Stuart's reviews
Review of The Seven Oaks
13 Nov 07, 20:49
Good atmosphere and helpful bar staff 
The Seven Oaks is tucked away on the edge of Manchester's Chinatown. Its got a good layout to it and some decent beers. I was impressive by how quick the service was and the bars got a great atmosphere to it. I think this place is probably best with a small group of friends, I recommend booking a table here for dinner if you can.
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Review of Thirsty Scholar
13 Nov 07, 20:43
Thirsty Work
The Thirsty Scholar on New Wakefield Street has a terrific name for a pub. Its a bit dark and dingy inside and is very much a rock and roll on the jukebox kind of pub. This certain gives the place character but I couldn't find many drinks I wanted in here but the staff were helpful enough to find something for me. The atmosphere is nice in here and I could see by the posters that they have DJ's in on a weekend. I have only been here once so I cant say whats its like then but on first impression its worth giving it a go.
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Review of The Sandbar
13 Nov 07, 20:38
Good Pub with Plenty of Potential for more
The Sandbar on Grosvenor Street has many great things about it. A good selection of continental beers (which I rarely see outside of London) some fine ales for those with a specific palate. Its got a relaxing atmosphere which is good when many bars in the city have the air of being rushed into drinking. The Jukebox seemed pretty good as well. All in all a good pub from top to toe.
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Review of The Waldorf Hotel
13 Nov 07, 20:35
Good place to stop when traveling
Don't be fooled by the Waldorf's name. Yes its a hotel as in it has rooms for the night but its got a good bar inside here. The best thing in here is the mix of people, young and old. The young coming for the cheap drinks and the old coming for the real ales. It gets busy here on match days so if you do come now, get here early that said its a good place to get a drink before or after getting the train. (Due to its proximity with Piccadilly train station)
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Review of Wetherspoons
13 Nov 07, 20:06
Average Wetherspoons and Low Prices
A good city center wetherspoons in Piccadilly. I went in the afternoon after traveling the morning to get to Manchester on the train so its wasn't that busy inside. As a result I cant tell you whether this place is good enough in the night time but its a huge place with lots of seats and there was nearly as many staff as customers when I stopped by so the signs are good. Not an awe inspiring pub but be at awe with the low prices!
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Review of The City Road Inn
13 Nov 07, 19:55
Sub Standard City Pub 
The City Road Inn isn't an outstanding place to go, its what I would call a'safe bet'. The bar staff are friendly and polite at the bar, the jukebox is good and the drinks are well priced. I only came in here once or twice but it seems to be a football kind of pub. I know they screen the big sporting events here but the pub doesn't have anything about it apart from this.
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Review of Dry Bar
13 Nov 07, 19:51
Chav Central in the Centre 
The Dry Bar can be found on Oldham Street full of Chav's. I heard it used to be a really cool place to hangout a few years back but something changed and its now invested with the wrong sorts of people. It's a shame thou as It's got a really long bar which seems to be going to waste. I felt an air of dodgyness about this place so I didn't stay two long. Another bar to avoid in Manchester.
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Review of Churchills
13 Nov 07, 19:47
Overrated'Fun Pub'
Churchill's on Chorlton Street is slap bang in the heart of the action near Canal Street. Its the archetypal'fun pub' although if you think a pub full of drunk screaming women in groups is fun then do visit here. The staff were a little bit blunt at the bar but what really annoyed me were the door mens policy of letting in hundreds of girls in and turning guys away for no real reason. It's a good venue thou but I wont be going back there again.
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Review of Baa Bar
13 Nov 07, 19:41
Attracts Students like Bees to Honey 
The Baa Bar (very difficult to say properly when drinking) is in the Deansgate area of the city of Manchester. Deansgate is a very popular area now with drinkers with many new clubs and bars springing up. The Baa Bar seems to attract students like bees around honey so if you are looking for a more sophisticated venue with a classier atmosphere then head off somewhere else. That said its a good club to go too if you want a lively bar to drink in. I rate it quite highly.
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Review of Yates's
13 Nov 07, 16:30
Well Maintained Yate's at Piccadilly
This isn't your typical Yates pub (like on Portland Street), its actually quite good. Its seems to be a trend now to build pubs in railway stations but it feels like they have made an effort with this one as this isn't the only pub on the concourse. Its a lot friendly and cleaner than other yate's I have been in but unless you like a drink or two before or after traveling then I don't think you are missing too much. But if you have a thirst on, it hits the spot quite well.
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Review of Yates's
13 Nov 07, 16:29
Soulless Yate's Chain Pub
An unpleasant Yates chain pub which merely draws out a rather unsavory crowd of people in my opinion. The pub is soulless and has no character. I found the whole drinking experience here rather uncomfortable especially as the day draw on and and endless stream of chav's starting pouring in for a lunchtime drink. Even if you have very little money, try and avoid this place if you can, there are far better pubs to go to in a city as big as Manchester.
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Review of Scubar
13 Nov 07, 16:27
Fun Night out at the Scubar
Scubar on York Street promotes a lot of drinks offers so you will find a lot of students taking advantages of these on all days of the week. It makes for a fun and lively atmosphere and the drink offers means your night out here wont be too expensive. It has three levels, with fun to be had on all of them. Its a very nice place and I recommend coming down on a weekend to savor the atmosphere.
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Review of Old Monkey
13 Nov 07, 16:26
Great Football Atmosphere Here
The Old Monkey has an interesting mix of people socializing there especially on a weekend although I found the best time to go was when the football was one. Generally most pubs in the center are man city pubs rather than united pubs and the Old Monkey was no exception. When I went to watch the city game they won and the atmosphere was electric afterwards. The beer is cheap which can only add to the fun that can be had here.
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Review of O'sheas
13 Nov 07, 16:25
Traditional Irish Pub Good For Watching Sports
O'Shea's on Princess Street is very handy to watch the sport especially watching city or united play which does give it some good atmosphere. However on occasions its got too busy and uncomfortable to watch there because there aren't too many pubs with big screen sports in the city center. If you hadn't realized already its an Irish pub so St.Patrick's Day is often the best and worst night of the year. If you do go, go early or possibly check out one of the live nights there.
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Review of Night & Day
13 Nov 07, 16:24
Good Venue to check out Live Bands
Night and Day on Oldham Street is one of the best live venues on Manchester. Places like Night and Day are on every street corner in north London but in Manchester they are a dieing breed. That said the place interior isn't that nice. A little dingy and grotty round the edges mean that most people come here to see bands rather than to drink. The beer is reasonable and the staff are friendly to be around. For all its faults it still worth taking a look to see the next potential big bands.
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Review of Jolly Angler
13 Nov 07, 16:23
Traditional Irish Feel but Not for me
A very traditional Irish feel to this pub which often has live music, mostly traditional Irish music playing to keep the punters happy. Its and back street pub and it feels too run down to say its got original features and character about it. Personally I think they need to refurbish this place before its too late to catch up with other pubs in the area. Its definitely got potential but I just felt too uncomfortable there to enjoy what little else is there.
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Review of Grey Horse Inn
13 Nov 07, 16:22
Warm, Friendly but very Small Pub
The Grey Horse is a cosy little traditional pub in the heart of the city. Its got a warm and friendly atmosphere and a few good beers on tap apart from the usual commercial beers that are to be found everywhere. When I describe it as a little pub, I mean little but because of the atmosphere you can forgive the pub for its lack of space. Most of the people in the pub are regulars rather than students so if you want to avoid the student pub circuit then stop off here.
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Review of Grand Central
13 Nov 07, 16:21
A Pub that prides itself on its Jukebox
The Grand Central appears to be one of those self appointed rock pubs with an extensive collection of music on the jukebox to attract the music lovers of Manchester to them. I found the jukebox a little too niche for my liking, too much pretentious rock and not enough quality punk music but jukebox aside the beer is good and the bar service is excellent. Theres plenty of potential in this pub so hopefully someone will improve the jukebox in the not too distant future.
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Review of Font Bars
13 Nov 07, 16:20
Nice place to Chill and Relax in Manchester
The Font on Wakefield Street is pretty much an unofficial student bar, not necessarily in decor but in atmosphere. When I came here they have a PS2 in the corner of the bar which was free to play on one of the TV's there. It's not got the best view in Manchester but its a good place to chill out and relax with a few beers. Its a busy bar thou so don't expect quick service but the staff are friendly and very helpful.
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Review of The Fat Cat Cafe Bar
13 Nov 07, 16:17
Popular Deansgate Bar worth heading too
The Fat Cat Cafe Bar is a very popular bar in the Deansgate area of Manchester so get here early on the weekend unless you like queuing. Inside its got a relaxed atmosphere and a good selection of drinks behind the bar. It isn't going to be cheap but I find its worth it for the great atmosphere in here. I had a really great night in here and I will be definitely going back there again next time I'm in Manchester.
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Review of Fab Cafe
13 Nov 07, 16:16
Underrated Bar on Portland Street
The Fab cafe seems to be one of those places that you will either love of hate. My friend thought this place was awful, like a science fiction theme bar. I personally didn't like the minimalist decor with psychedelic murals but the bar seems to attract a good lively crowd which for me made it one of the better bars in the city center of Manchester when I visited recently.
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Review of Athenaeum & Atticvs
13 Nov 07, 16:14
Artificial Pub with need of some Refurbishing
The Athenaeum sounds a bit unusual for a city center pub but it's a big place and does feel a bit artificial and plastic at times. Nevertheless the drinks are cheap here and I think it has some potential but it needs a little refurbishing. The staff were nice enough but I didn't feel relaxed in here drinking. Maybe worth a pint if you are heading to somewhere else in the area or head to the top of Oxford Road.
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