Cruz 101

Cruz 101 is a large LGBTQ+ club at 101 Princess Street in Manchester, England, on the edge of the Gay Village and close to Canal Street. The club has multiple rooms and dance floors, including a main room playing pop and dance music and a second space for different styles, and it is a well-known late-night destination in the village. The crowd is welcoming and mixed, mostly aged 18 to 35, with LGBTQ+ patrons, allies, students and groups celebrating birthdays or nights out, and the dress code is relaxed, with casual to going-out clothing typical. The atmosphere is lively, flirtatious and fun, with high-energy dancefloors, themed nights and a party feel that builds after midnight. Music centres on chart pop, dance anthems, commercial house and remixes, with some nights dedicated to other styles, depending on the date. Bars serve draught and bottled beer, spirits with mixers, shots and cocktails at club prices, and drinks offers are often run early in the night. Opening hours are listed as typically open late from Thursday to Sunday, with the busiest nights on Friday and Saturday, and closing times set per night. Entry is free on some nights and up to about £10 on others, with the amount varying by night and arrival time. Reservations are not standard, though groups may be able to arrange private areas on request, and bottle service is not a central feature. Queues form on Friday and Saturday after about 23:00, and arriving earlier often means free or cheaper entry. Photo ID is required, and the door team applies standard age and conduct checks. The Gay Village location makes it easy to combine with nearby bars before the club, and taxis are available near Princess Street at closing.