This is quite a good place to go and have a drink and a chill out here. I like to go here for the…read morekaraoke night and have a good old sing and dance. It is good for groups I think mainly, to go and have a laugh here with your mates. I don't think this is a place for couples to have a quiet drink. It is always busy here and full of people so it does well. So if you want a few drinks before a night out on the town or just a night out in here, then you should go here.

This is by far my favorite watering hole when across the Pond. The best guiness draft in town. The…read moreowner and staff are very courteous and the type of crowd is very laid back. I enjoy listening to live music here and you get to see some pretty crazy instruments (hammer dulcimer,etc) being played. So if you are looking for a laid back place away from the city centre bar scene then this is your place.

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 Blind Tiger is a ve-ery popular cellar bar/ pub/ whatever you like really. Really friendly…read morestaff that make the place feel like a proper hangout than some commercial venture trying to take your money. Like they have their own facebook group (with over 400 hundred members no less plus videos and snaps), a regular Monday Quiz Night and fun stuff like weekend DJs e.g. Mainline who spins everything from indie to house music for the Blind Tigerettes. Exposed brick, wood beamed ceilng, a well stocked bar (especially on the beer front) and some comfy sofas complete the picture. Oh, and did I mention the drinks are really cheap... That might account for the merriment of everyone in there.

Good attitude. I was in there early 8pm Saturday for a pint, £2-50 in 2014 can't complain. No…read moreaggro, has Ac-Dc and rock posters, tattoos a plenty and jeans. And Candles, yes really. L shaped underground bar right opposite entrance stairs; toilets clean look good. Allready filling up with groups who know each other, some woman shouted out that she herself was a slag. Fair enough. I got a hard look of some woman who took a few moments to think I was not Him afterall. went ok though. I would call in again. Bring a friend to talk too/snog, unless you are a Sloane ranger.

Recently this pub has undergone a refurb and what a difference it has made! It looks like something…read morecompletely different. Inside now it is all modern with new seating, carpets, curtains and it feels so cosy especially when you can snuggle a cushion too. :) Also the bar has been cleaned up and it just looks a whole lot brighter. They have kept some original features like the fireplaces which is good, as in winter I love it when these are on. I like to go in here and watch love bands. It creates a nice atmosphere especially if you are with a few friends. So for this place I give a massive thumbs up!

I am a massive fan of cosy , traditional Northern pubs. I don't think life gets much better than…read moresitting with friends with a nice tipple in your local (aside from sitting on a beach somewhere nice, hot and exotic with a gin and tonic in hand and a warm breeze across my face .....anyway). This place has it all: Friendly staff, snug/comfy furniture and great locals. Suppose its much cheaper than Barbados also!

Briefly this has to have been the worst experience I personally have ever had in a so called local…read morepub. Too long a wait for food. Others in the group wrong food served. When mentioned to staff initially remedy's attempted. Those remedies not satisfactory. More waiting. Apologies from serving staff. Who agreed that service etc. not good enough. "Chef" (usually a 'plate stacker') came to apologize also. This woman's attitude was atrocious, rude and out of order More things went wrong. The manager didn't take too kindly to being told the service etc. wasn't up to scratch. The bill was reduced due to one meal having been not good enough. The bill was paid and we tried to leave. The manager then accused part of the group of making previous complaints about Xmas. Which would have been difficult seeing as though they went to a totally different establishment for their Xmas meal. A group of local sat around the bar ended up discussing the staff's dissatisfaction with our custom. They laughed and joked. Seemingly without a care for the other paying customers, ie. us. This all had been a very bad experience up until this point. It had been a very hot day. And apparently due to the busy afternoon they had had lots of customers, orders etc this was why it was 'our fault' for not letting poor service etc. slide. I personally was hot also so went outside at the front of the pub to cool off. I had a napkin and was wiping my brow to cool down. Thinking that I would be nice I took the napkin back into the pub and placed it on the bar. I didn't want to litter. I was greeted by the 'friendly locals' with ohhh you're back again. On top of the abuse the sneering and laughing this was the last straw. I responded saying something like I just thought I help tidy up the front of the pub from rubbish, making sure all the rubbish was inside the pub like you lot. Maybe too far? They thought so. A number of them came towards me. One 'male' in a blue t-shirt fronted up to me forehead to forehead, nose to nose. Threats were made and the whole group of however many forced me and us out of the pub, and away from the premises. I thought the attitude of the staff wasn't the best but these people seemed intent on physical violence. Not just one or two of them at least four or five if not more. Whilst I can understand locals liking to protect their own pub. Substandard staff, food and customer service should be something a business should look to correct. Instead they let, and more than likely, encourage what was verging on GBH/ABH etc. this does not bode well for the future of Roaches Lock Inn. Just a meal out for 2 couples, looking for good food, good booze and a pleasant attitude from all. You don't get this at Roaches Lock Inn. Wouldn't recommend even on my death bed which I came pretty close to earlier with the oh so friendly locals.

I want to go to a festival! OK, there is one just starting down the road! Can you believe it,…read moreMossley having its own festival. I am not talking about a carnival thing, I mean a proper festival with live bands and tents. Its called the Mozfest and the Roaches Lock hosted it this year! Over the years, this pub has contributed to the community by holding these shows but nothing compares to this years, where over 8000 people attended. This is a standard pub no bigger than anyone elses but has become one of the best places in all of Manchester. Apart from this famous festival, Roaches Lock is situated right next to the Huddersfield canal and has a great beer garden to chill out in and watch barges go by. Inside it is beautifully decorated and has modern features but still holds a traditional pub feel. Great for families or couples and they have live bands on at weekends. There really is no reason why you should not visit this place! Its' great.

Welcome to the 'JBs' website. 'JB's' is a floating evening of Jazz Blues Soul Funk Latin just…read moresuperb quality world music. With a collective group of people providing live music, MC and DJ, you will enjoy some superb musicianship and cool company.Who says you have to drive all the way into the city to hear great world? You'd be hard-pressed to find better music than here at Jb's Club. It's laid-back, and the mood lighting really sets the stage. There's live music twice a month, soon to be weekly. Great tunes, from classic standards to modern interpretations, 'JB's' currently holds music nights in the function area of the Tara Sports and Leisure complex in Shaw, Oldham (Manchester, North West England). Band's of live musicians, MC, technical support and a full on sound / PA system all go towards making a 'JBs' party a gig to remember . Please check back on this site soon for upcoming dates, You-Tube footage photos of events and more information about 'JB's' If you would like to make an appearance @ JB's and feel you are good and confident enough to play/sing or both join us at happenings@jbjazzblues.com Tickets available from Tara Sports & Leisure : 01706-841460 or just pay on the door same price , ' we do expect it to be rather busy ' £7.00 Alternatively, you can email happenings@jbjazzblues.com Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c1llNm2yoA

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.

Cam, Ry, and Olly were great & friendly bartenders. Very respectful and made great drinks!!!…read more Sully, Cal, and Greg, on the other hand, were rude and were incapable of manning the bar. Will not be coming back. (due to the fact that I live in America, not Manchester)

Hallelujah! After…read morefour years of redevelopment, not-for-proft charity Inner City Music finally re-opened the doors of Band on The Wall last September. Aside from redecoration and a spacious chill out area, the main difference to the legendary music venue is the stage. There's a spanking new state of the art PA system installed, new lights, new audio-visual equipment and for the jazz fans amongst you, a concert grand piano. What's more, the venue looks set to make local funk, soul, blues, jazz, hip hop and world music fans extremely happy with a packed programme of live shows and deejays most nights of the week. They've already had gigs from Breakestra, Nitin Sawhney and The Mad Professor and Southern soul legend Candi Staton is set to grace the stage in April. The show you have to reserve a ticket for however, is 27 March when 10 piece band Introducing will be attempting to recreate DJ Shadow's seminal Entroducing album live. Yup, that's note for note, loop for loop, for the very first time, live AND in front of an audience! Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmzHRGoKca0&feature=related

Heading north and part-way over The Pennines to see a mate one Saturday night in Sowerby Bridge we…read morestarted in The Works for a drink. As a converted workshop it's a bit of a Tardis in there, with high ceilings and an upstairs room where they hold comedy nights and private parties. It feels pretty airy in there, a nice contrast to some of the darker, cosier pubs I've been to. It was fairly busy, but not so much that we couldn't get a seat (a repurposed church pew). They also don't play any background music so you can actually have a conversation. There's a decent number of beers on tap, I opted for a pint of Timothy Taylor's 'Landlord' which went down a treat. For wine drinkers you can get it by the glass. All in all a very nice, fairly relaxed place to start an evening with a drink.

One of the best pubs in the area and my goto place when I'm in town. There's always around 10 beers…read moreon tap which have always been in tiptop condition when I've been there. The converted interior is light and airy with tall ceilings which feels really welcoming, much better than the old dark interiors that a lot of pubs have. Very attentive staff who even when busy are quick to serve you. It looks like the menu has expanded which if it's as good as the breakfast should be superb. Finally try the newly opened lounge room. The chairs there are so comfortable you wont want to leave.

Upstairs at the Royal Oak is a little Halifax music venue that everyone should know about…read more The first Friday of every month it plays host to Doghouse live with, normally, three great acts performing live. I've not been into the pub itself downstairs but the venue upstairs is great!

The Royal Oak is a well known music venue for local bands…read more Although is a little small, it doesnt really affect the atmosphere. Its not too expensive to get into. I also, have never been to the actual pub downstairs.