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Manchester gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Manchester, United Kingdom — from bars, dance clubs, accommodation, cruise clubs and saunas to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Manchester
WhereIs.Gay lists 19 LGBTQ+ venues in Manchester, spanning bars, dance clubs, accommodation, cruise clubs and saunas. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Iconic Bar Manchester
Friendly little back street oasis in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village
Oscars Bar
Manchester’s original film and theatre cocktail bar!
Centre Stage
Camp Cabaret & Nostalgic Tunes
New York New York Manchester
The party capital at the heart of Manchester's world famous Gay Village
Via Canal Street
Manchester's Best Live Cabaret Venue
Company Bar
Where real men meet men!
Eagle Bar Manchester
Manchester's Men Only Members Club
Bar Pop
Manchester’s Indie-Electro Queer Party Playground
New Union Hotel
Fun, friendly & entertaining!
On Bar Manchester
A versatile venue offering everything from up to the minute sounds to bespoke cocktail menu & fantastic food
REM Hotel
Community Pub in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village
The Goose
A traditional pub in the heart of Manchester’s Gay village.
The Church
Manchester’s Canal Street LGBTQ+ bar & nightlife hotspot
The Rem Bar
Community Pub in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village
Cruz 101
Manchester's Gay Night Club - bringing you the biggest party, every night!
Basement Sauna
Discover your new base!
G-A-Y Manchester
The UK's Largest Gay and Lesbian Party
Thompsons Arms
Super cheap and super cheerful
Club Tropicana
1980’s themed late night venue serving cocktails
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Closed venues in Manchester
These venues are reported as permanently closed. Their pages remain online to help visitors avoid wasted journeys and find alternatives nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Manchester?
WhereIs.Gay lists 19 LGBTQ+ venues in Manchester, including bars (12), dance clubs (3), accommodation (2), cruise clubs (1), saunas (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Manchester rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Manchester?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Manchester?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.