I really liked it. It was fun as never before. Great karaoke. There are promotions and you can get free cocktails and a private room for an hour. To do this, you need to register on 909gay,com create a profile and just show it to the administrator. I got lucky. I will come again.

BE AWARE AND CHECK WHAT YOU ARE BEING SERVED: I’m absolutely shocked at what I witnessed behind the bar while I was being served. I asked for red bull, a glass of ice and a glass of rosé wine , the lady behind the bar took an opened (YES ALREADY OPENED) can of red bull from the red bull mini fridge (which is lit hence I can see what was picked) and started pouring it for me, when I ask the lady is that can of red bull already opened she said yes we do that all the time, I asked for a fresh one! Went outside to enjoy my drink with my friend and the wine glass had a red lipstick print (unwashed glass)!!!! Went back to let the lady know and she poured the same drink into another glass!!! Again I asked for a fresh one as I paid £10 for both drinks. Absolutely disgusting considering that most people won’t be even looking at what they are being served and trust that they are paying for fresh drinks and clean glasses!!

The small man doorman had a real bad attitude, ruined not only my night but several others. I was asked to leave as apparently you can’t dance and enjoy yourself! I met a lot of nice people and bought everyone a drink including bar staff and drag queen but this small man doorman ruined it. He also wouldn’t let me go back in to collect my coat so I have no other thought than they wanted to thief my coat as why wouldn’t you let a customer go back in to collect it? I was very courteous and polite so couldn’t understand it. I would not trust this particular doorman to keep any of the gay community safe and I will not be returning to this place, I would prefer to spend my money where you can dance and enjoy yourself. The owner should remove him from the door as the venue is not safe with a person like that. Awful experience, and all this after treating everyone so nice there buying them all drinks. I will go to another city and party from now on as I regular tour the world going to gay places. This for me gives Manchester a bad name.

Bouncer was incredibly condescending and treated me like an idiot. This was my first time coming to Manchester to go clubbing in a bigger city. I didn't have a bag so I assumed he would need to check my pockets too. He then said that now I said about my pockets he had to check them, so I took everything out of them to show him and turned them inside out. Once he found nothing, he snatched my ID from me as if it was his and then gave it back before berating me to the group in line behind me. Disgusting treatment from a small and pathetic man who revels in the bit of power he has. Did I mention the girl in line behind me shoved in front of me with her group? This left me with a negative impression of Manchester nightlife (not to mention the garbage 'music' they were playing inside). Money and two hours of getting my costume ready (plus several more hours of booking a hotel that wasn't full and landing one 1.5 miles out of the centre, calculating the 26 miles of fuel needed to get here each way and walking 40 minutes each way from the hotel to Canal Street and back). I can see why they only charge a £3 entry fee because that's all they're worth with staff like that. Even the clubs in Stoke charge £10 and I'd say they're better due to the far more professional bouncers.

was having a great evening in there until luckily i turned my head towards my wife and found myself looking right at a large woman, one of a group of a hen party with her hand in my wifes hand bag and proceeded to snatch her purse then step back to her friends trying to shove the purse in her pocket.. after some arguing one of their hen group quickly made her way to the bar and handed it in saying they found it.. so we got the purse back and we were asked to leave.. what i did find strange about the matter is the fact half an hour before ours was snatched, somebody elses cards were handed in , probly after being maxed out with swipes paying the drinks tab, and although i saw the woman take the purse from my wifes hand bag and stuff the purse in her pocket, then i saw her accomplice briskly walk off with the purse and i followed her as she went towards the bar, then somebody came out of a room near the bar and hand my wife her purse without asking if it was hers or anything about it,, and saying here is your purse... and then later said to my wife the cctv shows it as a lost and found , not a pick pocket. all seemed very dodgy and i wont be going there again.

Great bar on canal street, great music, dj , drag act party atmosphere, toilets are unisex , busy packed pud but cheaper drinks than a lot of places on the city. 2 brandy and cokes and a Budweiser for less than £15 however can of Bud was warm probably because it was packed and it hadn't been chilled long enough. Outside area with covered areas. Would definitely visit again

We have been there several times. This bar is so friendly and the service is impeccable. Staff are friendly and music is amazing!! If you want to have a wonderful night just go there and you will enjoy the shows and music. Thank you for the shows and nights =) see you later!!

Full of dead legs out for a cheap drink... Place is rundown... drinks are awful... Toilets are awful... Can't think of anything good about it apart from don't go...

Was a really good night until we encountered the tiny doorman "corey" who was arrogant, rude and honestly a little bit inappropriate with my partner. He refused to let us in for no discernable reason other than the fact he was on a power trip and could refuse us entry. He completely ruined my partners birthday for no reason other than the fact that he didn't like the look of us, which I thought was a little homophobic. You really need to take a deeper look into your staff as we won't be coming again due to this

Hosted my guests from London to visit the village, the Bar staff and hostess were great however the female member of the security staff was heavy handed and aggressive to customers also wouldn't stop harassing us. She obviously has some serious anger issues and needs to learn to respect customers. Spoilt our night

Bouncers are discriminating in that place I get followed into the toilet by one and accused of taking drugs he decided not to throw me out because I refused to leave until he checked CCTV. No apology nothing never going back in there again.

We accidentally stumbled into this place as the vibes were immaculate from outside! No queue, and very friendly bouncers. The tunes were amazing with early 2000s which my partner and I sang at the top of our lungs to. Plenty of space to dance and easy/quick to be served at the bar. Two gorgeous drag queens went around with a trolley and they were both very funny! Gender neutral toilets were refreshing to see, maybe in need of a spruce up but typical for any club! Will definitely visit again!

First time in Manchester and wanted to go into bar pop but was refused because I went alone and that they "aren't used to people coming in alone" and I wasn't drunk at all since I just went out to start my night. EDIT: Managed to get in on Sunday and had ONE drink then went out for a cigarette and another bouncer said I had too much to drink. Feel like they have something against me when I've done nothing wrong at all. Go somewhere else if you want a good night :)

Lovely bar staff and great music vibe but let down by the seriously rude bouncers, clearly on a power trip. (Not sure why, you're a bouncer, not jesus) Told my friend she was lying when he asked if she was part of a group (which we weren't!) Not sure what he was basing this off, just got the impression he enjoyed being intimidating towards women

AVOID. Booked 3 tickets for bottomless drag brunch on 6 Aug 22 and paid over £140. They cancelled with less than 24 hours notice and despite assurances from the Manager I would be refunded I am still waiting nearly 4 weeks later.Now ignoring my texts.Untrustworthy robbers.DO NOT BOOK

So so much fun! Unexpectedly walked into this bar “for one” (the door queens did a Stella job of getting us in) and stayed for the whole show. Cast was amazing, and the perfect combo chic and cheap but in the best way. 100% recommend xx

Came to Manchester from Newcastle for the first time ever!! The staff are amazing, all deserve pay rises. Cheap drinks. Clean. Entertainment was amazing and i loved the night. Thank You Bar Pop for the best experience ever. Much love, Michael X

£4.20 a 25ml shot of archers which they say is a house spirit? Better value elsewhere on canal st lmao £6.40 for 4 Jaeger bombs 30mins later in G-A-Y

Bar staff were great, drag act was great, bouncers what a joke! We just asked why it was only 1 person in a cubical, being girls we tend to go in together on nights out. As soon as we came out of the cubical the bouncers were there ready to pounce.Telling us to get out! Bloody rude! We even have a video we recorded accidentally of them not even being able to give us a reason why! I was speaking calmly, as soon as I said to my friend “I don’t care, let’s go” he insinuated that I was kicking off! Trying to start a fight fella with a young girl, grow up. I am doing what you ask!! All the bouncers there think they are invincible just because they wear a neon armband 😂 Don’t bother! Spend your money else where!

Friendly bar! Good drag shows, welcoming to absolutely everyone. Atmosphere is very party centric and great. Look out for the airplane trolley being pushed around by the drag queens selling poppers, drinks and snacks. Can be a little too hen party, but still friendly. Drinks not too pricey, cocktails are okay too, premixed, but still good. Basically, highly recommended.

Had the best night on Saturday at my daughters hen party, the guys who work here are fantastic, cannot thank you enough for the best time had by all, I highly recommend a visit to Bar Pop, absolutely amazing thanks again all.

Worst night ever . We were only over for one night from dublin and this ruined our whole trip. Kicked out for being in the stall with my friend in the bathroom while she was crying after being assaulted and then were told by security that that couldn’t have happened to her and they downplayed everything we told them. No regard for the safety and well being of anyone especially 3 eighteen year old hairless that weren’t from around there

Went on a Saturday night, no entry fee which is great and reasonably priced drinks. Music was hit and miss and 'pop' seemed a bit ambiguous. Nice selection of drag queens if you wanted to see some. Uni-sex toilets a bit cramped and not much space to queue for them. Overall a good night was had.

Amazing Halloween shows 3 nights in a row! Splendid job BarPop entertainment team!

My Bridesmaids booked this for my hen and we had a blast! They catered to our akward needs for GF, V and dairy free 🙈 The show was bloody fantastic. We laughed all night and they made it so special. Thank you so much for having us and making my hen unforgettable

All five of these stars go to the gorgeous and hilarious drag queen at the door, Robyn! My sister, friends and I were creasing before we even got through the door. The music is pretty decent but the main attraction are the queens both at the door and DJing! I'd go every weekend if I could afford it.

Love this place. Staff are 12/10 including the bouncers dj’s and drag performers.. always a great night whenever I visit. This place knows how to put on a show recommend it to everybody. A place I will visit every time I’m in Manchester 100%

Great night! Obviously like anywhere there's the odd idiot but all in all the staff are great especially the doorman! Mathew the doorman was extremely polite! The rest of the staff were also. Great place and definitely worth a visit on the strip!

One of the best drag shows I've seen for ages. The bar staff are nice and the punters are friendly. I reckon this is going to be one of my regular haunts now. The one star down is for the bad state of toilets on Sunday recently. I know the staff worked really hard to try and rectify things but I think there needs to be a bit of a refurb there.

Viva la diva and robin banks are lovely. Great atmosphere good night to be had

Went to the Drag Cabaret Show with bottomless brunch and had a great time. Very generous with the drinks and fun entertainment, loved it!

Good night out but can get packed and during the summer it's extremely hot upstairs. Downstairs is a laugh and a little more relaxed with singing etc

Been going here for years and can honestly say its one of the best in the gay scene

What an AMAZING day we had at the divas drag brunch yesterday! We were all laughing for three hours straight - it was so entertaining, the drinks were flowing, the queens were incredible and we just had the best time ever. Couldn’t recommend it more - we will definitely be back!

I do like this place but damn if it can get WAY too full sometimes. You can't dance on those nights, you just sort of stand in 1 spot and move your shoulders slightly while having to move out if the way a lot for people coming in or leaving. I understand you need to make money but it was rediculous the other night.

Enjoyed everything about this bar . A group of us came to the musical drag show... it was a laugh a minute. The bar staff were very attaintive... Would definitely recommend this bar to everyone...

Absolutely brilliant bar great acts and all lovely lovely people!! Such a great place in the community!!

We love a spectacular cabaret. Thanks to Jackie and Lavender, we saw one tonight! Fantastic comedy, singing, dancing, and beautiful costumes too. Thanks ladies! #DivasatBarPop

Pretty spacious venue, although it was pretty crowded when I went due to it being a private event. Staff are very nice and are very good at understanding you despite the music being just slightly too loud for me. Causing me to have to take a few breaks outside.

Definitely the best venue on Canal Street, by a long way. Great food, awesome staff, very friendly bouncers too! Viva la Diva is the owner/ hostess with the mostest...in every way with the best showteam around. And to boot it all, she's got heart and really cares about her customers. 😍❤️🌈

Bar pop is a nice little bar located in canal street and Id say it is very welcoming and safe, the bouncers are on top of everything and always look out for everyone just don't try and come in wearing joggers. The drinks are a little pricey but they tend to have some offer on like 3 for £10 shots. The music and djs tend to be very entertaining and also very enthusiastic towards customers with interactions and support when performing karaoke. The place is generally hassle free and they are quick to get rid of overly drunk people quite fast, which has been me once or twice, but it's understandable, it's for the safety and comfort of others. The only flaw would be everyone be dancing but there isnt really a proper dancefall so sometimes you get like two guys full on dancing and they are taking up the whole floor. Staff are nice and rotate between the church and bar pop including the bouncer Few pointers for customers - Don't wear joggers or come in with hood up. Don't share cubicles or pass anything through them even toilet roll. If your dancing don't be too crazy as it is a confined space be aware of others and avoid swinging elbows. Don't be cocky with bouncers because you've been booted out, you're probably too smashed or have an attitude. If you do this all that will happen is they will remember you and not in a good way... Stop vaping inside its unfair on none smokers and disrespectful to bar staff.

If I could leave zero stars I would. Bouncer wouldn’t let us in because we were in a group, 3 of us, a group? Extremely rude and arrogant as we walked towards the door ‘no way you’re getting in here tonight’ was the greeting we received, when asked why the answer was they don’t allow groups! Never heard anything as ridiculous, looking at the reviews it seems there’s one bouncer in particular who is the one with the attitude! Spend your money elsewhere!

Loved this spot. Great for dancing unabashedly and for cocktails. The drag performers are lovely and welcoming. We had a great time! ❤️

Absolutely loved it! So refreshing to see such warmth and friendliness extended to anyone calling in. Fabulous atmosphere, good selection of drinks that are not overpriced, we will certainly be going in again.

We went for a friend's hen do to the drag brunch and it was amazing! The staff were friendly, the drink options were good as was the food and the drag performers were wonderful! We had a lovely time and would absolutely recommend it!

Visited several times over sparkle weekend including Sunday night's finale. All I can say is fabulous. First class staff from the door to the bar staff and the amazing show team headed by the one and only Viva la diva. The whole place is welcoming. Bar prices very reasonable. I didn't eat there so cannot comment but everything else was 100%. Highly highly recommend.

Fun night out. Good bar before and after show. Enjoyed drag show Jackie Love excellent host

Well what can I say; just went in now bar wasn’t busy at all but had some cracking music playing. Stood at the bar waiting to be served; the only girl behind the bar was clearing lines for one of the beers (the other staff member was just wandering around), she then totally ignored me and served someone who just turned up directly in front of her. She either needs her eyes testing or should go on a training course for customer service. Anyway, not a problem their loss; lots of other fantastic pubs and bars to try and spend my money on in the Village while visiting Manchester (I’ve already noticed another bad review for the Bar Pop obviously a sign of it going downhill). Prior to that had been in a couple of bars further up and was served quickly by friendly staff. After my Bar Pop experience, I wandered down to the Brewers and was served immediately. So its a ‘No’ for Bar Pop from me.

Lovely late night visit, great cabaret, great atmosphere. Everyone was really friendly and the dance acts energetic. Good fun had by all, recommend a visit.

What a fantastic place, we had a work booking at the Diva evening, nothing to much the bar staff were amazing none stop working and never waited long for a drink, music was fabulous just up my street cheesy feel good tunes. The cabaret was excellent from start to finish none stop laughing and I mean belly laughing 😃, I would definitely recommend and will 100% be returning👍.

In a word FABULOUS! From start to finish it was nonstop laughter, the Diva's performances were amazing, the staff were great... Bar Pop is a must if you're ever visiting Manchester... Wish I could give it more than 5 stars!!!

The best drag shows and great (older) music before the shows. Afterwards it turns into dance music and it gets pretty crowded and stuffy. They've got a photo booth and people around selling trinkets, like photo keychains (we definitely got some) and glittery facepaint. They allow vaping inside. Drinks aren't as well priced as some of the other bars in the area. You need to get there early for seating like 7pm ish. Somehow I always spend about £100 here on a night out with all the drinks and extras but it's worth it for the drag queen with the red curly hair. So funny and such a good night out.

Bar Pop is an amazing, fun bar, great entertainment, the most amazing Queens, staff work incredibly hard, and are so friendly, the atmosphere is great, and my friend and I were looked after by all the staff. Highly recommend you go here when in Manchester, you won't be disappointed.

This was the first time I've been there. It was a great atmosphere. Every one was having a good time. I had a great night, looking forward to going again.

Unforgettable nights in bar pop, open 7 days a week. Party hard on a Monday night carefree off responsibility, insanely cheap drinks and music that doesn't stop till 3am. Run out boose while on the dance floor? No problem! Your friendly drag air hostess got your back. She has fully stocked trolly and she accepts master card and visa.

Simply put the safest and best to attend

Fantastic night, great service, banter and vibe, look forward to another visit

Felt a little sad we couldn’t have a cheeky kiss at this bar, local bars are more accepting :/

A friendly place to go .

Loved it

Boring

Friendly staff, great location

Amazing venue, great entertainment team

Nice staff, cheap and cool.

If you're a young lad and get invited over to the bar for a "milkshake" then run for the front door!!

Average bar, friendly staff. Slightly overpriced drinks. 3 fake jagerbombs for £10 🙄

Best bar ever x

Brill quiz night

Great bar, good vibe, great entertainment & prices are ok. Friendly place as well.

Great time at the bingo. Excellent host. Such fun!! Very COVID secure (as the saying goes) ❤️

Brilliant bar great atmosphere, cheap drinks, top music and staff very friendly

Bar pop is one of my favourite bars on canal Street. Always a good atmosphere and great staff. Lost my phone in there this weekend and would like to praise the staff for being extremely helpful. The phone was found and they kindly kept it to one side and rang me when they'd located it. Thanks guys

We enjoyed a couple of rounds of drinks on a warm Saturday afternoon. The prices are a little dear, but the service was spot-on. On a Corona virus note, they’re incredibly on-the-ball: it’s perhaps the most Covid-conscious bar I’ve visited. However, it is difficult to distance in the toilets. You sign up to free membership and check in that way. We were shown to our table and only encouraged to move when smoking or going to the toilet. Orders are taken from the table- we were looked after by the delightfully savage Jackie.

Really nice place, specially In summer. Nice staff, and cheap enough.

Great bar and very friendly bar staff. Door staff are also nice, which isn't always the case at some other venues. We probably come here too often. Plenty of outdoor seating too and table service at the moment. You currently need to become a member to get in (free), but only one of your party needs to sign up and this can be done really quickly and easily on your phone.

Fabulous time every time I visit whether it's for a quick pint or an evening out. John, Antonio & the team make you feel very welcome every time, the security team are friendly, polite & make you feel safe inside and outside the venue. The management team & entertainment team are phenomenal, with friendly, funny entertainers such as Jackie & Robbie who always make your visit so much fun even during these trying times of Covid. Honestly cannot recommend Bar Pop! Enough. The venue is thoroughly spotless, the music is fabulous & there is a conscious effort to raise awareness & funds for local charities too, you couldn't ask for a better night out in Manchester's Gay Village

expensive but strong!! drinks, lush atmosphere

Fun

Amazing bar! AVOID “G A Y” at all costs and come here or to another inclusive bar on the street! The staff at bar pop are friendly & their entertainment is amazing 🤩 we will definitely return to this amazing place!!!! AVOID “G A Y” if your reading this review

Good fun city centre bar playing pop music. Decent drinks, prices are reasonable for location. Felt safe the whole time. Progressive bar Would return if on another night out in Manc

Friendly bar. Lovely to have a pint and chat whislt watching the world go by.

Okay night but rude bar staff . Friend ordered me a drink , the bartender slammed the cup down and when I looked up to thank him he literally did not look at me , he looked at the wall or something haha . It was quite weird or maybe he was having a bad night . Either way I wouldn’t go back , treat every customer with respect no matter their ethnicity. My friend was not treated the same way .

We had a fantastic evening here last night. The show was superb, and a brilliant finale to boot. We'll done to the whole team 🤩🤩

Quite nice drinks here yesterday. Pretty pricey but the service was excellent and the music from inside the venue was fun and created a good vibe. Definitely ask which drinks are long drinks as the short ones can be consumed in a gulp. We weren’t offered a good menu which looking at the social media looks great but maybe next time

That was my first time on Canal st, but this place is the best ever, that climate, that people, that vibe. After party I'm in love and recommending this club everyone.

Luna was so friendly and welcoming so glad we got chatting to her wouldn't have come in except for her

Lovely place with amazing drag acts, always come back here ❤️

Fabulous entertainment, great music and choice of drinks. Can't wait to go back!

Very friendly bar with great atmosphere. Staff are super helpful and good people. Returned my lost Bag. Life savers. Good karma to you all. 👍

Been here every week on thursdays to watch DragRaceUK and I can honestly say Annabelle, the drag host has made this first season for me. Faultless with the build up, polite yet witty and witty yet welcoming. A great bar, an amazing team, but still manages to be respectful to its guests. It is the heart of canal st and I hope it stays that way.

The Diva shows are amazing. So much time and effort to put it all together pays off with an incredible evenings entertainment.

Good club frendly people

Avoid the owners

Best place in town great lively atmosphere drinks are cheap too good if your on a budget with friends 😁

The staff was friendly

Amazing place brilliant service again brilliant staff and the perfect venue I do have some complaints I think the prices of alcohol and draught beers are a little expensive and the cans of beers very expensive they could do with dropping a few prices on things unfortunately but again everything you could wish for but apart from prices amazing place.

Nice bar good service

Fun place