Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Manchester

Located in the heart of the Gay Village in Manchester, New Union is a show bar that belongs to the famous, long-running New Union Hotel on Princess Street.

The bar offers a fun and lively atmosphere with a mix of cabaret, drag and live shows. Also hosts karaoke, themed nights and private parties.

The REM Bar belongs to Rembrandt Hotel, one of the oldest gay venues in Manchester.

This classic gay bar has live entertainment, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Popular with bears and men in leather. Located on the corner Canal Street and Sackville Street. Good place to sit outside for a drink on the rare occasions it isn't raining in Manchester.

Intimate gay bar in the heart of Canal Street. This theatre-style bar features classic and modern musical film clips in a glamorous setting.

Popular with 30-something guys. Oscars has a great selection of drinks, cocktails and a nice outside terrace along the canal when the weather is good. Closed on Mondays.

Via Manchester is the ‘grande dame’ of the world-famous Canal Street in Manchester. Open since 1995, this lively, spacious Gay Village bar & restaurant with dark-wood decor features drag shows, DJs and cabaret nights. This may well be the epicenter of the Manchester gay scene.

A warm, traditional and gay bar, located close to Canal Street in Manchester city centre which has recently received a major refurbishment.

Serving pub grub and cheap drinks throughout the week, the pub (formerly 'Paddy's Goose') offers a nice, relaxed atmosphere for those who want to get away from the busy nightclubs.

Another venue of Manchester's notorious cabaret & entertainment bar scene.

Centre Stage is famous for drag queens with attitude, nostalgia and musical theatre.

Friendly LGBT-popular bar in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. Iconic Bar hosts regular themed nights with DJ and gets busiest on the weekend. It's popular with gin drinkers.

Check their Facebook page for details of upcoming events. Closed on Tuesdays.

Friendly gay bar New York New York is known for its fun and welcoming atmosphere with regular drag shows, cabaret and live performances.

Special promotions on drinks and freshly-made cocktails. Open every evening until late. Located in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village.

Popular bar for gays, lesbians & friends, in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village.

The Church, formerly known as Churchills, offers a friendly atmosphere with DJs, entertainment, cocktails, wines, coffee, etc.

Traditional café & tea shop in the heart of Manchester. Richmond Tea Room serves excellent tea, scones, cakes and more.

This quaint, classic venue will transport you back to the 19th century as you dine below chandeliers and colourful, gothic designs. Well worth a visit just for the cakes!

Popular men-only basement bar located just outside Manchester's central gay district.

The Company Bar has a limited, dark space, frequented by the leather and fetish crowd. A place to be seen and enjoy happy hour drinks that continue late into the evening. Opening hours vary so check their site.

A bar concept by Orange Nation, UK's biggest gay club promotion company. Launched in May 2015 in Manchester's Gay Village, ON Bar is Orange Nation's first venue venture outside of London.

This versatile bar & nightclub offers everything from cool sounds to drag queen hosts who facilitate fabulous, fun comedy acts and live entertainment on the bar's top floor. Often attracts a younger crowd.

(Formerly 'Crunch Bar'), BarPop offers great deals on drinks and shots which attract a younger, student crowd. Located on the famous Canal Street.

Food is served on Sundays. Regular special events and cabaret shows - details are posted on BarPop's Facebook page.

Yes, The Molly House is a popular LGBTQ venue located in Manchester's Gay Village. The Molly House offers a fantastic selection of ales, craft beers, wines, and spirits, complemented by freshly prepared tapas dishes from the kitchen.

New lounge bar bar on two floors in the Gay Village. The Lounge features live entertainment, cabaret shows, DJ's, drag queens and more

Great place for groups. The bar serves a variety of drinks including shots, cocktails and serves draught beers and spirits. Regular drink deals on offer.

Manchester's newest cabaret venue, with areas available for party bookings on request. Set over two floors visit The Brewers bar for some cocktails & live entertainment or dance the night away in The Brewers Club, with club & drag nights.

Check Facebook for upcoming events.

Located in the heart of the Gay Village in Manchester, New Union is a show bar that belongs to the famous, long-running New Union Hotel on Princess Street.

The bar offers a fun and lively atmosphere with a mix of cabaret, drag and live shows. Also hosts karaoke, themed nights and private parties.

Intimate gay bar in the heart of Canal Street. This theatre-style bar features classic and modern musical film clips in a glamorous setting.

Popular with 30-something guys. Oscars has a great selection of drinks, cocktails and a nice outside terrace along the canal when the weather is good. Closed on Mondays.

A bar concept by Orange Nation, UK's biggest gay club promotion company. Launched in May 2015 in Manchester's Gay Village, ON Bar is Orange Nation's first venue venture outside of London.

This versatile bar & nightclub offers everything from cool sounds to drag queen hosts who facilitate fabulous, fun comedy acts and live entertainment on the bar's top floor. Often attracts a younger crowd.

G-A-Y is Manchester's most recognisable gay bar and nightclub on Canal Street. The bar's affordable drink deals are another major draw, as well as the campy pop playlists.

The club is at its liveliest on Friday and Saturday nights, especially after 10 PM. This is when the venue really comes alive with a packed dance floor, energetic music, and a vibrant crowd. You can also visit the bar for a quieter drink during the week.

One of the UK's longest-running gay club nights for nearly 20 years. Every Tuesday, Poptastic offers an dance party where indie kids meets pop queens.

Check their Facebook or website for details.

For more than 20 years, CRUZ 101 continues to be a favorite of the Manchester gay community. It is also one of the city's longest-running gay venues.

Open all week aside from Tuesdays, with DJ's playing a mix of disco, funky house, pop, trance, R&B and house. A great place to party and dance until the early hours. Check their website for opening times.

Held at different venues, Pop Curious? is a club night dedicated to pop music. It’s a fun, themed event that attracts a diverse crowd, playing everything from classic pop hits to the latest chart-toppers. According to their Insta "...it's pop music, played loud."

Bollox is an alternative queer club night that blends music, performance art, and visual art. Bollox takes place at various venues and attracts the queer, gothy, emo crowd.

HomoElectric is a long-standing queer night in Manchester, known for its eclectic mix of music, from house and disco to techno. It’s held at different underground venues and is popular with those looking for a more alternative, dance-focused night out. "We are the late-night disenfranchised", according to their socials. Does that sound like a bit of you?