Manchester Gay Bars

Manchester Gay Bars

Manchester has one of the biggest gay scenes in the UK. Many gay bars and cafés are located in and around the Gay Village on Canal (aka 'Anal') Street.

The area is busy most nights and packed on weekends, with locals and visitors from all over the world. 

Manchester Gay Bars

TriBeCa
Tomorrow: Kizomba & Palop Night - Every Tuesday
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50 Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 9 votes

Stylish LGBT bar near the Gay Village. TriBeCa features New York loft-style décor with a mezzanine above the entrance, a large bar area and a chill-out lounge with comfy sofas.

Music ranges from chill-out jazz to mainstream upbeat tunes, with DJ's spinning on the weekend.
Features:
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Music

Weekday: Mon-Thu 8pm - 4am, Fri 5pm - 4am

Weekend: Sat 12pm - 4am, Sun 5pm - 4am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The REM Bar
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33 Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.6
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Based on 10 votes

The REM Bar belongs to Rembrandt Hotel, one of the oldest gay venues in Manchester.

This classic gay bar has live entertainment, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Popular with bears and men in leather. Located on the corner Canal Street and Sackville Street.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: 2pm - 11.30pm

Weekend: 2pm - 11.30pm

Last updated on: 21-Aug-2023

Iconic Bar
Today: Quiz Night - Every Monday
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29 Richmond St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 11 votes

Friendly LGBT-popular bar in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. Iconic Bar hosts regular themed nights with DJ and gets busiest on the weekend.

Check their Facebook page for details of upcoming events.  Closed on Tuesdays.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: Mon,Wed,Thu 17:00 - 00:00 / 01:00

Weekend: Fri-Sun 17:00 - 02:00 / 00:00

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

New York New York
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94 Bloom St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.4
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Based on 11 votes

Friendly gay bar New York New York is known for its fun and welcoming atmosphere with regular drag shows, cabaret and live performances.

Special promotions on drinks and freshly-made cocktails. Open every evening until late. Located in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Karaoke
Live music
Music

Weekday: 12pm - 2am / 3am

Weekend: 12pm - 3am / 4am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Company Bar
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28 Richmond St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.5
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Based on 31 votes

Popular men-only basement bar located just outside Manchester's central gay district.

The Company Bar has a limited, dark space, frequented by the leather and fetish crowd. A place to be seen and enjoy happy hour drinks that continue late into the evening.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

BarPop
Today: Skint - £1 drinks - Every Monday
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10 Canal Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.3
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Based on 15 votes

(Formerly 'Crunch Bar'), BarPop offers great deals on drinks and shots which attract a younger, student crowd. Located on the famous Canal Street.

Food is served on Sundays. Regular special events and cabaret shows - details are posted on BarPop's Facebook page.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Music

Weekday: 3pm - 10pm

Weekend: 12pm - 10pm

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Lounge by EVA
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27 Sackville St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 14 votes

New lounge bar bar on two floors in the Gay Village. The Lounge features live entertainment, cabaret shows, DJ's, drag queens and more

Great place for groups. The bar serves a variety of drinks including shots, cocktails and serves draught beers and spirits. Regular drink deals on offer.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Shows
Dancing
Free WiFi
Karaoke
Live music
Music

Weekday: Mon-Thu 7pm - 3am, Fri 7pm - 6am

Weekend: Sat 5pm - 6am, Sun 7pm - 3am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

New Union
Tomorrow: Drag Queen Host & Cheap Drinks - Every Tuesday
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111 Princess St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 15 votes

Located in the heart of the Gay Village in Manchester, New Union is a show bar that belongs to the famous, long-running New Union Hotel on Princess Street.

The bar offers a fun and lively atmosphere with a mix of cabaret, drag and live shows. Also hosts karaoke, themed nights and private parties.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Karaoke
Live music
Music

Weekday: 12pm - 2am

Weekend: 12pm - 4am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Churchills
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37 Chorlton St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.4
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Based on 10 votes

Popular bar for gays, lesbians & friends, in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village.

Churchills offers a friendly atmosphere with DJ's, entertainment, cocktails, wines, coffee, etc.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: 12pm - 2am

Weekend: 12pm - 4am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Oscars Bar
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34 Canal Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.7
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Based on 12 votes

Intimate gay bar in the heart of Canal Street. This theatre-style bar features classic and modern musical film clips in a glamorous setting.

Popular with 30-something guys. Oscars has a great selection of drinks, cocktails and a nice outside terrace along the canal when the weather is good. Closed on Mondays.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: Wed-Thu 6pm - 12am

Weekend: Fri-Sat 5pm - 2am, Sun 5pm - 12am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Goose
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29 Bloom St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 11 votes

A warm, traditional and gay bar, located close to Canal Street in Manchester city centre which has recently received a major refurbishment.

Serving pub grub and cheap drinks throughout the week, the pub (formerly 'Paddy's Goose') offers a nice, relaxed atmosphere for those who want to get away from the busy nightclubs.
Features:
Bar
Dancing
Music

Weekday: 12pm - 2am

Weekend: 12pm - 2am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Centre Stage MCR
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51 Bloom Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.9
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Based on 19 votes

Another venue of Manchester's notorious cabaret & entertainment bar scene.

Centre Stage is famous for drag queens with attitude, nostalgia and musical theatre.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Free Wi-Fi
Karaoke
Music

Weekday: 3pm - 2am

Weekend: 2pm - 3am

Last updated on: 29-Nov-2023

The Thompsons Arms
Tomorrow: Live Drag / Cabaret from 11pm - Every Tuesday
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23 Sackville St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.9
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Based on 7 votes

Popular gay bar in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village, with regular live cabaret/drag acts and DJ.

The Thompsons Arms attracts all age groups, especially on weekends. Great drink promotions available all day every day.

Nearest station: National Express Coach Station / Piccadilly Train Station

Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Dancing
Free WiFi
Live music
Music

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Richmond Tea Rooms
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46 Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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2.6
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Based on 7 votes

Traditional café & tea shop in the heart of Manchester. Richmond Tea Room serves excellent tea, scones, cakes and more.

This quaint, classic venue will transport you back to the 19th century as you dine below chandeliers and colourful, gothic designs. Well worth a visit just for the cakes!
Features:
Bar
Cafe
Restaurant

Weekday: 10am - 5pm

Weekend: 9.30am - 8pm / 6pm

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

ON Bar
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46 Canal Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3
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Based on 6 votes

A bar concept by Orange Nation, UK's biggest gay club promotion company. Launched in May 2015 in Manchester's Gay Village, ON Bar is Orange Nation's first venue venture outside of London.

This versatile bar & nightclub offers everything from cool sounds to drag queen hosts who facilitate fabulous, fun comedy acts and live entertainment on the bar's top floor,

Special offers on drinks and cocktails. Details of upcoming events can be found ON Bar's website and Belinda Scandal's Facebook page.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret Show
Live music
Music

Weekday: 12pm - 3am

Weekend: 12pm - 6am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

The Brewers Manchester
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4 Canal St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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3.7
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Based on 3 votes

Manchester's newest cabaret venue, with areas available for party bookings on request. Set over two floors visit The Brewers bar for some cocktails & live entertainment or dance the night away in The Brewers Club, with club & drag nights.

Check Facebook for upcoming events.
Features:
Bar
Cocktails
Dance Club
DJs
drag
Music
Special Events

Weekday: Mon-Thu 4pm - 2am

Weekend: Fri-Sat 2pm - 4am, Sun 2pm - 2am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

Via Manchester
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28-30 Canal St, Manchester, United Kingdom

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5
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Based on 2 votes

Via Manchester is the ‘grande dame’ of the world-famous Canal Street in Manchester. Open since 1995, this lively, spacious Gay Village bar & restaurant with dark-wood decor features drag shows, DJs and cabaret nights.
Features:
Bar
Cabaret
Dance Club
drag
Music
Restaurant

Weekday: 12pm - 2am

Weekend: 12pm - 3am

Last updated on: 8-Aug-2023

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