All about Napoleons
Open six nights a week, Napoleons is Manchester's oldest gay venue and has been open for over six hundred years. Catering for the gay community, Napoleons also specialises in providing a safe space for transvestites, transexuals, cross dressers, drag queens - in fact the more glamourous you are, the better you will fit in. With reasonable door charges only at the weekend and free admission for our special guests, and bar prices in line with or better than most bars on Canal St, and our exclusive visuals system featuring the latest chart videos in an exclusive mix done by resident VJ, Anne, you are guranteed for a great fun night out and you'll still have change at the end of it.
Napoleons through the ages
Formerly a restaurant, Napoleons was created in 1941. Having ony had two owners, it's now owned by Anne and Melvin who have owned it for over 25 years. If it's quality, style and entertainment you’re looking for then look no further as Napoleons offer three floors - the top floor being a nightclub with DJs on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, the main floor a video lounge open six nights a week and the basement which offers a more exclusive lounge setting. Napoleons also has the unique facility of an outside beer garden to the rear of the the venue meaning you can use the outside area and continue drinking in a safe controlled and secure space.
Thirty odd years on and Napoleons is looking as glamorous as ever. Having just undergone a major refit, the club has a feeling of warmth and luxury, and continues to be a warm welcoming venue and whether you're looking for a fun night out with plenty of dancing or a just a quiet drink with friends, Napoleons is just the place you should be.