Absolutely terrible service BUT I'm going to be pragmatic. We are emerging from a pandemic and the government has put rules in place for venues to navigate. Ever changing rules. I have two venues myself and I know that different councils can act different even to government guidelines and this place has clearly been given a kicking by the beauracrats. However, as a publican I know that I can write this knowing I have full faith in my honesty. We sat in a booth, 4 of us chatting and yes admittedly laughing. The young man for whatever reason, perhaps he wanted to have an early night, perhaps he just didn't want to serve us told us after two drinks "I've been told this is your last drink" . When questioned he advised that we weren't "following covid rules" when questioned against he walked off. Spoke to manager who then brought up we had called the staff member a "d - head" - total fabricated lies. Not even a cross word was exchanged. You are more than entitled to ask people to leave your pub and you don't even need a reason if you're that way lnclined but they just made stuff up and we weren't able to disagree. That is not how it works Don't read this and not go. Do go. Great pub. But needs to relax which is extremely hard in this game at the moment hence why 5 star review. Just calm down, and don't make stuff up.

Such a sad and poor experience. I was poorly addressed and refused re-entrance after I stepped out to pick up a friend (and I had purchased a drink already). No questions asked but just got told “we can’t have you in here”- maybe because I’m black (no idea). This just happened. Update- I was there Tuesday, Oct 19 from about 8:50pm with 3 friends. We settled in, looked up the menu and 2 of us went to the bar to get drinks. At 9:12pm, my friend sent me a message that he was close by but wasn’t sure where I was (I was expecting him) so I went to bring him in and while about re-entering, I was addressed and told what I mentioned at the top. No question asked but just a statement that I can’t be there. This was done by a tall white male who was at the door around that time. He had another man and a lady with him. I just called my friends to come out and we left, left my drink too Cos I’ll rather spend my time some place that’s more respectful and inclusive.

Usually love going to Brewers, especially on a Tuesday but the bouncers are incredibly awful. My friend asked one of of the younger bouncers on on the door if there was a cloak room to which he replied “I don’t know and I don’t care”. He’s the same bouncer who just comes in and drags random people out. I honestly think he gets off on being able to manhandle lgbt people without consequence. The other bouncers are incredibly rude too and don’t care about any issues you raise to them. Brewers is supposed to be an lgbt safe space but the bouncers there seem not to care about their duty in protecting this community. They seem to enjoy laughing at us, throwing us around and talking down to as if we are less than them. Would honestly advise you go elsewhere because brewers is no longer a safe space. I feel sorry for the bar staff and the queens as they are genuinely lovely.

Always enjoyed going to filthy gorgeous on Tuesday nights and have been going for a few years now. The event has relatively stayed the same and would still be enjoyable to attend, that’s if the venue didn’t try to cram as many people in as possible. The last few times I have been now the place has allowed that many people in that it’s a physical struggle to move even an inch. I understand they want to make money and are in business but there comes a point when it becomes unsafe and unenjoyable. I think the management need to have a serious rethink about how they run this event or would even suggest that the event has outgrown the venue and should be moved to a bigger premises elsewhere. I feel it will not be long before a serious incident happens here if this is allowed to continue.

Awful, disgusting treatment from door thug staff. Particularly an elder black man who was aggressive and rude for no reason whatsoever. We were refused entry, when we asked politely why, he scrunched up his face and shouted we were too old, and apparently it was student night, on a Tuesday evening. Pure discrimination, my friend and I are both in our 30's, not that it matters. We could be in our 50's and should still be allowed to enter. What this bar are doing is illegal. Would not expect this from a place that is supposed to be an inclusive, LGBTQI+ establishment. I will be taking this to the city council and press. Go to any other bar on Canal Street and you will have a much better night.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

I've not been here since it was queer. And was quite excited about it. I decided my drink of choice was a coke. I asked for a 'pint of coke'! They filled the glass to top with ice and then charged me £3.05!...thats right £3.05!...and you guessed it....for syrup coke. Boy did I make that drink last! I dread the think with the other drinks cost! Think it's pretty clear I won't return to purchase a drink. And before you reply with the copy pasted reply you've done to others about your sorry its not a positive rewiew rubbish....about actually making the change to make it a positive review....
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Having slipped & fell due a spilt drink on the step of the illuminated dance floor I was thrown out by a bouncer who had accused me of being too drunk, I can assure you that I wasn't, I had only had a couple of drinks before the incident. Perhaps he could benefit from some training to learn how to assess a situation before making a judgement, maybe even check to see if the customer is ok after an accident. As it is I have a grazed elbow & possibly a broken finger, (the bouncer on the door was great & got me a couple of napkins to clean up my elbow). If it wasn't for the actions of that bouncer I would have given 5 stars.

this place never fails to deliver!. great party atmosphere upstairs and downstairs with great events, including tribute bands, every week. A remarkably inclusive and safe venue with great door and bar staff. It's weekly Tuesday event, Filthy Gorgeous is well worth a visit with an amazing vibe with drag queens and a fantastic club atmosphere. This place embraces the gay culture and represents true quality in drink choices including cocktails but more importantly represents what canal Street has to offer in terms of entertainment and repeat visits that never fail to deliver. highly recommended.

Turning gay men away from a gay club because of their age really isn’t a good look. Sure its a student night. No problem with that at all. An hour earlier I was totally welcome upstairs in the bar, but not now in the club? Its a dull wet Tuesday night. Should be glad of the business. Crazy to see ageist stuff like this happening in our community. The least inclusive place I’ve ever been to. Amazed to be turned away from a gay space on canal st. Never happened me before. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere.

I was extremely disappointed to be told the club had closed for entry. When I returned 10 minutes later, I saw people having their IDs checked and being let in. I have been to this venue multiple times in the past; I won’t be returning if they are now going to be very selective on the door (our group consisted of 2 x of us in our mid 20s and 2 x of us in our 30s). Update: this was around 2am this morning. There was no mention that the venue was at capacity - it was a very clear, “we’re closed for entry” now.

I'd say this place is a really positive addition to the street. Nice clean and tidy venue, and a really diverse bunch of people which was really good. Enjoyed a few outside drinks last year during covid and the table service was very attentive. Toilets are well kept, and general maintenance of the bar seems good. I think this place adds to the overall regeneration of a once tired looking street. Can't wait to come back! Oh and dogs are allowed in too! He loves it.

Had an amazing Saturday night here with friends. Drinks were reasonably priced for the area, door staff were welcoming and staff were friendly. Inside was busy but not uncomfortably crowded and there wasn’t much wait for drinks at the bar while we were there. I’ll definitely be returning here next time I’m in the village!
Price per person
£20–30
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Would put 0 stars if i could young bouncer is on a power trip and thinks he can talk down to whoever, swore at me and my friends called us freaks and also threw my friends purse into the road whilst holding my other friends REAL id when saying it wasn't her and lying that he knew the girl on the id when he clearly didn't as it was the person stood directly in front of him.

Unfortunately the door staff are rude and obnoxious. Told me I was too drunk and stumbling. I have been dry now for 8 years so I’m pretty sure the alcohol is no longer in my system I have visited The Brewers about 7 times. 2 of those times I have been told I’m too drunk. Same door staff both times. Bar is nice and the entertainment is spot on.

Lovely atmosphere dancing and everyone having a good time and dancing such friendly bar staff who despite being busy still took time to point out where e everything was Just wondering can you request songs because the songs were absolutely amazing but would have liked a little more range but the DJ was so fun cant wait to come back soon

Fabulous bar! The cocktails were delicious and Roger the drag queen looked SPECTACULAR! The bar staff were really friendly, too, and one even went above and beyond and brought my drinks to the table, which was so kind and unexpected! I love the fact that this bar had gender neutral toilets, too. Would 100% go here again!

Nice bar and atmosphere, with a good selection of drinks. Visit this bar often, however last night some of the bar staff weren’t interested in serving. Standing round in a group talking, whilst customers are waiting. Supervisor had a word with them, but a couple need to smile more and have less of an attitude

Visited a few times no issue, tried to go in early last weekend with my partner but the bouncer just shook his head, put his hand across the doorway with no explanation, no smile, no eye contact. Was a really unpleasant experience - won't be returning with so many other places to go in the area.

I used to come here all the time when it was Kiki, I went back last night and it honestly made me sad. It was pretty much empty and we got turfed out at like 2 it was so disappointing. It used to be full of life before the rebrand, all the memories gone it’s such a shame.

Had the best night here, filthy gorgeous was a cracker. Just want to say thank you to the doorstaff, especially Richie, he was very welcoming, friendly and didn't judge us because we wasn't from the area. He made our night. Pleasure to your venue. Thanks again brewers x

Very rude service. Especially the older guy (bald-headed) from the underground where the party was. He was there on October 29, 2021 around 8:00 pm You were very rude to me. Please change your attitude towards people. You are not the king of this place !!!!!!!!

Went back to look for my bag and they’d emptied the contents and thrown the bag in the rubbish outside. Scruffy establishment with scruffy staff. If I could give 0 stars I would. Minorities stealing from minorities, gotta love that.

Good staff and selection of drinks, very convenient seating area near the bar. Could do with a sign for the urinals, the number of people that don't realise...
Price per person
£20–30
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

What a great venu! My daughter was in the spice girls tribute act! I would like to thank all the staff for making myself and wife feel so welcome, from the door staff to bar staff and the lovely people of Manchester !!! …

Great addition to canal street!! Love the filthy gorgeous nights and the staff are top notch! Cant fault this venue in the slightest, welcoming atmosphere with a reasonably priced cocktail menu. Just what canal street needs!

I have been in the Brewers twice recently. Its very nicely decorated and comfortable inside. The Cocktails are 2 for 1 which is fab. On a nice day you can sit outside and the atmosphere in the village is vibrant and fun.

Fantastic bar and a great addition to Manchester's Gay Village. The staff are lovely, the 2-4-1 cocktails are supberb and the overall atmosphere is great. Absolutely one of my go-to bars for a night out on Canal Street .

Decent bar with friendly staff. A bit quiet when we went but I'm sure this place jumps if you go at the right time. Beer OK price, cocktails a little expensive unless you get the 241 offer, then it's a bargain.

we had a fantastic night here very friendly staff reasonably priced drinks including 2.4.1 cocktails including weekends. clean toilets amazing dancefloor as well would recommend to anyone for a good night out.

used to live in Clapham and was never a fan of the two brewers but the brewers in Manchester is way better!! have been here a few times now and always have a great time, staff are great too especially Luke!

Great tasting espresso martini, really tickled my pickle. Filthy Gorgous on a Tuesday was SO LITTY. Very nice looking bartenders, but not quite on the level of VIA down the road.

best place for cocktails in the Village! the bar staff, management and security personnel are the best! i had the best birthday ever thanx to this place! thanx so much!

Great service. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great beer. And the pins colados are awesome. The wife's lips were numb from drinking one. Go there.

Formerly Kiki, given a high quality refurb by new owners. Much better atmosphere than before, and as a bonus they kept the light-up dance floor.

The best place to go to enjoy a freshly made, 2-4– cocktail that’s not made from a tin! New bar, sun trap for the heat with out door seating.

Really nice new bar on Canal Street. Clean unisex toilets and friendly staff. Drinks good prices too. Good refurb, will definitely go again.

good music and fun but queue was atrocious and extremely tight with little space to breathe, cost £5 to enter just to queue for 40 minutes

Loved this place. Visited whilst up in Manchester for a friend's birthday and had a brilliant night here. Lovely staff and a great crowd.

Awful chain bar, horrible decor, bad music , avoid
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

2-4-1 cocktails that taste amazing and Filthy Gorgeous that is the best party on Tuesday. The staff is amazing and the music excellent

An amazing show courtesy of our amazing host Jordy Shore!!! If you are in Manchester, COME!!! Plus 2 for 1 on cocktails!! …

Great service: Luke brought our drinks to the table, we had friends visiting Manchester and he really made them feel welcome.

Excellent venue, amazing cocktails at 2 for 1! Tuesday nights are amazing with Filthy Gorgeous downstairs in Club Brewers

Good music, friendly bouncers and a good vibe all round. Lots of space too, not overcrowded and stuffy like other venues.

There pretty much every Tuesday for Filthy gorgeous. Love falling off the stage when I’m wasted. Sexy bar team.

1st port of call in years alone. Nervy but once in I stepped back in time Thank you & see you April 21st …

Had the best night here with my friends for my birthday. Great cocktails, friendly staff and amazing DJs.

absolutely love this place, amazing cocktails, super entertainment and an amazing team! will defo go back

Good vibes but very male dominant
Price per person
£20–30
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Incredible service and delicious drinks. We literally got a hotel so we could stay longer. Thank you!

Top notch cocktails and the drag queens and entertainment is the best you'll find on canal street :)

Bogof on the cocktails Delicious Lovely bar Quiet as a Monday but would love to see it on a weekend

This is such a wonderful place with delightful employees.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely bar; staff are really nice, Rodger is an excellent host - and great drinks deals as well!

Do not recommend, staff are rude. Subpar to put it simply. If you're disabled, it's not for you.

vinyl is so lovely and such a slayyy so skinny she says she loves my boots! so kind! …

Great cocktails and 2-4-1! Nice staff and welcoming atmosphere! Rodger is also a great host!

Awesome pub/club, great atmosphere, friendly staff and lovely doorstaff. Highly reccomended!

Luke has an inferiority complex
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

Nice drinks (the 2-4-1 cocktail offer is great), attentive bar staff, worth a visit.

Drinks are great, Rodger is a blast. Keep up with this standard. Would recommend.

Alice is so slay she helped me get to brewers. Vinyl noir the best new choice xx

Vinyl is so talented and drop dead stunning!! Defo come and see her at filthy!!

Never been a nightclub. Will never meet the standards of Kiki & Void.

Absolutely fantastic cocktails buzzing atmosphere highly recommended

vinyl is such a slay! and the mug is giving beat for the gawdssss!!!

Love this place, music is always great and cocktails are amazing.

Bonne ambiance. Sympa les cocktails en 1+1 le samedi jusqu'à 22h

Look good enjoyed nights lots peoples good respect each other

Very nice bar nice staff and the best door man in Manchester

The only bar I would recommend going to in the gay village.

Brilliant staff, super lovely and incredible cocktails!!!

new addition of vinyl to filthy is absolutely fabulous

Vinyl is so fab and so kind. Her waist is snatched!

Visited last night. Amazing DJ, great atmosphere

Great place!!! Amazing show!!! Nice cocktails!!

Wonderful, fabulous, super, great night out.

Did not let me enter with my United jersey !

Great bar and even better Pina Coladas!

Superb cocktails and stunning venue

Nice atmosphere and good beer

Great place for a beer or 2

Great location, lot of fun

New or newly returned bar

thematic events are lies

Fabulous service! …

Had a great night

Best club eva!!!

Great venue!

Rude staff

Fab