Pheonix Centre
Princes St, Bloom St
Supposed gay and gay friendly multi-use centre. Plans to include shops, services, clubs, bars etc. Has been very slow getting off the ground - and some still doubt whether it will fly. Worth an amble past, at least.
See Bar Icarus/Club Oddysey
Vinowski
Afflecks Palace, Second Floor, Unit 49, Church St, Manchester.
Stockport couldn't cope, so now installed in town. Handmade leather/demin/studs/PVC for "fun" or real life.
Clone Zone
Sackville St, Tel: 0161 236 1398
Play Toys for Boys and Girls - call for catalogue of goodies (I think there's a refundable charge - ring 0161 273 5246 with your credit card.
Green Room
54 Whitworth St, Tel: 0161 236 1677
Gay friendly theatre and bar/cafe
Funky Crop Shop
Bloom St, Tel: 0161 237 1032
Just as it says - the best place around for haircuts with peer approval. Discounts for HGM members.
Manchester Piercing Studio
Basement, The Coliseum Exchange, Church St, Tel: 0161 832 3486
Not my thing at all; never been, so can't comment.. Apparently has all the right certificates. Discounts for HGM members.
DANE Furniture
Opening July in Manchester ....visit their web site in the meantime
Beautiful Furniture to grace that new apartment...