Where to Take a First Date in Manchester
For a quiet drink in the Village, Richmond Street is the calmer side: Iconic Bar is small and low key, and The Molly House does tapas and craft beer. On Sackville Street, REM Bar at the Rembrandt has a traditional pub feel and a slightly older crowd. If the date goes well, Via on Canal Street has drag and DJs most nights and has been open since the mid 1990s, so it has seen a few first dates of its own.
For a daytime date, Sackville Gardens sits right by the canal, with the Alan Turing statue unveiled in 2001 and the Beacon of Hope, the UK's only permanent HIV and AIDS memorial. It is a short walk that gives you something real to talk about.
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Plenty of Manchester's gay social life happens on a pitch or a track. Village Manchester FC has played since 1996 and is one of the oldest inclusive football clubs in the world. The Village Spartans play gay and inclusive rugby at Sale Sports Club, and Manchester Frontrunners is an LGBTQ+ running club open to every pace.
For something indoors, Superbia, Manchester Pride's year round arts programme, puts on queer film, theatre and exhibitions, often in alcohol free spaces. Put your club or your last show in your 40 Gay profile. It is the easiest opener there is. Join free.
Gay Manchester Over 40: Quick Answers
Where do gay men over 40 drink in Manchester?
REM Bar on Sackville Street is known for a slightly older crowd and a traditional pub feel. For a quieter pint, try The Molly House, Iconic Bar, Thompsons Arms or The Goose.
Is there gay life in Manchester away from the bars?
Yes. Village Manchester FC, the Village Spartans and Manchester Frontrunners all take newcomers, and Superbia runs LGBTQ+ arts events all year.
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