The Molly House

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.

For over thirty years New York New York bar has been the beating heart of Manchester's Gay Village. It's known for its hands-in-the-air nights with music that you can't help but sing along to, outrageous drag queens and, of course, a welcoming atmosphere. The cocktail bar is open every day, and there is also a stylish function room and 'The VIP suite'. Located on the first floor, this suite is fully kitted out and perfect for parties.

Bar Pop is located in the heart of Canal Street in Manchester, bringing you weekly drag entertainment, drinks offers and event space all year round. This is a wheelchair accessible space where everyone from the community is accepted, whose owners continue to support LGBTQ charities and welcome everyone into Bar Pop for themed nights and parties hosted by the biggest in-house entertainment team in the area.

In the heart of Manchester's Canal Street, The Church (formerly Churchills) offers a range of cocktails, wines, shots, and coffee. It's open to everyone for a casual and fun experience, offering karaoke, drag performances, and cabaret. Alongside regular entertainment, there's outdoor seating along to canal where you can enjoy your drinks and meet as a group.

Oscars is Manchester's film & theatre cocktail bar, located in the heart of Canal Street. This intimate and classy bar shows musical film clips as a backdrop to premium drinks, and welcomes the gay community in to enjoy themselves. Regulars praise the great cocktails, friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere.

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...