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The award winning AXM bar claims to offer more than any other bar in the village. It’s a fabulous venue, with a great atmosphere and some of the best staff around. the contemporary style is fresh and clean. They’ve got one of the best video jukeboxes in town, and internet access is available either via wifi or one of their terminals. You’ll also find an event here every night and a great range of drinks promotions are available. Whilst it is relaxed, it does have quite a strict door policy. AXM has replaced Autobahn and previously the original Bar 38 on Canal Street.

video jukebox
wifi and internet

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Arts Bar and Grill December 14, 2006

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Arts Bar and Grill - Arts Bar and Grill, Piccadilly Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH map

Arts Bar, situated inside manchesters piccadilly hotel, is a throwback to the hayday of the 1970’s. This bar tends to be full of business types during the week and party goers at the weekend. When there is a sports event in the city centre, for example boxing, arts becomes very very busy and unless you are a resident at the hotel you may struggle to get in. Although the outside of the piccadilly hotel is very dated , almost shabby looking, the interior of the bar is surprisingly pleasant. The drinks prices are typically ‘hotel’ high, but in order to compensate they do have a good food menu, and service is usually speedy.

70’s decor
late drinking
food (american/british grill)

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Athenaeum November 28, 2006

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The Athenaeum Manchester The Athenaeum - 1 York Street, Manchester, M1 7DE map

A real party bar, Athenaeum has had its ups and downs over the years however has been ever present whilst the more exclusive bars and restaurants that surround it have come and gone. Located at the top of King Street, on the corner of Spring Gardens and York Street, it’s only a stone’s throw from the shops on both Market Street and King Street, whilst also being close to the Town Hall and China Town. It’s a large hall of a venue boasting marble statues and columns with an impressive looking bar. The clientele can be a real mix, from hen nights to office parties and the drinks flow quickly with a number of promotions also available. Food is also available.

shots
food
loud music (cheesy pop)

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All Bar One November 28, 2006

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All Bar One Manchester All Bar One - 73 King Street, Manchester, M2 4NG map

A Mitchells and Butlers chain bar, All Bar One is a typical cosmopolitan establishment. You can guarentee this place will be packed out at luch time and after work with the ‘suited and the booted’. The food on offer is pretty much standard bar fayre, the wine isn’t bad and the décor is welcoming. In the evening you’ll find All Bar One is the haunt of trendy couples who are seeking a quiet night out.

Food (italian/english)

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The Attic November 28, 2006

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The Attic Manchester The Attic - 50 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP map

One of the most celebrated nightclubs in Manchester, the Attic specialises in regular club nights and live music gigs. The club nights offer anything from rhythm’n'blues, funk, 1960s soul, freakbeat, pyschadelica, ska and Northern Soul to the traditional ‘classic’ Madchester tunes. The venue itself has recently been refurbished although the toilets are still TINY! Access to the Attic is via a metal spiral staircase and the place itself is directly above The Thirsty Scholar underneath the Oxford Road railway arch.

Nightclub (funk, soul, rock, indie, pop)
Live music

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Ape & Apple November 27, 2006

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Ape And Apple - 28 John Dalton Street, Manchester, M2 6HQ map

The Ape and Apple is a traditional Manchester pub very popular with the accountants and solicitors who work nearby on John Dalton Street, between the Town Hall and Deansgate. Offering great cask ales at reasonable prices (including Holt’s superb Humdinger), they also serve good old traditional pub grub.

Real Ale
Manchester Ales (Joesph Holts)
Food (British)
Traditional pub

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Club Alter Ego November 20, 2006

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Club Alter Ego - 105-107 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD map

Club Alter Ego (formerly Mutz Nutz and Equinox, home of Manumission) opened in September 2006 after a £250,000 refit. As you’d expect for a nightclub located just around the corner from Canal Street, it’s a gay friendly venue. Boasting a new bar, sound system, plasma screens, mood lighting and great booth seating it plays host to the gay night, Poptastic.

Disco (house music, pop and indie)

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Ampersand November 14, 2006

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Ampersand - Longworth Street, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4BQ map

Hidden on Longworth Street, a tiny backstreet just off St John Street, Ampersand is one of Manchester’s most famous clubs. Once an exclusive members only club famed for throwing crazy parties they’ve now opened their doors to the general public. With striking decor and deep rich tones, the clientele are usually of the more fashionable type and music-concious. Also inside is the Cristal Lounge, serving fine champagne (includes some not available elsewhere in Manchester), however entry to the Cristal Lounge is for VIP’s only.

Cocktails
Disco

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Arq November 9, 2006

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Arq Arq - Arch 9, Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 5LH map

Arq is the latest bar on Manchester’s Deansgate Locks, located on the doomed spot vacated by the likes of Lock Bar (or Prada Society Cafe as they cheekily originally tried to name it), ‘The’ Bar, If Bar and Arch 9. They’ve tried a different approach to their predecessors, of which, let’s face it, only The Lock Bar got truely right (what a classy bar that was!). Friday, Saturday and Sunday sees the venue turned into a nightclub mixing chart hits, funky house and r’n'b over the 2 levels. ARQ IS CURRENTLY CLOSED!!!

Disco (funky house, chart hits & r’n'b)
Cocktail Menu

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Aqua November 8, 2006

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Aqua Aqua - Albion Wharf, Albion Street, Manchester, M1 5LN map

Aqua is just around the corner from Deansgate Locks and a stone’s throw from the Bridgewater Hall. It’s a small basement club with a great laid back atmosphere, cheesy music, welcome drink prices, and comfortable sofas overlooking the canal. Having recently undergone refurbishment, there’s a nice sized dance floor to boogie on and it’s a whole world away from the more pretentious venues across the road at Deansgate Locks. Previously known as Ned Kelly’s and Cheerleaders when the Hacienda stood proudly next door, Aqua still remains popular as people take advantage of its early bird drink offers and late night license.

Disco (pop tunes and indie classics)

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Atlas November 2, 2006

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Atlas Manchester Atlas - 376 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LY map

Located in a railway arch just under Deansgate train station is Atlas. An unpretentious bar full of the cool city crowd. It always manages to have a great atmosphere no matter what time of the day or night you go. Popular with musicians and celebs looking to escape the more obvious choices around town, it also has a great sun terrace at the back, brilliant for those lazy summer days and warm summer nights. This funky laid back bar is definitely worth checking out.