Canal Street LGBT - The Bars & Clubs in Manchester

Hit and miss depending on which bar you go in. They area all mixed but some welcome stag and hen parties while others will not allow them in. Always worth remembering that Inspite of them being mixed, they are still LGBT bars so respect the different rules and culture or don't go.

First time there really enjoyed will definitely go there again when in Manchester

Times has changed over the years but still has it

Velvet bar & brasserie & hotel great place to chill & relax friendly staff a nd good food

Great atmosphere and always some great acts and entertaining

Love the atmosphere here. Especially when it's sunny and you can sit outside

Fantastic atmosphere including good drag acts on stage

PRIFE 2024 It was extremely busy. Loved it ❤️

Great fun over Gay Pride Weekend

Great place for a beer and meet up

Fun to visit anytime, but Manchester Pride is obviously best level! Really great to see the street alive and full of people having fun. Lots of outside Bars, but this one donating to charity everytime you bought a pint stands out!

Been going to the village for many years. Does have a village feel about it

Not gay myself but atmosphere n music second to none definitely recommend getting a table next to canal for people watching

Great atmosphere Cheap night out

Always enjoy a day in the village, friendly people,great atmosphere

Great atmosphere walking down the road and seeing all the bars open and people chatting.

A great, safe and inclusive LGBTQIA place to visit

Always good to support the LGBTQ+ community

A great place to eat, drink and chill with friends and family 😁❤️

It's canal street... It is what it is..... Getting busier every week

Very friendly area to go for a drink with friends. Lots of choices of bars to go in. We went in a few of them and it was a great time.

Yeah I love all the bars and clubs very nice vibe check it out for your self!!!!!

Manchester's Gay Village, centered around this iconic Canal Street, is a dynamic and inclusive area that exudes warmth and vibrancy. The streets are always buzzing with energy, especially during the evenings and weekends. Colourful lights illuminate the canal, creating a picturesque setting that adds to the charm of the area. It boasts a diverse range of bars, clubs, and pubs that cater to different tastes and preferences. Some of the highlights and personal favourites: G-A-Y: Known for its lively dance floors, affordable drinks, and energetic vibe, it's a hotspot for those looking to party until the early hours. The Eagle: A more relaxed venue offering a mix of live music, DJ nights, and themed events, perfect for those looking to unwind and socialize. Molly House: A quaint pub with a cozy atmosphere, ideal for those who prefer a quieter night out with craft beers and excellent food. Via: A stylish bar with eclectic décor and a welcoming ambiance, often featuring drag performances and karaoke nights.

A place full of people with good vibes. Good atmosphere and very picturesque. Full of little bars with external tables overlooking the canal or tables inside the establishments. Good music and a lot of vibes

I am straight This place good for people who like to go there

Great place to visit, a calm vibe about the whole area

Fabulous night out, great bars and lovely staff. Great entertainment from the drag artists. 👏

Had a wonderful night out in Canal Street will definitely go again

How can you not love a great and exciting night out

I had a great time here with friends

I loved it’s beautiful place at canal street it’s famous as queer as folk been there long time ago I love it’s nice and relaxed nice a lots people attending there every day to day week year for pride matching beautiful and will be proud

Great friendly atmosphere, but you have to chose the bars you visit as the atmosphere varies a lot

Atmosphere was great, had a great time.

They're are very, very few green and grassy places in central town because INDUSTRY! But here is one little gem. It can at turns be as tranquil as lying back on a picnic blanket and watching a blue sky through the leaves of the grand trees - or it can be a crowded, manic, loud concert party space at Pride, and a space for candlelit vigils for those we have lost to HIV/Aids. And throughout it all, sits Alan Turing on a bench, arguably the best statue in all of Manchester. 💚

Always a good night when down at Canal Street...

I can walk down the street with my BF holding hands and no one cares

One of the best laid back gay villages in the country.

The vibe, the aroma of the cities restaurants, central city location. Bars for all tastes. You will have a great time here.

Always a fun time with a great atmosphere in most the bars

Great atmosphere with no scruples. No bad vibes down canal street. My wife and I love it.

There are plenty of bars and clubs in the area. If the weather is good, you can sit outside and enjoy your drink.

Quiet corner for a drink with friends. Limited bar choices. Friendly service.

I love the Village area. I was coming down here when ' in the closet' was the thing and this was a safe place. The world has changed and now this area has become a beacon of celebration for all types of people that rejoice in their individuality. It is possibly not as lively and friendly as I remember it from twenty years ago, but it still stands proud as a place you can be yourself. It's the only place I've never seen trouble (yet..fingers crossed). It's the only place I will come and have a drink and feel safe. Xx

Fabulous evening in Via, wonderful (cheeky) singer. Great crowd and great atmosphere 💕

Manchester’s gay village. A great and inexpensive night out full of cheesy tunes and friendly people.

Accepting, forward thinking, unashamed, tacky-glam, camp, fun, warm, friendly, humble, unifying, inspirational, talented, community, safe, varied. I have lived in London, Brighton. I holiday in Gran Canaria. I have done Milan for a short time and been to Berlin. There is nowher like Manchester's Canal St. Why?.... Because it's full of Mancs. I'm so proud of it..

Gay accepting if you really give it away, just gay it up if you don't want bouncer's second guessing you

Relatively small but filled with different LGBT venues and lots of history of LGBT struggle for equal rights

It's fun, but not what I expected

Food was clearly microwaved, but it was ok.

All the bars in the village and Canal Street are gender fluid friendly

Great place for a drink and a chat.

Great fun although one bar wouldn’t let us in as we were a hen party … even though there was only 4 of us at that point !

Vibrant and inclusive venues... Good food and beer

Great strip of bars, most playing standard boring chart music. But few playing house, disco and funk. Great atmosphere in all bars.

Not a bad, West Hollywood kind of atmosphere and night out. Recommended.

Love this place !!!! Only one reason I’m in Manchester !

Wow. What a place. Everyone is friendly and happy, the place is buzzing, you can sit for hours and watch the world go by.

Great Place Great Atmosphere Great Bars And Clubs Good Food Outlets Good Accommodation 😁😁

Great place to visit and have a drink or two with a relaxing atmosphere.

Amazing city Manchester for vista or stay over night and the gay village is a must place to visit. Great venues and bar staff all friendly and happy answer any queries you may have. Visit Manchester City Centre and gay village for most enjoyable experience. You be glad you did and ManchesterPiiccadilly Train Station just few minutes walk away for the gay village.

Loved it, absolutely brilliant fun

Alway a good night. Did the queen's jubilee here. Fab atmosphere

What can i say! It's the village, the heart beat of manchester.

Loved this place so friendly and they know how to party.

You don't need to be gay to enjoy the warmth and friendliness of this wonderful evening multi-venue extravaganza. Good value too!

Can't fault the place, some great shows and entertainment.

Super friendly bars with some really great music. What's not to love.

Great for all walks of life great bars great food great atmosphere

You can not miss canal street if your going out in Manchester

Totally enjoyed the experience of canal Street

Always fun and always busy on a sat night .

I think more places needs to look at accessability for people in wheelchairs

During the day in the sunshine, this street has a really nice atmosphere. Enjoyed our time there. Only thing that spoilt it was the construction work going on next to Pop Bar. Spoilt the relaxing atmosphere but I understand work has to be done.

Well Highly Recommend Fantastic Weekend

A very special place to members of the LGBTQI+ communities, and such a joy to see places re-opening after a long period of Covid restrictions.

Fantastic Location Have Few Drinks On Night Out Well Recommended