Thompsons Arms in Manchester

Had a horrid experience recently, me and my friend have been visiting here for over a decade. This is due to the manager Dan and staff, who make this place. But recently we got shouted and finger pointed by the owner. He shouted, "this is your last warning". How very dare you! Will not be visiting ever. Charging at us like Mrs Trunchball. The place had two people in on the dancefloor. We kept it a float, when it was table seating. Yet he had the nerve to discriminate against us. This is not the first time he has been rude. There are far for pleasant places to be at. Go to New Union, instead of here, where you are welcomed and not pointed at. It's safe to say we left after this ordeal. I feel sorry for the staff. Don't be his next target.

Wow dint look like that in early 80s .when tried as normal pub .yes still gay but anybody wandered in like me no bouncers when I went early 80s maybe that shows now

Absolute vile doorman, bald, obese with a pea shaped head for a description. Avoid at all costs. He has a massive chip on his shoulder and an extremely low IQ with zero logic.We was on a trip to manc from brighton. He wouldn’t let us in the club because we were “too straight” and “not regulars” he then asked us where we went for lunch and then said it wasn’t “gay enough”! He was so horrible it was honestly like talking to a 3 year old and trying to understand their logic as to why they won’t eat their dinner! We were coherent and non offensive. To the point young gay men leaving the bar were saying to him to let us in they just didn’t get it. Not sure what really goes on here for it to be such a random selection process who can and can’t get in but thank the lord we live in brighton and can party with our queer peers openly and happily. Sorry Manchester you missed out as we’re a good crack toParty with. All the best

Me and 4 other were refused entry. Reason is that we weren't members, after much negotiation the 4 guys were allowed in but me and my partner wasn't because we were argumentative about why we weren't allowed in. Absolute shambles and racist door staff and management.

was asked for covid pass after being in here for an hour, we showed our pass and they asked us to leave anyway - really dodgy stuff happening in here

Worst ever experience with security guards who are acting like fools and with no brains " just doing our job"Not accepting covid vaccination cards and wants nhs app proof which sounds really stupid and unnecessary. Ruined my weekend night.. management is requested to put some brains into their head and tell them nhs app pass and vaccination card is the same thing.

As a frequent visitor of over 15 years I was horrified at the treatment i received from the large male bar man last night. Rude, arrogant, clearly not a fan of a straight female, intimidating and down right disgusting. If I could select - 100 stars I would.

Wow! What more can I say…The floor is sticky, the staff surely and the toilets are straight out of trainspotting!However, a finer spot for cheap boozing you will not find. To Thompson’s boys I shout! Last one buys the £2.79 pints xxx

Ok sat 29th August 2010 I arrive and scan in, told to wait, as I'm on my own. I then explain after waiting to the security that I had a friend already inside on his own. He then showed me to him, there wasn't a seat, so twice by rude staff what there no seat then go policy was, the 'manager' or at least so he tee shirt says looked like and spoke like he was on drugs. Bad vibe, bad staff. Looks cheap.

I like the atmosphere of this place and the audience. very winding up and liberating. Professional and attentive bartenders, many handsome guys. Promotions are held constantly, and you can get two free cocktails or a separate room for an hour. To do this, I registered on 909gay,com created a profile and showed it to the administrator. This is an unforgettable experience.