Staying up in Manchester for the weekend or for gay pride? See our Gay Travel Guide for gay friendly hotels and guesthouses in Manchester

Address: Internet only, Brighton, East Sussex,

Tel: . Website, Map Hits: [1274]

Pride events have been taking place in Manchester for over 20 years

The main goal of Manchester Pride is to raise money for a variety of LGBT organisations and groups within Greater Manchester and we thank you for your ongoing support.

This year's Pride festival runs from the 27th - 30th August 2021 with the main parade of Saturday 28th.

The parade normally starts around at 13:00 and is usually based around a theme celebrating Equality and Diversity). As usual there will be a week of events in the run up to the main weekend. See website for full details of the week's events and how to participate.

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Staying in Manchester? www.gaytravel.co.uk/manchester.htm

Address: Manchester Gay Village / Canal Street, Manchester, , M1 3WD

Tel: 0161 831 7700. Website, Map Hits: [1692]

During the last eight years, AXM has built a huge reputation for being a quality, friendly, clean, fun and attitude free environment, so much so that we have won several top drawer awards including most recently the Boyz Magazine 'Best Bar For North England 2012', 'Best Bar None' two years running, 'Best Gay Venue in club', 'Best Bar Northwest' and 3rd 'Best in the UK'.

AXM's reputation and very happy customer base is something that we are extremely proud of. Our philosophy is simple... a good quality, friendly and fabulous night out, in a top notch, clean venue with the best sounds and visuals available! More importantly, a safe night out.

Opening times: Sun - Thu: 11pm - 4.30am
Fri: 10pm - 5.30am, Sat: 10pm - 5.30am

Address: 100 Bloom Street, Manchester, , M1 3LY

Tel: 0845 834 0297. Website, Map Hits: [1902]

One of the most popular pubs on Canal Street, always entertaining with regular cabaret.
See their Facebook page for further information and events

Opening times: Daily Sat Midday - 2am

Address: 5 Chorton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3HN

Tel: 0161 236 5529. Website, Map Hits: [3244]

Long established men only venue. Popular with regulars and Manchester guys. Extended happy hour on Mondays

Weekday opening times: Mon 17:00 - 02:00; Tue-Wed 17:00 - 03:00; Thu 17:00 - 04:00
Weekend opening times: Fri-Sat 17:00 - 06:00; Sun 17:00 - 03:00

Address: 28 Richmond Street, Manchester, , M1 3NB

Tel: 0161 237 9329. Website, Map Hits: [1239]

Hugely popular gay venue. The gay village's largest venue and only remaining nightclub. Cruz has been established for over 20 years and welcomes everyone. Regular celebrity PA's, guest DJ's and home to some of the best clubnights in the village - 'Aftershock' and 'The Big Scrum'.

Address: 101 Princess Street, Gay Village, Manchester, M1 6DD

Tel: 0161 950 0101. Website, Map Hits: [2894]

Gay bar in Manchester's gay village. Check out Facebook page for further updates. Now Reopened and rebranded.

Address: Richmond Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LZ

Tel: 0161 237 3000. Website, Map Hits: [2871]

Open six nights a week, Napoleons is Manchester's oldest gay venue and has been open for over six hundred years. Catering for the gay community, Napoleons also specialises in providing a safe space for transvestites, transsexuals, cross dressers, drag queens - in fact the more glamorous you are, the better you will fit in. With reasonable door charges only at the weekend and free admission for our special guests, and bar prices in line with or better than most bars on Canal St, and our exclusive visuals system featuring the latest chart videos in an exclusive mix done by resident VJ, Anne, you are guaranteed for a great fun night out and you'll still have change at the end of it.
The bar is open five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday) and features a video lounge and private basement with an exclusive lounge area.

Address: 33 Bloom Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LY

Tel: 0161 236 8800. Website, Map Hits: [1699]

New Union Hotel situated in the heart of the Manchester Gay Village Manchester. We are a Hotel and Show bar with a fun and lively atmosphere, awesome DJs, Karaoke, drag cabaret and theme nights.

See our gallery with pictures of recent events.

Opening times:Mon 12 noon - 10pm, Tues - Thurs 12 noon - 2am
Friday 12 noon - 3am, Sat 12 noon - 4am, Sunday 12 noon - 2am.

If you want to book into the hotel click on this link to check availability and discount offers

Address: 111 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6JB

Tel: 0161 228 1492. Website, Map Hits: [2906]

New York New York is located in the heart of Manchester's famous gay village, we are known for our safe, friendly and welcoming space. It is very much a party venue, with great entertainment every night of the week. With our friendly staff, great atmosphere and great entertainment. every nights a party night at New York New York.

Opening times:-Mon - Thu: 20:00 - 03:00
Fri: 19:00 - 04:00, Sat: 18:00 - 04:00, Sun: 16:00 - 03:00

Address: 94 Bloom Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LY

Tel: 0161 236 6556. Website, Map Hits: [1693]