The best drag brunch in Manchester

The best drag brunch in Manchester

Some people like their weekend brunch to be a sedate and relaxing experience, but lots of others want it to be a huge party. If you like your brunch with added music, entertainment, and fun, going to a drag brunch in Manchester could be your ideal weekend activity. If you're ready for cheeky jokes, eye-popping outfits, and dazzling entertainment, check out our guide to the best drag brunch in Manchester.

Tamsin Spargo, Thatsup
Tamsin Spargo
  1. Manchester's best drag brunches
    1. 1
      Bar Pop Burgers and bottomless booze
    2. 2
      On Bar Beyoncé but drag
    3. 3
      The Bread Shed Huge drag party
    4. 4
      The Cockatoo Club Brunch and a show
    5. 5
      Impossible Drag queens and buff butlers
    6. 6
      Area Manchester Interactive party

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Manchester's best drag brunches

Bar Pop

Burgers and bottomless booze

LGBTQ+-owned Bar Pop is a colourful and inclusive venue in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village. The Divas Drag Brunch takes place here every Saturday, promising cabaret performances, prizes, and fun, hosted by glamorous drag star Viva la Diva. Drag waitresses will provide you with American-style burgers and your choice of bottomless drinks.

On Bar

Beyoncé but drag

An award-winning venue in the Gay Village, On Bar is a comfortable space that hosts lots of lively events. That includes two regular drag brunch events - there's the Buff Bingo party with added fun and games or the Queen B brunch inspired by Beyoncé. Expect music, live performances, a choice of brunch dishes, and all the drinks you can handle.

The Bread Shed

Huge drag party

Lively nightclub The Bread Shed has lots of exciting events taking place, covering an eclectic spectrum from drag acts to punk bands. There's a lively drag brunch here every week with lip sync battles, dancing, competitions, and huge prizes to be won. As well as all the entertainment, you get a brunch dish of your choice and endless alcohol. 

The Cockatoo Club

Brunch and a show

A luxe and vibrant venue in the Gay Village, The Cockatoo Club is open for cocktails and also puts on an array of cabaret performances and events, including its drag brunch. A fabulous group of queens will keep you entertained with a cabaret show whilst you enjoy freshly prepared food and free-flowing drinks, all in stylish surroundings.

Impossible

Drag queens and buff butlers

Impossible is a fun spot for any occasion, featuring eclectic decor, exciting entertainment, and delicious food. Among the events on here is the monthly Boy Toy Brunch. Hosted by drag stars Honey The Foxx and Rosie Zinfandel, it features food and limitless drinks served by buff butlers, a dance and acrobatics show, and performances from your drag hosts.

Area Manchester

Interactive party

Area Manchester is a nightclub that hosts a varied range of events, from comedy clubs to afrobeats nights. It's in demand as an events space, too. Drag fans can visit for bottomless brunch once a month. Expect riotous parties with brunch food and free-flowing alcohol, plus performances, competitions, and some serious prizes.

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Drag brunch - Our guide to the best drag brunch in Manchester is updated regularly. If you know of a great drag brunch in Manchester that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to the best drag brunches in Manchester. Have you visited any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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