Came from Mansfield with 3 girls, went to watch Divas drag show and was told to go to Cruz.. Some short little bouncer obviously had small man syndrome told me "your not coming in like that" like what... I was dressed sophisticated... Because I had a badge on that said happy birthday! If there's rules fair enough but his attitude was shocking.

Bouncers are really rude and on a power trip. Asking loads of weird questions to decide if they will let you in. Very arrogant. Ended up walking away.

Rundown,dated and overpriced?. The bouncers and the bar staff are simply vile❗️ The club is filthy and the toilets stink and are usually overflowing with urine, I paid a lot of money to get in and was treated like scum🤬 The club is huge so unless you go at the weekends you’ll feel like you’re in a grotty football stadium on your own. Manchester deserves better than this nightmare of a club. I’d give it no stars if I could

Absolutely rude staff . I was queuing to go inside and I offered my friend to take my spot and the security staff ( bald man ) just touch me and agressively hold me and push me away l. What a disrespect .

Door staff are unprofessional! Stopping me from going back inside the club! Claiming that I was there last week ? When I last went there was very long ago definitely mistaken identity but still he was beyond rude just making stuff up at the door he also did it another time when I was with a girl choosing who he wants to let him from his own judgement! And that's way off extremely rude!

Went for a Drag show and it was amazing. Super intimate show wise, a few obnoxious people in the crowd but what can you do. Lovely drinks however relatively expensive.

Awful venue in need of a refurbishment, overpriced drinks and door charge. Rude staff and bouncers. If you want a good night go somewhere else.

Door staff are very rude and disregard gender status. It was very offensive to see them openly laugh at a friend who recently felt comfortable enough to share their gender identity. Should probs regard the recent reviews if you’re a trans person wanting to attend because they are definitely not trans friendly

Lovely venue and music but some bartender are very rude and horrible. For once the female security were outrageous and unprofessional. They ran into the bathroom ,mistakenly accused me and my friend for having something on us but couldn’t tell us what. Mind you there were 3 drag queens in the stall doing drugs which they knew about cctv(in the bathroom ). They searched and found nothing. Also didn’t apologise, continued clubbing and then while leaving tired to trip my friend up.

Terrible, we always go to gay village have been for the last 10 years, some old little bouncer, said don't recognize youse can't come in. Obviously he won't were not from the city. Turned away genuine gay people. Had a proper little man syndrome and had gloves with plastic round the knuckles. Trying to flex like he was a big man. Mate your 4ft and look like Phil Mitchell. I club shouldn't be hit and miss wether you can get in. Shame bouncers like this can ruin it for the community. From the reviews everybody seems to have an issue with the little guy. Not a friendly LGBTQ bar at all.

Was there on the 25th January 2020 Music was decent. Was warned not to leave notes in my wallet as I put my coat in the cloak check as it's common to go missing here allegedly. Two hours later (and sober cos driving) went to get my coat and the money had gone. Im guess staff dont leave the cloak room unattended as this would be totally irresponsible so I'm guessing the quality of staff is the issue here.

Was shocked by the £8 entry fee, and was talking to my friends about how I thought that was a lot. Then I was told buy the man at the ticket booth that it I was not welcome for voicing my opinion.... he told me to stop smiling or he would have me thrown out - I asked ‘why I like this club, I just think it’s a little expensive’ the bouncers forcably removed me from the queue. I left without saying a word or using expletives or any bad/derogatary language... sad to see a long standing club within this community behave so poorly - would avoid not friendly or welcoming to the community, Free thinking prohibited.

Unprofessional and extremely aggressive bouncer! I gotta vent about the absolute dumpster fire of an experience I had at Cruz. This guy needs to be shown the door himself because he's single-handedly ruining the vibe of this place. Not only was he unprofessional, but he was also downright aggressive. I get it, you're supposed to keep the peace, but there's a way to do it without acting like you're auditioning for a role in Fight Club. And let's not even get started on his attitude. This dude had the nerve to act like he was doing me a favor by letting me into the club. Newsflash, buddy: you're not the gatekeeper to heaven, you're just a glorified bouncer. And a bad one at that. Every other review I've read echoes my sentiments. It’s very clear It's not just me feeling the same way. Fire him or train him the right way.

Extremely Rude door staff!!! As returning loyal, customers of Cruz 101, my friends and I usually love a good night out there however this is one of many times the door staff have been arrogant and disrespectful. Asking strange questions, such as ‘have you been here before, I don’t recognise you’, ‘where were you before this’, their patronising tones and looks were enough for us. And have put us off returning, which is sad as we love it usually. We don’t know if this was a pre judgement from the staff, thinking we weren’t ‘gay’ looking enough for them or just wanted to be difficult and rude. For the amount of times we’ve paid way too much to get in here because we enjoy it, has been changed due to the older men that work at the door. If you get in, it’s your lucky day.

Door staff were very hospitable, surprisingly kind towards a straight guy looking to throw some whacky shapes around at 4am, - rare in the gay village. However, gotta be careful here with putting your drink down/accepting bevvies from people, I got dosed with a copious amount of GHB and can only attribute the preservation of my anal virginity to the Florence Nightingale of 2017, thank you whoever you are

Would rate it 0 if I could. Me and my friends always come to gay village and have a great night out. Been to many other bars before coming here- was recommended it by someone we met. Bouncer was obnoxious, rude and asked us where we went previous to this (don’t know why this really mattered) then told us we weren’t ‘gay enough for here’. What does that even mean??? Won’t ever even try here again absolutely awful. Time the bouncer gets a proper job

Little old door man was rude and insulting. Other doormen were nice but head doorman 😏. Deffo was the victim of bullying as a child and found a new lease of life trying to make the life of others worse than his own. Hang your boots up mate 👊🏽 😎

Our night was ruined by a certain bouncer abusing his position of power by abruptly picking me up and carrying me away from the door when I came outside to answer a call and get some air. He then proceeded to be rude and argumentative with my friends who came outside to see why I was upset. Also- drinks are very over priced inside so be prepared to spend a lot.

We’d planned on coming here for our works night out and the doorman was so rude. He said none of you lot are coming in here you’re not regulars or members. I’m sorry but it’s not a Freemasons club so why does he get to say we can’t come in. Then was told I had a bad attitude by this “man”. Spoiled my night shame really as have always enjoyed nights here previously.

So, my first time going to a club. Thinking it would be fun with my friends and got rejected at the door because I asked how can we get in. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Not even bothered to help out or anything, told us to go away. Arrogant people 🙄

Door staff shocking! I’m new to the area and got knocked back, they said not letting in! Went back 1/2 hour later for them to let village staff in (who were in my company) for them to knock me back saying I’m not a member!!(gay), I run a pub across the road and they said I’m not included- I thought all hospitality stuck together!! Not the case in this club!! Disappointment!

Booked 2 tickets for a themed pet shop boys night after the concert. Music was brilliant, bar staff very friendly management and djs pulled out all the stops to give me and my wife one of the best nights we have had in a long while. We danced all night in a safe friendly environment where everybody made us feel welcome. We will Definately be going back great effort guys you made our night special.

Great 🎶 and friendly bar staff

Terrible door staff manners. We had visited for the first time. We asked could we go in and they said no we wasent regulars. But one of the group was a regular and it was early around 9.15pm . But they still refused with no explanation to why!? How you supposed to get people in if you refuse them!? Not happy. 😬

I love this venue. The staff are fab, as is the dance floor.

I do not recommend this club at all. My first night out in manchester ever with my friends that live here and after queuing for so long the bouncers didn’t want to let us in because they didn’t like our halloween costumes and bc he doesn’t recognize our faces. After trying to convince him he said he will beat us up and carry us out.

Bouncers act horribly. Wouldn't reccomend

OMG best ever night out .Cruz has ace music and grate staff grate prices as well grate door staff and allways welcoming thanks guys xxxxx

Friendly staff - Huge dance floor - Air Conditioning. Only complaint, Toilets need a refurbishment

Such a great night there upstairs great for sing along tunes and then downstairs playing bangers. Was from away so didn't know the area and the lady bouncer was so helpful and friendly she made the night, definitely be coming back.

When I read that there was a Pet shop Boys night on at Cruz after the concert I was worried as there were some bad reviews and having not been before but I bought 2 tickets and had the best night ever !! The doorman was friendly & helpful as were all the bar staff and everyone made us feel welcome. No issue with the toilets or anything else. Would certainly go again. Thanks for a great night

Door staff very unprofessional. Never seen a door staff that physically swear and raise middle fingers at customers aggressively, this has happened on a few occasions, a tall big door staff there. Don't think cctv's work there or maybe they manipulate it, as the door staff is always confident when insulting customers. Don't think this venue welcomes all people. And we are suppose to be promoting equality and accepting everyone in the society, I wish people would practice what they preach. That door staff is not fit for purpose, door staffs should have an excellent customer service. Documentary someday would proof otherwise

Was an event happening in the main room so we had to go into a smaller room which was amazing but when the event finished we were moved to the main room, way too open and bright that i ended up leaving. Door staff weren't very nice. No smoking area had to go outside and across the road. Wouldn't go again!

Door staff were very unprofessional and rude, was turned down at the door and told to move out of the queue with no explanation. Will not be returning again, used to love this club too.

Racist / Xenophon club! I went with a group of friends and the first thing I was asked is where I was coming from. I automatically assumed it was about the place I came from before that which I responded to. The bearded guy at the door looked at my friends, mostly black and Latino, and said it was actually not the place for us.. I was shocked.. When I asked very politely where we should have come from his answer was that he didn't need to respond to that and that we should have said the right thing... I'm still not clear what that is. I understand there is a vetto power but I would understand this should be based on a criteria and that wasn't explained to me. It felt completely arbitrarily and, weirdly, everyone who was foreigner seemed to be rejected at the door...many people got the same feeling so maybe management should look at that...

Had some issues with the cloakroom, we passed both our tags to the cloakroom attendant and he only came back with my friends stuff (which was a coat and scarf that he’d put through the sleeves), we think the attendant mistakenly picked one set of 2 items and thought that was the stuff from the 2 tags. My friend tried to explain this, and the attendant refused to check and called security and a manager over saying my friend has been aggressive. Initially they said that I couldn’t get my coat because I didn’t have the tag (even though the reason I didn’t have it was because we’d literally given it in to the attendant). But luckily I knew exactly what number it was, and begged security, explaining I wouldn’t be safe walking round the streets in my outfit (we’d just come from a LGBTQ+ rave) without a coat. Luckily they allowed me to have the coat back, but said my friend would need to go. I totally get mistakes happen, but there’s no need to pretend customers are being aggressive to cover your back. It definitely could have been resolved without escalating to a huge issue, the response was very heavy handed and disproportionate to what had actually happened.

Awesome music, friendly staff. Had a blast a few times now. Will definitely be going back.

Cruz101 is a brilliant organisation, very supportive management working here and love this club. Thank you xXx

It’s been a great night every time I’ve been here. Was here on Saturday & Darryll was an amazing bar man. Very friendly and served us all night perfectly. Thank you 🥂

8 pounds entry and it was still empty at 2 am...

Great music , good drinks , good times

Love this place! Friendly Door staff, Bar staff and Management. £2 before 1am on Fridays and before 12am on Saturdays- worth paying to get in. It says on the website they use the latest sound and lightning systems, and you can tell that’s true as its superior to other places in the area. Great music too, good mix of 90’s, 2000’s and current tracks 🙂

i love this club !!!!! such a great night out, great music, good prices !! the staff are absolutely class & i always feel safe whenever i go out out there !! if you’re going to a club in the village this is where you wanna be !

I went here a thousand years ago. Doubt I would get a second look these days. Not that I did back then.

Always a good fun with great music ,good service and very inclusive .

Front desk people are ass holes. They didn't let me in. Wasted my time and money both.... bloody fools!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

Good prices nice staff always a good night

Fun place to be when it's crowded. Friendly staff.

It was brilliant staffs and wonderful place to have fun and and I love it work there I stay work there for good if possible

Great bar staff, good music and lighting

Best place ever, best time of my life going here, will remember it forever, made friends for life

I tried and failed to write a review without using the F word. Fantastic, Fun, Friendly and Fabulous. I've been going to Cruz for a long time now and the place never fails to WOW. If you are ever in Manchester and looking for an awsome gay night out then Cruz 101 has to be on your visit list.

The time says closing at 5am. Came at 4am been refused saying that they closed where as they are actually still open. And this is not the first or the 3 times?? Is it because I am not White

(Translated by Google) I do not know, I was not lol (Original) Nie wiem nie byłem lol

Bad nightclub and bad prices

Lets transphobe Liz Truss in

Rude door staff and very overpriced at £9 entry for what is ultimately a very basic club

Great venue

Amazing and safe venue for everyone! Amazing music, great drink choice and great prices! Amazing venue!

Great club nights in a large space - staff speedy at what they do and the prices are not bad. Good tunes and vibes!

25 quid to get in seemed a lot but once you got in the djs where ace so could see why just a shame about all the broken glass on the floor

The bouncer is rude and arigant wouldn’t recommend this place I was sober and was being told not to go in its dead horrible experience in this place it’s dirty and not welcoming

Still the best

Bouncers are rude and inappropriate who think they’re the be all - disgusting narcissistic bullies. Club ain’t that great either.

(My review pertains exclusively to Cruz 101 as a venue for Drag Race viewing parties, it's decent for regular drag shows) Terrible acoustics so you can't even hear the episode, no subtitles which makes that issue even worse, the beam in the middle of the stage blocks some of the screen, and the screen itself has a pretty low resolution and a weird aspect ratio so is stretched unnaturally. The pre Drag Race performances were fun and worth the £6 alone, but I'd choose somewhere else for my next viewing party cause it made me leave 5 mins into the episode and watch it at home instead.

Perhaps the most expensive entry to a club I’ve seen at £20. Two rooms, very long wait at the bar (45 mins), very hot downstairs. Good selection of music early on upstairs but wasn’t a fan when it turned to cheese at about 3:30am.

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Fantastic night in what can only be described as the best gay venue in the village. Wouldn’t even bother going anywhere else. Staff are very friendly and always make you feel welcome.

Very nice service at the entrance, especially security. I had some nice nights here, bar service ok. Toilets ok, quite big mirrors but I like that. You can get a hand stamp and always go out and come back again without paying again.

Went with 2 friends but knew some people who’d come from another club. We were called liars for saying we were not with them, then the bouncer said he’d “spark me clean out” repeatedly and another threw hot tea at me. NEVER GO HERE.

Idk about you lot, but I had a great night I love this club <3 would definitely come back with my friends.

(Translated by Google) It's very good to drink something (Original) Esta muy bien.para tomar algo

I've never not had fun in Cruz 101, and when busy, there's nothing quite like it. A big, fun, unpretentious club. Marvellous.

(Translated by Google) It is difficult to be objective because I was there once during the parade. However, the club impressed me with both the size of the music and the positive people. (Original) Trudno być obiektywnym gdyż byłem tam raz i to podczas parady. Klub jednak zrobił na mnie pozytywne wrażenie zarówno wielkością muzyka jak i pozytywnymi ludźmi.

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very rude door staff!! they kick you out out of no reason if they don't like you and managers won't be any helpful. shame. my only night out in Manchester and it was spoiled. not recommendable at all.

Used to love this club. I got racially abused by staff and punters few times. I just stopped going out

SO BORING MUSIC!!!

Bouncers are really rude and on a power trip. They are Asking loads of weird questions to decide if they will let you in.

Amazing place . LGBTQ+ lots of Great events and sub 101 downstairs is an amazing play for The pup community.

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) جميل

Why do you not protect your Gay Community from people who lie on TikTok about being sexually assaulted and then admit on a live that they lied. Surely this person should be barred, as most other venues have done

Despite the high cost of entry and drinks prices the club itself is a great place to be after hours and to end the night. Door staff are always pleasant and helpful however when you get to the bar it’s a different story. Staff stand staring at you when it’s not busy not serving you or stood talking and laughing dirty looking you. Im a regular in the club however lately feel as though the bar staff have made me feel extremely unwelcome. They’re there to do a job however seem to think they’re above their position and glare at you. From now on I will be reconsidering where I spend my £12 entry fee and £10 per drink which is a shame as it’s always a good night here