As of now, BASE Sauna is the only gay sauna currently open in Manchester. It's located in the heart of the Gay Village and continues to be a popular spot for cruising and socializing with locals.

Manchester Gay Saunas
Manchester has a massive gay scene where there's always something happening. For a bit of Mancunian gay sauna fun, here are the places to go.
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Manchester Gay Saunas
Basement Complex
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18 Tariff Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Basement Complex is a long-running gay men-only sauna in Manchester, based in the basement of a converted Victorian mill in Ancoats.
The venue has been operating for more than 20 years and includes a dry sauna, steam room, two spas, a licensed bar, private cabins and a large dark area. It’s one of the city’s more established gay sauna options and stays open late, with the bar operating until 2AM.
Mon:12:00 - 23:00
Tue:12:00 - 23:00
Wed:12:00 - 23:00
Thu:12:00 - 23:00
Fri:12:00 - 07:00
Sat:12:00 - 07:00
Sun:12:00 - 23:00
Last updated on: 1 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 1-Sep-2026
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