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Slug and Lettuce March 23, 2007

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RSVP Slug and Lettuce - 64-66 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2EN map

Previously the very popular RSVP which closed down in January 2007, the venue has now become home to Manchester’s very own Slug and Lettuce which offers typical bar food and a good range of drinks behind the bar, also available are cocktails and a wine menu. In preporation for the smoking ban which comes into effect in July 2007 The Slug and Lettuce have decided on a no smoking policy throughout.

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Satan’s Hollow January 12, 2007

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Satan's Hollow Satan’s Hollow - 101 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD map

One of the most renowned student and cheap drink clubs, Satans hollow is the home to manchesters goths, punks, rockers metel heads and indie kids. the music is always very loud in the various club nights that are on offer and there is something special happening every night. there is also a very special asian dub night playing the top bollywood tunes on a wednesday, also on a sunday you’ll get the chance to hear all the local rocker and metal talent in the live band night. There are always drinks promotions behind the bar, your average pint will cost about £1.50 and bottles are £1.00.

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Nightclub (Rock, metal, punk)
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Scu2 January 12, 2007

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Scu2 Scu2 - Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5SH map

It seems that every popular bar in manchester now has a second ’sister’ bar somewhere near by. Scu2 is the sister bar to the student heaven that is scubar (just down the road). Offering more of the same, i guess they are simply trying to get closer to their target audience, manchesters students, some of who live above the bar in one of MMU’s many residential blocks.

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Sinclair’s Oyster Bar January 11, 2007

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Sinclair's Oyster Bar Sinclair’s Oyster Bar - 2 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW map

One of the oldest surviving buildings in central Manchester, sharing an outdoor seating area with the Old Wellington Inn, which was also moved to this new location following the 1996 IRA bomb. Offering a wide range of traditional beers, real ales, spirits and a lovely traditional English menu, Sinclair’s has a great atmosphere and is always very busy - especially on warm Summer days or MEN Arena concert nights. And yes, they do sell Oysters!

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Scubar January 2, 2007

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Scubar Scubar - 136 York Street, Manchester, M1 7XN map

Formally green bar, mcnally’s and the old steam brewery, scubar is three floors of student heaven. Next to Manchester Aquatic Centre, hence the name, upstairs boasts two bar areas with big screen tvs and table football. there is a good selection at the bar including cocktails and drinks promotions with the occasional guest real ale. The basement is small and bare, but this is a good thing, as throughout the week it plays host to some of the best student club nights in manchester.

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Live music
club nights
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Socio Rehab January 2, 2007

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Socio Rehab - Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HQ map

Respected as one of the best cocktail bars outside of london, manchester’s Socio Rehab is a hidden gem in the heart of the northern quarter. As it only advertises itself with a small name plaque on the door, you may have unwittingly walked past this great experience. If you spend the time looking however (its right next door to it’s sister bar rodeo, opposite bluu) you’ll be rewarded and pleasantly surprised. It’s part of the rulesyou have to have a cocktail, thats what this place is about, but this can cause a wait at the bar on busy weekend nights. if you are not sure what to try, ask the very knowledgeable and friendly barstaff who will expertly create a little piece of heaven in a glass. The bar is tiny, and there is not much seating but the music is good and the atmosphere is friendly.

cocktail menu
occasional theme nights

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The Shakespeare January 2, 2007

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The Shakespeare - 16 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA map

The spectacular looking Shakespeare, just off manchester’s market street, originated in chester but was moved to manchester sometime in the 1920’s. the exterior gives an impression of a real old world pub, the inside has been chopped and changed over the years and now is quite dark. The bar is quite reasonable and there are a few real ales on offer, there are some imported bottle lagers on offer too. Popualr with shoppers and office workers alike, they also offer traditional pub grub, with a roast being the special on sundays. A great jukebox and a number of tvs allow the drinker to spend a great couple of hours in this friendly city centre pub.

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Food (pub grub)
Function room

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Seven Oaks December 18, 2006

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Seven Oaks - Seven Oaks, 5 Nicholas Street, Manchester, M1 4HL map

One of manchesters small traditional pubs, the seven oaks is right in the heart of china town. The cream tiled exteria stands out in this back street, the interior is everything you would expect as well. This is a beer pub and as well as their regular draughts of boddies and tetley they have the occasional guest ale. Popular with the office workers from the nearby Mosley Steet, there is a welcoming atmosphere in here and the regulars are a friendly bunch. If it gets too crowded in the small downstairs bar, then you may find room upstairs in their function room.

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Star and Garter December 18, 2006

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The Star and Garter - The Star and Garter, 18 -20 Fairfield Street, Manchester, M1 2QF map

Known as the home of indie music in manchester, the star and garter is a great place to see new bands. The pub is set over two floors, downstairs is the bar and upstairs is the club venue. If you like slumming it, then you will love the star and garter, its not a place to take your gran, its rough around the edges and doesn’t care, which is quite refreshing. There are a number of beers and spirits behind the bar, but nothing to surprise. The upstairs venue is home to some great club nights, where the music is very manchester orientated.

cask ale
live music
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Simple December 11, 2006

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Simple Simple - 44 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LA map

Simple, as simple says, is simple. The menu is graced with a mix of british classics and some more modern inventions. The bar is straightforward, although there’s a good selection of import beers and they have a great cocktail menu to boot. Surrounded by specialist record shops and close to Affleck’s Palace, the atmosphere is chilled and it is a great hang out to catch up with friends. The concept was so succesful they opened a second venue on Chapel Walks, called Simple In The City, which has since made way for a Mediterranean cocktail and tapas bar.

food (british)
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Sam’s Chop House November 28, 2006

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Sam's Chop House Manchester Sam’s Chop House - Back Pool Fold, Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1HN map

Sam’s Chop house is quite literally a Manchester institution having been first established in 1872! Specialising in Great British Cooking with a local influence, Sam’s chop house serves up seasonal regional specialties in a delightful victorian tile and timber setting. You are guaranteed a warm reception at the bar and the choice of drinks available is excellent. The atmosphere combined with the traditional menu make Sam’s Chop House an essential stop for any visitor to Manchester.

Food (British, with an emphasis on local dishes)
Cask Ales
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South November 27, 2006

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South South - 4a South King Street, Manchester, M2 6DQ map

South is a basement nightclub located on South King Street near Deansgate in Manchester. Originally opening it’s doors way back in 1995, South has become a Manchester institution for clubbers from all over the North West. This place is great for those that like dance music, rock and indie. Friday night see’s ‘The Rock + Roll Bar’ playing the best in Rock + Roll throughout the ages and Saturday see’s Madchester fave Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets keyboard player) often take to the decks for some indie and dance classics.

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Sensations Lounge November 24, 2006

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Judas Lounge Sensations Lounge - 2 Old Bank Street, Manchester, M2 7PF map

You’ll find Sensations Lounge in the alleyway between St. Annes Square and Cross Street, the one with the big concrete balls made famous by a semi-naked Jimmy Nesbitt running away from a gigantic boucing testical in Cold Feet. Apart from the management, very little has changed since it’s name change from Judas Lounge and it still offers the wonderful sumptuous seating. It’s a great place to escape from the hordes of shoppers or grab a pre-show drink, with the Royal Exchange Theatre next door. Sensations has a fair selection of drinks and cocktails with a small food menu offering bar snacks throughout the day. The property seems to be rather ill-fated as the likes of The Rat & Parrot, The Colour Bar, the Yatra Lounge and The Judas Lounge having all come and gone. The Conservatory and Bar 5 which once stood opposite have also disappeared. Hopefully the new owner’s can have better luck.

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The Salisbury November 16, 2006

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The Salisbury - 2 Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NE map

The Salisbury is a great pub just off Oxford Road by the side of the Oxford Road railway station arch’s. The pub offers a really great range of cask ales, serves food and has a nice outside drinking area for those summer months. Being at the bottom of the steps leading to the station, the clientele is a real mixed bag; you can expect to see everyone from rockers to goths, young students to older businessmen. The jukebox is also regarded as one of the best in town and along with the real ales is one of the reasons this place is so popular.

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The Sawyers Arms November 14, 2006

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The Sawyers Arms - 138 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2RP map

The Sawyers Arms was Manchester’s first licenced premises. Located on the corner of Deansgate and Bridge Street, this is another of the town’s great traditional pubs with real ales on tap. They offer a nice lunchtime food menu serving through to early evening and boast various events including a karaoke night, live bands and live football - usually very busy. It’s a great pub to meet your friends after a hard day in the office or following a spending spree in the nearby designer stores.

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Food
Live sports (sky sports etc)
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The Sports Cafe November 14, 2006

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The Sports Cafe - 23 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 4AE map

The Sports Cafe is a very popular venue in Manchester. With various different nights and events throughout the week which include special offers and student nights. The bar holds a massive 1490 people, has a restaurant for up to 75 people, 5 bars, 9 pool tables (in a seperate pool area) and for those that are going to watch the sport they have over 100 tv screens! No sports bar would be complete without some sporting memorabilia and sports cafe has loads to cast your eye over.

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Squares November 13, 2006

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Squares Squares - 11 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR map

Squares (formally Square Bar and further back, Cube Bar) is located opposite the Great Northern Warehouse on the corner of Peter Street and Deansgate. Having been around since the area became popular it’s seen a great number of people pass through it’s doors. Offering drinks with some promotions and a large dance floor downstairs, clearly visible from the bar upstairs, it’s a good place to visit if you’re looking for good music, cheap drinks and a non-pretentious night out. You’ll usually find a selection of different types of people in here and it is a good place to start if you’re looking to tour round the area.

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The Slug & Lettuce November 9, 2006

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The Slug & Lettuce - Heron House, Ground Floor, Manchester, M2 5HD map

The Slug & Lettuce is a popular chain, with almost 50 pubs spread throughout the country. Their local offerings include Didsbury, Altrincham and Wilmslow, however it’s their Albert Square branch that offers the best view. Located opposite the Town Hall, there’s undercover outdoor seating offering some of the nicest views in town. Inside, their cosy bar and restaurant offer a wide range of draft and bottles at good prices, a great wine list and superbly priced cocktail menu. Their food menu is also more adventurous than other chains of this type with a superb choice of dishes.

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Sir Ralph Abercromby November 9, 2006

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Sir Ralph Abercromby Inn - 35 Bootle Street, Manchester, M2 5GU map

Manchester offers lots of traditional pubs like this one; just off the beaten track and hidden away, but if you know where they are then you’ve found yourself a little belter! The Sir Ralph Abercromby sits on Bootle Street next to Manchester city centre’s police station. It can be found four ways: You can walk down either end of Bootle Street (accessed from Deansgate next to 42nd Street Nightclub or from Southmill Street behind Baby Grand nightclub), you can sneak through the little passageway on Peter Street (in between Bedlam and the Army & Navy Recruitment Office) or you could take the less recommended option of getting on the wrong side of the law anywhere within the city centre, getting taken in a van to the Bootle Street cells, and then popping in after they’ve bailed you (make sure you get your shoelaces back first). Named after the British lieutenant-general noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars (no Manchester connection), they offer cask ales and food. So step away from the binge-drinker full bars on Peter Street and experience a traditional Manchester ale house.

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Sugar Lounge November 9, 2006

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Sugar Lounge - Deansgate Locks, Manchester, M1 5LH map

Sugar Lounge opened on the Locks a few years ago, an exclusive bar in Manchester catering for those lucky sod’s who had American Express black cards, tailor made designer suits and earning more in savings account interest each year than the rest of us receive as a salary. They had an expensive membership scheme and a strict guest list door policy. It was proudly highly pretentious and even the doormen wore tailored Versace or Hugo Boss uniforms. In reality though, most people with Amex Black cards (especially the footballers) can’t afford to be regularly snapped out on the town and most punters were probably spending more in credit card interest than they were earning as a wage. As with all these types of bars, membership schemes only work for a year or two until the next exclusive bar comes along. And whilst it may have hosted private parties for the likes of David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Cameron Dias, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams, it also became just as well known for its attraction to the ’street’ crowd. It was no surprise that the venue closed down in December 2005 after less than 3 years. In fairness, the rent on a property like this must be horrendous and with such small space inside (it’s the smallest of all the bars on Deansgate Locks), the owners must have been hard pushed to make a real profit out of it. This was notoriously reflected in the drinks prices too.

Sugar Lounge eventually re-opened in June 2006 under new management (rumoured to be a Premiership footballer) and has changed all its policies, although thankfully not the interior, drastically. Gone is the gangster-friendly r’n'b in favour of cool soulful house music. Also gone is the pretentious guest list in favour of a more friendly “you look smart enough, come in and enjoy yourself” attitude. It’s a welcome change and hopefully the new management will be rewarded for such a move because this is still one of the classiest bars in town!

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Pure Sessions November 8, 2006

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Pure Magic Manchester Pure Sessions - The Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BS map

Replacing Pure Magic is Pure Sessions, the next door neighbour and sister of the massive Pure nightclub in The Printworks. A popular pre-club drinking venue, there’s a great selection of cocktails and food on offer.

Cocktails
Food (European, Tapas, Mexican and American)
Nightclub (next door)
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-12am / Sat & Sun 12pm-12am

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Pure Space November 6, 2006

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Pure Space - 11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP map

Previously known as Generation X, Pure Space is a cocktail bar, restaurant and nightclub down a backstreet along the railway arches, just off Oxford Road. Split over three different levels, the first is the Cafe Bar, always busy with a contemporary feel to it. Here you can get superb cocktails and tapas style food, popular with pre-show diners at the Palace Theatre. Upstairs is the Roof Garden, the jewel in their crown, a partly glazed bar and patio offering drinks, BBQ and salad. In the basement, you’ll find the hugley popular Sub Space, famous for its Northern Soul and Funk nights and popular with students dancing to classic pop and rock tunes. Food is also available in the club.

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Food
Disco (pop, northern soul, funk, soul)

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Spirit November 2, 2006

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Spirit Manchester Spirit - 10 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3EZ map

Spirit is a superb straight-friendly gay bar located in the famous Gay Village on Manchester’s Canal Street. Instantly recognisable for it’s impressive glass and wooden architecture, although somewhat spoilt aesthetically during it’s recent refurb with a white coat of paint covering the previously impressive varnished wood look, it’s a popular venue both day and night. With great cocktail and food menus, it’s a great place to chill out and the lovely roof terrace which overlooks Canal Street is a superb, yet busy, in the summer.

Gay bar (straight friendly)
Cocktails
Food
Disco (commercial house)

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