Venues

OMG

3 Frogmore Street, Bristol

OMG Bristol is one of the city's premier LGBTQ+ nightlife destinations, delivering high-energy club nights, unforgettable entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Bristol. Located just a short walk from the city's main nightlife district, OMG has earned a reputation as the home of gay club culture, attracting a diverse mix of locals, students, and visitors looking to dance, celebrate, and express themselves freely. Spread across multiple levels, the venue features stylish bars, spacious dance floors, immersive lighting, and powerful sound systems, creating the perfect setting for everything from relaxed drinks to all-night parties. Resident DJs keep the music flowing with a mix of pop, dance, house, commercial anthems, chart hits, and club classics, ensuring there's something for every taste. OMG is renowned for its packed calendar of themed nights, spectacular drag performances, guest entertainers, student events, Pride celebrations, and seasonal parties. Weekly promotions and drink deals make it one of Bristol's favourite destinations for nights out, while regular appearances from some of the UK's best drag artists add even more energy to the venue's lively atmosphere. Inclusivity sits at the heart of everything OMG does. The venue provides a safe, friendly, and respectful environment where LGBTQ+ people and allies can socialise, dance, and enjoy themselves without judgement. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a student night, or simply looking for one of Bristol's biggest LGBTQ+ parties, OMG delivers an unforgettable nightlife experience every week. Address:3 Frogmore StreetBristolBS1 5HX

On Bar

6 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3WD

On Bar is a popular LGBTQ+ bar on Manchester’s famous Canal Street, at the heart of the city’s Gay Village. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, stylish interior and lively entertainment, it attracts a diverse LGBTQ+ crowd looking for drinks, music and a fun night out.The venue offers free entertainment seven days a week, with regular performances, themed events and DJ sets keeping the atmosphere lively throughout the week. Its late-night opening and views overlooking Canal Street make it a popular spot for starting an evening out or continuing the party into the night.Located among the bars, restaurants and nightclubs of Manchester’s Gay Village, On Bar is well placed for exploring the area’s wider LGBTQ+ nightlife. Whether you’re meeting friends for drinks, enjoying the entertainment or dancing to DJ sets, it offers a central place to socialise and experience the energy of Canal Street.The bar spans multiple floors and features an outdoor rooftop terrace, offering space for everything from relaxed drinks overlooking the street to a livelier late-night atmosphere. Alongside its drinks menu, On Bar hosts special events including drag brunches, cabaret and live shows, making it a versatile destination within Manchester’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene.

Over The Rainbow Café

First Floor, 5 Patrick Pool, York

Over The Rainbow Café is York's only LGBTQ+ community café, providing a welcoming, alcohol-free space where everyone can feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Located in the heart of York, the café serves as a vibrant community hub, offering a relaxed environment for LGBTQ+ people, allies, families, and visitors to meet, socialise, and connect. Proudly operating as a sober and neurodivergent-friendly venue, the café is designed to be an inclusive space where accessibility, wellbeing, and community come first. Alongside quality coffee, tea, milkshakes, soft drinks, toasties, homemade cakes, and sweet treats, the café offers a range of gluten-free and vegan options, with no extra charge for alternative milks. More than just a café, Over The Rainbow hosts a variety of community initiatives, including a bring-and-swap clothing rail to support gender affirmation, a binder donation scheme, and a pay-it-forward programme that allows customers to purchase food and drinks for others in need. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the free library of books, board games, craft supplies, and fidget toys, making it an inviting space to relax, study, work, or spend time with friends. Regular community events, workshops, social meetups, and creative activities help bring York's LGBTQ+ community together throughout the year, creating opportunities for friendship, support, and self-expression in a welcoming, judgement-free environment. Whether you're looking for a quiet coffee, a safe community space, or a place to meet like-minded people, Over The Rainbow Café offers one of York's most inclusive and supportive venues. Address:First Floor,5 Patrick Pool,York,YO1 8BB