Reduction for members. Two rooms of music: the Kittsch Bitch Lounge with 80's, retro, chart, pop and the Indie Playground with Indie, Britpop & Alternative. Features Mr. Poptastic himself - John Hamilton & Comedy.

open: Tue & Sat 23-4h

  • Gay and lesbian mixed crowd
  • Bar with full range of alcoholic beverages

Gay Map Poptastic Manchester @ Club Alter Ego

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