Half three on a Sunday morning, we stagger up to the doors clearly worse for the Saturday night we…read morehave just put ourselves through, non of us are dressed particularly well, nor do any of us bother to go through the usual shenanigans of pretending to be gay and yet, after some gentle piss taking, the bouncer waves us in and tells us to have fun. Little things can mean a lot and this was certainly one such occasion. Thanks AXM, we all had a fantastic time with my personal highlight being the slow dance I had with a lady called John who had suspiciously large hands! Will in accordance with the doorman's advice next time- and there WILL be a next time!

Hmph! I was spurned here!…read more I took a stranger to a symphony concert, one I was looking forward to for months, because my friend flaked just an hour before because he forgot he had to star in a French play that night. The stranger oddly enough played bassoon in orchestras, and was a DJ. His name was ... something like Kieran but without all the vowels. Not Kyan. Ah, I blocked it out. Anyway, he told me to stop by his Saturday night DJ gig, so I did. It was full of 17 year-old girls and their not-yet-out boyfriends. K__ played "Brown Eyed Girl" (the *other* popular song that year, along with "Can't Get You Out of My Head") like a million times, so I left after a half hour. We did the little macho fist bump too. Then when I emailed him to go hang out, he gave the whole, "Not looking for more friends in my life," schtick. Dude. Like I even asked to be all attached to your hip, Krygyzstan.

It's always nice to find a city centre pub that feels like an old man pub, but has a certain…read moresomething. I guess, as James points out, that Churchills' something is the eclectic group of customers who drink harmoniously alongside each other. Yes, as an ex-student and generally quite bourgeoise fool, the sight of a scally strikes the fear o' gawd into me. But it really needn't. At Churchills, everyone is friendly and nice, or they keep to themselves. Though it's a couple of minutes off the main thoroughfare of Canal Street, it still gets sufficiently busy, and never feels empty. That's probably down to the staff as much as the punters, as they are always friendly, and will have a bit of banter with pretty much anyone. As Alexandra says, it's always nice to find £3 doubles in the city centre, and even nicer when they're done well. I had a cracking G&T here a few weeks back, and will certainly be returning for moe. Though perhaps not on a Sunday. Once you've seen a 6'5" drag queen do Back to Black, your karaeoke mojo somewhat shrivels...

To be honest, I'm not really sure if this is a really good pub or a really good novelty…read morekind-of-straight-Canal-St pub. It doesn't really matter, because when I see skinheads and scallies enjoying a pint next to drag queens and leather wearing elderly chaps (no pun intended) it always brings a tear to my eye. What a progressed and civilized gang of drunks we are. Karaoke, cask ale, pub food, pub decor- ohhhh yes. Word of advice- do not approach the DJ, I'm sure he bites.

KIKI bar is the latest addition to Manchester's Canal Street after several weeks of preparation…read moresince Queer shut down and moved to the bigger venue of what used to be Essential. This place is very cool and a vast improvement from Queer, giving it a more club-like feel, though other seating areas are still present. The indoor decor is simple yet chic, with sparkling chandeliers dangling down from the ceiling, while the large studded sign at the front entrance lights up in rotating neon colours. While music isn't that different from other venues in the village, you can't go wrong with commercial chart tunes and remixes. KIKI is where the hot boys are!

This is a lovely bar on camel street, the staff are very friendly…read more They offer a small menu ranging from starters, all day breakfast, steak and burgers a nice atmosphere with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and flowers on the table. On a Monday they offer 50% discount on all main meals as well as other food and drink offers during the week.

Great staff and really friendly the last time I went but not been for a long time the price of…read morealcohol is so high these days. Not just this bar them all

The staff are down-to-earth, and no one will care what you're wearing. If you're a proud member of…read morethe proletariat, enjoy drinking, and want aggressive cruising, this fits the bill. Note that the clientele are decidedly 30+, tend to wear camo, and are there on a mission.

Cozy vibe and great atmosphere. The drinks were fantastic, and the staff was super friendly. A…read moreperfect spot to relax with friends--will definitely be back!

Manchester has many gays: Truth. Manchester has many bars:…read moreTruth. Manchester has many gay bars: Truth. And all of them are fabulous: Bloody blatant fallacy! Fortunately, on our single-evening tour of Manchester's Gay Village drinking establishment offerings, we encountered The Molly House, an honest-to-goodness gay bar in Manchester that's a bar... and gay... and -not- rubbish. See, folks. They -do- exist. With a bar stocking products like St. Germain, Kraken rum, and various noteworthy whiskeys, I had a good feeling about this first floor hideaway. My suspicions were confirmed when my Manhattan (£11.50 for two) ended up being far superior to the one I'd had a few hours earlier at Apotheca. Plus, the hunky muscle daddy working the DJ station earned a point or two for the establishment. This seems like the kind of place you'd have to bring your own crowd to, but it's warmer, cosier, and definitely offers superior beverages to other joints in the immediate vicinity.

Fun and lively place with great music and energy. The crowd was welcoming, and the drinks were…read moreaffordable. Had an amazing night out--would definitely go again!

G.A.Y. is not my cup of tea. I do not like to get drunk, but if I'm working with a happy crew, we…read moreusually end up here. It attracts the younger crowd. The top level is excellent because you can see the view of the city streets of Manchester. The music is a bit loud, so it's hard to strike up a conversation with people. The bar plays a lot of pop music like Madonna, Lady Gaga and the latest music that I've never heard of. Maybe I'm too old for the bar scene 'cause I no longer find them amusing. Ohkurr... You know what I'm saying?

Weird vibes. Weird crowd. I would probably go back though. Karaoke bar upstairs was an experience…read moreto behold

So I am aware that I am not someone who would normally be found on a Saturday night anywhere near…read moreBar Pop normally, and therefore this is likely to be a somewhat bias report on a location that I know very little about. I attended an after party here in the room above the main club, which was impressively sound proof considering the sheer level of noise (some call it music) playing downstairs. I think if I was the dancing type of person I might of given an extra star, so sorry for being me instead. The room at the top was hot, and really needs at least one more aircon unit at the far end of the room, I am aware I somewhat hogged the standing room under the one aircon unit with the friends I was talking to. I was impressed by the size of the bar considering the room size and also the staff were lovely. We were looked after. They don't take cards which kind of sucks. But I was impressed by the clubs tuck shop upon entering the main entrance, maybe all clubs should have them :)

The architectural detail in here is absolutely stunning! It's worth a visit if for no other reason…read morethan the architecture!!! I found the pints reasonably priced. The live entertainment was well done. While the main floor gets very packed, it is still easy to move around and easy to get drinks at any of the several bars inside the establishment. Toilets downstairs on either side, easy to walk around the bar by going up or down on either side to bypass the dance floor.

Had 3 friends visiting from London. Bouncers wouldn't let us in because one girl had a bride sash…read moreon (as she's getting married). Bouncers said no hen parties. Really pointlessly rude and obnoxious. I am normally a regular at Via but won't be going back. Really humiliating had to try to convince my friends canal street isn't normally like this. Luckily bar pop were really nice and welcoming but doubt my friends will want to come back any time soon.

Just a gentle review of this little spot, as I think it needs a mention, but I've only popped in…read moreonce so far. The decor is delightful, classy Chesterfields, wooden floors and hints of glamour and art deco everywhere. As we were popping in for cocktails, I decided to challenge them a little bit and ask for a Cosmopolitan, whilst my friend opted for the Queen Elizabeth II a gin and cucumber cocktail that was light and elegant. Both cocktails were very well balanced and an excellent remedy to the poor version I'd experienced the week before. I have to say, the menu looks intriguing and I'm pondering a pop back to give it a try.

An old building with lots of character just a bit quiet maybe because it's after the pride weekend…read moreon our visit. They do have some music playing which is quite relaxing. They have a downstairs where the restaurant is situated but because it's not busy we choose to sat upstairs. There is no Wi-Fi due to the wall thickness the bar tender said, and they are going to try and get a booster fitted! I had a burger with sweet potato fries and I will return again for sure.

Best underground bar in town ! It is really easy to miss if you aren't looking for it however once…read moreyou are inside you feel like you're in another world. Lots of fun stuff to look at and great drinks. Good ambiance too !