It's not often that you get sequels to bars, never mind ones that are nearly in the same area…read more However, this lovely pub/bar on South Road is little sister to the excellent and very popular Stamps pub in Crosby. Like its sibling, Stamps Too is a great place to meet up with friends for a few quiet drinks or a few heavy ones before heading out to town. The atmosphere in the pub is relaxed and friendly, helped by the chatty and sociable bar staff. The drinks are fairly reasonably priced, meaning you can get pretty pissed without spending too much money (always a good way to get popular as a drinking establishment) and the ales and lager they have on offer are a lot better than most of the pubs around the area. The open plan of the front of Stamps Too also means that on nice days the pleasant weather is swept into the pub for all to enjoy. Not so pleasant on those horrible days we get quite often, though. Can get quite busy of a night-time, but if you're looking for a nice pint in an enjoyable and sociable atmosphere, I'd highly recommend Stamps Too (or Stamps, for that matter).

Stamps Too is one of my local pubs that I go in quite often. My husband is a real ale fan and here…read moreyou get a great selection of beers at reasonable prices. It proximity to Waterloo train station is great for going into town or southport for a night out and usually have a drink here before getting the train and then having another drink or two when coming home. Great live music. Only downside is there is only one ladies loo and it usually stinks. It's meant to be wheelchair accessible but it's not really. The staff are very friendly

Officially launched in March 2010, this is a new kid on the block in Chorlton's night life…read more Although it is to the rear of The Lounge bar, the management are keen to stress that this is a separate entity, with its emphasis firmly placed on live entertainment. To this end, an independent entrance has recently been installed, so that access is now via the alley to the side of The Lounge. I discovered this place purely by accident, having gone for lunch with friends at The Lounge early in 2010 and seen workmen gutting the back room, whilst electricians installed a new sound system. February saw a total refurbishment to what had originally just been a relatively small function room, and what was a pleasant but unremarkable space has been transformed into an attractive and intimate night time venue. Checking it out upon its opening, I was pleasantly surprised. The ceiling is now swathed in deep red sheer fabric, creating the feeling of being inside a Moroccan tent, whilst recessed coloured halogen spots, twinkling icicle lights and candles provide warm illumination. Mirrors and artwork adorn all the walls, and the overall effect is both tasteful and homely. The bar's owners have clearly had the designers in. Further transformation is evidenced by the change in entertainment and the clientele. In keeping with the bijou proportions of the space, live music is predominantly acoustic or semi-acoustic. That said, it's not as small-scale as you might imagine. When I attended the first night of the newly-launched Cajun Specials session last week, no less than 12 musicians were playing, and those who couldn't fit into the performance area joined in from their seats! Similarly the following night, which is open mic, saw 13 acts onstage, and the evening ended in a big jam session. The lady next to me remarked that it was 'like having a party in your own living room.' I'm told that the owner of Baroque intends building the bar's reputation as a credible live music venue, and if the nights I've attended there over the past six weeks are anything to go by, it's well on its way to achieving that goal. The ambiance is lovely, and the friendly bar staff just don't seem to be able to do enough for you. It's a very relaxed venue, and I'm told that the aim is also to make it a gay-friendly environment, which presumably explains all the pretty design touches. Prices here are pretty good, with a large glass of wine being £3.50, or under the current offer: if you buy two glasses you get the rest of the bottle free. £7 is great value for a bottle of wine! The only slight drawback at the moment is that the gents' toilet is currently behind the stage area, so male patrons have to either walk through the musicians to get to the loo, or else wait for a change-over between performers. However, I'm told that this will be remedied soon because the re-modeling isn't finished yet. It seems that even more ambitious plans are in the works for this cute little bar, and these will be implemented before the summer. SCORES Decor: 9/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value for money: 8/10 Live entertainment: 10/10 Variety of drinks on offer: 8/10 Food: N/A Staff: 10/10

The Cellar bar is a lovely place to visit in Chester. Great choice of drinks whatever your tastes…read more Good spirit selection, 4 lines of Cask Ales, which are constantly rotated and changed. Various lagers, Ciders and beers on tap and a great international bottle selection. Staff are all great and have some awesome banter. They host a great pub quiz that is good fun but also not too easy. If you are staying in any of the City Road hotels this is a standard replacement for any of the hotel bars. They Also have a "Cellar Bar" which is used for functions and live music. Not such a great selection but it has a great atmosphere.

A lovely beer bar, lots of choice beyond the four real ales. My love of cascade caused me select…read morethe Boggart cascade. Despite the fact I surprisingly couldn't much taste my favourite hop, it was still a lovely beer. They have a whole collection of quality international bottled beers if you can't find something on the bar to tempt you. Nice feel to the venue, lots of beer stuff covering the walls.

We came across this place by chance and as it turned out, it had the perfect Sunday roast we were…read morecraving. The portions are good, not so overwhelming that I only got half way before giving up. I like that the vegetables came separately for this reason. They've been open two years but didn't accept cards when I went so check first! They are looking to expand with a bigger kitchen coming. This was the old police station and one of the restaurant rooms is still set out like a court room and the cells are downstairs!

From the owner: Cellb is a creative art centre located in the old police buildings in Blaenau Ffestiniog. The…read morecentre has a cafe-bar serving delicious freshly cooked meals, serving ILLY coffee & has a wide range of world larger's, wine & cocktails. The cafe-bar space also boasts an art gallery, free wi-fi, alternative cinema nights. The centre is a hub for music, attracting large scale performances by Jamaican & Uk reggae artists as well as Jazz, soul & funk and Welsh language music. Downstairs is about to be turned into a Bunkhouse where you can sleep in the old cell's! It is also a hub for design courses where young creatives create their own magazines. Cellb is a place for all the family & is open to all ages, sex & colour of skin. www.cellb.org

Simply electrifying…read more.. Packed yet an amazing atmosphere, I think everyone in Liverpool is here lol, it's definitely the place to kick off the night!

Having to provide photo ID, that is scanned and saved on file, seems a bit OTT to buy a pint…read more I guess it stops under 18s getting in. It also stopped a wedding party getting in, 2 senior citizens and 2 lads who must have been 40. But they did let in a lady who was so so very drunk she needed help up the steps, was pole dancing on a pillar and generslly falling over. But she did have photo ID so it's clearly fine. Afterasll, Policy is Policy! The decor inside is fine. The outside courtyard area curiously reminds me of a village train station platform.

There was a great atmosphere at the cavern club and the live bands and musicians were great and I…read moreloved all the memorabilia of all the famous faces that have played there from Chuck Berry to The Who to Adele. There were a few things though, I have respiratory problems and the stairs were a struggle and I'm not sure there was a disabled access, if there was I didn't see it. Also drinks were served in plastic tumblers and staff were seen piling the empties into buckets and dragged along the ground which for me didn't seem very classy but I don't think it's meant to be a classy place just a good place for a few drinks and some live music.

Stopped in at The Cavern Club after our Beatles tour while in Liverpool. The vibe was chill, with a…read moremusician performing, and you're free to wander around at your own pace. Entry was £5, and I was surprised by how big it was underground, with tunnels leading into different rooms and bars. The memorabilia (though I wish there was more) added to the fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Overall, it's a must for any Beatles fan, and I'm glad to have The Cavern Club under my belt as an important part of Beatles history. Saluti

Was hyped to visit this historic music venue, but denied entry because I was by myself. I'm…read moretraveling solo, from out of the country. Apparently it's a hook up bar now. Don't bother, unless you can bring a date or hire one.

Just went here for the first time tonight and had a blast. Lovely staff and wonderful three man bad…read moretonight playing cover songs ranging from punk to Pink Floyd to Michael Jackson to Oasis and The Beatles of course. Pretty basic beer and liquor menu for a bar. They have an upstairs cocktail bar that wasn't open tonight but seems like it would be nice as well and offer more seating than the downstairs. Will likely be back tomorrow night!

I think that the Kazimier has secured the top spot as the quirkiest venue in terms of decor and…read moreevents in Liverpool. It's one of those cultish venues that will go down in the city's history. They are well known for their bizarre themed nights that they put on either once a month or once every six weeks. These nights are so popular they often sell out within a day and are they hype of the week as they approach. They often have live bands and a great fancy dress theme, and it's a well known fact that people really make a big effort and go all out for these occasions. Other than these nights, the best promoters in the city seem to bring quirky bands from all over the world to play this fairly small venue as it has a great atmosphere that a lot of the bigger venues don't have!

The Kazimier is easily Liverpool's top venue for gigs and events. I have been coming here since it…read moreopened and have always had a great time. You get a varied mixture of bands playing here, from local legends and newbies all the way up to reknowed international acts. Most recently the Liverpool label Antipop put on their birthday event and it was the best night out in... forever. The old montly Psycho Motel night that was on here in the past is now a part of legend. There is a decent variety of drinks to choose from and while it's not the cheapest, it's not ridiculous either. Perfectly resonable! For you lot who smoke (poor you) there's an outdoor area with seating for you to puff away. It's good for non-smokers too to be honest, if you just want to get some air. The Kazimier, along with Mello Mello, is the musical hub of Liverpool and somewhere you should be spending the majority of your time. Absolutely essential venue that you CANNOT miss out on.

A relatively new bar in Blackpool and a high point in Blackpool nightlife. The music is soul &…read moremotown and often includes a live singer. The crowd was a mixture of 25+ year olds all enjoying a dance to the likes of The Supremes and James Brown. Unusually for Blackpool the bar has a balcony area which offers a nice view out across the sea. A welcome break away from the dance fodder most of the town is providing.

I think that this is a great place to go for night out. It makes a change to go out in blackpool…read moreand not be surrounded by underage children. Most people who go are over 25, the majority being in there 40's. The music is brilliant and even better when there is live music on. The drinks are reasonable for blackpool and it is definately a must visit place if your on a night out and want to have a good time.

This was one of my favourite places outside Manchester when I worked in Mickle Trafford down the…read moreroad. A mere 35 minutes drive from Manchester (Traffic pending) it really is a perfect get away type location. Manchester is a vibrant and happeing place 7 days a week. The city is buzzing all year round depending on if you know where to go. Chester on the other hand is a tad sleepier which isn't a bad thing at all if you wanna get away from the hustle and bustle for an evening. A chilled out sunday vibe was desired last week and I got more than I bargained for. The place was busy but relaxed and there was the added bonus of it beinng an open mic night. (which, I think is a weekly thing. (I think) The decor of this huge pub is something that has to be experienced. In fact it has all the features I like in any building. High ceilings, exposed timbers, brick walls housing industrial artefacts and a gorgeous feature glass frontage (with a tranquil scene overlooking the canal) all make for a perfect setting for a great evening in my book. If any fellow yelpers wanna tag along I'll be heading back there soon on a sunday.

Some label it as the best bar in Chester. I wouldn't go that far but it is a lovely bar with a…read morefantastic view. Situated on the canal side just little bit out from the city centre Tellfords is an re-purposed warehouse with a nice long bar and restaurant area upstairs. Good cask beer selection, a good few international beers on tap too. They have a good selection in their fridges and a good few wines available too to suit most tastes. Nice food menu which isn't too overpriced. Lots of locals that visit for meals. They have very nice staff who are helpful and efficient. Telfords offer a great choice of events from music to comedy. Good off street parking. Ohh and their beer garden is right on the canal side. Great for a bit of boat watching in the sun.