Gay Village & Piccadilly Gardens / Places · February 19, 2025

Red Light

Introduction: Red Light

Hidden within the charming cobbled streets of Manchester’s Kampus neighbourhood, Red Light is an intimate, speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar that proudly serves the LGBTQ+ community while welcoming all. Marked by a distinctive red light, this hidden gem offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

Drinks menu

Mocktails

Red Light is renowned for its innovative approach to non-alcoholic beverages. Utilising specialist alcohol-free spirits and house-made ingredients like seasonal sorbets and acidulated juices, the bar crafts sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktails that mirror the complexity of their alcoholic counterparts. 

  • Dark & Hop-less – £7.50
    Fresh ginger, lime, Lucky Saint 0.5%
  • No No Americano – £9.00
    Lyre’s Italian Spritz, acidulated cherry juice, soda
  • Sgroppino – £7.50
    Seasonal sorbet, citrus, soda

Alcohol-free beer

  • Lucky Saint 0.5% – £5.00

Sober space

The venue’s cosy interior features plush booths and captivating portraits adorning the walls, creating an intimate yet exhilarating atmosphere. Designed with inclusivity in mind, Red Light offers seating arrangements that cater to those who prefer distance from the bar area, ensuring comfort for all patrons.

Plan your visit

  • Address: G4.2 Minshull House, Little David Street, Kampus, Manchester, M1 3GL
  • Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 16:00 to 01:00
  • Booking: Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome
  • Website: https://www.redlightmcr.co.uk/
Red Light, Little David Street, Gay Village, City Centre, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, M1 3GL, United Kingdom

The information provided on this website is accurate at the time publishing, but is subject to change. Please contact the venue directly for further info. Updated: February 2025