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

Amazing food. Amazing service and very comfy chairs. It has a bad and the bathrooms are fairly…read morenice. If you ever come here order the cheeseburger because it's amazing

I can't tell you how happy I am to be the first to review this restaurant! The four of us in my…read moreparty ordered Tapas and the selections were unbelievable. From butternut squash with goat cheese to Asian pork belly, every bite was unbelievable. The spiced rum mojitos were perfectly portioned and muffled and the desserts were a perfect ending to the meal. The staff made my day and I couldn't have asked for a better dinner experience during my one night in Lichfield. Do I recommend it? Without question and I can't wait to come back one day and share with others. This restaurant is perfection.

Wonderful night in VIP celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary ! Thankyou Saresh for looking after…read moreus so kindly wonderful VIP Hostess to thankyou so much brilliant DJ stu Ojelay. One of the best up and coming places in wolverhampton with style and sofistication. Visited on 070315 brilliant sax player to.

Honestly the whole experience is un matched the service I received was second to non I would highly…read morerecommend to all my friends.

Cannot thank the guys at moon enough. Having realised I had lost my phone when I got home last…read morenight I was gutted and never thought I would see it again. I called round the few places I had visited this afternoon in the unlikely event the phone had been handed in. The manager had looked and found my phone and very honestly had said they had it and not only that, he was willing to send it back to me on recorded delivery the very next day! I love honestly and genuine people like this and cannot thank you enough.! On top of this the sheisha lounge is amazing, so cool with a great chilled vibe. The service was fantastic and so were all the staff will be back very very soon. Thank you again. Jen x

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.

A local bar by local people for local people, Santa's is definitely the next big thing. With a feel…read moreas though somebody put an unbelievably well-stocked bar in your living room, this place knocks spots off the competition. And let me linger a moment on the bar - it holds pretty much every spirit you can think of. Example: I asked for a shot of Frangelico last time I was there (tastes like Nutella in a shot) and they had it. You also don't need to spend all day dithering over the wonderful cocktail menu - simply describe to the barman the kind of drink you want and he'll whip it up in an instant. I foresee one problem though: this place is gonna be so popular there just won't be enough space to let everyone in! I wouldn't be surprised if there are queues at the weekend, and if not, there flipping well should be!! The main bar has already spilled over into a back bar, which is up the stairs on the way to the toilets. The back bar can probably only fit one bartender behind it though, so he'd better be a many-armed Hindu god to be able to deal with the demand for cocktails. I hope this place doesn't expand though, as it is likely to lose some of its charm in the process. An absolutely fantastic bar, with eclectic music (which I think runs off a laptop) - this is one place I could stay all night and not get bored. If it's your first time here, ask for a 'Flaming Lambo' and get ready to be impressed....

Oh man...this place. This place is great. I'm normally a British pub kind of guy, and after one or…read moretwo of those, I decided to stop in here not knowing anything about it, and expecting it to just be a normal bar. It wasn't. The menu is up on the walls, with all of their fancy concoctions. They also have beers and "regular" drinks, but their specialty drinks win out. I had a few of them, and they were all really delicious, creative and well made. Service was very friendly. Prices seemed quite fair for the quality and creativity. Definitely something different on the scene which was truly packed on a Friday evening, so it appears most people do appreciate something different.

My partner and I went to the Amber Lounge on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. The venue is a combined…read morecocktail bar and restaurant, serving different functions at different times of day: during the afternoon, the place has restauranty feel about it, with plenty of tables but space for those who just want a drink; during the evening I imagine it takes on a sophisticated air serving cocktails to Chester's glamourous drinkers. To start, we shared the baked camembert (£8). This was served whole, in its case, with a large stack of thick toasted crusty bread, two chutneys and a few dressed salad leaves. Slathered on the bread with chutney, this was delicious, very filling, and more than enough for two. For my main course, I had the chicken and button mushroom open lattice pie (£9.95). Mine wasn't served as described -- the filling was served on the plate with a puff pastry lid on top -- but nonetheless, the pie was very tasty with a generous filling of mushrooms and chicken. The pie was served with delicious mustard mash and sliced carrots. I would have preferred the pie to have been as described, as I'm not a fan of puff pastry, but by no means was I disappointed with this dish. My partner had the trio of local sausage (£8.50), which was served with mash and onion gravy. The sausages were obviously very good quality and there was a large helping of mash and gravy to accompany them. Next time I'm in Chester, I'll definitely consider another meal at the Amber Lounge. It comes greatly recommended.

Amber Lounge is probably one of my favourite bars in Chester. It's fairly small and well tucked…read moreaway - but inside the decor has a real 'Olde Worlde' feel about it, whilst at the same time managing to be fairly modern. The atmosphere is usually good, particularly on weekends when the place can get fairly busy. Drinks are quite expensive and they only serve double measures of spirits so a vodka-coke will set you back at least £5. But the quality is good and they have a great wine list plus some excellent cocktails. Saturday nights tend to be the busiest nights - with the peak being around 9pm - after 10pm I find people tend to start wandering off to nightclubs and it gets much quieter, so in many ways this could be the ideal time to visit.

I must admit that Palm Sugar wouldn't normally be the sort of place I would naturally be drawn to…read more(bit too bling compared to my usual tastes) but when I did venture in I was pleasantly surprised. A friend had mentioned that there was an acoustic Live Lounge type session there every Sunday evening so, loving live music as I do, I thought I'd check it out. The bar was pretty busy but my two friends and I were able to bag a section of one of the very comfy booths. I was just about to head to the bar when a very friendly and polite waitress came over to take our drinks order - table service! Nice touch! The cocktail menu is extensive containing traditional ones like your classic Cosmo or Singapore Sling and more unusual offerings, many of them Thai inspired like the Absolut Mandarin based 'Bangkok Nights' or the 'Chaophraya Jungle'. The atmosphere was great and the live music didn't disappoint. There were three live acts, all with differing styles but equally excellent. The music went on from 5pm to gone 7.30 and made for a really chilled out and classy atmosphere. I believe Palm Sugar can get pretty packed on a Friday and Saturday night with DJs playing fairly standard house/party music (which is not really my cup of tea!) but I would certainly head back on a Sunday evening when I think you can better enjoy the excellent service and very pleasant ambience of this place. And brilliant live performances from very talented musicians thrown into the bargain - winner!

Nice decor... not so nice people…read more If wall to wall fake boobies, bright white nails, neon stilettos, shaven heads, aspiring gangsters, Ben Sherman shirts and the like are your sort of thing, by all means, head hither. But if you tend to avoid VIP sections, bodycon dresses and hair extensions in favour of something a little more tatty and real then you might want to heed my warning. I was invited to an event at Palm Sugar, and... well, I had the same problem as I did with 50 Dover Street, Movida and even the dreaded Opus. It's just so... pretentious. I can deal with arty pretentiousness. That's cool. It's sexy. But when every girl in the room aspires to be Jordan and every boy models himself on a head-clubbing caveman, if they love 'slebs and More magazine and Fake Bake, I don't really feel like I'm with my people. Plus, the place is made after a substance that the Western desire for which is destroying the habitat of orang-utans. What more do you need to know? Well, obviously a little because otherwise I wouldn't be putting together this review. The decor is pretty, it can't be denied - far nicer than the ominous outside, which incorporates both judgemental bouncers and one of those women with a clipboard. *Shudder* I've been told it's really pleasant during the day, or on a weeknight, so if you want to drink in the ambient surroundings and quaff some admittedly lovely cocktails in an environment devoid of the wannabe WAGs and hardmen then you should absolutely go for it. Plus in the daytime if it's sunny it's a lovely spot to sit outside and watch the world go by. In conclusion, by all means try it during the quieter times, but unless you can cope with a lot of squealing and loud gruff voices, you might want to avoid the peak hours.

we had lovely birthday Carvery meal for our middle daughter on Sat May 4th 2024. Rachael lives with…read moreAutism & loves the staff at The Old Quay .however due to Covid rules earlier plus other health conditions of Rachael's she has not been for ?2 years . I cannot thank the staff enough for their friendly welcome & support to Rachael &. Other family & friends .My husbandGraham ( Rachael's father has mobility issues , due to bone marrow cancer ) we called in Sat week before the bday meal to check if we could book table for 16 on Sat May 4th ? The young receptionist that day was very welcoming & Graham & enjoyed Sat lunch there. Fortunately we met lady on shift we recognised from earlier visits , Claire . She remembered our middle daughter Rachael & we told her R remembered her & the team for being so kind & welcoming ! Well we booked the b'day meal with Claire forSat May4th & Rachael was thrilled to see Claire & Mandy lovely staff at bar she remembered! For some guests it was their first visit to the Old Quay eg Drew our eldest daughters partner ! He was very impressed with the friendly kind staff & lovely food ! & location . Thank you to all the Old Quay team for giving Rachael A very special 35th bday ! We & friends will definitely be back ! Finally after paying bill& tip etc ,myhubby accidentally dropped some cash near the bar . His hands sometimes shakes cos of illness . We didn't realize till we in pub car park, & lovely Claire came out straightaway with the cash as realised. had been dropped by Gray ! ! Well that is 100% honestly & The OldQuay will be a regular favourite pub for us , as the staff are wonderful & Claire even had lovejy bday pressie & card for Rachael which she loves ! Orchard & chocs ! huge thanks to Mandy also for her brilliant sense of humor at the bar! Finally we have told everyone we know on Wirral what an amazing team work at The Old Quay Parkgate ! Thaks lots for making Rachael very Happy !! We intend to visit the Old Quay regularly, for chilled meal without Rachael , but ? Twice a year will bring Rachael for her May bday & her boyfriend Adam's bday ! To give staff a rest ! Thanks to allThe Old Quay team goes lovely Sat roast / bday party & best staff ever ! Xxx Ps we didn't want to disturb other diners as Rachael gets very excited re meals especially bdays ! Staff arranged a lovejy area of the pub , so we not distirbing other diners !which was important to us. Huge Thsnks to all at Old Quay !! Xxxxx

Pub in a lovely location. The staff are more often than not very friendly. Food is a great price,…read moreit's very nice but still a bit average. Excellent pub for families, not so much a 'drinkers' pub.