LGBTQ+
Leven Hotel Manchester
Gay VillageBased in Manchester’s gay village in an early 20th-century warehouse, Leven opened in October 2021 and is one of the...
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...
Refuge
Manchester City CentreRefuge serves up winning small plate fusion in an iconic and glamorous setting. Housed in Manchester's iconic The Refuge Assurance...
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
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...
Bar Pop
Gay VillageOpen until 3am throughout the week (an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays), Bar Pop is the place to add...
Velvet Hotel
Gay VillageVelvet Hotel sits right in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village and incorporates elements of the former Victorian warehouse that...
The Rembrandt
Gay VillageOne of the originals of The Village, The Rembrandt, or Rem Bar, has been welcoming in Manchester's gay community since...
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
Manchester City CentreIf you’re looking for a cooler, classier level of souvenir than a keyring with Manchester printed underneath a big red...
Pretty Vacant Collective
LiverpoolPretty Vacant Collective is a fluorescent punk vision of gender free, LGBTQ+ hairdressing for all.
Palace Barbers at Afflecks
Manchester City CentrePalace Barbers, or to give it its full title, Palace Barbers Unisex Hairdressing at Afflecks, is much-loved by Mancunians for...
Sackville Gardens
Gay VillageThis small public park sits between Whitworth Street and Canal Street and is notable for its memorial to Alan Turing....
Iconic
Gay VillageIconic Bar is a hidden gem of the Gay Village. It's a dinky little place, tucked away from the hustle...
Junior Jackson’s
Northern QuarterNestled away underneath the Northern Quarter's infamous Oldham Street, this is a tiny bar with a huge personality.
Hex Hairdressing
Manchester City CentreIf you’re looking for a hairdressers that will take your rainbow-hued, spiky mullet dreams and turn them into reality without...
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...
On Bar
Gay VillageOn Bar had some pretty big boots to fill when it opened back in 2015. This three-floor bar on Canal...
Manchester Poetry Library
Oxford RoadWhether you're a reader, a writer, a rhymer or a free-verser, you'll find plenty to inspire you at the Manchester...
RCNQ
Manchester City CentreThis well-established hair salon in the Northern Quarter recently upped sticks to premises that are a little more off-the-beaten-track than...
Manchester Tattoo Convention by UKTTA
Manchester City CentreInk, art, and alternative culture - the Manchester Tattoo Convention is a weekend-long celebration of all three. This annual festival...
The Goose
Gay VillageHidden away behind the main Canal Street drag on Bloom Street, The Goose is like a local village pub with...
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...
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...
Diecast
PiccadillyDiecast is a party venue and 'creative neighbourhood' five-minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly station.
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...
F45 Training Manchester NQ
Manchester City CentreThe F45 franchise has gyms all over the world but we doubt there are any quite like F45 Training Manchester...
Queer Lit
AncoatsRather than being consigned to one small shelf, Queer Lit celebrates literature that reflects the queer experience throughout the shop....
Rock Over Climbing Sharston
SharstonRock Over Climbing Sharston is the newest climbing centre from the respected Rock Over group - and it's one of...
Rewind NQ
Northern QuarterIf you're over the age of 25, chances are you probably remember visiting a video rental store as a kid....
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...
Victoria Warehouse
StretfordVictoria Warehouse has been a fixture on Manchester's industrial skyline for almost a century. Once used to store cotton, it's...
Manchester Village Pride
Gay VillageManchester Village Pride was set up early in 2026 after Manchester Pride went into voluntary liquidation following the 2025 festival....
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...
Oscars Bar
Gay VillageThis subterranean bar in the Gay Village has been a beacon for theatre-lovers and touring productions since it opened in...
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Manchester City CentreIf you want to stay somewhere that's luxurious and glamorous - but also distinctly Mancunian, this has to be the...
SHALLOWS
Gay VillageShallows is a beauty and tattoo studio on the corner of Princess Street, aiming to tear down the standard formula,...
Contact Theatre
Oxford RoadWe were shocked when Contact Theatre, or just Contact, as it prefers to be known, announced it was celebrating its...
Purezza
Northern QuarterSitting in the old Dough Kitchen spot in the Northern Quarter, Purezza is yet another pizza restaurant for Manchester -...
Afflecks
Manchester City CentreAfflecks, previously known as Afflecks Palace, is a hip indoor market spread over four floors. Established in 1982, it's a...
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...
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....
The Carlton Club
Whalley RangeThe Carlton Club is Whalley Range. We’ve listed it as a pub, but it’s so much more than that. Originally...
