Came here to see Hans Zimmer Live and had a great time! Getting in to the Arena went much faster…read morethan other venues I've visited, and it was very easy to find our seats once we got inside. The crowd was as energetic as the orchestra, which is to say MASSIVELY GOOD VIBES! As we were only a few rows from the stage, I was very happy I donned foam earplugs. I was literally *feeling* the music more than I was hearing it, heheh! The bio-break during Intermission flowed pretty fast (not me ... the line!). The food here, considering I got a hot dog & soda, was actually very good! The only thing that was a pain was trying to exit the garage after the show. All traffic seemed to bottleneck into a couple lanes that had to cross the foot traffic leaving the Arena after the show. Otherwise, a great venue and I wouldn't mind seeing more shows there.

It seems even many years later after rebranding including with other sponsors, Manchester Arena…read morewill always be known as the MEN Arena to many locals - it opened in 1995 and is the only indoor purpose-built arena of its' kind in Manchester and although stadiums across the city including the Etihad and Emirates Old Trafford do host concerts now, this is the only Arena of its- type to be fully indoors in a city centre location, it is actually right next to Manchester Victoria Station and the main disabled enterance actually involves going through the station's lift (quite confusing!) - this can also be used as a cut-through to parts of the station when the lifts are out of order, which is the situation right now. Back to the Arena - I can't help but think the only reason this place is so well-known, successful and used is because it lacks competition in one of the UK's best and biggest cities - the customer service is a disgrace such as with booking tickets. The disabled seating tickets team force you to have to phone up with no online booking - they are only open at awkward hours during the day with no option to wait on hold, meaning if you require assistance booking it is going to be difficult to get tickets. It involves creating an account/profile, sending proof of a disability, waiting for that to be confirmed and then placing your tickets on hold for a few days until everything is confirmed - and if it is confirmed you're expected to pay various booking fees: security fee, postage fee (You can only pick up on the day of the event where they advise not to, if you don't pay) and of course a booking fee for telephone orders. Tickets are expensive - I attended Impractical Jokers' recent tour here and I even had to pay a security fee - now I get the venue has to be secure especially after the saddening attack in 2017 but why should they charge a "surcharge" just to be safe as every place like this should be safe and not charging for the fact you're safe, right? The security wasn't even good either - I was told to empty my pockets and go through a scanner, however, they didn't even use the airport-style bag checker on what I emptied (they didn' even look at it and I did have a case which was unexpected) - I also was able to take a drink in despite them being banned - the security is flawed. It does have a capacity of just over 21,000 which is even larger than London's famous O2 Arena, however, I do really prefer the O2, the Manchester Arena has virtually nothing upon entering: no shops, restaurants while the O2 does - all the Arena has is stands selling really expensive food, beverages and merchandise - they even have salesmen who go into the crowd during a show trying to wave things in front of you - like come on I bought my ticket to watch an event, not watch you wave programmes about for goodness sake! The view of the stage wasn't too good either, I had to watch the show from the big screen and after paying for some of the more expensive seated tickets, that isn't what you want either. I really hope the rival to Manchester Arena is built soon by my club, Manchester City as it needs something to rival this hell-hole - the extra star is virtually only for being the only indoor concert/tour arena of its' kind in Greater Manchester, they even hosted amateur hockey games here at one point!

The club has been running for years and years…read more In fact I had my 18th birthday bash in the function room there and have attended many a party since then as well. The drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is nice, with pool tables, dart boards and a bowls green, you will be kept busy for hours. The only downfall is that you have to be a member, or know a member who will sign you in. This isn't a problem but in the past you had to go up against the committee to be accepted I'm not sure if this is still the case but I have heard its not. During the day / evening they used to have different pastimes but again I'm not 100% sure what they offer now (I used to go to Slimming World there, what a waste of time that was) The club is nice and clean, staff are friendly. EDIT: Oh I forgot to add, if you are a member I think you are expected to vote Conservative.

as a recent member, i can only say positive things about this club, a nice relaxed atmosphere and…read morepeople who have been members for years have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome. bowls, darts and snooker all available, and the beer is cheap too!!. i did NOT have to go in front of committee before being accepted, i just had to be nominated and then seconded by existing members. anyone wishing to join, will not be disappointed.

Hi all a new update. The foresters is a friendly,family pub.with a great atmosphere…read more Mon pool night also free juke box. (Over 3000 +records to chose from. Tuesday night is darts Wed quiz&Chinese bingo and play up card. Thur ladies darts.(free juke box). Fri karaoke 8pm. Sat live music. Sun pool.artist on last Sun in month.

Forerster's is located on Fecit Brow on the Shadworth Road crossroads. It's seems to do quite well…read morewith other pubs in the area closing (The Fountain & The Printers). It is quite attractive from the outside with cream paint, they have a small car park to the side for about 5 cars. Inside it is about a normal sized pub with a long bar and usually about 3-4 staff behind it. They usually have a live band on a Friday night which often attracts people who wouldn't usualyl come and often have a kareoke on a Saturday night and possibly Friday if no band is on that week. They have a pool table, darts board and 2 fruit machines and also a games machine which you can play Bullseye, Deal or No Deal etc. Prices are relatively the same as everywere else with a pint of Fosters about £2.67.

A great little boozer, opens daily and serves food for a limited time. The pub is split into two…read morehalves with a tap room on one side and a bar on the other, along with an external covered smoking area. They show all the big footy games and sporting events. They also have a darts board and darts team representing the pub. They have a regular quiz night on thursday night, where a cash prize can be won. Local bands also play some weekend nights. The Weavers is a nice, clean and friendly local pub.

Good friendly pub. Good food. Definite place to call and eatread more

You just can't find a place like this back in the States. Sure, you have no end of faux-British…read morepubs with taps of Bass and Guinness. Maybe they'll have a dart board or a pool table. But it just can't match the vibe of a pub like Old House at Home. I met up with some coworkers for my last night in the area, grabbed a pint of a local cask ale (can't quite remember the name, but no matter: it's not something available back home), and sat out back in the beer garden. Head in on a Friday night for some good beer, friendly locals...then maybe shoot some darts or belt out karaoke. If I'm back in the area, this is a must.

Smithfield Market Tavern harks back to the days of the 'proper boozer' - if this had been open when…read moresmoking was allowed inside, it would be the place where the smell was woven into the fabric. Not in a bad way, but in a very comforting and familiar way... It's simple in terms of decorations but this doesn't detract from the atmosphere whatsoever. It's the kind of place where you can hunker down for the afternoon or evening (much as we did last Friday night) and put the world to rights. Bar staff are very friendly and allowing of numerous tasters if you're not sure what you'd like, though be aware the calculations are done on a calculator as opposed to automatic till so it might take an extra few minutes for your order to be put through! Blackjack obviously dominates the taps, though they do have some very tasty cider on offer, and a few rotating options also. The bar is one of my favourite pieces as the owner of Blackjack basically knocked it up in 24 hours and then they were good to go! Great for individuals, couples and groups - which can be rare to find - it's high on my list of city centre watering holes.

Those already familiar with Blackjack Beers and their monthly brew taps will have some idea what to…read moreexpect from the new/old pub they're now in charge of. Having only received the keys about three weeks ago, from what we saw at their launch night they've achieved an awful lot in a short space of time. Old tattered seating has been ripped out, walls moved and painted, new lighting installed and a myriad of mix-matched furniture delivered. It was great to see some painted wooden pallets used as well, a nice nod (or an economic design decision?) to their Gould Street brew tap site. Granted, there are still some parts to finish off properly and some walls are looking a tad bare, which they'll attend to as they bed in a bit more, but seriously, hats off to them for an incredible transformation! They've plenty of keg beers, a super-looking selection of bottles and six cask ales - together with a small number of spirits and wine you can order by the glass. Some of their own beers are on tap (obviously) as well as some guests which will rotate. There's a dart board, table skittles and other games and I'm sure they plan to eventually have live music here, they could just about squeeze them in. A reinvigorated pub that's definitely worth the 10 minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens. Tip: follow them on Twitter @TheSmithfieldNQ for updates.

I assure you that just because this historical farm is a local, convenient pub - I'm not biassed…read more There are many other pubs in walking distance too. I'm a Guinness and/or lager drinker myself (with the odd Jack Daniels or Jaegerbomb) but I'm always intrigued to the different guest ales 'The Farm' has on offer every week. From Ginger Beard to Dirty Blonde, they always offer something different and tasty. Landlord Dave is especially keen on the ales and has a jar himself from time to time at the end of the bar. But it's not just the beverages on offer that makes for a pleasant visit to a pub. For me, it's the layout of the pub. Not in an aesthetic sense but a practical or feng sui way. I'm not keen on establishments where the bar is cornered off or separate to the social space. In the Moorside Farm the bar is wrapped around the whole bright table/ seating area - which makes for a great social space. One end of the bar is the dart board (very dart friendly) and the other end is the toilets. Being a regular, you tend to find yourself making your way down the length of the bar (doing your rounds so to speak) letting on to people. Not to mention the lovely beer garden that seats easily 60 people. There's a DJ with a great sense of humour on a Friday night. Equipped with karaoke gear and silly blow up toys and luminous wigs. Quite cheesy actually. But cheesy is good sometimes, especially when you want a down-to-earth night with your mates. The Farm serves food, from a diverse menu. I typically start with the soup of the day which is usually tomato & basil. My favourite main is the Ranch Burger. It's a decent sized beef burger served with BBQ sauce, salad and chips. Simple food but very tasty. It's freshly made by the good chefs of the Farm. I finish with the yummy chocolate indulgence sundae. Which as sundae's go is pretty poor to be honest but I love ice-cream so I don't generally care. Call it beer goggle desert. Landlords Dave & Lynne are welcoming-ish characters with a very dry sense of humour. People tend to have a banter with them - which usually consists of "oh no it's that ginger idiot again!" but it's all in good fun - I reply with "shut it you southern fairy!" Dave & Lynne seem to get a little upset with you using plastic, especially when you use it every two pints. So, I usually open a tab and just use it once before I leave (if I don't get too drunk and forget!) The pub could really do with some sort of special offer or promotion. A happy hour or license to Sky for the football wouldn't go a miss. My friends and I spend many a night trying to come up with the most elaborate ideas to boost traffic in the pub

So I thought that I would test out the closes pub too me, with is the Moorside Farm…read more The Moorside is large pub, with pently of seats and a large outside area (which we didn't try out as it Manchester, so raining) it also has an OK bar. Stocked with the standard but also bringing in some guest ales. The place seaves food, with again is standard pub food. While it is OK and will fill a need it wasn't anything to rave about. The best thing about this pub was the lady running it, my herself it seemed as well. She was a great host a sever and although she was clearly busy (pub wasn't quite that night) she will made time to chat to the locals and us newbies.

Good boozer and certainly worth calling in if your in the area (or if not to be fair!) Beer always…read moreon top form, Thwaites Wainwright near enough almost on and a beautiful pint, 3 c's seen recently too which is too a superb pint. Good selection of lagers, bottles and spirits too (with offers on the doubles) Pool table doesn't play too badly (if you don't mind being up the wall sometimes) Darts available too. Quiz machine, jukebox, fruit machine, what else can you possibly need? My only gripe would be that when they have live music on it does get very cramped! (and loud) All in all a tip top pub with friendly locals and a cracking atmosphere (oh and did I mention the beer is VERY reasonably priced)

the broughton is a great little pub in the middle of haslington overlooking the village green on…read morethe main road. it isn't a huge place but has a nice friendly atmosphere and the staff are nice and friendly and welcoming. they have a good choice of beers, both draught and bottled - including a couple of continental beers which is always good in a small pub. they have a games room with a darts board and pool table and juke box which is good fun when there are a few of you as it is just off the main room of the pub so you still get the atmosphere but with a bit of space to yourselves if you want to immerse yourself playing pool! they have a huge new tv screen for watching all the live sport and big matches and it gets pretty busy when there is a big team playing which adds to the atmosphere. they also have a pretty tiny area that you can sit out the back of the pub too. there are just a few tables and chairs and a gazebo and its nice to be able to go out for some fresh air if the pub is busy - the smokers tend to go out of the side door so the beer garden is a pretty good spot if you do actually want some air! this place has recently been taken over and it is looking great. there are a few locals that drink in here most evenings but from my experience they are all really welcoming and it isn't one of those situations where you feel uncomfortable if you havent been in there before!

its been demolished now before the heywood it was called the seven stars hotel .i used to dj rock…read morenights there inthe 80,s and 90,s

freindly staff good food top faclities inc big screen dart board pool table aditional…read morereception/party room. happy memories :)

What can I say about this pub that Facebook hasn't already done?…read more I can say for sure that the current management have done a sterling job of running a tight ship, and are always happy to mix with their regular clientele. Live music is always good there, along with the occasional visit from members of the sundowners, who have the odd jam session of a weekend to entertain the locals. Even though the pub is small, (not as small as its neighbours at the plasterers arms), it does have the space for a pool table, dart board, Juke box and double sided bar. Which makes it a comfortable yet cozy place to spend an evening or two, enjoying ales and music until home time rears its sometimes unwanted self. The pub is situated just off the main high street in Hoylake, but is a mere stones throw from the promenade, so you can enjoy a lovely view along with fish and chips, before your evening drink. Hopefully those who see this review can stop on by, and give the place a little try.