The Cockatoo Club

The Cockatoo Club is a cocktail bar and cabaret bar at 20 Richmond Street, with an LGBTQ+ identity and a setting connected to Canal Street in Manchester. Its character comes from the combination of drinks, cabaret and a clearly social bar format, making it a place for evenings centred on cocktails and entertainment rather than a conventional restaurant meal.

Cocktails are central to the venue’s offer, while cabaret gives the space a performance-led identity. The two elements place The Cockatoo Club within the nightlife and entertainment scene, with an atmosphere shaped by drinks, stage-style entertainment and LGBTQ+ culture. The venue’s name, branding and description all position it as a dedicated cocktail and cabaret destination.

Brunch is also part of the offer, giving the venue a daytime dimension alongside its evening bar and cabaret role. That makes the format broader than a drinks-only venue, although the available description does not set out a particular brunch menu or cuisine. The food offer is therefore best understood through the presence of brunch rather than a specific culinary style.

The Canal Street setting places The Cockatoo Club among the area’s established LGBTQ+ venues and nightlife addresses. The Richmond Street location is suitable for visitors seeking a bar with a defined identity, a cabaret connection and a cocktail-led offer. It may appeal to social occasions, drinks with friends and visitors looking for an LGBTQ+-focused venue with brunch as part of its programme.

The Cockatoo Club keeps its public description focused on the core experience: cocktails, cabaret, LGBTQ+ culture, Canal Street and brunch. Those features provide the clearest guide to its style. Current arrangements for bookings, brunch service, outdoor seating and dietary requests can be confirmed with the venue before a visit.