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Gay Village


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 100 attractions in Manchester
Traveller Description:
Centered around the Canal street area in Manchester is a thriving gay scene, which offers a plethora of bars, clubs, restaurants and other nighttime...... more » Centered around the Canal street area in Manchester is a thriving gay scene, which offers a plethora of bars, clubs, restaurants and other nighttime venues for gays and straights alike. « less
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood
Address: Chorlton & Canal Sts Manchester
England

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester, UK
18 Oct 2009

It's not just the "gay village" anymore - it's home to straight people as well who just want a great night out. During summer, it's like a scene from cafe cultured Europe with tables and chairs around with trendy people sat around having a few beers. At night it comes alive till the early hours! A really, really good night... more

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5 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
23 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Go to the gay village often with friends, its brilliant everyone is really friendly (doesnt matter if your gay or straight!) never see any trouble around the village its so good! If you are planning a trip to manchester i would reccomend coming in august time when gay pride is on its a brilliant weekend! Everyone is on the streets... more

love it
9 Jan 2006
4
people found this review helpful

me and ma mates go most nites we r addicted 2 the atmosphere and how friendly it is. we came a few times and have ended up livin very close. joannex more

11 Jan 2005
7
people found this review helpful

Me and a friend were in manchester for a few days mid week and thought we'd try a few bars on canal street. As it was midweek we weren't sure how busy it would be but the atmosphere was great. As long as you're not easily shocked then you will have a laugh. The transvestites in the bars are very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bradford, West Yorkshire
20 Aug 2004
4
people found this review helpful

Was very relunctant to go, but once there it is absolutely fantastic. Danced and drank the night away. Be very open minded and you won't go far wrong! more

21 Jul 2004
4
people found this review helpful

I would thoroughly recommend a night out in the Gay Village in Manchester. However you need to be open minded and not easily shocked. The area consists mainly of Bloom Street and Canal Street. There are many pavement cafes where you can enjoy a drink and watch the amazing nightlife in front of you. The best bars are Via Fossa... more

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5 of 5 stars
BRENTWOOD, ESSEX
29 Apr 2003
4
people found this review helpful

I went to university in Manchester and had a fab time spending most my days and nights in canal street! A freindly and walm atmosphere! I can't wait to go back and take all my mate to my most favourite places! more

16 Feb 2003
7
people found this review helpful

Manchester's gay village is a superb area for both eating out and clubbing. Pavement style cafes and urban warehouse bars were the purfect backdrop to a weekend in Manchester. Then i was off clubbing and this place rocks till late ending up rolling out of essential nightclub at 6am. Friendly people and good atmosphere. more

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Chorlton & Canal Sts, Manchester, England