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Bar Pop

Sarah Lane

Identifying as an ‘IndieDiscoElectroHomoMadHiphopBritPopFunkyKindaShagtasticQueerThing’, Bar Pop on Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street is known for its friendly atmosphere, and top drawer drag shows.

Home to Poptastic, Manchester’s longest running weekly alternative club night, Bar Pop also host an array of playful entertainment. Among its listings you’ll find karaoke, drag cabaret and possibly the Kennel Klub…

Bar Pop’s atmosphere is friendly, fun-loving and fantastic whatever the event so even if your pockets are bare, amble down the cobbles to Skint on a Monday where drinks are a quid and the music is pop and dance.

10 Canal StreetManchesterM1 3EZ View map
Telephone: 0161 236 0446

Opening Hours

  • Monday12:00pm - 3:00am
  • Tuesday12:00pm - 3:00am
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 3:00am
  • Thursday12:00pm - 3:30am
  • Friday12:00pm - 4:30am
  • Saturday12:00pm - 4:30am
  • Sunday12:00pm - 3:30am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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