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The Cockatoo Club

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20 Richmond Street, Manchester

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About this place The Cockatoo Club

The Cockatoo Club is a gay bar on Richmond Street in Manchester's Gay Village, a few steps from Canal Street. It's decorated in a flamboyant art deco, speakeasy style. The main attractions are drag and cabaret shows, plus drag brunches, and the cocktails get strong reviews, especially the spicy margaritas and martinis. It's rated 4.7 from about 60 reviews. Book ahead for brunches and show nights, which are the busiest times. Reviewers mention a separate upstairs cocktail area that's calmer than the show floor. Happy-hour deals run on some days.

Upcoming events at The Cockatoo Club

Sun, Nov 8

Sing-on-Sunday with Gladys Duffy

7:00 PM

Wed, Nov 11

Gagged! at the Cockatoo Club

8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 12

Let's Get Quizzical with Lola Lasagne

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13

Cocktails & Cabaret with Martha D'Arthur

7:30 PM

Fri, Nov 13 Recurring

Cabaret Showcase

9:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14

Cocktails & Cabaret with Miss Penny & Davey Stuart

7:30 PM

Sat, Nov 14 Recurring

Themed Saturday Night

9:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19

Let's Get Quizzical with Lola Lasagne

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 20

Cocktails & Cabaret with Portia Parker and Verry Cherry

7:30 PM

Sat, Nov 21

Cocktails & Cabaret with Beverley Bacon and Brenda La Beau

7:30 PM

Sun, Nov 22

Sing-on-Sunday with Gladys Duffy

7:00 PM

Thu, Nov 26

Let's Get Quizzical with Lola Lasagne

7:00 PM

Features

Gay Drag Queens Drag shows Cabaret Shows Food served Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Cocktail bar Cabaret / Show bar Drag shows

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4.7

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62 reviews

Based on 62 Google reviews.

Zack Ellis Jul 2026

★★★★★

Marshall Turton Jun 2026

★★★★★

Christine Gallacher Apr 2026

★★★★★

Popped in for a wee beer ,ended up on stage with Gladys the best night ever ,really friendly and hilarious 😂

Luke Bradley Apr 2026

★★★★★

Robert Wells Feb 2026

★★★★★

Absolutely recommend this venue amazing acts and staff were so attentive, Gee Gee looked after us and kept our drinks topped up

Lauren Rowe Dec 2025

★★★★★

Stunning venue in the village. Iv attended a few events here and everything is perfect, from the decor in a flamboyant speak easy style, comfortable seating area, clean toilets and the buffets both hot and cold are absolutely divine. The staff are all beautiful souls who work really hard and make a real good cocktail - I had the lychee one n it was so strong and 2 for £14 at happy hour!. Looking forwards to coming here again x

Jen V. Oct 2025

★★★★★

We had the best time at the Frockatoo drag brunch!! The ambiance in the upstairs area is also fantastic for a cocktail. Highly recommend stopping by! And thank you to Gigi for amazing service! : )