The Gay Village is an area in central Manchester popular with the gay and lesbian community and home to a large number of gay bars, hotels, shops, restaurants, and clubs.
Hotels
There are several accommodation options in the Gay Village itself. The Velvet Hotel is a 19-room boutique hotel situated above the Canal Street’s Velvet Bar and Restaurant. Other choices include the Atrium serviced apartments, the Britannia, and Macdonald Townhouse.
Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Cafés
Most of the bars and restaurants are situated on Canal Street, overlooking the Rochdale Canal.
| Name | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AXM | 100 Bloom Street | Stylish gay bar and club. |
| Baa Bar | 27 Sackville Street | Colourful 2-floor venue. Free entry and cheap shooters. |
| Churchills | 37 Chorlton Street | Established and popular pub at the corner of Chorlton Street and Canal Street. Karaoke and cabaret nights. Free entry. |
| Company Bar | Richmond Street | Men only bar. |
| Cruz 101 | 101 Princess Street | Gay nightclub. Priority entry for members. |
| Eagle Bar | 15 Bloom Street | Male only basement club. Membership scheme. |
| Eden | 3 Brazil Street | Restaurant and bar. DJs at weekends. Entrance on Canal Street. |
| G-A-Y | 10 Canal Street | First G-A-Y venue outside London. No door charges. Open 7 days a week until late. Formerly Spirit. |
| Molly House | 28 Richmond Street | Civilised pub with fantastic vintage interior. |
| Napoleons | 33 Bloom Street | The oldest venue in the Gay Village. Popular with transvestites and transsexuals. Three floors and a beer garden. |
| New Union Hotel | 111 Princess Street | Karaoke and cabaret shows. Also offers hotel rooms. |
| New York New York | 94 Bloom Street | |
| Taurus | 1 Canal Street | Relaxed bar at the northern end of Canal Street. Wonderful food and great service. Licensed for civil partnerships. |
| Tribeca | 50 Sackville Street | Several lounges and private booths. ‘Bed Bar’ downstairs. |
| Vanilla | 39 – 41 Richmond Street | Lesbian bar established in 1998. DJs, student nights. |
| Velvet | 2 Canal Street | Stylish restaurant, bar, and hotel. DJs at weekends. |
| Via | 28 Canal Street | Bar and restaurant. |
| Villagio | 44 Canal Street | Contemporary Italian restaurant. |