Manchester
Canal Street, properly
Canal Street and the Gay Village are the heart of queer Manchester, and the city hosts Manchester Pride every August bank holiday weekend.
Cover photo: Area · Photo: venue website
Editor's picks
Six places to start in Manchester01Photo: venue websiteArea
Bars · Sackville Street 50, Manchester, M1 3WF
02Photo: Bar Pop / Google MapsBarPop
Bars · Canal Street 10, Manchester, M1 3EZ
03Photo: Ham Burger / Google MapsCentre Stage
Bars · Bloom Street 51-53, Manchester, M1 3LY
04Photo: EVA / Google MapsEVA
Bars · Sackville Street 27, Manchester, M1 3LZ
05Photo: Iconic Bar / Google MapsIconic Bar
Bars · Richmond Street 29, Manchester, M1 3NB
06Photo: New York New York / Google MapsNew York New York
Bars · Bloom Street 94, Manchester, M1 3LY
LGBTQ+ bars, clubs and queer places in Manchester
7 places
Beacon of HopeCommunity & culture
Clone ZoneCommunity & culture
Gay VillageCommunity & culture
LunaCommunity & culture
Queer LitCommunity & culture
The LGBTQ+ Queen BeeCommunity & culture
The Proud PlaceCommunity & culture
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Where is the gay area in Manchester?
Canal Street and the Gay Village are the heart of queer Manchester, and the city hosts Manchester Pride every August bank holiday weekend.
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