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.

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.

Alas, I discovered this place after the dogs were long gone, but it's still a bloody lovely pub…read more Walking in from a snowstorm outside to a blazing log fire is always a good thing, glancing to your right and eyeing the lineup of 6 ales adds to the magic. It's all set in a very tastefully restored half timber affair, with the grandfather clock out back still on time since who knows when. I had the fish stew based on a recommendation from James and Simon, a couple of regular patrons who can be found propping up the bar and in a few of South Cheshire's other CAMRA-approved establishments, and indeed, it was delicious. So full marks to The Black Lion - I shall be back soon!

Liz and Darren have really injected some of their soul into this place with great food and great…read moreales. The timber framed classic Nantwich black and white building proivdes a lovely setting. Young Adam behind the bar really knows his ales (6 on at any one time, 3 Weetwoods and other local guests) and samples come readily :o) Nice open fire in front bar, some clientelle can be a bit wooden at times and the place sometimes does not quite have the atmosphere it used to have when it was a rough and ready kind of place. We like the front table for people watching across the road at the Cat and Nakatcha, so stay off it! Bought Dick Strawbridge a pint at the bar the other day and met the guy who runs this website, lovely folks! Fave beer here is Weetwood Cheshire Cat..

I have a sore head. It's not good but it's the price you pay for a great night out. Ruby Lounge…read moretotally exceeded expectations. Me, planning, making a decision is a rare thing. My suggestion was actually a hit. I did my indecisive alterego very proud. There are many quality club nights organised by the Lost and Found name and this was no exception. Dance off, being £1 entry, sold it for me. Doubles for £3, a range of sambucas £1.50? Messy. Dance off saw a battle between three major DJs, strangerways, good vibrations and juicy DJs playing a mix of Joy Division, The Temptations and Dr Dre. Amazing combination. Ruby Lounge is renown for it's quality club nights and live music. The venue is perfect, with an adequate dance floor, a stage to match and plenty of seating on a slightly raised level for a chill out. Another great Northern Quarter location that needs to become a regular thing for me.

I think this might be a strip club. In fact I'm pretty sure. Well, it wasn't when I was in the Ruby…read moreLounge last night for a Lost and Found gig which is why I felt comfortable to take my boyf in with me. The gig was billed as The Cribs Aftershow but it was basically just a gig- most of the spectators were either in one of the four bands, looked like they should be or were girl groupies who were way too impressed with themselves that they were getting backstage. The sofas and high backed armchairs in the main bar area were nice touches, there were a few mirror balls around too. Plus velvet curtains - hello, strip club? Then you turn to the grimy stage area with the big grill up between the bands and the crowd. That said, no one went past the pillar anyway. Too cool to stand right at the front. Alright drinks prices - get some of their cheap vodka mixers or flavoured sambucas otherwise you'll run out of money quickly. After the bands they had Gareth Brooks from Xfm DJIng but we didn't end up staying.

Ronnie's bar is a unique type of place situated in a courtyard off the main street in Macclesfield…read more It is not somewhere you would notice from just walking round if looking for it on a first visit, but everyone in the town knows it so ask anyone and they will point you in the right direction. Having since moved to Manchester it is probably one of the only night spots I would miss in Macclesfield, having spent many enjoyable evenings there. The bar is unique because of its situation. Its main bar is at the back of the courtyard and has plenty of tables for seating outside. After some success, the bar then expanded into a side unit too so there are a couple of seating areas inside and the main outdoor area where everyone congregates. In winter they have plenty of patio heaters so you don't have to freeze if you want to drink in the moonlight, or of course for smokers. Ronnie's Bar is also known as a good live music venue who also hold open mic nights if that is your thing. They also place a DJ in the outer area as well on occasion so there are often different vibes to the place depending when you go, which is a good thing for variety. They have also held movie nights in the past so as you can see, it has a lot of depth to what it can offer. Ronnie's decor is pleasant and well maintained and due to its unique lay out, makes it one of the more popular night spots to drink in Macclesfield, and rightly so.

Some would say that The Cinnamon Club is the Ronnie Scotts of the North, I would whole heatedly…read moreagree! Not only can you see the greats and new Blues Soul and Jazz artists, but also seriously talented musicians of other genres. With a fully sprung maple dance floor, and an arched ceiling towering above you at over forty feet, it is a venue for all occasions... and makes a welcome change from propping up the bar in your local. You can book tickets on-line in advance and can be as cheap as £5! The venue is really spacious, and it has many tables where you can sit and enjoy the music and their very fine wines. Whats more, the beautiful Edwardian building creates a very intimate atmosphere, I fully recommend it too if you are into your dancing, you will see many a competent swinger on the dancefloor alongside simply merry couples enjoying a little boggie together. You can hire the club as a venue for a special occasion too, they will supply a band, food and wine. They also have classes on week nights if you want to brush up in your Jive or Latin moves.

This is a gorgeous place. Foodies and music lovers will love this joint. The beautiful Edwardian…read morebuilding plays host to some of the finest proponents of blues, soul and jazz play as you relax over a delicious meal. It's refreshing to see the menu changing weekly and there is plenty on offer in terms of snacks and light bites. There is a stylish Bistro and a Lounge, each with its own bar, and a grand, arched ceiling overlooks a superb, maple-sprung dance floor. They have live music which is performed every Thursday and Friday and a top-of-the-range PA system ensures that every note is crystal clear. Members of the Club receive the added benefit of free entry to The Lounge and are also invited to meet the musicians at the interval and after the gig in the restaurant bar. The Cinnamon Club is a unique style ans versatile venue which makes it exceedingly popular for private parties, corporate events and weddings..... and a very cool name to boot !!

I booked tickets for myself and some friends to go see Eliza and the Bear in Chester but I hadn't…read morebeen to the venue before so didn't know what to expect at all. It is two minutes walk from the station so was really convenient. What really shocked be about this place was how small it was! Probably around 200 people max per gig. Tickets were reasonable and they had a £1 cloakroom available. We went into the side bar area beforehand for some pre-gig drinks and it resembled an old social club, a bit dark and dingy but really added to the charm of this venue that clearly isn't a big budget production. Drinks were average venue price so nothing to complain about there. We moved round the main room where we saw three brilliant acts and around 150 people in the audience. A really great atmosphere, the acts were hanging out with the audience and it felt a lot more personal than a lot of big venues. Despite the stupidly sticky floors I will definitely be making my way back here to see some more top quality music.

We just traveled here from Snowdonia and were extremely hungry. My wife and I each ordered a…read moreSunday afternoon meal-one chicken dish and one beef dish. Each dish contained turnips, carrots, string beans, broccolini, asparagus, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, a bread muffin, and the meat. So much food that we couldn't finish it all even with our best effort and being extremely hungry. The owner, who is also the cook, who also helped carry our suitcases in since we are staying here too, was very congenial. He's obviously put a lot of hard work into this pub/ hotel. Great food! Congrats!

Great beer and atmosphere! They had live music on before…read moreCovid lockdowns. Only a couple of TVs for sports fans, so you can easily avoid them. The best proper pub in Chester!

Been here twice now (first time when first opened)…read more Absolutely brilliant. Great service, superb! Great drinks and atmosphere. Barcelona 'bomb' was a little bland though, everything else fantastic (lobster tacos could benefit from a squeeze of lime and a grain of salt, especially at nearly 10 quid a pop) Everything else was soooo great. What a place you have here. Fab oysters, croquetas de jamón, pil pil awesome! Top cocktails too! Definitely admire how you guys deal with being busy, it's a joy to watch.

We finally got a table!!!…read more I have been trying for 12 months to get a table at this place! If you ring a week before the chances of you get a table are SLIM! It is so popular in the heart of Warrington. Las ramblas is based in the cultural quarter in Warrington, I really like the cultural quarter it's got some great restaurants and bars. The staff are absolutely lovely at las ramblas!! I am only sorry we didn't leave a tip because we had no change :0 so sorry about that and we didn't have the option to do it by card ! the food is lovely I love tapas, there is a good range of dishes including specials, the portions are generous so consider that before you order to any dishes ! The kitchen is open I always love to watch food being cooked I think it's important that ,you can watch your food being cooked especially in regards to hygiene ! The restaurant is large and it's well planned out. They also have live music on a regular basis not just at weekends! If you are in the area check it out even if it's for a cheeky cocktail because they are awesome too :)