Basement Complex

    Large, long-running gay sauna; open 24 hours.

    Basement Complex

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    18 Tariff Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M1 2FN

    Owners Description: Basement Complex Manchester is an established gay male only sauna with over 20 years of experience. Located in Ancoats, Manchester and occupying the basement of an old Victorian mill.

    Facilities include dry sauna, steam room and two spas. You can grab yourself a drink in the licenced bar (midday to 2AM). Cash or card payments are accepted.

    Or come and explore the large dark area with private cabins.

    Operating a challenge 25 scheme. If you are lucky enough to look younger than 25, Basement Complex will ask for ID. They can only accept passport, driving license and national ID cards. No photocopies or pictures on phones will be accepted. You must be 18 or older to access the venue.

    Annual membership £5.


    Free entry on your birthday


    ID is required for any age-related discounts.

    Weekday: Mon- Thur 12pm - 11pm,

    Weekend: Fri-Sat 12pm - 10am, Sun 12pm - 11pm

    Features:
    Cafe
    Free Wi-Fi
    Jacuzzi \/ Hot Pool
    Massage
    Relaxing Cabins
    Sauna
    Steam room
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    Anon

    Mon, Oct 01, 2018

    Basement Complex

    My friend and I each 21 decided to check this place out as students under 25 go free on Wednesday was much better than expected chill out upstairs or head on down to the crusing area. If you don’t like someone just say no thanks and you’ll be left. It is spacious and clean. This and Sweatbox in London are incredible.
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    Tom

    Sun, Sep 09, 2018

    Basement Complex

    In the sauna you are naked so this must be very warm all the time!! If you sweat you can have a shower but you are cold if you are naked. PLEASE PUT ON THE HEATING ALL THE TIME IN ALL PLACES!! Thanks!
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    Peter

    Sat, Aug 04, 2018

    Basement Complex

    I've been there number of times and ALWAYS had great time!!! Great saunas, clean and modern. And plenty of action dowstairs. Annoying membership but place definitely worth visiting if you know what you want....
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    Joe

    Mon, Jul 23, 2018

    Basement Complex

    The staff at basement complex are so rude and nasty, it is appalling that any business can treat customers in this way. I visited Saturday afternoon and the receptionist was shouting and screaming at a customer who simply asked for an extra towel. Inside it was very dead, only 5 guys inside wondering round and round. Cold jazzuzi and smelly steam room. Avoid.
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    Al

    Fri, Jul 20, 2018

    Basement Complex

    Do not honor international student ID, they are very rude. Do not listen to the customers in clear English. Never talk to management as it’s like talking to a brick wall: they don’t care about customer satisfaction or pride of community. I was 100% sober came to soak my feet after a long trip had hidden fees and didn’t honor advertised prices! I’ve been to 31 countries and by far this is the worst suana you can spend your time at. Walked a mile to find out what true wankers are. Not the good kind.
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    Andy

    Mon, Jul 16, 2018

    Basement Complex

    Went here end of June this year on a Saturday night. There was a strange crowd in, not nice, full of horrible queens who seem to reject those better looking than themselves - so I thought to myself, two can play at that game. So, as a trained ACTOR, I deliberately got into character whilst a song came on by sister bliss - the one that's called " life's a bitch" - and guess what? before I knew where I was I was speaking out loud in role and in full dialogue as the QUEEN BITCH! "If you tied a dog on a lamppost and left it around here long enough, no doubt it would cock up its leg and piss on you"! And as for those queens who saw me in action, they didn't know where to put themselves. Well, serves you right, I say, let this be a lesson for you, and after my debut performance, I managed to practically vacate the building. Well, that's ACTORS for you!
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    dillo

    Tue, Feb 13, 2018

    Basement Complex

    I have been going regularly for a year now. Does get busy on Sundays around 3pm. Lots of guys different ages come in. Although does get a bit annoying when dirty old guys cant stop chasing the younger lads. This place needs more younger lads. Best days to go are Sundays. Place is cleaned regularly. Never had any issues with the staff.
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    Tom

    Fri, Sep 29, 2017

    Basement Complex

    I won't mix words. The Basement really depressing. One guy was actually crying. Steer clear.
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    Ray

    Wed, Sep 20, 2017

    Basement Complex

    The guy on reception is so rude and speaks to you like your a child. I asked for an extra towel and was willing to pay for it, but he just shouted 'no' at me. The place stinks, the sauna is dirty with broken tiles. People walking circles looking for something or someone, no action on offer.
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    Neil

    Thu, Aug 03, 2017

    Basement Complex

    Been there twice and on both occasions it was empty. The first thing to note is the building.... soggy carpet, smells of damp and dirty seating in the sauna. It isn't relaxing at all and there was no action going on. There are lots of photos on grinder of very hot guys saying they are at basement and enticing you to go and pay but I think these are fake. Not worth it.
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    dillo

    Tue, Feb 13, 2018

    Basement Complex

    This is the best sauna in Manchester. The sauna you must have gone to would have been near canal st called base sauna. Most the reviews on here are about Base sauna and not Basement Complex. I have been a regular customer for over a year and had no issues. Best day to come in the sauna is on Sunday after 2pm.
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    LESLIE

    Sat, Jul 29, 2017

    Basement Complex

    Never been to a sauna, so have sent e-mail to them NO reply Phoned 5 times rings but no answerer so how dose anyone talk to them and to find out more about what is on offer. They can not be that busy that no one can answerer the phone. Very disappointed with the Basement.
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    Gabi

    Fri, Jan 06, 2017

    Basement Complex

    People walking circles looking for something or someone. Jacuzzi had so much chloride in it it was literally burning my eyes. It's decent and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. I heard them give advice to a guy that was complaining of bo action telling him to stop being so fussy. Found that to be funny. Not sure if i would go back. A bit to expensive if u ask me especially after 4pm.
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    John

    Sat, Aug 27, 2016

    Basement Complex

    Guys, looking, for others, not sure the person is there, so searching and searching for the right guy. Most knowing how to make it work. Very sad.
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    Rodger

    Mon, May 30, 2016

    Basement Complex

    Accompanying friend, who last attended around 5 years ago, is highly impressed with the sauna's improvements, increased space, new black tiling throughout that is sophisticated looking and visually appealing. Excellent sauna well worth a visit to freshen up, relax, enjoy a snack while watching TV or going online and enjoy all the other facilities of a fantastic men's health club.
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    John

    Mon, Mar 21, 2016

    Basement Complex

    Very poor experience. Neither set of showers were working properly - when we informed staff they were unconcerned and made no attempt to rectify the issue or provide a refund despite shower facilities being a basic need in a sauna. Lockers wee not secure - I tried the wrong locker by accident with my key and managed to open someone's eles's locker with all their belongings. Staff on duty were pretty poor and could do with customer care training. Atmosphere not great unless you want a social club - lots of guys sitting or standing and chatting! Not a place I will rush back to!
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    Mark

    Wed, Aug 05, 2015

    Basement Complex

    First of all great welcome, by the Romanian young fellow, very informative and what a shame. Renovation was going on and it was a right mess, entry charge £15, one shower right at the back and not been cleaned like forever, filthy cubicles, list is endless. I would suggest ringing in before visiting just to check if renovation is finished
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    Micheal

    Sat, Aug 01, 2015

    Basement Complex

    Went there this week 28th July 15 only to find both the sauna and steam closed off for refurbishment, whilst about time as they are grubby, entrance fee remaining at 15 quid is ludicrous! I would call them to check facilities are open before making the effort to go! There are other places. If refurb is still happening I would not bother.
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    Andy

    Sun, May 17, 2015

    Basement Complex

    Well established and pleasant greeting on every visit. The 'refurbished' cabins are a bit strange. There are a handful of different sizes with high step into them (potential accidents?) - I'm not young and it's difficult to climb in and out. The 'new dark room with a circular table in is my favorite. There's been a crucial problem for the last couple of weeks where the floor by the showers is giving way - and dangerous. Not well marked or protected. This dates 17.5. am due back 18th.

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