Oh, honey, let me spill the tea about the absolute gay-mazing night I had at "Oscars," the fierce musical theatre gay bar right in the heart of Manchester! Let me tell you, it was a rainbow extravaganza that had me living my best queer life! Now, hold on tight, 'cause I gotta gush about Evan, the blue-haired diva behind the bar! Girl, they were not just slaying those drinks, they were turning them into works of art. Sippin' on their concoctions was like sipping on a cocktail of rainbows and glitter! But, oh, it didn't stop there! Evan was pure queer magic, with a personality that could light up the whole damn dance floor. They were serving up drinks with a side of sass and charm, and I was living for it! You know how sometimes you walk into a place and just instantly feel like you belong? Well, "Oscars" was that place. The LGBTQ+ love and acceptance were palpable, and the vibes were on point. It was like a big ol' gay family reunion, and Evan was the fabulous host! And, girl, when the music started bumping, Evan took center stage, leading us all in a fabulous dance party. The energy was electric, and we were all living our queerest lives on that dance floor! I gotta give props to the rest of the staff too; they were all fabulous and made us feel like the queens and kings we truly are. But Evan, honey, they were the cherry on top of the gayest sundae ever! So, if you're looking for a queer-tastic night out in Manchester, "Oscars" is the place to be. And when you get there, make a beeline for Evan, the fierce blue-haired mixologist who'll have you living your best gay life in no time! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 stars) Note: This review is all about the fierce and fabulous queer vibes at "Oscars," led by the amazing Evan with their blue hair and queer magic. If you're ready for a night of LGBTQ+ love and pure fabulousness, "Oscars" is waiting to welcome you with open arms! Get ready to slay, henny! 🌈🍹💃

Having been a pretty regular customer of Oscar’s I’m going to leave a fairly honest review given the circumstances. Oscars was a nice bar with good atmosphere, it’s a basement bar that occasionally has live music and great staff. Unfortunately it’s fallen down. Due to recent conflict the bar had obviously gone through a moment of turmoil which it could have recovered from. The one star review below the recent five stars, speaks volumes, which are a note of its own given that the recent five stars appearing before a busy period are an unfortunate result of the owners friends. With the review from Scott Topping being in a very close relationship with the owner. Aside from that, I had to awkwardly sit and watch as the owner screamed inappropriately in the face of a staff member before dismissing her in a rather embarrassing manner on his part. This was along side working the bar while intoxicated overall leaving a bad vibe with our group. I have no doubt that Oscar’s will recover, I do believe the staff are good people, but the way the owners have been handling things as of recent comes across as unprofessional and frankly embarrassing. The price of the drinks are very fair and the cocktail list is impressive, as stated before the live acts are great and the staff are fun people, the newly made bar manager Scott is coping well with his new role and it’s good to see the staff grow. Despite the owners current decisions they are good people to have a conversation with and I highly recommend saying hello if spotting them. All in all, it’s a decent bar going through a rough period and making desperate decisions. I wouldn’t recommend the bar at the moment until it is more sorted out, though it’s events I would recommend booking a table and giving it a try! Be aware it is not wheelchair accessible.

A small but cozy bar in the heart of Manchester's canal Street and the gay village. It's an oscars and Hollywood movies themed bar with the decorations, music and the cocktails list. Amazing drinks. Great for a cocktail break while bar hopping around the area. I highly recommend it.

What a cute and clever idea for a gay bar. The place is devoted entirely to musicals both theatre and film. Video screens display scenes from movie musicals and theatre performances. Very creative cocktail list. Cozy atmosphere. Most interesting bar in the gay village. Staff friendly and attentive. Don't miss it!!

We overall love this bar and have been coming on and off for years. We first visited many years ago before they installed air con, and our complaint then was how warm it got when busy, the adding of the air con is brilliant. In recent days, we've become regulars. Where to start with the praise? Great vibe, musicals on the screens and lovely clean toilets. Lee, the doorman, is brilliant. A model bouncer and doorman. Last year, we unfortunately had an experience with a straight man who became aggressive to us and we told the bar staff who got Lee, whom proceeded to kick him out with 0 hassle to us and made us feel safe. This is our only bad experience in 5+ years of coming here as the place is great. The cocktails are inventive, delicious and bright to look at. Their new movie night Mondays is a great initiative and their changing boards of cocktails often based on musicals that have come to the city, are brilliant. The bar staff are so smiley, pleasant and love a laugh. One remembers my order every time which is special to us to be remembered. Our only complaint now, is that they're so busy some nights we never have anywhere to sit. But we're so happy they're full and business is booming!

I popped in for a couple of drinks while on a short trip to Manchester and staying at a nearby hotel. The staff were very patient, friendly and courteous. The drinks were lovely and the bar was very cosy and had a nice ambience. I look forward to visiting again.

Hidden down a discreet set of stairs off of bustling Canal Street is this charming, hidden gem. The drink menu is extensive, highlighting a wide and unique set of cocktails as well as some classics. The cocktails are named for classic Hollywood, and inspire a mood of old school speak easies. Throughout our visit joyful musical numbers played on screens around the bar. The staff were patient and attentive. We will definitely be back!

Oscars pop up bar at Manchester Pride 2022. Excellent service,brilliant staff and very good prices. Highly recommended

Great cocktails, nice staff, it's just a shame the music is always a bit too quiet

Amazing bar in the village, Always a nice chilled atmosphere, it’s a lovely hidden gem! I’ve been numerous times and can confirm the cocktails are to die for, The bar staff and managers are the real heart of this place, always so welcoming and polite. Will be back soon!

On a one-night visit to Manchester, a city I've never been to before, I happened upon this place while searching the venues along Canal St. As an Oscars nerd, I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to at least stop by. I was not expecting to have such an amazing time! My partner and I happened to come by on the second Sunday of the month, which is when Paul Walker is there belting out show tunes and pop classics. The vibe is absolutely fantastic, warm and welcoming, while the cocktail menu is extensive, inventive, and eclectic. I don't have many must-visit bars in my life but this one is certainly on the list!

Staff really friendly, music was brilliant (musicals and films, so right up my street!)and lovely cocktails 😊 Highly recommend for a visit if you're in Manchester!

This place is rolling down the hill since the pandemic. I have heard that the place is now run by a new management. That explains the decline. I have ordered my favourite cocktail with strawberries and black pepper and what I got was some weird mixure with not a single strawbery and no black pepper either. When I complaint I got strawberries added to my drink but I was told that the bar has no black pepper on stock. Really weird. Prices went radically up but the quality went radically down at this place. I can’t recommend this place anymore.

Lovely place, " be our guest" cocktail totally recommended. Lovely staff, today they screened "Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory". My husband and I will definitely come back!

Always a great atmosphere and usually always seating free, even on a Saturday early evening. The non-alcoholic cocktail I got tasted great and was a very reasonable price

Absolutely amazing place!!! The service is fantastic I always have the best time. With great cocktails 🍹the live music nights are always full of amazing energy. Best place to go for a cocktail and a really fun time

Absolutely amazing cocktail bar. Staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble, I even asked for a cocktail not on the list and they made it. I cannot recommend this bar enough. Plus really good music, and a fantastic live singer on the Sunday night. If you're in the area go to this bar.

Visited oscars last night and I can honestly say me and my friends loved it. Being musical theatre fans Oscars was the perfect place for us. Staff were really friendly and the cocktail menu is amazing. Hoping to go back again

Only been coming in a few months, but very quickly becoming my fave bar.. showtimes and great cocktails!! Sadly yet to make a monday film night, but I will soon attend.. Ben has been here on every visit, and what a wonderful bartender and person!! Very polite and clearly enjoys being here!! Always positive even though I’ve seen some tough evenings :) keep doing what you’re doing guys!!

We had the most amazing time here. We were in Manchester for one night. My partner is an Oscars fan and we always like a place with good cocktails, so we decided to try. We were expecting to have a quick drink before heading back to the hotel and thought it would be quiet on a Sunday night, but we had a surprisingly good time. Paul Walker was there, an amazing singer and entertainer. The atmosphere was really welcoming and everyone was having a good time. The cocktails list is extensive and original and everything we tried was excellent! We'll come back next time we're in Manchester :)

Good cocktails at a reasonable price. Bar staff/security are very friendly and attentive! Sat outside on some lovely seats, only improvement I could suggest would be some music! They clean tables before and after each customer so very happy :)

One of the highlights of the village. The staff are so friendly and helpful, and the bar is a really nice and welcoming space. Occasionally live cabaret music, often videos of musical theatre on the screens. Always a nice selection of drinks and generally just one of the places I prefer to visit.

Love this bar always great music great bar staff great owners heart of MCR gay village cocktails to die for it’s a must visit xxx

Very good vibe, amazing staff and good drinks oh and Disney songs. What more do you want?

Fantastic cocktails best in town nowhere comes Close to them great staff and lovey people that own the bar

Best place on canal street if you want quality cocktails. Musicals/showtunes playing all night, a great fun vibe :)

Popped in for a drink with my partner after a long day, and had the best negroni I've had since I moved to Manchester. The bar staff were also absolutely lovely, and clearly having a great time too. I'd give 6 out of 5 if I could!

Lovely sitting area outside with the canal view. Delicious cocktails.