It is a welcoming and comfortable environment exclusively for gay men. It provides a variety of amenities, creating the perfect location to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals.
Sauna in Manchester
Guide To The Basement Sauna
The Basement Sauna is a popular gay sauna situated in the heart of Manchester, serving the local community for more than two decades.
Situated in the Northern Quarter, Manchester, Basement Sauna is located in the basement of a historic Victorian mill, which gives it a unique and charming atmosphere. It’s central location makes the sauna easily accessible for locals and visitors alike, so it’s a popular destination for those looking for a memorable gay sauna experience. Basement Sauna is open throughout the week, offering flexible hours for its patrons. Still, please note that the last entry is one hour before closing, and all wet area facilities are turned off at least an hour before closing.
Impressive Range of Facilities
Basement Sauna boasts an extensive array of facilities to suit the needs and preferences of its visitors. These include:
Dry Sauna and Steam Room
Relax and detoxify in the dry sauna and steam room, both designed to help you unwind and rejuvenate your senses.
Two Spas
Indulge in the soothing waters of the two spas, providing a luxurious and calming environment for ultimate relaxation.
Private Cabins and Dark Areas
Explore your desires in the large dark area, complete with private cabins for more intimate encounters.
Licenced Bar
Quench your thirst with a refreshing drink at the licenced bar, open from midday to 2 AM. Both cash and card payments are accepted.
Lounge, Showers, and Internet Access
Make use of the comfortable lounge area with TV, showers, and internet access, ensuring you have everything you need for a pleasant stay.
Locker Storage
Personal belongings must fit in the provided locker, which measures 50 cm x 25 cm x 40 cm (H x W x D).
Age Restrictions and ID Requirements
You must be over 18 and Basement Sauna operates a Challenge 25 scheme. The staff will ask for ID if you are fortunate enough to look younger than 25. Passports, driving licenses, and national ID cards (no photocopies or pictures on phones) are accepted forms of identification.
Room for Improvement?
The Basement Sauna has gained an excellent reputation among its customers. Many have praised the establishment’s cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming staff. Many also appreciate the clientele’s diverse mix of ages and races and have recommended the sauna as a fun and memorable experience.
However, a few guests have suggested areas for improvement, such as enhancing customer service skills and ensuring that bar staff are always present to serve guests. Some customers have also recommended implementing a payment system linked to locker keys, which would allow patrons to quickly purchase items at the bar without needing to access their wallets. Despite these suggestions, the overall feedback for the Basement Sauna has been overwhelmingly positive.
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10 December 2024
Warning ❗️ this is sauna is very dirty the steam room is full of feces. Staff are rude and unprofessional they will steel your staff also many drags is using inside My friend had skin fungul. After we visit. Please be carefull.
23 November 2024
This is a nice, just large enough Sauna based in Manchester, staff seemed to have improved since last time as well, a little more welcoming overall. The complex wasn’t very busy overall, but was clean amd everything was working as should.
Good choice on the bar, and not exceptionally overpriced either but I do feel the entrance price of £21 is a little excessive, I note it’s cheaper at other times, I did visit Friday evening. And as like all venues like this, I appreciate running costs are quite high.
19 October 2024
Ridiculous set up. Pay to enter every time even if you have a ‘membership’. Allow the staff to photograph you when you enter? It’s a very expensive sauna compared to others. Northwich has ample free parking and is arguably better now following it’s upgrade. I find basement very hit or miss for action too. Poor facilities too, water often cold, no douching areas unlike other saunas too.
14 October 2024
Sundays seem busiest but by 6pm onwards it is noticeably a lot quieter.
The two jacuzzis are quite small and with 4 guys in it becomes awkward, unless of course they’re all hot 🙂
1 big jacuzzi would be more practical
Showers are warmer than when I last visited
There was a condom and lube wrappers in the steam room which were still there an hour later
Not overly keen on layout
5 September 2024
Overall, the sauna was great, and the staff were very friendly, especially Minas. I had an enjoyable time, but the hot tub was too small.
