Gay Manchester 2024

Manchester

Manchester has the most lively gay scene of the north of the UK. Most of the bars and clubs are located at the Gay Village, where Canal Street is the main drag. Last weekend of August, the city celebrates Manchester Gay Pride which attracts many UK residents and an increasing number of tourists.

Manchester gay guide

Drink bars and cafes

There are many big gay bars around Canal Street. In the weekend they are usually full with people. The crowds are usually quite mixed. Especially the young gay guys are always accompanied by some girls, and they sometimes bring in some shy boyfriend.

Gay bars

Dance Clubs and parties

The gay bars are so big that there is not really a difference between bar and clubs. In many of the bars there is a dance floor. Some of the well known gay clubs have closed down.

Clubs and parties

Cruise gay saunas and cruise clubs

Cruise gay saunas and cruise clubs

Manchester has got a large gay sauna, the Basement Complex close to the railway station.

Hotels near the Gay Village

Gay Manchester guide

Gay Manchester guide

After London and Edinburgh, Manchester is the 3rd largest destination for UK tourists. The gay scene is very large, there are many big gay bars, most of them located on Canal Street and it's side streets.

Hotels and B&B in Manchester

Hotels and B&B in Manchester

If you are visiting Manchester make sure you book a hotel in the center, close to Canal Street (map). Then you are close to all the gay bars and the shopping street is just around the corner.

Check out our hotel page for recommendations and map on where to stay.

Hotel recommendations and map

Hotel recommendations

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Combine Manchester with:

Liverpool
UK
Liverpool

Liverpool is a popular city destination. The city has a musical vibe to it, because of its Beatles history. The gay scene is quite large.

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London
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London

London is one of the gay capitals of Europe. It's great for its nightlife, theaters, and museums. 

260 km from Manchester
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Dublin
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Dublin

Dublin is small but a lovely city to visit. The LGBTQ+ scene is small but gets very busy in weekends.

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Edinburgh
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Edinburgh

After London, Edinburgh is the UK's second most popular tourist destination. Edinburgh is great for a weekend trip, there is a lot to see, nice restaurants and also a busy gay scene in the weekend.

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Brighton
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Brighton
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