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As the city’s only gay sauna, Basement Complex holds a unique place in Manchester’s gay scene. Located in a former Victorian mill in Ancoats, it offers a relaxed yet cruisy atmosphere with a dry sauna, steam room, two jacuzzis, private cabins, and a café-bar. A long-standing favorite, it’s the go-to destination for gay men looking to unwind, connect, and explore from 12 pm onwards, daily. Before or after lunch? You decide.
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Basement Complex is a well-established gay male-only sauna located in Ancoats, Manchester, occupying the basement of a historic Victorian mill. With over 20 years of experience, the venue offers facilities such as a dry sauna, steam room, two spas, and a licensed bar operating from midday to 2 AM.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Leather Bar, Bar, Showers, Sauna, Steam room, Jacuzzi / Hot pool
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