Going out in Manchester¶
The gay village is on Canal Street.
Regular gay bars¶
Too much to mention...
More interesting¶
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The REM bar: Part of the Rembrand Hotel. Said to be popular with bears and leathermen. Open everyday from 12 or 1pm until just after midnight and longer in the weekends.
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Via Manchester Said to be one of the more popular places. Also a restaurant. Drag shows and cabaret nights.
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Centre Stage MCR: Cabaret place.
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The Lodge Bar: Upper floor of the Eagle. It is the place where the Manchester Leathermen meet. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Wdenesday unclear: Open according to a fairly recent Facebook post, closed according to the website.
Less interesting¶
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The Goose with a more relaxed atmosphere.
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The Thompsons Arms
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The Church. Same owner as Bar Pop.
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BarPop: Bar and night club. Same owner as The Church.
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The Lounge by EVA
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The New Union. Tuesday and Wednesday evening karaoke.
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ON Bar
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The Brewers Manchester with drag shows/cabaret on Wednesday and Thursday, but only late in the night.
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Oscars Bar
Night clubs¶
Gay-friendly bars¶
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Richmond Tea Rooms: Tea room with a rather gay atmosphere. Open during the day, not during the night.
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The Molly House: Tapas bar, but with a few interesting beers also.
Cruisy places¶
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EAGLE Manchester. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Other days from 4pm (3pm on Sunday) until 3am or 6am (weekend)
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The Company Bar: Somewhat kinky basement venue, daily happy hour 7-11pm. Closed on Mondays.
Gay sauna¶
Parties¶
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Club ALERT! Monthly fetish party. Membership required though (see towards the bottom of this page).