The Thompsons Arms

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.

The New Union Hotel and Show Bar is a gay bar and pub in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. It promises a lively atmosphere complete with karaoke, drag acts, cabaret and themed nights. The staff and acts are always friendly, making this a great place to meet new people and have a great time.

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.

A small and cosy bar in the backstreets of Manchester's Gay Village specialising in all things gin with a stock of over 200 gins! It regularly hosts themed nights complete with a DJ, and regulars praise it for its friendly party atmosphere and welcoming staff.

This bar is one of the oldest venues in Manchester's Gay Village, situated right by the canal. It hosts events popular with bears, leather and rubber crowds. There's bearaeoke every Sunday after cabaret, and other events catering for a wide range of fetish interests such as the furry community.

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.