Salford Quays can be a stunning place to wander on a summer's evening. Admittedly it's something…read moreI've never really done until a friend of mine moved here recently but I'm glad I did. It was whilst on one of these walks I discovered Reflexion Shisha Lounge. The lounge is extremely well run and the interior is immaculate. A posher version of Rusholme's Shisha cafe offerings is how I'd probably describe it. The Scene Indian kitchen shisha terrace probably gives it a run for its money but I think Reflexion wins out, just! The quality of the shisha is very good and despite it being a tad more expensive, given the waterside views is worthwhile. As well as Shisha they also have an extensive F&B menu although it's diffficult to see anyone venturing here for that alone if you're not into shisha. This place has definately given me more of a reason to explore what this locale has to offer.

Te service was amazing with amazing staff and one of my best lounges to go to. Khalaf was very…read morehelpful and overall a great experience

Great little bar with a great atmosphere. Lovely cocktails and a great menu…read more The unisex toilets at the top of the spiral staircase are novel but provide essential space downstairs

Didsbury Lounge is one of those bars that I don't visit enough. It's a little too far from my house…read moreto walk (in heels anyway), but too close to catch any form of public transport without being labelled "a lazy so and so", so it ends up being missed off the list which in my opinion is a real shame. I have never eaten here, and if I'm completely honest, don't really have any desire to, because I do see this place as a sophisticated, beautiful 'bar', with sophisticated, beautiful 'beverages'. I have however, heard good things about the Sunday roast in particular if that's what you're after. Now onto the best bit, the cocktails. The staff are well trained here, and definitely know what they're doing in terms of making a good drink. The menu has been designed to cater for the mass market, but not in the "lets just stick a load of sugar syrup" way that most places do. I've sampled a fair few off their menu, my favourite being the "hello sailor" which comprises of sailor jerry rum, cinnamon, apple juice (and something else that my rum-fuelled brain can't remember). Absolutely delicious. It's a great little place, with knowledgeable and friendly staff, a soft warm ambience, and great drinks. I'm donning the flat shoes in future to make the short walk to greet my rum-flavoured seaman. Hello sailor.

I love Baa Bar if nothing more than for it's name. (Tell me it isn't fun saying Baaaaaah Bar after…read morea couple drinks!) The place is lovely inside and really a step up from its surroundings. Drinks are fun and imaginative, and it's not terribly expensive. The place can get packed pretty quickly as it's tiny and the area is obviously packed with students stalking alcohol like it's key to their surviving the next 10 minutes -- which, granted, for many it probably is.

Here's another Fallowfield institution. A structure made of glass and steel, it used to be called…read moreGlass (why they didn't call it Glass and Steel I have no idea, it's such a catchy name... sense the sarcastic tone), and this three floored venue has had a huge refit and gained popularity as a result. It's one of those 'meh' places, perhaps not 'meh' enough to warrant a harsh two stars as it has a superb outside balcony feature for those sun-drenched afternoons and Smoky Joes. Plus the drinks are cheap. Of course they are, it's a Baa Bar. Winner. You'll get the odd club night here but it seems to have entered the collective consciousness as a venue for 'pre-drink drinks'. And hey, they have a place. I bet if we put together a list of pre-drinks drinks places we'd end up with something colossal. The music's not exactly my cup of tea with all that jungle, drum n' bass and underground dance (I'm making myself sound old, I must stop) but if that floats your boat then this place will too. A worthy Fallowfield contender.

Yummy desserts. I was in Manchester for work and I was told this place has the best sticky pudding…read moreand they were right. It was so good!

A group of us came in mid week just before Christmas and the atmosphere was really festive with a…read moreguy singing with his guitar, the fire place was going. Unfortunately they didn't have half of the items on the menu which was super frustrating and the food that we did order was okay, not terrible but not great either. The hanging pork kebabs came with a weird favoured sauce which we didn't like but having mentioned it to the waiter he swiftly bought us an alternative. The drinks in this place do taste amazing and are well worth coming in for.

Panacea is not my kind of bag at all. I'm sure the food is good (I haven't eaten here) but as far…read moreas a place to hang out, well I'd rather somewhere a little more laid back and down to earth, because I'm just not into dressing up to the nines to see and be seen. Local celebs to gather with their entourages around private booths whilst served bottle after bottle of Veuve Clicquot, the staff seem stuck up and a dress code must be observed. I had a little altercation in here with one of the bar tenders. Whilst the cocktails are made well, they're also overpriced. I know there has been a lot of effort put into creating this vibe, it's just doesn't wash with me.

I completely agree with the other Yelpers on this one. It is well known as one of the best bars in…read moreManchester...that just shows what a bit of good PR can do for you! It's not the fabulous exclusive little place it used once to be, it's a place where people go to try and spot celebrities. It's a place where boys go to pretend to be celebrities. It's funny when you walk in because all eyes fly to the door at every newcomer, everyone checking you out to see if you're famous. If you're a lookalike you could have an amazing night in here! But it's not great and it is expensive. It's in a nice bit of town and worth going once, just to see what all the fuss is about!

I'm surprised by the previous review that claimed Verso is 'too upmarket'. It's actually cheaper…read moreand more down to earth than a lot of the nearby bars / restaurants. Verso is a little bit out of the way compared to other venues in West Didsbury and this has possibly limited it's popularity. However, it has a lot too offer and provides a happy medium for those wanting somewhere a bit more fancy than the Railway, but less busy and cheaper than the Metropolitan. It is particularly good for summer drinking due to a large patio area at the front. The food is very worthy of recommendation. Very fresh, home made and well presented pub food that is reasonably priced.

Rude staff. Ordered at the same time. Same pizza. Served next to each other; one perfect, the other…read moreburnt to a crisp. [nights out are great though, fantastic choice of music]

NOT TO BE CONFUSE WITH TIGER TIGER!!!!! Oh no, I'm not taking the blame for that one!…read moreTiger LOUNGE is an undergound gem that plays a range of soul, rock and funk nights and is completely moron free. Tiger TIGER should be buried underground, has no soul, puts you in danger of being hit with rocks in socks, smells funky and is free to get in which only encourages the morons.

I was coerced into coming here on a Sunday. I agreed under the guise of a Bloody Mary special to…read morecombat my hangover. So...I would not have picked this place as my first choice as a spot to work off a hangover. It had too many clean lines. I was wanting something old, dark, traditional, dark, quiet-ish and dark. So it was dark but in no way traditional. None-the-less there was indeed a Bloody Mary Special so all went well. It was a special that included an English breakfast. Between the Bloody Mary the hearty eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns and so on...I left in far better shape than I arrived. That was the extend of my experience- which seems a shame as there is a lot to do here (billiards, terrace- karaoke - they told us). I don't know that I would say this will become me Sunday recovery go-to place, but I will likely return and check it out under different circumstances.

I came along to Blackdog Ballroom as my friends +1 for their launch of their new cocktail…read moremasterclasses. They launched three new variants - studio 54, all cocktails popularised in the 70's, Mexican/tiki themed cocktails and my personal favourite Prohibition. I had cocktails st Blackdog quite a few times and they never disappoint and these be additions to menu are very welcome in my opinion. We had some rather fantastic Manhattens, Sazeracs, and a New York sour -the standout drink for me. A traditional whisky sour topped with red wine, sounds crazy but it's fantastic. Next time I'm looking for somewhere to drink cocktails and chat to some very knowledgeable mixologists I'll be popping along here.

Have been coming to this bar for a few years now and never had a bad experience, however me and my…read moregroup of friends went in today to celebrate a birthday and had a horrendous experience. At first we were rushed to order when the bar was not busy with a snide remark from the woman behind the bar telling us to look at the board when my friends were unsure what to order. Two of us decided just to drink water as it was 1pm and did not want to drink, with the woman then saying 'or buy a non alcoholic drink were an independent business our staff need paying' with a disgusting attitude. 5 of the group did however buy a drink so uncomfortably we went upstairs to drink these. When we walked out of the establishment the woman behind the bar was giving us the finger behind our backs and then shouted thank you, which we should've realised we needed to do since she made our time there so horrible :)

Stood at the bar for 10min and was just ignored. Shame really nice bar but service was non existentread more

I'm surprised this place hasn't been reviewed in so long, it's absolutely fantastic. A very small…read morerestaurant up what must be one of the last original cobbled streets in the area, No. 4 Dine and Wine offers a really intimate setting for a delicious meal. There was 6 in our group so we were seated upstairs where they have extra seating. The staff were all super friendly and you could actually hear everyone talk which makes a change (God I must be getting old). I went for the duck wontons to start, lamp shank for my main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert (January diet sorry what?!). All courses were great and I can't really fault aside from the parsnips being a little under done! Perhaps a little on the pricier side but I'd definitely recommend you this place out, maybe for a special occasion or something. Book in advance to avoid disappointment!

A lovely lovely place for so many tasty things. I like to go here for midweek evenings (special…read moreoffer menu is great value at £13.95 for 3 courses), weekend evenings (a bit pricier when going for the a la carte - mains around £10-16) and Sunday lunch (again, a bargain at £13.95). When you go here it's cosy but modern - a bit like stepping into your front room but there are dining tables and you don't have to do the washing up. The staff are friendly and when you get a tomato juice they bring it on a tray. How posh. I'm yet to be let down by this place, either on mains or dessert (the key component to a meal if ever there was one). Plus, I believe they make their own little boxes of chocolates should you wish to purchase such a thing. Very cute.