Manchester LGBTQ+ bar responds to act of vandalism just months after opening

A recently-opened LGBTQ+ cocktail bar on the outskirts of Manchester’s Gay Village fell victim to an act of vandalism at the weekend.

The venue said on Instagram: “We wanted to address a recent incident that has deeply impacted us here at Red Light Bar. Our beloved signage featuring the phrase "It's Queer Up North" was vandalised. “The signs in the toilets are quite a big Instagram feature and people like to go in there and take selfies because they look good,” Deana explained. “On Saturday night, someone came in and peeled one of the letters off one of the signs. It’s vinyl stuck to the wall so it’d take a good bit of time to scrape it off, so it does feel like it was intentional. We’re devastated about it, to be honest.”

Deana said she has since bought new vinyls and is hoping to replace the vandalism in the next few days. It’s not the only thing she has planned for the venue this week either.

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