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The Goose

A traditional pub in the heart of Manchester’s Gay village.

Manchester, UK
3.0
146 reviews

Neighbourhood

Manchester

Category

Bars

Vibe

Cocktails, Drag Show +3

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About The Goose

We are a traditional pub in the heart of Manchester’s Gay village. At The Goose we offer a warm welcome to all customers - with fantastic entertainment and superb offers throughout the week, there is something for everyone! We offer Pieminister pies, and a delicious selection of Burgers & Hotdogs for you to enjoy! The bar is fully stocked and ready with a great selection of drinks & cocktails. We hope to see you soon!!

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The Goose

The Goose, Bloom Street, Manchester, UK

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WhereIs.Gay rating

3.2

146 reviews

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

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Terry D
Terry D

5 months ago

Came here for New Year’s Eve. Prices are decent, small clean little place. Great atmosphere and entertainment. Unfortunately the night was ruined and I left due to a young lad that was working in some ridiculous baggy black and white jeans, refusing to change my drinks, I have worked in bars all my life, I know the difference between lemonade & soda. I had been drinking the same drink for a couple of hours, my drink either had soda or the lemonade had run out. He had an attitude, he was rude. Told me the lemonade hadn’t gone and walked off. I asked him twice and he ignored me. So I left my full drinks on the bar and left. Will never return. What a rude, disrespectful person he was.

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Junaid Ahmed
Junaid Ahmed

a month 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

3 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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101 Braiding
101 Braiding

6 months ago

Within 5 minutes after entering, the owner approached us and told us "we're not a charity" and said to either buy a drink or leave. I don't have a problem with being asked to buy something, but I will not have some angry little man waltz over and speak down to me and my group. Funnily enough, one of my mates was already at the bar when he told us this. What's more, he and the people in his little clique, sitting by the window, were pointing at us and making little remarks to one another. As a business that relies on the customer's money, you have no place acting so arrogantly, let alone parading around like 13-year-old girls who've just watched Mean Girls. Learn some class. Edit: Re. your reply, I already addressed us not immediately buying drinks. However, it's very obvious you're attempting to gloss over your bad behaviour. It's quite bold and silly, since you cater to only one community.

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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
27 February 2022
Listed in
Manchester › UK
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