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Gay Village

Chorlton & Canal Sts, Manchester, England
Ranked #10 of 85 attractions in Manchester
4.5 of 5 stars 139 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
Owner 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 » Owner 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 venues for gays and straights alike. « less
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The gay village is always a perfect place if you are searching for a bar or a restaurant. Despite whatever stereotypes and myths you might have heard about the Gay village (Canal Street), it is amazing and worth visiting. it's always happy covered in lights and shiny decorations. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Everyone is welcome in Canal Street, lots of seating outdoors ideal for people watching over thirty venues catering for all tastes. People really friendly and always a party spirit. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Great,,,,,All the best thing to expect. Nice cafes and resturants and drinks are cheap. More

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Market Drayton
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Smart bars and really great atmosphere, we spent the afternoon going from one bar to another, More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Brilliant night out. Everyone is so friendly and every time I've been here I have rarely seen trouble. Drinks are cheap and takeaways are yummy! More

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Darlington, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

lovely friendly atmosphere apart from a few nasty drag queens but a lovely area to party in More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Great laughs, meet loads of new people, everyone friendly More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The original Gay Village bars are on Canal Street with other on the streets behind it. (I'm told by an English friend that since QAF, Canal Street has attracted more straight people to their bars though. So the ones on other streets are gayer.) But we as visitors on a Sunday and Monday night had a fine time at the... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Been out a few times and always had a blast, I advise bringing someone who know there way aorund though are some places are much funner than others! More

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Salford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

it's simply brilliant, doesn't really matter what walk of life you come from, no one cares ! no one has an opinion on who you are, what you wear, the way you speak, your background etc. everyone is there just to have a great night out ! More

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