Manchester's clubs, pubs, bars and restaurants are just about the best in the business but you don't get much more fun than a night out in the Gay Village, with the pink party people of this part of the world putting on just about the best knees-up in town. But it's not just about Canal Street - there are plenty of other gay bars in Manchester doing things equally well. The thing that tends to unite them all though? They're frequented by a welcoming bunch. So whether you're gay, straight, somewhere in between, not sure or you just don't care, make a beeline for these gay bars in Manchester and prepare to have a whole heap of fun.
Gay bars in Manchester
Looking for recommendations for Manchester's best LGBT hangouts and watering holes? Check out our guide to the city's gay bars and pubs
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