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The Thompsons Arms
Manchester M1 3LZ
Established gay bar in Manchester’s Gay Village with DJs, cabaret and a straightforward late-night pub atmosphere.
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About the venue
The Thompsons Arms is a long-running gay bar on Sackville Street in Manchester’s Gay Village. It has a straightforward, energetic pub-and-bar feel and remains one of the area’s recognisable LGBTQ+ venues.
Entertainment is a major part of the draw, with DJs, cabaret and drag appearing alongside regular bar nights. The venue tends to become livelier later in the evening and is well placed for visitors moving between the different bars around Canal Street and the wider Village.
For people looking for a less formal stop than a cocktail bar or ticketed club, the Thompsons Arms offers a familiar gay-pub atmosphere with music and entertainment at its core. Current event details vary, so it is worth checking what is on before heading out.
Entertainment is a major part of the draw, with DJs, cabaret and drag appearing alongside regular bar nights. The venue tends to become livelier later in the evening and is well placed for visitors moving between the different bars around Canal Street and the wider Village.
For people looking for a less formal stop than a cocktail bar or ticketed club, the Thompsons Arms offers a familiar gay-pub atmosphere with music and entertainment at its core. Current event details vary, so it is worth checking what is on before heading out.
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