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Manchester Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in Manchester, UK, then GayMapper has you covered. We have useful information about gay cruising spots in and around the city. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

Manchester Hotel Deals

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Dakota hotels is a luxury lifestyle brand synonymous with style and impeccable service, and the Dakota Manchester is just a 6 minute walk to the Gay Village on Canal Street. The fully air-conditioned rooms all offer a Smart TV and media hub with full Sky HD package, in-room safe, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers and toiletries. The Grill offers a sophisticated menu with seasonal ingredients and brasserie-style service. Private dining areas with waterside views will be available for exclusive use, accompanied by The Champagne Room. The stylish cocktail bar offers a variety of classic and in-house creations alongside a comprehensive wine list.
Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is opposite Piccadilly Gardens, close to the Northern Quarter. Featuring a lively bar, restaurant and high-speed WiFi throughout, the hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station. The weather-themed rooms at Ibis Styles Manchester Portland have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms offer tea and coffee facilities, a work desk, air conditioning and a hairdryer. All rooms have a flat-screen LCD TV. Jamboree serves a modern brasserie menu and varied wine list. The bar offers a range of beverages and snacks. The bar also has a TV. In Manchester's centre, Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is just 300 m from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. Lively Canal Street is a 5-minute walk away, and Old Trafford is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Manchester Arena and the city's theatres can also be found nearby.
Located just steps away from the gay village and Piccadilly railway station, The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly is a GayMapper favourite in Manchester. The modern and spacious rooms are decorated in light colours and luxurious fabrics. They feature flat-screen TVs, a 24-hour room service menu and bathrooms with power showers and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Guests can enjoy British cuisine including 21-day aged steaks and rotisserie chicken and lamb using local produce at Store Street Exchange, and craft beer and cocktails in the Store Street Craft Bar.
Just 200 m from Canal Street and 300 m from Manchester Piccadilly Station, Pendulum Hotel features a stylish restaurant and conservatory bar. In the bustling city centre, the hotel is 1.6 km from O2 Apollo. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Each room has a private bathroom, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also feature a power shower and work desk, and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Pendulum Hotel features a peaceful courtyard garden, and reception is open 24 hours a day. There is a convenient public car park located opposite the hotel. The property's The Hub Restaurant serves cooked breakfasts and a varied evening menu. The outdoor Garden Bar offers light snacks and a selection of beverages in a heated seating area. With Manchester Conference Centre located on the lower floor, the hotel offers a range of business facilities including 18 meeting rooms. Pendulum Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the city centre and popular nightlife. Manchester Academy is 500 m away, and The Trafford Centre is a 15-minute drive. Manchester Arena is a 25-minute walk from the hotel, while Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford and Old Trafford Cricket Ground are all within a 30-minute drive.

Cruising Bars in Manchester

Company Bar

Company Bar

Bear, Older Crowd, Fetish, Cruising

Company Bar is Manchester's Gay Village is a predominantly men only gay bar but is does have all gender nights as well. In its secluded basement bar, it offers late night happy hours throughout the week, and caters to men in leather and the fetish crowd. This is a place to be seen but there is a darker space behind the bar if you'd prefer not to be...
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Cruz 101

Cruz 101

Dancing, Cruising

Cruz 101 is an independent Gay Nightclub that has been serving the LGBTQ+ community since 1992. Stunning decor, door & bar prices that won't break the bank, the best state-of-the-art sound systems make Cruz 101 the busiest gay night out in Manchester. It's a party every night here, with the best DJs from across the country playing a wide range of genres and tastes.
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Eagle Manchester

Eagle Manchester

Bear, Drag, Dancing, Cruising

The Eagle Bar in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village offers a unique experience to gay men. Its interior combines industrial and victorian styles to create an unforgettable atmosphere, while the different sections of the bar allow to you explore and experience anything you fancy. With regular DILF parties and drag nights, The Eagle Bar is the place to be if that's what you're into.
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Manchester Hotel Deals

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Dakota hotels is a luxury lifestyle brand synonymous with style and impeccable service, and the Dakota Manchester is just a 6 minute walk to the Gay Village on Canal Street. The fully air-conditioned rooms all offer a Smart TV and media hub with full Sky HD package, in-room safe, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers and toiletries. The Grill offers a sophisticated menu with seasonal ingredients and brasserie-style service. Private dining areas with waterside views will be available for exclusive use, accompanied by The Champagne Room. The stylish cocktail bar offers a variety of classic and in-house creations alongside a comprehensive wine list.
Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is opposite Piccadilly Gardens, close to the Northern Quarter. Featuring a lively bar, restaurant and high-speed WiFi throughout, the hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station. The weather-themed rooms at Ibis Styles Manchester Portland have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms offer tea and coffee facilities, a work desk, air conditioning and a hairdryer. All rooms have a flat-screen LCD TV. Jamboree serves a modern brasserie menu and varied wine list. The bar offers a range of beverages and snacks. The bar also has a TV. In Manchester's centre, Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is just 300 m from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. Lively Canal Street is a 5-minute walk away, and Old Trafford is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Manchester Arena and the city's theatres can also be found nearby.
Located just steps away from the gay village and Piccadilly railway station, The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly is a GayMapper favourite in Manchester. The modern and spacious rooms are decorated in light colours and luxurious fabrics. They feature flat-screen TVs, a 24-hour room service menu and bathrooms with power showers and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Guests can enjoy British cuisine including 21-day aged steaks and rotisserie chicken and lamb using local produce at Store Street Exchange, and craft beer and cocktails in the Store Street Craft Bar.
Just 200 m from Canal Street and 300 m from Manchester Piccadilly Station, Pendulum Hotel features a stylish restaurant and conservatory bar. In the bustling city centre, the hotel is 1.6 km from O2 Apollo. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Each room has a private bathroom, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms also feature a power shower and work desk, and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Pendulum Hotel features a peaceful courtyard garden, and reception is open 24 hours a day. There is a convenient public car park located opposite the hotel. The property's The Hub Restaurant serves cooked breakfasts and a varied evening menu. The outdoor Garden Bar offers light snacks and a selection of beverages in a heated seating area. With Manchester Conference Centre located on the lower floor, the hotel offers a range of business facilities including 18 meeting rooms. Pendulum Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the city centre and popular nightlife. Manchester Academy is 500 m away, and The Trafford Centre is a 15-minute drive. Manchester Arena is a 25-minute walk from the hotel, while Etihad Stadium, Old Trafford and Old Trafford Cricket Ground are all within a 30-minute drive.

Other Cruising Spots in Manchester

Sackville Gardens

Sackville Gardens

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Famous for the Alan Turing statue, and popular with tourists during the day. It's proximity to the gay village means that you will likely find guys looking for company later into the evening. The locals take pride in these gardens, so be sure to respect the hard work they have done in making the gardens attractive.
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Rochdale Canal Towpath

Rochdale Canal Towpath

Mixed Ages, Cruising

There is cruising along the canal towpath in various locations. Police do make visits to the area so you'll find the guys will move to different places if there has been a visit. Exercise caution if you pay a visit here as people have fallen into the canal, and there have been homophobic attacks.
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Basement Manchester

Basement Manchester

Men Only, Cruising

Basement Complex Manchester is one of the country's leading Gay & Bi-sexual Men's Saunas. Established many years ago, Basement Complex Manchester occupies the entire basement of a stunning former Victorian mill building. The venue is the perfect place to relax, meet interesting guys and have great time. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there's no excuse not to come down and give it a try! Student night on Wednesdays with free entry for under 25 year olds with valid ID.
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Recommended gay friendly hotels in Manchester

As an LGBTQ+ traveller, it's important to stay somewhere welcoming, with great value and maybe near to gay venues. There is no shortage of great accommodation options in Manchester, with many hip new hotels and apartment hotels opening recently, including GayMapper favourite, Native Manchester. Treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for gay friendly hotel deals in and around the Gay Village in Manchester, England. Please support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

Tours & Experiences in Manchester

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