18/10/14: The QX bar whores took on the glamour and glitz of London’s fabulous West End last Saturday as Manbar threw a weekend-long birthday celebration marking two fantastic years entertaining the masses.
It’s been a turbulent time of late for the Charing Cross landmark – under threat of imminent closure from Westminster Council due to questionable noise complaints in April, the team made it through a make-or-break hearing, going on to become one of the summer’s most popular homosexual hangouts.
Drawing in regular crowds for dazzling DJ action at Beyond pre-party, Hombre, plus cabaret and ‘Bingay’ slots during the week, this venue has plenty to offer a spoilt-for-choice Soho clientele.
Things were buzzing when we headed down, with a top class DJ soundtrack from busty Latina Queen, Gretta Gargola and her very hunkish friend. Meanwhile, the throng of Saturday-nighters made the most of a super special birthday offer with Kronenbourg at only £2.50 a pint that had the buff bar boys rushed off their feet ‘til closing time.
Elsewhere, the activity continued out front with sociable sorts catching up on scene snippets through ‘til late. Check out the action at Manbar, open seven days a week!
79 Charing Cross Road, Soho, WC2H 0NE
Words by Chris John
Photos by Joel Ryder
