The Gay Village And Canal Street

This area is a must visit regardless of your sexual orientation or persuasion as it is a colourful flamboyant part of the city with Canal street running through its centre. As suggested by its name it is a street running alongside a canal, in this instance the Rochdale canal, historically it would have been used to transport raw cotton one way and finished fabric the other, Now the canal is more of a tourist attraction and provides a water feature running through the heart of the village and is home to a few permanently moored structures that are floating bars and restaurants. It is a bustling pedestrianised street to be on in the balmy summer months. Sit at one of the many bars and cafes overlooking the street and canal as it is the perfect place to watch the world go round.

Pubs, bars cafes and  Restaurants

There are plenty to choose from as well as there being tea rooms such as the Richmond tea rooms on Richmond street being one of the traditionally styled venues in this district of the city. Afternoon teas and mouth watering cakes in this Alice in Wonderland themed establishment. The Molly house is another traditional building, this rustic styled pub, with its vintage decor adding charm and atmosphere is also on Richmond street. It is next door to one of most highly rated bars in the Village, Number one Canal street its informal  ambiance and its appreciation of the arts means you may be lucky and catch a play, poetry recital or art exhibition. You never know what’s on in here as it is often impromptu.

The night life is colourful and vibrant

This is somewhere escorts in Manchester may well go to either whilst working or off duty as it usually provides a hassle free environment, Another advantage of clubbing here is many of the bars have very late licences till four or five am. One club in particular opens right through till 10 am if you have both the inclination and stamina. The Gay village and canal street never sleep and if you know where to go it’s a twenty four hour venue.