pick of the day
"Great food, friendly staff and a good mix of customers."
said by SugarDaddy
5 Apr '05
The following VIP members are logged in:
There are also 122 guests online at the moment. Not a member yet? Then click to join... it's free and it's really rather fabulous! |
Welcome to REALManchester.com - Manchester's leading online resource Canal Street, the Gay Village and well beyond! Since we launched in 2004 we've been busy meeting local businesses to include in our directory, we've listed details of thousands of events in our nightlife diary, we've taken tens of thousands of photos out in the clubs and bars, on football pitches, in swimming pools, on floats... and we've had hundreds of thousands of visitors to the site which makes us think that we must be doing something right!
 |
If you're thinking of heading down south make sure you check the most up to date guide to Brighton gay bars, clubs and hotels.
REALManchester.com is part of the Real City Network, which now comprises:
REALBirmingham.net
REALBlackpool.com
REALBrighton.com
REALBrisbane.net
GAYBrighton.com
REALBristol.net
REALCardiff.net
REALEdinburgh.net
REALLiverpool.com
REALLondon.com
REALManchester.com
REALMelbourne.net
REALNewcastle.com
REALPride.com
REALSitges.com
REALSoho.co.uk
REALSydney.net
REALVauxhall.co.uk
| map | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit : Popcorn vs Mayhem  |
| 2 | The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) : LGBT Housing Advice Surgery |
| 3 | Moss Side Leisure Centre : Northern Wave Swimming Club |
| 4 | George Carnall Leisure Centre : Northern Flight Badminton |
| 5 | Taurus Café Bar & Restaurant : A little bit of sanity |
| 6 | The Thompsons Arms : Manchester Prairie Dogs |
World AIDS Day 2008
However you can make a contribution, however you add to the noise being made today, make sure you do. Be it via donations, campaigning or awareness today is a day for action.
Sydney columnist Brody Etherington introduces himself to the Network... Buddhist monk, Amnesty volunteer, irreverent but in no sense irrelevant and with a porn collection to rival any sex offender - we've got a feeling he'll raise a few eyebrows!
 |
Saturday Night Cruzing (Cruz 101) Saturday, 18 October 2008 It's one of Manchester's favourite nights out - it can only be Cruz 101 on a Saturday night!... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Hairspray Party (Poptastic @ Alter Ego (was Mutz Nutz)) Saturday, 18 October 2008 Poptastic was playing tribute to Hairspray on Saturday night... full photo story > |
|
 |
Pride Games 2008 Soiree Sunday, 14 September 2008 The grand finale to Pride Games 2008, with a relaxing evening in a beautiful waterside location. Excellent wine, fabulous food and great company, soothed by live piano music. A fine conclusion to another successful games. Well done everyone! full photo story > |
|||||
 |
Pride Games 2008 Swim Tournament (Manchester Aquatics Centre) Saturday, 13 September 2008 Alden's perspective on Northern Wave's 10th Anniversary short course swim tournament... Short course proved unexpectedly popular, with a great atmosphere and some amazing results!... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Pride Games 2008 Athletics (Open Athletics) Saturday, 13 September 2008 For the second year, Open Athletics organised athletics and athletics at the Pride Youth Games. Expertly run, this event is designed for maximum value - one fee any or all events! Thanks Open Athletic... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Pride Youth Games 2008 (Trafford Athletics Stadium) Friday, 12 September 2008 The second Youth Games at Pride Games was launched at an opening ceremony supported by Trafford MBC and the Mayor of Trafford.... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Sport For All (Salford Quays) Sunday, 14 September 2008 At Pride Games 2008, the Sport For All day consisted of a 10k run (one circuit), Line Dancing, Bell Boat Regatta with Youth Games heat, The Co-operative Wheel of Fortune, The Proud City Health Trainer... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : Main Stage (Sackville Car Park) Friday, 22 to Monday, 25 August 2008 This year's Manchester Pride festival saw some fantastic acts take to the main stage, with DJ sets from the likes of Boy George and headliners Alphabeat going down a storm!... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : Candlelit Vigil (Sackville Gardens) Monday, 25 August 2008 It may have been party, party, party for three days straight, but Sackville Gardens was filled with Pride this evening as thousands squeezed their way in to take part in what is undoubtedly the heart ... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : Post-Pride Party (Cruz 101) Monday, 25 August 2008 Marking the end of the end of the end of Pride is important... Following the superb candlelit vigil with a couple of drinks in town, there was just enough time and - perhaps surprisingly - enough ener... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : Vanilla's Climax (Bar Rogue) Sunday, 24 August 2008 There was only one girl's party to be at this weekend, and Climax was it. The REALManchester camera caught up with a few of you!... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : Streets of Pride (Gay Village : Canal Street) Friday, 22 to Monday, 25 August 2008 REALManchester star photographer Rach shares a selection of photographs of you all taken on and around Canal Street during the four days of Manchester Pride 2008.... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Manchester Pride 2008 : HMS Federation (Federation @ The Ritz) Sunday, 24 August 2008 Without a doubt one of the highlights of the Pride weekend was Sunday night's Federation at the Ritz. If there was one party not to be missed this weekend, then this was surely it!... full photo story > |
|
 |
Five Fabulous Years (1 substory) (Queenshilling, Bristol) Saturday, 11 October 2008 Walking through the doors of the Queenshilling tonight, to capture and celebrate Paul Vincent’s proud 5 year stretch as owner of the club, we sensed much pride and joy that it’s still going strong aft... full photo story > |
|
 |
Sparkle in the Park (Sackville Gardens) Saturday, 28 June 2008 The main day of festivities took place in Sackville Gardens with a full-on stage, marketplace and not forgetting one of the all important bar!... full photo story > |
|
||||
 |
Sparkle - The Final Encore (AXM Late & AXM Lounge) Saturday, 28 June 2008 Magic Theatre travel up from London to play host to one of the biggest Sparkle parties. With live music two floors and live burlesque performances the party was sold out and the must-have ticket of th... full photo story > |
|
The most comprehensive coverage of Brighton Pride 2008, the biggest free Pride festival in the UK, courtesy of the REALBrighton team - as ever!
Brighton Pride 2008 Photo Archive
Vanilla
Two for a Fiver!
Princess on Portland
Free Food Fridays!
Spirit
Double Vodka and Red Bull £2.95
REALManchester's coverage of Pride 08 is made possible by the following fabulous business members... Please support them with your custom!
pride countdownForthcoming pride festivals...
80 days Cape Town Pride Festival 2009
20th February - 1st March 09
95 days Sydney Mardi Gras 2009
7th March 09
153 days Gay Pride Maspalomas 2009
4th - 10th May 09
172 days Tokyo Pride Parade 2009
23rd May 09
185 days Capital Pride 2009 : Washington
5th - 14th June 09
192 days LA Pride 2009
12th - 14th June 09
193 days Brisbane Pride 2009
13th June 09
REALPride carries full details of these events and the major pride and mardi gras festivals around the world.
Taurus Café Bar & Restaurant
Time for action
