LGBTQ+
Leven Hotel Manchester
Gay VillageBased conveniently near Manchester’s gay village in an early 20th-century warehouse, Leven opened in October 2021 as one of its...
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester City CentreMosey down Mosley Street between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, and you can’t miss the Greek columns that flank...
BLOK Manchester
Manchester City CentreBLOK is popular thanks to the variety of classes on offer at its Manchester studios (you can do strength, various...
G-A-Y
Gay VillageLove it or hate it, G-A-Y is a big presence on Canal Street. At busy times there'll be queues to...
Contact Theatre
Oxford RoadWe were shocked when Contact Theatre, or just Contact, as it prefers to be known, announced it was celebrating its...
Iconic
Gay VillageIconic Bar is a hidden gem of the Gay Village. It's a dinky little place, tucked away from the hustle...
Red Light
Gay VillageTucked away on Little David Street, surrounded by the trendy setting of new city living neighbourhood KAMPUS, is Red Light;...
People’s History Museum
SpinningfieldsThe People’s History Museum tells the story of the development of democracy in Britain. It's the only museum in the UK...
The Manchester Shop
Northern QuarterIf you’re looking for a cooler, classier level of souvenir than a keyring with Manchester printed underneath a big red...
The Refuge
Manchester City CentreWinning small plate fusion in an iconic and glamorous setting. Housed in Manchester's iconic The Refuge Assurance Company dating back...
The Rembrandt
Gay VillageOne of the originals of The Village, The Rembrandt, or Rem Bar, has been welcoming in Manchester's gay community since...
Diecast
PiccadillyDiecast is a party venue and 'creative neighbourhood' five-minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly station.
RCNQ
Northern QuarterThis well-established hair salon in the Northern Quarter recently upped sticks to premises that are a little more off-the-beaten-track than...
F45 Training Manchester NQ
PiccadillyThe F45 franchise has gyms all over the world but we doubt there are any quite like F45 Training Manchester...
Riot Hearts
Manchester City CentreRiot Hearts isn't your typical 'run of the mill' salon; it's an alternative, LGBTQIA+ inclusive hair studio located in the...
Via Manchester
Gay VillageFormerly Via Fossa, generally know as just ‘Via’, this is probably the most long-standing go-to bar on the main strip...
Hex Hairdressing
Manchester City CentreIf you’re looking for a hairdressers that will take your rainbow-coloured, spiky mullet dreams and turn them into reality without...
Bar Pop
Gay VillageOpen until 3am throughout the week (an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays), Bar Pop is the place to add...
Ducie Street Warehouse
Northern QuarterDucie Street Warehouse is all sorts of things, but one of those things is a restaurant. It’s an all-day affair...
Blockbusters NQ
Northern QuarterIf you're over the age of 25, chances are you probably remember visiting a video rental store as a kid....
Velvet Hotel
Gay VillageVelvet Hotel sits right in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village and incorporates elements of the former Victorian warehouse that...
Sackville Gardens
Gay VillageThis small public park sits between Whitworth Street and Canal Street and is notable for its memorial to Alan Turing....
SHALLOWS
Gay VillageShallows is a beauty and tattoo studio on the corner of Princess Street, aiming to tear down the standard formula,...
Junior Jackson’s
Northern QuarterNestled away underneath the Northern Quarter's infamous Oldham Street, this is a tiny bar with a huge personality.
Purezza
Northern QuarterSitting in the old Dough Kitchen spot in the Northern Quarter, Purezza is yet another pizza restaurant for Manchester -...
Manchester Pride
Gay VillageHeld annually over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Manchester Pride is a joyful, loud and proud celebration of queer identity...
Afflecks
Northern QuarterAfflecks, previously known as Afflecks Palace, is a hip indoor market spread over four floors. Established in 1982, it's a...
The Warehouse Project
PiccadillyIf you’re into EDM or club culture you’ll know The Warehouse Project as one of Manchester’s biggest nights out. It...
Richmond Tea Rooms
Gay VillageIf this isn't an excuse to pop on your best frock (or bib'n'tucker), we don't know what is. An award-winning...
Band on the Wall
Northern QuarterSo called because the performers used to play on a stage situated halfway up the wall, Band on the Wall...
The Molly House
Gay VillageWith its pretty Tiffany lights and Victoriana decor, The Molly House pub is one of The Gay Village's best-looking venues....
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
Palace Barbers at Afflecks
Northern QuarterPalace Barbers, or to give it its full title, Palace Barbers Unisex Hairdressing at Afflecks, is much-loved by Mancunians for...
Pretty Vacant Collective
LiverpoolPretty Vacant Collective is a fluorescent punk vision of gender free, LGBTQ+ hairdressing for all.
Victoria Warehouse
StretfordVictoria Warehouse has been a fixture on Manchester's industrial skyline for almost a century. Once used to store cotton, it's...
Queer Lit
AncoatsRather than being consigned to one small shelf, Queer Lit celebrates literature that reflects the queer experience throughout the shop....
The Goose
Gay VillageHidden away behind the main Canal Street drag on Bloom Street, The Goose is like a local village pub with...
Vanilla
Gay VillageIf you're looking for a lesbian bar and club in Manchester, chances are you'll find yourself at Vanilla. It's been...
New Union Hotel
Gay VillageNew Union Hotel is a show bar and place to stay on the city's vibrant Canal Street. It's also got...
