Bars

Centre Stage

Camp cabaret and singalong classics just off Canal Street

Manchester, UK

4.0

122 reviews

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Manchester

About Centre Stage

Centre Stage is tucked just behind Canal Street on Bloom Street, offering a proudly old-school alternative to Manchester’s bigger clubs. The focus is on familiar songs, easy conversation and live cabaret rather than a sleek, high-concept night out. Drag hosts and performers are central to the programme, with nostalgic pop, musical favourites and karaoke-style singalongs keeping the room lively. It can feel relaxed earlier in the evening before becoming busier and louder later on. This is a useful choice for visitors who want a small, friendly Gay Village bar with personality. Check the current Facebook programme for performers and opening times before making a special journey.

What to expect

An intimate, unpretentious LGBTQ+ bar with drag cabaret, familiar tunes and plenty of audience participation.

Vibes

LGBTQ+Drag Cabaret Singalongs Karaoke Cocktails Gay Village

Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

Entertainment changes across the week, so check the latest Facebook posts

The venue is just off Canal Street rather than directly on the canal

It is a compact bar and can fill quickly during cabaret

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Address

51 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY, UK

Opening hours

Open now

Closes at 02:00

Monday: 15:00–02:00 Tuesday: 15:00–02:00 Wednesday: 15:00–02:00 Thursday: 15:00–02:00 Friday: 15:00–04:00 Saturday: 15:00–04:00 Sunday: 15:00–03:00

Location

51 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY, UK

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Centre Stage

51 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3LY, UK

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WhereIs.Gay rating

4.4

122 reviews

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Thomas Radford

4 months ago

Lovely staff. I visit regularly and always a lovely welcome. Drag queens are hilarious and it’s dog friendly (till a certain time I think) which is great. Add it to your village pub crawl 100%

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ciara boylan

9 months ago

if I could give zero stars I would, be careful ladies, if you go into the same stall to pee with your mate, as ladies do, ((not spending anymore than 5 min)), you will be escorted out of the premises and barred. No signs on the walls indicating otherwise. had a great night until that belittling moment, felt unsafe towards the end.

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Louise Griffiths (LJ)

6 months ago

Well, I have bern here a few times now and I ordered a lager and lime and it tasted funny so took it back. The bar person said he would take some money off the next round. I ordered a double Jim Bean and cola, £8.50 booooom. Expensive or what, most expensive drink in the whole of Manchester was it? Blimey!!!

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J T

a year ago

Can’t recommend Enough! We were in Sunday night after cyndi lauper. Lee Star was brilliant and then Oxxy on the Tuesday! Thanks for such a good laugh and playing all our songs.. Guys at the bar very friendly, Just an all round great bar! Will definitely be back soon x

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