Overview

Went out during Pride in my powerchair and found that bar one place, nowhere was accessible. Was just glancing into Poptastic mourning the lost days of my able-bodied youth when one of the bouncers asked if I wanted to come in. I said yes, but those four steps look formidable, and he offered to run round the back and get the ramp! I hadn't had this experience at any other bar we passed and was very surprised. The staff were incredibly helpful and gave me clear directions, and the back door took me straight to the dancefloor! It was easy to get attention when I wanted to leave for the ramp to be put back, too. By far my best experience in Manchester's gay village.

Transport & Parking

It's possible to park just outside the village, with bays and double yellows available for those with blue badges. There are also black cabs (wheelchair accessible) at one end of the village and halfway down to take you home after!

Access

There was no clear indication that they had a disabled entrance, but staff were forthcoming without having to be asked and there was a portable ramp at the back - which is more than can be said for any other venue in the area (aside from No 1 Canal Street). Ramp led to wide doorway which led to the bar and dancefloor. The bar had stools to sit on, though the majority of the dancefloor was up a step. The bar was not low enough to make ordering as a wheelchair user easy. Very loud, hard to communicate with staff from a wheelchair but they're very happy to help.

Toilets

Not used.

Staff

Staff beyond helpful, very willing to drop what they were doing to make something accessible eg get out ramp, come round the bar to speak to you. Very impressed.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

Would recommend. But they should have better signage and a lower bar area.