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  • 5/5 Liam B. 1 year ago on Google
    nice nightclub ❤️ this place the staff are lovely the rooms are clean and the bed is comfortable. The entertainment is also amazing you cant go wrong everything you need for a good time is right on your doorstep. Drinks prices are also reasonable.
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  • 5/5 tim d. 2 years ago on Google
    On Saturday I was sat outside of your pub with my girlfriend ( we both are trans) when we noticed that your bouncer ( chubby man with glasses) was having a disagreement with this vile man who don't understand what lgbt+ stands for and means . Your bouncer then told the man to leave as he was being so rude. Some customers helped get the man away and things got heated. Your bouncer protected this man even though he was being transphobic. We all could not be prouder of your security I think he's called James it proves your pub is safe and welcoming thank you so much James
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  • 2/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was told in advance, twice, of music until the small hours, but honestly didn't expect zero chance of sleep until 05:45. Nice rooms and nice staff - but you will not sleep until nearly 6am guaranteed.
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  • 1/5 James R. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently visited with a group of cis males and was welcomed with a rather agrresive MC. The evening was uncomfortable to say the least, as a newly 'out'd' man I would not recommend this establishment due to is uninclusive environment.
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  • 1/5 Charlie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked a hotel for 1 night in June for a set price. Had email confirmation and booking details sent. A week later they what’s app to say the hotel should have been set at £408 more than what we paid! Unless we would pay that the booking would be cancelled. No apology, no meet in the middle, nothing. Poor customer service. Hotel seemed over priced for the room anyway, but was the only hotel we could find. Wouldn’t recommend
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  • 1/5 Ian L. 8 months ago on Google
    Update. Avoid this public house/ hotel at all costs. Most pubs in the Gay village can be very prejudice but this one hits the Jackpot. Please do not use this establishment. I haven't been in for about a year. A nice pub but I was very surprised to be told by the barman that I was barred. This was eventually sorted as some kind of mistaken identity. My experience was quite humiliating and embarrassing. I finished my drink and have not returned since. No apology given. Terrible unprofessional staff. Apart from Annie. She's top notch. 😉
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  • 4/5 YAFEA A. 7 months ago on Google • 782 reviews
    Nice bar at the heart of Canal Street. Great vibes and music. It used to be a bar that's tailored to older men, but now it's more for hip young people. The prices are great for the drinks.

  • 5/5 Sam D. 4 months ago on Google • 230 reviews
    Great venue, great location. Rooms are above the bar - so expect some noise as late license. DJ and Karoake night I stayed. No problems getting to sleep though, comfy bed, great shower, tea/coffee, WiFi, TV, hairdryers available. Lovely ladylady ( lovely doggie too). Would definitely stay again.

  • 5/5 Shaun �. 1 month ago on Google • 148 reviews New
    I seem to always pop into here for a drink ever since I was visiting the village, which is over thirty years now! This place has not really changed much over the years. With trendy bars throwing themselves up all around the place, you can be sure that there is one constant. There is still the cosy chairs to have relaxed conversation. Pool tables and a friendly atmosphere. There is also the disco at the back, which opens up in the evening for all those who love the boogie. I like the touch of the safe sex packs on the bar as well ( not that I'll ever get that lucky). This and the Oscars bar are my favourites in the village.

  • 4/5 Jay L. 5 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Basic rooms above a busy bar. Music is very loud but they warn of this before you book. Nevertheless, unless you’re staying out till 6am, you’ll need earplugs to sleep! Doubt I would’ve had any shuteye without. Bathroom needs a little looking after (one tap not working, needs a new toilet seat and loo brush) but the room itself though compact was comfy. Pillows had a slight off putting odour. TV remote, iron, hairdryer available on request. Private entrance for guests if you don’t want to walk through the bar. Ideally situated for Piccadilly station and Manchester City centre. Based in Canal Street gay village for access to every other local venue! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

  • 5/5 Kei F. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    We stayed here on a Friday night booked last minute as it was the cheapest place in city centre because the noise carries on till 6am. But for about £60 we really couldn't complain. The rooms were very clean and the staff accommodating! We used it as an opportunity to have a good night out ourselves and it went perfectly! Great choice for last minute

  • 5/5 Maria B. 9 months ago on Google
    Never fails to be entertaining this pub. Wether that's through the day or in the evening..

  • 5/5 Josef B. 11 months ago on Google
    I would love to express my gratitude to the member of staff and her manager who works at the hotel. I messed up my booking and had to do some changes in it. They were both extremely helpful and kind while dealing with my issue and found the best solution possible. Thank you very much again.

  • 3/5 MADDOGLEP 11 months ago on Google
    First visit in many a long year..a first for Martin. No real ale ( seems to no longer exist in any of the Village pubs.) but a pleasant Strongbow. Pavement seating on Canal St. Big indoor area for the busy nightlife. Loud music.Took cash.

  • 5/5 Alexandra Kafetzaki A. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a nice hotel, great for LGBTQI+ and most stuff (if not all) are part of the community. However, it’s located in a busy area so I wouldn’t recommend if you have to wake up early in the morning. The building is old but it’s good if you’re in town for chill vacation and nights out.

  • 5/5 jason l. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed here a number of times. Excellent staff, rooms clean. And location is perfect for shopping, food and drinks.

  • 3/5 Dre C. 1 year ago on Google
    Way too noisy for my liking, didn't find the door staff that friendly at all

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 8 months ago on Google
    Very affordable option Great service Great location for exploring Only down side is that it is loud quite late into the night But this was made very clear when booked

  • 5/5 Stephen J. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic pub great atmosphere and lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Kira E. 6 months ago on Google
    Annie was lovely! Came in before an interview for a coke and she wished me good luck. Very friendly atmosphere and great prices!

  • 5/5 Katarzyna “KARMEN” M. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Very good location very friendly place to all family. Room very good condition, fresh clean every day and bar in downstairs.

  • 5/5 Hayden H. 11 months ago on Google
    We stayed here for a weekend (Thursday - Sunday) and enjoyed our time here. It was pretty loud at night, but it was to be expected due to being above a pub/showbar. The staff were friendly and I felt incredibly safe despite it being a new experience for me. I absolutely would stay again! (They/He)

  • 5/5 Abbie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Room was really nice, and the lady looking after us who I believe was the manager was extremely friendly and really great hostess with even letting us keep our bags in the hotel as we did some shopping on check out day. Even with music playing downstairs which we could hear up in the room we all managed to sleep great. Would stay again

  • 1/5 Jacek S. 1 year ago on Google
    How is it possible they dont allow single person to come in. They explain only 2 or more can enter. Thats racism and the most funny thing is that they fight for equality.

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 1 year ago on Google
    Came to the bar tonight for the drag show. Had a wonderful time. Had to leave mid way through second part due to one of our party being ill. Sorry to the host, felt a bit rude leaving mid way.

  • 5/5 Gokul V. 1 year ago on Google
    stayed here for 1 week. good experience,friendly staffs and services are also good

  • 5/5 Stuart G. 1 year ago on Google
    Just like to say a huge thank you to Leia and the other lovely person on duty today for your amazing hospitality, absolute credit to this pub both of you. Great to sit outside in the Sun ☀️ and watch the world go by. Thanks again from me aka @nakedcyclist, the free wilders and Graham

  • 1/5 Harriet R. 1 year ago on Google
    DO NOT STAY HERE. Very poor experience staying at this hotel. They played loud music from early evening until 6am, staff greeted us but then charged a deposit for room keys which we weren't made aware off. Staff shouted down the halls outside the rooms. Bedroom door didn't shut correctly and overall didn't feel like a safe environment to stay in. They prioritise club attendees over hotel guests. The room did look clean but the shower gel and hand soap had separated along with a rip in the actual duvet itself along side several cracks, dents and damage on the walls. The scart cable hung from the TV and went into a connector which was placed between the outdoor window and the indoor window sliders. Cleaners came in everyday, cleaned everything and changed towels whether you wanted it or not. Sadly, we didn't feel safe enough to stay here another night even though we booked it and couldn't get a refund. Had to go up the road to premier inn and pay out more money.

  • 5/5 Lucie C. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited here last year in July. It was for a night out on Canal Street and I came across here. It was still in lockdown so everyone unfortunately seated at separate tables but that didn't stop us having fun. There was a drag queen who was DJing who was super funny, throwing patter with the crowd. She was also accommodating to any music requests. They operated an order through the app method for drinks which was really easy to use (perhaps too easy lol). The drinks were super affordable, not over priced at all. I can honestly say I had one of the best nights out in my life here. Would Definitely recommend visiting.

  • 1/5 Jack H. 1 year ago on Google
    Firstly, I'm reviewing the hotel, not the bar or club. Whilst the location is fantastic for Canal Street, the amenities within the room were extremely lacking. The bed sheets and towels were dirty, no bath mat on the floor, no toilet seat cover, no toilet brush, only a couple of hangars, no drawers to store your clothes (meaning we had to lay them on the floor) and the complete lack of finishing touches made the room feel like a less comfortable locker. The bath mat was particularly a strange point as their notice explicitly states to use it as otherwise it's a fall hazard but yet they do not provide one. The noise at night was insufferable too, although to be expected from the location, but the dumpsters full of glass bottles being emptied into trucks at 0700 was not the most pleasant noise to be awoken to. Furthermore, the noise didn't end at early morning but rather 0600 as the last guests trickled out, even on a Sunday, meaning the sleep was short, broken, and left us groggy the next day. Check in wasn't great either, having to stand in a noisy bar trying to get the solitary barmaids attention before being spotted by the presumed manager. Sadly, besides the location, I can think of nothing positive to say about this place, and would not recommend it to others as plenty of better hotels are within a short walking distance. I feel they've expanded into the motel business without properly being informed of what needs to be done to make it a pleasant stay.

  • 4/5 Edward W. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was comfortable and had everything that was needed for a one night stay. It was a bit tricky to find the reception at first but we got there in the end. Great price and location. Anyone that is planning to stay here must bear in mind that (as it's above a bar) the music is very loud even at 3am. Luckily I was out anyway so didn't bother me much.

  • 1/5 Karle T. 2 years ago on Google
    Waited 30 minutes for a drink to be told by a staff member behind the bar we were liers and had already received our drinks. Looked on the camera. We did not receive those drinks in question. Fault of the app I do not know but customer service needs reviewing

  • 5/5 Mitchell K. 2 years ago on Google
    I I had my hotel cancelled that morning on me by another place so I called up the New Union and wow they went above and beyond to make sure the 6 of us had a bed and somewhere to stay for a very reasonable price, I would fully recommend and will be back there myself A big thank you to the team

  • 5/5 Joe C. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a review of the pub: Lovely little pub with a cosy atmosphere and comfy seating area.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 2 years ago on Google
    The hotel is brilliant, clean and very homely, the best of everything is at your door step from partying to food from shopping to chilled areas very much recommended oh then you get the canal for walks down to castlefield on a summers day is recommended

  • 5/5 Janine A. 2 years ago on Google
    Rang and got a room last minute after wanting to surprise my daughter to her first hotel room stay out on her own for her 20th birthday 2-11-21. Didn’t catch the ladies name (sorry) took her own time out and put balloons and birthday banner and confetti in the room. How beautiful of you to do that for her considering I hadn’t even thought about asking you. Such a beautiful heart you must have especially to go out of your way to make someone else smile. ( my daughters so shy so she prob just didn’t know how to react) she did love it though and asked me to thank you too for that… a lovely memory for a lovely first independent hotel stay. Thank u so so much… Janine x


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