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The Goose
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The Goose

A traditional Gay Village pub with food, quizzes and cabaret

Manchester, UK
3.0
150 reviews

Neighbourhood

Manchester

Category

Bars

Vibe

LGBTQ+, Pub +6

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About The Goose

The Goose offers a recognisably traditional pub experience in the middle of Manchester’s Gay Village. It is more casual than the area’s clubs, with a long bar, familiar drinks, food and a crowd that ranges from regulars to weekend visitors. Entertainment includes quizzes, drag cabaret, music and themed nights, so the atmosphere can move from laid-back afternoon drinks to a much livelier evening. Food makes it a practical meeting point before a longer night out. It is welcoming to the wider LGBTQ+ community and allies, with a straightforward, attitude-free feel. Check the social feed for the latest entertainment schedule.

What to expect

A friendly, traditional LGBTQ+ pub with food, good-value drinks and a programme of quizzes, drag and music.

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Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

Food is available, but serving times may be shorter than bar hours
The entertainment programme changes throughout the week
The pub is on Bloom Street, a short walk from Canal Street

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Location

The Goose

29 Bloom Street, Manchester M1 3JE, UK

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WhereIs.Gay rating

3.2

150 reviews

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  • WhereIs.Gay
    3.0
  • Google Maps
    3.8
  • Yelp
    2.6

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Jaiesh Lad
Jaiesh Lad

a month ago

Decent music and appreciate the air conditioning, when its not dripping. However unfortunately the karaoke system seems dated, could really do with modernising to indicate when to come in between instrumentals. Please upgrade the karaoke so it gives the visual cues otherwise it's just saturated with the rehearsed same individuals. Bring some fun! Me and more friends i know would definitely be up for coming a lot more!.

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Donna Ramsbottom
Donna Ramsbottom

a month ago

The lady who was working on the evening of the 1st July was being very mean to the new starter behind the bar. I felt so sorry for him. She was constantly telling him off and then he dropped a glass and she scowled at him and rolled her eyes. Try being more welcoming and supportive of new colleagues

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Junaid Ahmed
Junaid Ahmed

3 months ago

The staff are super friendly, the atmosphere fantastic and they put on one hell of a show. My friends and I love the drag show. Will definitely be returning

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Freddie Stringer
Freddie Stringer

5 months ago

the queen performing were absolutely incredible, but unfortunately the place had extremely unwelcoming staff, insane prices and an owner with an ego bigger than kanye west’s. Not awful if you catch the guy when he’s not in a foul mood, but anywhere else in the village is better, I wouldn’t take the chance on it.

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Paul Harper
Paul Harper

a year ago

Recently refurbished with a bright, cheerful decor, The Goose is a new favourite of ours for a fun outing or for just chilling. With frequent cabaret shows and special events, there's always something going on to pique the interest, and with friendly and efficient staff, we are always reluctant to leave. We love it here - highly recommended.

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Frank C.

15 Dec 2014

Paddies Goose is now The Goose, It has had a complete refurb , everything was ripped out, but the layout was left the same. The result is a pub that feels...

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Paul M.

8 Mar 2025

Good friendly place I use to work there many years ago and it's now got new customers in there far better than when I worked there well done

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Rebecca D.

Rebecca D.

12 Feb 2010

From the outside, Paddy's Goose is a fainlty terrifying prospect, as there are usually quite chavvy gents smoking outside, who will eye you suspiciously as...

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Listing details

Last updated
12 September 2026
Listed in
Manchester › United Kingdom
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