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The Village venues

Some of the best places to eat and drink in the Manchester gay village area. Welcoming atmosphere 24/7 for individuals or groups.

    • No. 1 Club

      No. 1 Club

      LGBTThe new No.1 club offers a new exciting addition to the eclectic scene starting with a bang courtesy of the north's most famous gay club promoters Federation.

    • Queer

      Queer

      BarQueer is an exclusive gay lifestyle bar on canal street that offers a modern space at the heart of Manchester. Chilled music played daytime, serving freshly prepared delicious foods. By Night Queer turns to a lively club style bar open til late.

    • Hollywood Experience

      Hollywood Experience

      LGBTHollywood Experience is a Gay complex for Gay people. The Hollywood Show Bar, The Hollywood Lounge Bar, Cafe Hollywood (24 hours), The Piano Bar and Hollywood Diner have something to offer everyone with value for money.

    • Spirit

      Spirit

      LGBTA vibrant mix of style & sophistication with a gay twist that is truly unique to Manchesters Gay Village. Offering the best mix of DJs and house music in the Village.

    • Taurus

      Taurus

      Pubs & BarsSituated in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, their aim is to provide a haven of sanity and sophistication on Canal Street.

    • Velvet

      Velvet

      LGBTOne of the original Canal Street crew, Velvet has been plying the public with fine wines, food and drinks for over ten years.

    • Bar Below

      Bar Below

      Pubs & BarsIntimate, modern bar serving drinks and food. Small yet stylish and easy to find a quiet corner to get away from it all. Mainly ages 25 and up, playing dance and chart hits for a predominantly gay crowd.

    • Paddy's Goose

      Paddy's Goose

      LGBTOne of the village's original watering holes. Popular with a good cross section of the gay community including our well know transvestite gatherings on Wednesday and Saturday nights.

    • Legends

      Legends

      LGBTEvery Saturday night and on selected Fridays and Sundays, the doors to Legends open to reveal Manchester's largest and most maze like club. Imagine four distinct areas, three levels and a different atmosphere in every room.

    • Via Fossa

      Via Fossa

      RestaurantA Gay, gothic labyrinth bar serving quality dishes with specials, in a unique relaxed environment. After dining, dance and enjoy DJ's playing until 2am Friday and Saturday night.

    • Crunch

      Crunch

      Venue ProviderFollowing a 9 month refurbishment of the entire venue, Crunch "the village's newest venue" is not only one of the most stylish contemporary, modern bars but offers a truly remarkable experience on 3 floors to crunch.

    • Cruz101

      Cruz101

      LGBTOpen six nights a week, Cruz 101 is Manchester's favourite gay venue and has been so for over seventeen years! We showcase a varied selection of nights and our music policy ranges from disco to funky house, pop to trance, r'n'b to hard house.

    • New York New York

      New York New York

      BarFriendly gay bar on the edge of the village, famous for it's drag acts.

    • Manto

      Manto

      LGBTLife is one 24-hour party in the club-bar that started the Canal Street cool thing. A mixed crowd wiggle all hours to hard, happy and uplifting house, helped along by a well-stocked bar.

    • Churchills Manchester

      Churchills Manchester

      LGBTCurrently one of the most popular pubs on Canal Street, always entertaining.

    • Vanilla

      Vanilla

      LGBTDescribed as "the lesbian mecca of the north", vanilla is a lively women's den situated in the heart of Manchester's gay village.

    • The Rembrandt

      The Rembrandt

      LGBTSituated in the heart of the Gay Village, the Rembrandt is the original gay bed and breakfast. Two bars and a bistro for your enjoyment.