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VIA

Google (884) 4.3
Tripadvisor (245) 3.9
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Visitors praise the fun music, lively atmosphere, and good food, with some staff members receiving specific commendations for their friendly and attentive service. However, several reviewers report negative experiences with door staff, describing them as rude, bigoted, and behaving despicably.

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Address
28-30 Canal Street, Manchester
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Phone
01612 366523
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Website
www.viamanchester.co.uk

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About this place VIA

VIA is a large gay bar on Canal Street in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, set over several floors with booth seating, a cocktail bar and food. Resident DJs play pop and gay anthems, big screens show sport, and drink offers keep it busy. The crowd is mixed and it is easy for a first visit. It opens from noon, until 01:00 most nights and 03:00 on Saturday. Being on Canal Street, it works as a place to eat and have a first drink before moving on along the street.

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Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 01:00
Monday 12:00-01:00
Tuesday 12:00-01:00
Wednesday 12:00-01:00
Thursday 12:00-01:00
Friday closed
Saturday 12:00-03:00
Sunday 12:00-01:00

Features

Gay Live music Food served Dancing Area Sport Bar Pub/Tavern Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Pub

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4.3
★★★★★
884 reviews

Based on 884 Google reviews.

Stephen adshead
Stephen adshead Jun 2026
★★★★★
Andrew
Andrew Jun 2026
★★★★★

Witnessed some downright mean behaviour by the staff here towards various customers, which is unfortunately endemic in the village. Not sure why you employ 3 people to gather at the end of the bar judging, scowling and gossiping.

Alexander Hyde
Alexander Hyde Jun 2026
★★★★★
Josh Ansell
Josh Ansell Jun 2026
★★★★★
Ranjit Modhawadia
Ranjit Modhawadia Jun 2026
★★★★★
Joe Smallman
Joe Smallman Jun 2026
★★★★★
Dominic James
Dominic James Jun 2026
★★★★★

Had a lovely evening in Via this evening. Darren served us our food and was so lovely and engaging. Louis played a lot of our favourite Kylie songs too. It was very busy but they had staff come around with an IPad even at busy times. Nathan a the iPad was brilliant, and remembered our orders. Thanks Boys. Dom, Chris, Jamie!

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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