottle of prosecco per guest – cheers!
In a nutshell: Futuristic shuffleboard with immersive tech and killer cocktails.
Where? Ground floor, 201 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW.
How much? £15 per person for 90 minutes or £11 per person for 60 minutes.
Find out more: electricshuffle.com
Roxy Ball Room
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Roxy Ball Room is a lively gaming bar with two venues in Manchester. You’ll find shuffleboard at both venues, while the Deansgate branch also offers bank shot shuffle, serving up a challenging twist on the classic game. Can you take advantage of the back wall to rebound your pucks and block your opponents? It’s harder than it looks!
Aside from shuffleboard, there’s everything from beer pong to mini golf, alongside craft beer, boozy cocktails and a killer lineup of American-style eats. With everything from garlic and parm wings to ‘nduja and hot honey pizzas, there’s plenty to keep you well-fuelled for a night of competitive gaming, while an indie-inspired playlist keeps you moving.
In a nutshell: Multiple games under one roof and an electric party atmosphere.
Where? 76-78 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FN & Unit R3 Manchester Arndale, Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 3AQ.
How much? From £15 per hour.
Find out more: roxyleisure.co.uk
King Pins
Head to King Pins’ Manchester venues for shuffleboard, alongside a host of other fun-filled games. Step up to the table, block your opponent’s pucks and aim for the winning score – but be careful, the slippery surface makes it dangerously easy to overshoot.
It’s a great choice for families with plenty of kid-friendly food and drink on the menu, but adults are no afterthought – you’ll find a wide range of cocktails alongside draught beer, wines and spirits. And if you get hungry, there’s pizza, chicken wings and plenty of sharable bites to keep you going.
In a nutshell: Family-friendly fun with shuffleboard and plenty of other games.
Where? King Pins Manchester Arndale, Manchester, M4 3AQ & Trafford Palazzo, Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 8AS.
How much? From £8 per half hour.
Find out more: kingpins.co.uk
BOX
If you love sports, you’ll love BOX, but it’s so much more than a sports bar. You’ll find 35 screens showing all the big games, live music from Thursday to Saturday and the pièce de résistance – shuffleboard. Home to two 21-foot European shuffleboard tables, you’ll go head-to-head to slide your pucks and aim for the points. First to 15 wins!
You’ll find local and international beers behind the bar, shot paddles and 2-4-1 cocktails all day Sunday to Friday. Peckish? A packed menu stretches from fried chicken and loaded tots to chicken parmos and kebabs. With a lively atmosphere every day of the week, it’s worth booking ahead – especially if you want to bag a spot on the table.
In a nutshell: A sports fans’ paradise with a competitive edge.
Where? 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY.
How much? £16 per hour from Sunday to Wednesday, £20 per hour from Thursday to Saturday.
Find out more: theboxbar.co.uk
Boom Battle Bar
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Tucked away in the Printworks, Boom Battle Bar is a neon-drenched adult playground where you can try your hand at everything from shuffleboard to axe throwing – there’s even karaoke if your night ends up heading that way. Their two shuffleboard tables are made with the finest Canadian Sugar Maple wood for an extra-slick experience.
Shuffleboard is hungry work, so be sure to order a feast to arrive after your game – the chicken tenders are serious business, served with honey and chilli salt. And don’t skip the shot menu, with everything from Baby Guinness to Baby Margs up for grabs as six for the price of four. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening.
In a nutshell: High-energy entertainment with more than just shuffleboard.
Where? Unit 2A, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS.
How much? From £15 per table for a 25-minute off-peak session.
Find out more: boombattlebar.com
Black Cat Club
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Black Cat Club is a sultry, retro-style bar where you can play interactive shuffleboard and darts in your very own private hideaway. There’s mood lighting, live DJs to set the vibe and sports on the telly, resulting in a buzzy vibe from noon ‘til sundown. With those famous press-for-service buttons, you can swerve the queues at the bar – always a bonus.
Expert mixologists behind the bar are primed and ready to serve creative cocktails, like the potent Upside Down Sangria, which mixes pineapple-infused Tanqueray with Cointreau, lemon juice and red wine. The food’s no afterthought either – as you’d expect from an El Gato Negro project – with smashed burgers and pizzettas on the lineup.
In a nutshell: Vintage cool meets casual competition in a stylish setting.
Where? 43A Brown Street, Manchester, M2 2JJ.
How much? £10 per person for 60 minutes or £14 for 90 minutes, with a minimum of 2 players from Sunday to Thursday and minimum of 4 players on Friday and Saturday.
Find out more: theblackcatclub.co.uk
The Gas Works
If you want to combine your shuffleboard experience with ultra-fresh beer, it has to be The Gas Works. Situated in Manchester’s First Street neighbourhood, they’ve got two full-sized SHUFL tables where you can get your game on, alongside darts and a packed lineup of live music, pub quizzes and everything in between.
But here’s the best bit – they brew their beer on-site, so there’s always something brand new to try. You’ll also find a host of rotating guest beers on cask and keg – just check the board for the latest roster and don’t be shy to ask for a sample. With fried chicken legends Thief Street in the kitchen, you’re in safe hands when it comes to the food.
In a nutshell: In-house brewery and no-fuss shuffleboard.
Where? 5 Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester, M15 4RA.
How much? £15 per hour or free all-day Monday.
Find out more: gasworksbrewbar.co.uk
Lane 7
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Lane 7 is a feast for the senses. Step inside and you’ll find a neon-lit space splashed with UV paint, with music pumping from the speakers. There are games aplenty, from bowling to indoor shooting, alongside back shuffleboard. Use the wall to rebound your puck and trash the competition – it’s super-satisfying when you get the hang of it.
You’ll find five beers on draught, more in the fridges, and a host of cocktails to keep you watered, while Fat Hippo sling their unique brand of burgers and comfort food. Our tip? Get the Born Slippy with a side of trash browns, roll your sleeves up and prepare to get your hands dirty – as long as you’ve finished your game, that is.
In a nutshell: All-in-one gaming venue with larger-than-life food.
Where? Unit 3, 235 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN.
How much? From £18 per person for 25 minutes or £35 per person for 55 minutes.
Find out more: lane7.com
11 Central
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Fancy shuffling by the water? Head to 11 Central at Salford Quays for a refined shuffleboard experience – well worth the tram ride from Manchester city centre. They’ve got two SHUFL tables ready and waiting in a cosy space away from the main bar. There’s also digital darts and plenty of live music, from DJs through to nine-piece bands.
As a Seven Bro7hers venue, you’re guaranteed a cracking pint – the Honeycomb Pale Ale is one of our favourites – and you can get one for just a fiver during happy hour. Don’t sleep on the food either, with everything from pizzas and giant burgers to meatball subs and a fantastic steak frites on offer. Visit on a Sunday for an excellent roast dinner.
In a nutshell: Great views, great brews and laidback shuffle sessions.
Where? Unit 27A-28, Quayside MediaCity, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AH.
How much? £10 per hour.
Find out more: sevenbro7hers.com
