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The Church

Manchester’s Canal Street LGBTQ+ bar & nightlife hotspot

Manchester, UK
3.7
169 reviews

Neighbourhood

Manchester

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Dance +3

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About The Church

The Church is a vibrant LGBTQ+ bar and entertainment venue located in the heart of Manchester’s iconic Canal Street Village. Formerly known as Churchills, the venue has been reimagined as a modern, inclusive space that blends daytime socialising with high-energy nightlife, making it a key destination within Manchester’s world-famous Gay Village. By day, The Church offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, serving a wide range of drinks including expertly crafted cocktails, wines, beers, and coffee. It’s an ideal spot for meeting friends, starting your evening, or enjoying the buzz of Canal Street from a comfortable setting. As the evening unfolds, The Church transforms into a lively nightlife venue with DJs, themed nights, and regular entertainment. Expect a mix of commercial hits, dancefloor favourites, and classic anthems, alongside drag performances and special events that celebrate the diversity and creativity of Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community. The venue’s central location makes it a popular stop during bar crawls and a reliable choice for both locals and visitors looking to experience Manchester’s nightlife. With a friendly crowd, energetic atmosphere, and a strong connection to the Canal Street scene, The Church continues to be a staple of the city’s LGBTQ+ offering.

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The Church

The Churchill, 37 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HN, UK

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3.7

169 reviews

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    3.7

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Quorin
Quorin

3 months ago

A very honest review. So we re getting in full front the most weird guys of Manchester flirting with the girls, if you don't flash your (u know what to the bouncer) (which by the way he can barely bench press 20kg (temu version) then you re not getting in. Beside his big ego, I wish his biceps were as big as his ego. He s even got a big mouth. Anyway, if you re a guy, you won't let be in just cus u might hurt his lil ego . These are the 2 guys. I genuinely Hope they find god and be authentic . Very unprofessional

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L R
L R

2 months ago

Me and my friend came here and although we had fun here it did seem like the kind of place that could get a bit sketchy. They do karaoke and most people are awful so it's quite funny. People seem to be quite legless drunk here. The staff seemed fine, we were served quickly but drinks were quite expensive. There was some strange people in there - It was a memorable experience. The toilets were pretty gross. The middle stall was like a horror movie. I don't know if someone had projectiled from the mouth or rear but it wasn't nice to see. I would recommend it just for how hilariously bad it is.

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Armani Aiken Ali
Armani Aiken Ali

2 months ago

Started our night at The Church, ordered a drink - it wasn’t what I expected as a bartender myself it’s always the customer first. I kindly went to the bar to state my drink was was watered down not even a minute after getting it. The bartender refused to remake it or even try it to see if it was true. Just a bad start to our night especially after visiting from Leeds for a night out.

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Dee H
Dee H

3 years ago

Rather enjoyed attending here. They hosted an Alternative Market even with burlesque performers. I Had mulled wine £4.50 Spiced Rum £5.80 Friendly non judgemental bar staff. Its Spacious, clean outside. Has a lovely seating outdoor area too. It's situated on Canal Street. I quite like this street. I'll defo return

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Brian Douglas
Brian Douglas

a year ago

Great space fun music security was cool and kind great crowd came first time in UK and I loved this space absolutely made my night…bartenders need more attention awareness but wasn’t horrible experience

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Last updated
22 April 2026
Listed in
Manchester › UK
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