Great place, great music, the live bands are usually very good…read morekeep an eye on your drinks as its a bit dark. plenty of seating with a lovely cozy bit by a real coal fire in the winter

Great bar, live bands every night except Saturdays. Refurbished In 2008.read more

I like this pub been in a couple off time while been in Southport only been in during the day tho…read moreso not had the chance to watch the live bands. When we visit this pub we have always been made very welcome by the staff and locals. They have a large selection off beers wine and spirits they have a nice outdoor seating at the back off the pub the pub is pretty large inside with a centre stage and what caught my eye was at the back off the pub they have a wall were you can sigh it it was brilliant. We will be visiting this pub again and hopefully stay a bit longer to watch the live bands.

Great pub and atmosphere…read more Diverse range of live music over the weekends, great drinks selection and reasonably priced.

O' Leary's; sounds Irish, doesn't it? Well, that's probably because it is an Irish-themed pub,…read morefunnily enough. I'm not the world's biggest fan of Irish pubs generally, but O'Leary's off Nevill Street is probably the best one in Southport (it may also be the only one these days, but that's beside the point). The pub itself looks quite small from the outside but as you enter it does open up a bit, offering drinkers more than ample space to drink a Guinness or two in relative comfort. The drinks selection isn't too exciting but it is all reasonably priced for the area, even the Guinness. The atmosphere in here as you might expect can get quite lively at times, particularly on Paddy's Day, and there's even live Irish music on sometimes to help get you in the mood if you need any more encouragement.

Very good Irish pub it situated down a side street…read more The staff are very friendly it looks a bit rough from outside but when you walk in your made to feel very welcome. There two levels but we stayed down stairs. It not a bad pint and reasonable prices I liked it in there and defo returning back there when we visit Southport again.

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 Ferret is a really cool bar that wouldn't look out of place in a larger city. It seems that…read morethey focus largely on being a music venue but when we visited during the day for food and a few drinks we felt well looked after. The menu is all American "dude food" (as my dad calls it) which is a bit boring and overdone but I can't really blame them for this as everyone else is and people keep buying it. I was happy to see they had a few vegetarian options as even though I'm not veggie, I didn't really fancy a huge meat feast when I visited. All the food was perfectly tasty but just too huge and sloppy to be fully enjoyable. I had a halloumi burger with mushrooms and some sweet potato fries on the side. This was a really hefty chunk of halloumi which I struggled to get through. This could partly be attributed to the fact that I ate a sandwich on the train over from Manchester, but my parents and sister also struggled with their food (chicken wrap; burger; hot dog with chilli). If you want to eat here then come hungry! The food was really reasonably priced as well, coming in at under £30 for 4 meals and 3 sides. The draught beer selection was good as was the bottles. I chose a Buxton New World Saison and a Rhub IPA which were both really nice. The barman had misplaced all bottle openers somehow so I had to open them myself with a bottle opener I keep on my keys. In another place this would have been pretty scandalous but in a self-styled dive/student bar it was just quite funny. Graffiti in the toilets was plentiful and amusing, with both my mum and my sister sourcing numerous numbers to phone for sex should they feel so inclined, and me finding out that one patron loves Bill Murray. If I was a student in Preston I can imagine spending many happy hours in here, and if you're in town then it's only a 10 minute walk from the station and a good option for beers and burgers.

A perfect place for Live Music lovers. I'm more of a Rock/Jazz/Blues fan, which they get quite a…read morefew amateur acts in for. However the occasional Heavy/Death Metal act gets so loud in there that you need to literally stuff tissue bits in your ears and its impossible to order a drink from the bartender without your tongue almost being in hi ear. Eventhough sightly overpriced the food portions are relatively much bigger as well so if your a foodie, this isn't a bad place to be at .

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.

As all my friends was going to a charity night there this week I had no choice but to go ..I'm…read moresorry this place is disgusting and needs a visit from the health and safety department the toilets and the smell is just disgusting and could be easily sorted with some cleaning fluid and a cloth

Amazing live music, cheap ales, great folks. Five star bar!read more

We visited here at about 5.30pm on a Saturday and the place was buzzing! Most people were dining,…read morehowever we'd just popped in for a quick pint. Black Sheep was the cask beer, well kept and served by friendly bar staff. A glance at the locally inspired menu convinced me that we'll back soon to try the food. Starters include Bury black pudding & Chorizo with poached egg, hollandaise sauce and rocket and chorizo salad; Goosnargh Chicken Liver and Port Pate; and Morecambe Bay shrimps. Mains include 28 day hung Rib Eye steak, Lancashire Hotpot and Home made Beef and Guinness pie. Quiz night on Thursdays and live music on Fridays. Years ago this pub was truly awful but a complete refurbishment and new ownership a couple of years ago (ish) has completely transformed it. Lucky Elswick!

Just Great. Ales change regularly. But the food is locally sourced from the Fylde and is just…read moreterrific. As is the service. Highly recommended.

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.