Nikki

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Nikki

Roberta

One of the original gay friendly venues in Manchester, and still a meeting place for first timers.

Along with Via Fossa one of the few places in the village that is busy all week round. At weekends they generally charge £2 to get in, and since the re fit at Churchill’s does not seem to attract as many nut cases as it did. There are still a few un desirables go in here but some of the violence that went on has subsided, defiantly don’t put your coat or bag down it will find a new friend!!!.

To the owners credit he has finally introduced a cloakroom and this is a safer bet.

This is a tranny friendly venue but owing to the number of straights about you will undoubtedly get the odd stare; you would be advised to go with someone at weekend if your not sure of yourself

Has in the past, given a warm welcome to TVs and people of any sexual persuasion. The atmosphere has changed slightly from when it was smaller, and now welcomes a wider cross section of people.

The overall condition of the New Union must now be said to be basic. The pub has a dance floor, live acts, (sometimes drag), a DJ, and three bars.

The toilets are on the rough side and there is generally a queue to get in them. Handbags are checked on the way in at weekends.

Queuing is generally minimal, but it is safe to queue. Charge of £2.00 to enter at weekend. Always very busy late night. Uncertain whether this is a gay pub or simply gay friendly - policy seems to change weekly these days.

Also has rooms that have been reported to us as satisfactory

Nikki

Roberta

This is a very ‘studenty’ place and very mixed.

Music is ravey, but not obtrusive and the staff are friendly. It is TV friendly, however you do need to look reasonably presentable to feel comfortable and to avoid being stared at.

Safer to go with another one or two TVs than on your own.

Used as a feeder bar for the "Paradise factory" (a night club). If you go to the Paradise club you can obtain a stamp to gain admission to Manto’s after 03:00, when only soft drinks are served, but you can continue to dance until very late or early in the morning whichever way you look at it.

I agree with what Nikki says.

Renamed and modified in 2002.

Can be patronised by some that are want to be loud and sometimes intolerant towards us.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

Eden is across a small bridge on Canal Street, you do need to watch your heels in the gaps and it can be slippery when wet.

Eden is a continental style bar with bare brick walls and exposed iron beams and pipework.

For a long time this was my favourite haunt, since changing owners though it went through a long spell where I personally thought that it had lost it’s sparkle. It now seems to be getting back to it's original roots. The bar still attracts mainly 18/25 year olds and a few hen parties. People are up dancing to cheesy disco music - but it works.

Still a bar worth a visit but you will get a lot more sniggers than you used to get in here.

They still serve reasonable food and have a presentable wine list. Staff are friendly and punter still dance on the tables (watch the old barnet on the pipework, it can be pretty embarrassing getting off the table with your wig looking like a birds nest in the ceiling pipe work

Across a wooden bridge, over the Rochdale canal, (watch your heels between the cobbles and the wooden slats!).

Has a floating barge to sit out on in the summer too!

This is an classy bar with very friendly staff and management. The change of name, ownership etc., does not seem to have altered it, thankfully.

Serves good food, which accounts for its very busy early evening trade at weekends.

The bar can, and usually does, become very busy with a very mixed crowd who, as the night warms up, will end up dancing on the tables to an excellent blend of 60s, 70s, 80s and current chart music. Used a lot by local offices for parties.

Has always given a warm welcome to TVs. You should be safe on your own, but do make an effort to chat, the staff appreciate it and you will get more from the night. Open until midnight.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

No information at this time

A new bar that opened in 2002. A very small bar below street level, hence the name!

Its very cosy, classy and modern, with low comfortable couches. It serves excellent varied cocktails.

Purports to be a members bar at weekends, although you seem to be able to get in with no problem.

The toilets are always clean and well looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

For a long time this was the home of the Northern Concord on Wednesday nights, as such it still welcomes tranny's but tends to like you to go to the first floor bar preferring to keep downstairs a gay male only venue.

This bar is very busy throughout the summer months and it can sometimes be a struggle to get passed the crowd that spill out onto the street, though they are generally a very friendly crowd.

Situated on the corner of Canal Street and Sackville Street this is probably the centre of the village and as such its clean and reasonable rooms make an ideal place to stay the night.

Parking will however be difficult and could end up being expensive. If you do stop don’t forget to budget that in for many places in Manchester

A Hotel and a bar. A very TV friendly discrete hotel.

Rooms tend to be in the quiet Annex, back across Sackville street, between Bar Below and 46 Canal St. Rates are reasonable and they are of a very presentable standard and very, very convenient for the Village, being right in the middle.

The Public bar is now a very male oriented establishment, leather and tatoos in evidence.

The Residents bar is quieter, located upstairs above the public bar. Staff are friendly and it is a very safe environment.

The Rem was the original heavy Gay bar in the Village and used to be the home of the Northern Concord for ten years.

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Roberta

Perhaps the most popular bar in the village, and winner of numerous awards. Decorated in the style of a gothic church with many original reclaimed architectural features. The premises is a labyrinth of layers and balconies, so it’s not difficult to find an area to suit your mood, although there is not a mass of seating available.

The bar opposite the entrance is always busy and has a pleasant mix of people with a generally friendly atmosphere. Either end of the bar are stairs down to another matching pair of bars that tend to be a little less hectic.

Downstairs again and this is now mainly a dance bar that can get very busy, but still friendly. The music played is not too heavy and easy to dance to.

The toilets are male to the left of this bar and female to the right they are generally clean with plenty of space and imaginatively used cell doors for the cubicles.

Generally this is a good bar to visit and as nearly all the staff are gay you should have no problems here

An excellent bar that has won many awards locally and nationally. Architectural salvage is the theme here, looking quite Gothic in places.

As well as good drinking, with a least 4 bars, Via Fossa has an excellent menu, with its own separate restaurant area.

A lively and intimate disco downstairs plays current chart music and dance themes. Has a very mixed clientele, but maintains an excellent atmosphere.

There are many separate areas to meet in, so if you are shy, you can find a quiet corner, amidst the woodwork. or mingle with the masses with no bother.

Some of the best ladies toilets in Village and nearly always clean with no queues. Look out for the cell doors on the cubicles!

Open until 01:00 or later, but if you arrive late you may need to queue to get in.

Winnie LaFreak, a drag artist is often in residence for featured events

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Roberta

Mainly upwardly mobile student and office types on a night out.

Too cut the mustard here and not stand out like Lilly savage at a rugby club do, you will have to look very presentable.

Not particularly tranny friendly.

The bar is to the rear on the left hand side as you go in and the toilets with unisex hand washing facilities are down stairs by the front door.

Drinks here are an expensive commodity, which is why it’s not busy. If there were 3 or 4 of you on night out you should be ok but I personally have not bothered for a while.

A very modern bar, with not much in the way of seating. It appears to cater for the straighter type of punters, and the now usual weekend hen nights etc.

We have never been made to feel uncomfortable, but you must expect a few stares and muttered comments. A lot of straight people meet in this bar and you may well be the first sight they have had of a TV, so you may feel awkward.

The loos are a talking point, literally, as they have separate cubicle areas but a shared fountain for washing, obviously designed to stimulate conversation.

Open until 01:00. Has had a spate of handbag thefts so watch yours in here?

Nikki

Roberta

This is a very studenty bar with many queuing from 21:00 to get in and dance to very loud modern club music.

The crowd are mainly 21yrs to 30 yrs and dressed in trendy gear. The main dance area is downstairs were the toilets are also situated.

This area can be very crowded dimly lit and hot. The sheer numbers and the occasional smoke machine can help disguise a youthfully dressed tranny.

Drinks tend to be bottled and a little expensive.

Only go if you are with somebody and you feel confident, this is defiantly not for the twin set and pearls girls!!!

Quite a straight bar, originally a Czech bar also, now with a strong dance culture, the lower part having a large dance floor.

Industrial decor is the theme.

Bars on two levels upstairs having a reasonable number of low couches and seats. There is more of a club atmosphere than a bar atmosphere and queues begin early on weekends to get in.

Friendly enough these days, the accent is on dance music.

If you do want to go, go early and with a couple of others for support. Open until 02:00. Serves reasonable bar meals during the day.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

I think when the owners of this bar opened it up they forgot to do their research and placed this in the wrong part of town.

Aimed squarely at the 20 to 35 age group of straight people it has never really caught on, despite having a lot going for it.

From the Chorlton street entrance directly opposite Churchill’s you go up about 12 steps to the first bar. I have yet to find it busy and normally only ever see 30/40 people scattered about mainly Eric normals that have little experience of the village.

On the top floor is the comedy stage area that on Saturday nights from about 23:00 becomes a disco this can get busy and although not unpleasant is not particularly tranny friendly.

Not really worth a visit unless you have nowt else to do.

(Apart from occasional promos drinks are expensive)

Toilets however are clean and huge about 30 cubicles never any queues

Basically above Prague Five around the corner and on two floors.

Bar Risa on the first floor has an open bar area, decorated in rich reds and purples and stripped wood. It looks little different to many of the other city centre bars. An addition here is the showing of short films on screens behind the bar.

There are also two for one drinks offers at selected times.

Jongleurs is the comedy club/revue bar on the top floor, and is part of a national chain of similar comedy store type venues. It has the addition of waiters to take your food order prior to the show to negate the nastiness of interval ordering.

Used to have a drag show on Sunday night, and may still have. I have only been here a couple of times, but found it safe if not too exciting.

Toilets are clean and well looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

The recently re vamped pub has somewhat lost it original appeal. It has now taken over from The Union, and as such has attracted some of their less desirable clientele, this I think is due to novelty factor.

A lot of the customers are the Piccadilly 21 and straight club customers from that area although there is still a reasonably large number of gay and occasional tranny custom.

No matter how good you look due to the influx of straights on a Friday and Saturday night you will get a number of stares. As this bar is near to the coach depot some out of town visitors use it as their experience of the gay village.

Best night to go if you don’t want to be intimidated is Sunday but it wont be particularly busy in the winter months although it ticks over nicely in the summer

The lay out of the bar means there are two entrances, one on Canal street, the main entrance being on Chorlton street, both entrances will take you to bar areas, the dance floor being on the canal street side.

The door staff are friendly though and welcome trannys.

Was a small pub. Refurbished extensively in summer 2002 in a very modern bright bar style, having been extended through into the old cafe next door.

You will always receive a warm welcome from the very friendly staff who also put on karaoke nights and hold events, promotions and talent competitions as well as lively DJ run discos.

Lena X (Lean across?) is the resident friendly Drag artiste on a Wednesday.

Upstairs the unisex toilet is a novelty. There are conventional loos downstairs too. Both excellent standard.

Churchills can become very busy and as a result you may have to queue to get in at weekends. If you lack confidence this is still a good starting point, and people will always make you feel comfortable.

Open until 2.00 a.m.

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Roberta

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Roberta

Velvet is a small intimate type of bar, with plenty of seating and a large bar area. Access is via Canal Street and down a set of stairs.

The bar is set in a basement, although there are street level windows that allow you to see in before you commit yourself.

Half way down the stairs is an unnerving  glass panel that means the step is effectively a gold fish tank.

Velvet has an excellent menu and I have only ever heard good reports as to the quality of the food.

The clientele is made up mainly of older students and couples. The atmosphere is generally friendly and have no problems in accepting presentable girls. If you dress outlandishly you will attract attention.

Food is now the main draw so its not as busy as many bars, the upside being its more relaxed if you just want to chill out without excessively loud music

A friendly bar although better suited to a small group rather than going on your own

Situated in a basement you will descend down the stairs crossing a large glass panel set into the stairs, this is a built in fish tank, novel and a little unnerving when you first see it.

Dimly lit Velvet has tended to move towards a restaurant with a bar rather than the other way around, however it has a pleasant atmosphere and is generally friendly.

This is more the place to go if you want slightly more peaceful or intimate time and a chat over fine wine and food. The food is quite excellent and now possibly the best in the village.

Open until midnight.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after

Nikki

Roberta

Northern Concord has held a few meals at Taurus. They are tranny friendly and you are welcome here.

A plush new restaurant-cum-bar at the quieter top end of Canal Street. Ideal for a light bite or full scale meal with a varied and interesting menu.

Nikki

Roberta

No information as yet?

Essential is a vast club with two dance floors: top for pop, ground for house music. Its a Gay/Lesbian dance club that goes on until late in the mornings at weekends.

Rapidly becoming the club to go to for the younger person.  Basically its a house/dance/party music club popular with the younger gay set.

Superb atmosphere. Sound systems are LOUD! After 2.00 there is no alcohol served only soft drinks.

If you want to dance your socks off all night this is for you ! I know quite a few younger gals have been here many times quite safely. Long queues likely later.

Toilets can become unkempt.

(Fri 10.30 to 5.00a.m / Sat 10.30 to 6.00 a.m /Sunday 10.30 to 3.30 a.m.)

Nikki

Roberta

A very busy lively bar/club that generally has a queue to get in.

Set on two levels with the gallery type bar upstairs being slightly more chilled out.

Drinks at the bar tend to be slightly expensive, most of the 20 something trendy crowd preferring to drink bottled water.

It gets packed on the dance floor area and it’s a bit on the warm side so you will need to be young dressed very trendily and ideally with someone else if your going to enjoy yourself.

The toilets have a stainless steel trough for a hand basin so watch your handbag doesn’t float away, and if you need to go plan ahead there is nearly always a massive queue

Almost opposite Essential. This is a sizeable bar on two levels, runs the famous Kat-Club on Thursdays.

Generally frequented by the trendy 20’s something crowd with a generally straight clientele, but with gay door staff who are always pleasant and will make you welcome.

The bar does get very crowded and trendy clothing is 'de rigeur', a posh frock would stand out a mile, dance/club/casual clothes are the norm here.

Not the sort of place to go on your own, but if you go with a crowd you will have a good time.

Downstairs has virtually no seating or tables to put your drink on; also on this floor is a dance area, the music being predominantly dance/rave and very modern.

Drinks are not unreasonable but it may take you some time to get served.

Upstairs is a little more subdued and this is where you want to be if you want to hold a conversation or sit down.

Open until 02:00 or later at weekends.

Nikki

Roberta

Not recommended

This dark basement bar is full of muscle men and designer labels.

Men only.

Nikki

Roberta

If you are dressed in male attire they will charge you to go in.

Clean, bright, noisy, busy, drinks are averagely priced.

Nikki

Roberta

One of the few "pub type" premises left in Manchester situated directly across from the old coach station on Bloom Street.

On entry the bar is to the left and the toilets in the corner to the right.

Due to its location it gets a colourful mixed crowd that can include a few of life’s unfortunates, waifs and strays.

Despite this it has a reasonably friendly atmosphere and most of the regular patrons are gay as are some of the staff.

I personally have never had any problems in this establishment but then again if you walk in, in fishnets and a very short skirt you may well attract the wrong kind of attention.

A small pub painted maroon, opposite the Chorlton St. Bus station, (the bus station is currently, in 2003, being renovated.)

Not a very safe environment in my opinion, although there are some that think otherwise. I have heard of TVs being hassled here.

The clientele can sometimes be likened to those in the bar in the first Star Wars film?

Toilets reasonably kept.

Nikki

Roberta

As Id as the village itself and a very Tranny friendly place, this is perhaps most trannies first stepping stone.

Now on 3 floors - the cellar bar has plenty of seating for chilling out.

You wont find a safer place to branch out into as on some Saturdays approximately 40% of the customers are T’ Girls!!

Set on two floors the ground floor is simply a bar with background music and a large screen TV (cathode ray, not Eric in a frock).

Up the steepish narrow steps is the dance floor area and the best loos!! Downstairs having become mixed as the night wears on.

Drinks are reasonable and you can strut your stuff on the dance floor till 0200.

Napoleons is perhaps the earliest TV friendly night-club in the 'Village' and is the oldest gay club in the U.K celebrating 30 years this year.

Run by Anne and Melvin it has always been TV friendly, and no matter how ill at ease you feel you will always be comfortable at this venue.

If you think that skirt you are wearing is too short, you will always see someone wearing less in here ! If you are still finding your feet then this is a very safe place to go.

Nearly everyone gravitates here after 11.00 p.m onwards. As a TV there is no entry fee and no queues to get in.

The club itself is on two levels with a bar and seating downstairs with Annes wonderful video compilations playing, and a bar, DJ and dance floor upstairs.

It's not the biggest club in the world but it does get very busy and can get a bit warm.

Open until 02:00 a.m. You can dance the night away to a blend of disco, playing plenty of Madonna, Kylie, 70s, 80s and similar type music.

THE place to end your night!

The toilets are usually clean and looked after, usually! Admirers are in evidence here.

Nikki

Roberta

A TV friendly bar with only one draw back the Dj is right inside the door and dependant upon mood you could be announced to the crowd inside, it’s never done with malice but not good if you’re a shrinking wall violet.

My only other observation of note is that this place seems to have the longest lasting re fit schedule I’ve ever come across it never looks finished.

A small dance floor is just inside the door and the toilets are to the back on the left and are not the best you will see.

Despite this it’s a safe place to be and you won’t have any problems in here and if you enter into the spirit you could have a good night

This is another TV friendly pub/bar.

Immediately inside as you walk in is the DJ, from whom you may encounter friendly banter.

The bar has no seating and gets crowded.

The floor is of a split-level type and the back area tends to be a little quieter.

A pretty safe friendly environment and has a good atmosphere.

I believe it's open until 02:00 but don’t hold me to it. Now sometimes publicised on the door by Sindy, a larger than life blonde TS.

Toilets reasonable earlier on.

Nikki

Roberta

On Sackville Street heading out of the village away from Canal street this corner of the street situated bar generally has welcoming staff on the door.

After climbing the 4 or 5 steps that can be slippery you enter a very pleasant environment with a fair sized bar, but it is mostly food that people come here for.

Whilst staff are friendly you will feel and be treated by other customers like an attraction if you don’t look half decent.

Fortunately music is not loud so it’s a nice bar if you just want to chat in nice

A classy bar/restaurant. Comfortable plush couches upstairs and a small select restaurant area.

The food and wine here is also of excellent quality, and vies with Velvet for best in village probably. Can be expensive though.

Down the spiral staircase you will sometimes find a dance music type disco some nights of the week.

Gaia tends to be a quiet place to eat, drink and chat. You may have to book tables in the restaurant at the weekend.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

It is a tranny friendly bar but in never really gets going and only really ticks over so not much to recommend

A basic busy bar/pub below the NCP car park with long windows looking out onto the village.

Nikki

Roberta

On Sackville Street just up from The Rembrandt, this is a Vodka bar with Vodka served in every flavour and colour imaginable.

From the time I spent in there I saw large groups of girls and lads getting up their courage with a few hits of vodka before moving on.

Most people appeared to be early 20s or younger and predominantly straight.

Whilst you wont get turned away at the door not the most friendly bar in the world

Opposite Napoleons.

Not gay run, but a welcome is extended to all on a non-discriminatory basis.

Nikki

Roberta

A trendy bar with the more affluent of society making it their haunt. As a result the majority are straight with small pockets of gay people sat about.

Very rarely do you see any trannies in this bar, which is a shame, providing you dress presentably you, will be okay especially if there is a group of you.

Plenty of seating around the bar and very clean well-presented loos.

During the week on the balcony above the door sometimes has live music along the lines of salsa or mild jazz, this however can be a little haphazard as to when it’s on.

The opposite side of the bar is another seating area but remember the floors raised so the bar is only 2ft high on this side so if you sit there you will effectively be on display, not for the self conscious

Decorated in a modern continental style, the main bar area has subdued lighting and plenty of seating around the walls, windows, couches, and individual tables.

Behind the bar is a another quieter raised seating area, where the level of the bar is at the same height as the low tables. There is a smaller balcony seating area upstairs, the purple lounge.

Downstairs is B.E.D, a restaurant bar area that has 6 or so alcoves and tables, but also a floor level built-in bed area, where you can lounge and drink and chat in a more horizontal position. We kid you not!

The food and wine here is also of excellent quality particularly downstairs. Lobster can be had with 24 hours prior notice!

The clientele are mainly students and the well heeled or trendy. All the staff are very friendly and you will enjoy the slightly quieter nature of this bar, during the week. Tends to be busy at weekends, and on Thursdays which seem to be the main student night?

Often has excellent subdued jazz fusion/R&B music provided by a young female DJ on these Thursdays.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

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No information as yet?.

Fun dance/disco club with front and back bars.

Distinctive 1970s styling and ambience.

Hosts to the original, outrageous, great fun Poptastic nights ( www.poptastic.co.uk ) and home of the infamous shagtag.

Popular with students. Always busy.

(10.00 to 3.00 a.m. Sun 10.30 to 2.00 a.m.)

Nikki

Roberta

No information as yet?.

Entrance in Major St. off Princess St.

Members disco club on two floors. 4 decades of disco and pop classics on the Cruz floor, and on the sub floor Dance and trance anthems. Miss Cara Drag DJ in residence amongst others.

Owned by Melvyn of Napoleons Club.

Open 10.30 to 4.00 a.m Fri/sat and til 3.00 a.m. Mondays.

Nikki

Roberta

Built virtually from scratch some 4 /5 yrs ago at £1.5 million quid this beautifully fitted out bar is very popular.

Its split-level layout and open balcony looking over Canal Street mean its popular with the well heeled who like to look good in pleasant surroundings.

They serve food and a good array of beverages and are only slightly dearer than other bars.

Now pretty mixed its not as tranny friendly as it used to be but if there are 2 or 3 of you it will be fine, but as anywhere dress to fit in not stand out if you don’t want to over hear comments

Editors Note!

The last couple of reports we've had of our member eating here is that the food was very poor and the food service was absolutely abysmal with just  one waiter serving a table of 12.

A very impressive clean and classy modern bar on two/three levels, with an outside terrace looking out over Canal St. The balcony area even has patio heaters to keep off the night chill whilst sat outside.

Usually, the upstairs bar is the first port of call for most, these days after the NC meeting.

Very friendly staff and clientele. An impressive range of beers, wines and spirits too.

The upstairs restaurant and bar features a classical/jazz piano player during the week, and serves good food at reasonable prices, catering for light bites and full meals. Special meal offers are common also.

A very convivial atmosphere for a chat or a bite to eat. Does good cocktails too.

Definitely a place to be seen in. Gets very busy at weekends and you may have to queue to get in.

A DJ plays modern sounds at weekends. The place to venture out to from the NC for the first time.

The toilets are usually clean and looked after.

Nikki

Roberta

Of course this is the home of the Northern Concord every Wednesday night.

On Wednesdays this is about as safe as it gets, not too busy, friendly staff and a number of differing bars to chill out in, you will though have to get used to the increasing trend towards unisex loos.

Of course on a Wednesday you can dress in the excellent changing room that Northern Concord paid to have built there, and point your heeled feet in the direction of the piano bar.

The changing room is open from 18:30 till 23:00, so you can relax and chat and change back later.

Downstairs is a lot louder than it used to be, and can get busy but you will have a good night. The bars are well stocked and with the exception of Saturdays you will get served quickly

Recently changed ownership from Julia Grant in 2002 and modernised and redecorated.

This is of course the safest venue in the village for TVs etc. on a Wednesday.

A very friendly atmosphere exists and you will always be made to feel welcome in the Northern Concord meetings. These are held in the 'Piano Bar' on the first floor next to the new unisex toilets.

It is a quiet private bar area where you can meet people and feel comfortable.

The NC also paid to provides the dressing room on the stairs, on a Wednesday from 6.30 p.m to 11.00 p.m. where you can change in peace, in front of large theatrical type mirrors.

On Wednesdays this is very much a launching pad for forays into the village for the first time visitor and seasoned campaigners alike.

At weekends the bars are more crowded, and a Pianist plays sing along type music in the Piano bar.

Downstairs a DJ and a Drag DJ vie for your attention over loud disco and chart music. It can become very crowded so get there before 10.00 p.m. There are some seating areas to chill out in upstairs.

Incidentally, when you do finally do decide to throw in the towel trot outside the Showbar and just around the corner to the premier village taxi company 'Rainbow Cars', who are very TV friendly and have helpful pleasant staff, who drive clean reliable cars.

Nikki

Roberta

There are absolutely no problems with dressing here.

Comfortable quiet bar area which is open all the time to residents.

There is a 24 hour resident's bar that stays open late for that post village nightcap / session.

TV friendly.

Handy for Piccadilly railway station on the opposite side of the road and only 2 mins walk from Canal St.

Dress to suit the surroundings, if you going into a predominantly straight bar don’t go in looking like a black PVC Bet Lynch. You can bet she would get stared at and attract unwanted attention so will you

If you’re out all night wear comfy shoes!!!!

Keep a hand on your handbag or at least don’t lose sight of it (how would you get home all dressed up with no keys or cash)

Personally I always conceal at least the taxi fare home somewhere about my person it’s handy for any emergency

Try and think a little more venerably whilst some of us dressed as a bloke can wrestle an aggressor, dressed up with a wig and high heels do you want to do this??

If someone makes a comment that you don’t like laugh with them don’t aggravate them. If they are really giving you a hard time mention it to the door staff or bar staff, after all who are they going to cause trouble with next

Remember the village is on the city CCTV monitoring system so big brother is looking after you

Don’t be afraid of the police in the village they have seen it all before and like village people because they know they don’t cause the problems, its generally outsiders and they will help you and treat you politely

And finally you’ve come out to enjoy yourself and people will want to talk to you, don’t be a wall flower and be prepared to answer some quite personal questions, people are intrigued .If you send out a positive attitude it will make it easier for the next tranny.