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Cruz 101

Google (222) 3.3
Tripadvisor (57) 2.5
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What reviewers say

Some visitors praise the venue for its lively atmosphere, good DJs, and excellent drag performances, with one reviewer calling it the best in the village. However, many common complaints highlight issues with overpriced drinks and entry fees, rude and aggressive bouncers who have been accused of racism and misogyny, and long queues for toilets.

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Address
101 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6DD
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Website
cruz101.co.uk
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Price Range
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About this place Cruz 101

Cruz 101 is the after‑hours spot on Princess Street where the Canal Street Gay Village hands off the night. The club sits right on the edge of the Village, a fixture on Princess Street for decades. Locals still treat it as the place to go once the street‑level bars shut their doors. Inside, commercial pop and dance tracks keep the floor moving, and the crowd skews young. Themed nights rotate throughout the year, so you’ll hear everything from retro disco to current chart hits. It opens Thursday through Sunday at 10 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday the doors stay open until 6 a.m. Entry and drinks sit in the mid‑range, nothing outrageous but not cheap either. Reviews are split. The main gripe is the door staff—queues can stretch, especially on weekends—so bring your ID and be prepared to wait.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 22:00-04:00
Friday 22:00-06:00
Saturday 22:00-06:00
Sunday 22:00-04:00

Features

Gay Happy Hour Drag shows Dress Code Events Dancing Area Party Club After hours (after 4am) Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Dance club Themed parties

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3.3
★★★★★
222 reviews

Based on 222 Google reviews.

Ranjit Modhawadia
Ranjit Modhawadia Jun 2026
★★★★★
Ranjit Modhawadia
Ranjit Modhawadia Jun 2026
★★★★★
Hannah Walters
Hannah Walters May 2026
★★★★★

Door staff are amazing especially B and Emily

Tom Bogan
Tom Bogan May 2026
★★★★★

The door staff is were kind, respectful and helpful (and even when driunk. Emily espcially really helped me when I was struggling trying to get a taxi (helping me get a taxi on Uber) and leading me into a taxi. I couldn’t ask for better door poeple!

Oliver Hargreaves
Oliver Hargreaves May 2026
★★★★★

good night only bar open till later on in evening.

Hannah Walters
Hannah Walters May 2026
★★★★★

Door staff are amazing especially B and Emily

Tom Bogan
Tom Bogan May 2026
★★★★★

The door staff is were kind, respectful and helpful (and even when driunk. Emily espcially really helped me when I was struggling trying to get a taxi (helping me get a taxi on Uber) and leading me into a taxi. I couldn’t ask for better door poeple!

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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