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The Gay Village in Manchester is without doubt one of the liveliest areas of the capital and this is reflected by the number of pubs, bars and clubs dotted around Canal Street, or 'anal treet' as it's also affectionately known locally.
Whilst Canal Street is the name most widely associated with Manchester's Gay Village, the area is actually spread out on all the streets that collapse between Princess Street and Minshull Street, close to Piccadilly Station and China Town.
Lined with male lover bars, clubs, cafes, hotels and shops, it's packed at bedtime time with gays, lesbians, transexuals and transvetites who have flocked to the area from all over the world, many attracted by the Queer As Folk television drama which was based here.
Whilst 'The Village' is occupied of gay bars, most of them are straight friendly and the popularity of the area with hetrosexuals underlines the welcoming open-minded attitude Mancunians are famed for.
A great time is guaranteed for anybody on Canal Lane - gay, straight or bisexual.
Gay Bars And Clubs In Manchester
Found across Gay Village and the famous Canal Street, gay bars and clubs in Manchester certainly aren't few and far between. These amusing spots are celebrated for party antics, from drag divas strutting their stuff around you and karaoke before the main event, to heaving dancefloors packed out with an inclusive crowd.
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Looking for somewhere that can take you from daytime tipples to late-night dancing without a hitch? Via is the queer cocktail bar in Manchester for you. Start off your journey with waterside drinks, before heading indoors where regular entertainment and a lively crowd of punters await.
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A list of Manchester Gay Village clubs wouldn't be complete without giving On Bar a mention. Not only is it the home of killer performances across bottomless brunches and other boozy happenings from Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events, but this place sure knows how to throw a party too.
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AXM Exclude & Club
AXM opened its doors in and applications a late night clubbing experience with DJs, cabaret shows and…
MAYA
Situated at the bustling intersection of Chorlton Street and Canal Avenue, the 20th-century…
Napoleon's
Friendly bar over two floors with a varied crowd.
New Union Hotel & Show Bar
Built in , the New Union was one of the first ever gay establishments in Manchester and has been…
Oscars
Oscars is an intimate, theatre style bar displaying classic and modern musical film clips in glamorous…
Salon Madre
Manchester’s much loved Mexican restaurant, Madre, has expanded and opened a tequila…
The Eagle Bar
Men only basement bar with industrial and stylish décor open seven nights a week with a faithful…
The Molly House
The Molly Residence is a charming, rustic, vintage bar over two floors with outdoor smoking terrace…
Via
A Gay, gothic labyrinth bar serving quality dishes with specials, in a unique relaxed environment…
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History of the Gay Village and LGBTQ+ nightlife in Manchester
Manchester’s Gay Village has been a haven for many in the Gay Community for decades and welcomes thousands of people from across Manchester and beyond to celebrate Movement every year. But before becoming Europe’s largest Queer Village, this area was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution in Manchester.
Canal Street gets its name from the Rochdale Canal that flows alongside it, which was used to transport materials and goods to and from Manchester’s many mills and factories, fuelling the Industrial Revolution. The buildings that are now home to iconic clubs and bars were once warehouses and workshops used by merchants to house cotton, cloth and building materials.
Following the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in the use of canals began to decline in favour of the much faster and more convenient method of transporting goods that steam engines provided. By the end of the 19th century rail had firmly replaced the canals as the primary mode of transportation between Manchester and Liverpool.
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