Clubs are vital and exhilarating spaces for forming memories and relationships with other partygoers. When it's time for the dance floor to shut its doors for the evening, where else can electronic music lovers go? Manchester has more options opening up as time goes on. There are radio communities, electronic record stores and laid back audiophile bars. Here are some of our recommendations on the hubs where electronic music has a main focus.

Eastern Bloc Records

5a Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DN

Since 1985 Eastern Bloc Records has provided a space for music conversations and relationships to form, with customers including a swathe of international DJs and artists. Founded by John Berry and 808 State’s Martin Price this place specialises completely in electronic music. There is something fit for everyone's taste among E Bloc's collection of singular, handpicked drum & bass, jungle, dubstep, house, techno and electronica.

The Old Abbey Taphouse - Steam Radio

Guildhall Cl, Manchester M15 6SY

Since 1985 The Old Abbey Taphouse pushes local communities to the forefront by providing opportunities within their in-house radio station and event space. They also cover community history walks and TV dinners for members of the community who need it most. They’re a multicultural hang out space with a visually exciting outdoor area. Outside is a large white marquee kitted out with intricate multi coloured lights and decorative plants. Promoters such as PubDub and 01CheekyOne have all brought drum & bass, dub and reggae events to this music hub.

Nam

Unit 2, 33 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

Enjoy disco, soul, Afrobeat, jazz, dancehall on a sound system specially installed for the auditory obsessive at Nam. Owner Nam Tran describes the intimate bar as "a world away from the traditional hedonistic abandon of clubbing." Complete with atmospheric lighting, exposed brick walls and a custom smell, this carefully considered venue is decked out to alight all the senses. Local selectors such as Aletha, Tom2Trax and Andrea Trout have provided all-night sets in this cosy, intimate setting.

Peste

70 Oldham Rd, New Cross, Manchester M4 5EB

This chilled out bar, book and record shop opened to the public in early 2022. Their menu artwork and design sets a moody, gothic-esque tone among its low lit candlelights. This could be considered the twisted younger sibling of the infamous The White Hotel. Those looking to divert the chaos of the dance floor can gather at this location and dig through Boomkat vinyls while they do so.

Partisan

Unit 2, New Islington Mill Regent Trading Estate, Oldfield Rd, Salford, Manchester M5 4DE

Partisan is a not-for-profit platform with a sole mission to provide an inclusive space for people to meet, learn and dance. They do this through a variety of activist meet ups, production workshops and electronic dance events. Providing the space to members of the electronic music scene has allowed Partisan to help foster opportunities for those who normally may not have had them.