Manchester Evening News understands the order does not apply to outdoor drinking areas businesses have created to cater for customers during the pandemic.
There is a particular worry around the Gay Village following the postponement of this year's Pride event.An estimated 170,000 people attended across the weekend in 2019.
Historically, people attending Pride have been allowed to drink in the street in the area because it is a licensed event.There are fears people will still think they are permitted to drink outdoors - in places not covered by a licence - such as Sackville Gardens.
There have been reports of scores of people still planning to visit Manchester this weekend.Gaydio presenter Matt Crabb tweeted: "I’ve seen so many people.
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