directory index

accommodation

Whether you're a prospective tenant looking for that perfect place in Manchester, or a local landlord looking for tenants...

Accommodation & Property directory

attractions

Attractions & Things To Do directory

bars

Canal Street is undoubtedly the heart of Manchester's Gay Village and is lined with gay and gay-friendly bars, pubs and restaurants. On a sunny afternoon you'll find the bars setting out chairs and tables on Canal Street itself providing al fresco drinking - an ideal location for a bit of people-spotting as you sip on your drink. But of course Canal Street isn't the only place you'll find fabulous drinkeries... We bring you a growing list of our favourite places to enjoy a drink in Manchester.

Bars, Pubs & Drinking directory

cafes

REALManchester's handpicked coffee shops and cafés for you to relax with the paper or take a break from the city centre mayhem!

Coffees and Cafés directory

Chorlton

REALManchester's pick of businesses in the Chorlton area.

Chorlton directory

clubs

With its strong musical heritage, it's no surprise that Manchester is home to some of the best clubbing and nightlife the country has to offer. This is our pick of the best gay and gay-friendly nightlife around Manchester's Gay Village and beyond.

Clubs & After Hours Drinking directory

community

Community directory

event venues

Whether you're planning a business meeeting, conference, drinks reception, celebration or private dining - we've venues and services in the Manchester area to make your event go with a swing...

Event Services & Venues directory

Fallowfield

REALManchester's pick of bars, restaurants and businesses in the Fallowfield area.

Fallowfield directory

festivals & events

Festivals & Events directory

health & fitness

Health & Fitness directory

hotels

Manchester post-Commonwealth Games has a smorgasbord of fabulous hotels, from traditional class to hip and boutique. Our list includes a good cross-section of places to stay. Have a lovely stay, and do let us know how it went when you get home!

Please don't forget to mention REALManchester.com when you book... it really does help us!

Hotels and Accommodation directory

media

At the heart of the local community lies the local press, keeping us informed and entertained in equal measure, and offering a right to reply for the masses.

media directory

northern quarter

Manchester's Northern Quarter has developed into the city's bohemian, quirky centre... some might even say it's the heart of the city with its unusual bars, live music and comedy scene thriving even in these lean times.

Northern Quarter directory

professional

Services to help you or your business stand out from the crowd in Manchester.

professional services directory

restaurants

You can find the cuisines of the world on nearly every corner and in every street... Manchester is a huge cooking pot of places to eat - vibrant and exciting, there will be something to tickle everyone's taste buds. We list just a few of our favourites... Do, please, let us know if you've enjoyed your meal somewhere and think we should review the restaurant.

Restaurants, Bistros and Eating Out directory

shops

Shopping/Shops directory

sports

Manchester has an impressive range of LGBT and community sporting groups with everything from competitive team games and individual athletics to racquet sports and the more sedate. Emerging as an umbrella to all these sports is Pride Games, the annual celebration of all things sporty with an opportunity to take part, try out or just spectate. Why not get a little active and involved! All the groups are friendly and welcoming and are looking for new members. Even if you don't want to take part, there are plenty of ways to help out and all the groups provide a great opportunity to meet new friends.

Sports directory

theatre/arts

Manchester is the North West's centre of entertainment. Our theatres and entertainment venues provide quality year-round entertainment - from West End shows to cutting edge fringe, and from comedy to compelling drama.

Theatre & Arts directory

village

Fancy a wander around the Manchester gay village... you might be surprised to learn that it's much more than just Canal Street!

Village directory