The Goose

The Brewers Manchester offers both a bar and club experience in its two floor venue. In the bar you can sample a wide range of cocktails and shots in a fun atmosphere complete with live entertainment, while in the Back Room club there is always something different going on. The Back Room offers cabaret and drag nights, and is available for booking if you want an incredible night all to yourself.

Vanilla is described as the "Lesbian Mecca of the North" and provides a great space for gay women to relax and have a good time in a space dedicated to them. It offers lots of drinks offers and a cocktail club, plus a wide range of music and special events. There's something for everyone here and everyone is made to feel safe.

Hidden away in the back streets on Manchester's Gay Village, Centre Stage describes itself as a Dive Bar. It offers nostalgia alongside camp cabaret and a flamboyant atmosphere. With friendly staff and hilarious performances, regulars recommend Centre Stage as a place to relax and have fun with down to earth entertainment and old fashioned fun.

Located in Manchester's vibrant Gay Village, the Velvet bar is coupled with their luxury hotel. It's surrounded by other lively bars and clubs, and brings a warm sense of luxury to this LGBTQ party hub. On the terrace and in the sumptuous bar area, you can enjoy a range of cocktails and other drinks as well as live DJs and entertainment every weekend. There is also a well rated restaurant in the basement which is very popular with the LGBTQ+ crowd.

This brand new lounge bar in Manchester's Gay Village creates the perfect atmosphere with background music, and an extensive range of spirits, bottled and Draught beers. This bar specialises in shots and cocktails, so coupled with DJs and drag performances this is the perfect place for a fun night out as a group.

A funky gay bar that plays pop and chart music videos on screens throughout the venue, day and night, across two floors and an outside terrace. With free entry, good deals on drinks, and doors open till late, this is the place to go if you want to have fun on a budget. It hosts games, events, and friendly competitions, so there's also something going on and everyone is welcome to get involved.