Time for an update! Last night I experienced Soup Kitchen for the first time in two ways. I know…read moreyou know I've experienced it before, but a) it's been ages and b) I've never been to the gig bit downstairs or eaten meat here. 1) Gig. ACE. Just wonderful. Great atmosphere underneath, and I mean FAR underneath, as in you have to look high up to see peoples' feet going past the window. Crazy, non? Lots of places to sit, which is great for me as I'm way too old to stand up at gigs for extended periods of time and I hurt my foot this week. #passtheprunes Fab sound and a lovely way to see lesser known bands. Oh, and did I mention it was free? Yes, we like free. 2) Meat. ACE. So for a mere £6, I got a big ol' juicy cooked-pink-in-the-middle burger pile of brilliance in a giganto bun with gherkins, salad and all kinds of amazeballs sauce. The chips where somewhere between wedges and fries - long story short, they were MASSIVE. Ketchup was offered and we got a generous ramekin of the stuff, and it was served on a rustic wooden board. It ain't just about soup! My maid of honour had the same dish, while Fiancé and Jemma G both had a soup coronation chicken combo. Their sandwiches were lovely, soft, deliciously spiced and had proper hunks of chicken (I tried it of course), and the satay soup was peanutty, flavoursome and creamy (I tried that too). Top marks for both soup and chips being served in camping mugs. Me likey. AWESOME food, like, truly delicious, cheap, and it might be Northern Quarter-based, but it does not have the pretention. I didn't feel like it was remotely as Nathan Barley in here as it is in a lot of places. Lovely, lovely Soup Kitchen. Why did I leave it so long between visits?

This place is cool, albeit it's seriously trying to be…read more First point: do not ask for a cocktail in here. My friend wanted a whisky sour and got the response "we don't really do cocktails." Hm. They have a lot of liquor behind the bar for somewhere that doesn't do cocktails. I understand it's onerous to have all conceivable cocktail ingredients if you're really a beer specialist (and they do seem to have a great range of beer, btw) but I do think it would be nice if bars like this at least had 3-4 house cocktails for those of us they don't like beer or slightly dodgy house wine but wish to hang with our friends that do. Bartender also struggled with our request for tap water, which was less excusable. Meanwhile, the DJ was playing some awful music. "It's just noise, isn't it," pointed out one of the crowd, while apologising for being an Old Man. But it wasn't that we just didn't like the music or that it was too loud, is that the sound system couldn't take it and the sound quality/distortion was incredibly grating. Not relaxing. Shame really because I like the spacious layout, gig posters in the toilet, and the delicious bourbon Jonny Q kindly bestowed upon me. I'd go again if someone suggested it but given the amount of good bars in the NQ it's not top of my list for a repeat visit/recommendation in terms of drinking. HOWEVER the food might be a different story - the other reviews of meal-based visits have been great so I will try to return one lunchtime. UPDATE: went back for a Carefully Planned Festival - the music venue downstairs is one of the biggest/most attractive in the NQ although it smells SO WRONG and nobody could work out WHAT the smell was which was even more disturbing.

The first time I was in here, was without my absolute will, because Casinos; I'm just not into the…read morewhole gambling with money deal. Oh well, I do enjoy the game though! Little did I know this place unfolds a full stacked posh bar- 'Fusion' and a restaurant 'Linen'. The decor and ambience grips you and transports you the moment you enter, the very Vegas look and feel to the place makes it very attractive and appealing to the eye and mind. You obviously need to I.D yourself (over 18's only) but the good thing is it registers you once and provides you with a card (very high-end must say!) and saves you the trouble of I.D-ing yourself every time you enter. It has poker tables to blackjack to roulette to slots along with complimentary drinks and sandwiches!!! (For students this is heaven!) The bar is situated at the back and has a very posh yet relaxed look with the most comfortable chairs I've ever sat on! The bartender is very friendly and caters even to customized shots on very girly requests! (Women can have the edge in this one!) Though, a little tight on the pocket, it's worth it owing to the atmosphere and quality. The restaurant offers very modern British dining and comes with exciting wide range of wine selection from its own cellar. The special thing would be booking the chef's table which gives a view into the private kitchen showing a live performance of the art of cooking whilst enjoying your meal! Very unusual according to me! On weekends Fusion Bar is up for some class Dj's and live music giving it a perfect weekend tinge. So if you're confused about where to have that very classy evening followed by drinks and fun, try the Linen and then Fusion whilst winning some hands in poker!

WOW! I've wanted to go to this place for FARRR too long. I'm not sure why, as I can only really…read moreplay Blackjack, but the allure of this place has always urged me to go. First of all, entry is from what I can already tell an exclusive "Members only" policy. However luckily, you sign up on first entry for free. They take some of your personal information and create you an account, but from there it's all free roam . Past the lobby and it's Chinese themed restaurant is the "Poker" area, filled with poker tables and plays who I presume are professional. So...I avoided that. Head up two sets of escalators, and you're lead into a huge open-plan room littered with Roulette, fruit machines and various other card games. And what most people come to 235 for...The bar! GOD does it look modern and beautiful!! Set between two sets of stairs under the "Linen" restaurant. For people who already know me I'm a cocktail guy, so my first purchase had to be bond themed ;) Dry martini, shaken not stirred with a lime taste.....I don't think bond had limes :S. and then an Apple mojito. Very well made. But back to the point. Both DELICIOUS!! Well worth the VERY costly £8 ish...Kind of....(Kyoto are nicer and better) But yes, overall a great place to hang-out if you exclude the cost of drinks. I mean, come on! I saw a bottle of wine for £300.00+!! Crazy. Great Casino/Bar and very modern if you like that sort of thing :) Also... The toilets are rather clean and awesome :)

We are giving props to this place for being open on Christmas day-- it is literally the only place…read moreopened in Manchester on this day, so props to the hardwork they put in on this day- very busy. Tip: Definitely press them for your check if you are really rushed- they get a little understaffed and slow on service when they are busy. High yield: Cozy Chinese food place in CHinatown that has your standard slightly Westernized Chinese fare- has free wifi and prices are not bad, less than 10 pounds. Details: What we got: We got the chicken corn chowder, a good soothing soup if you are feeling cold or don't want the exotic combinations of sweet and sour or spicy. I recommend this one. ours was a little high on the corn starch so it was a little gelatinous but flavor was fine- add a touch of pepper and you should be good. Tong Choi- if you like a crunch vegetable where the leaves and stem are both edible and not succulent like boychoy, this is the one to get. I recommend getting it with a garlic sauce. This is a soothing flavor and very clean on the palatte if you are ordering heavier meat dishes. Beef Soup: noodles were bland and it was more like noodles with 3 pieces of beef if you can ever find any. The soup was too little, noodles was too much, soup was ok spiced. A little bland, but hey, 7 pounds what did you expect.

Passing through Manchester to play music, some of my bandmates discovered this spot. I optes for…read moretake away, but wished I had time to dine-in. Very friendly ostess took my order and I had my food in less than 15 minutes (this was after the breakfast/brunch rush so they weren't super busy). I got the taco truck fries which while very spicy & garlicky were amazing. I also got the Eggs in Purgatory whoch were out of this world amazing. The hot honey toast was a perfect vehicle for mopping up the sauce. Hoping I get to come back again!!

I had a day to myself in Manchester recently and I was recommended this spot (very randomly by a…read moregirl on tinder who lived in Newcastle) so I thought why not try it out! I'd been eating a lot of unhealthy foods so it was really nice to get a smoothie and a vegetarian full English (but I did get the black pudding on the side). Ironically the coffee machine was broken but my spirit wasn't! Plus I don't really like coffee anyway so it didn't matter. The staff were all super nice (not a requirement obvi but it's nice) and the food was really tasty! The interior was nice too very maximalist vibes and it reminded me of something I'd see in LA. Overall a great place to get breakfast

Great to have an alternative to the 4 Indian restaurants in Gatley!…read more Piccolo has an interesting split level layout, with a mezzanine floor and cosy screened areas with sofas, where you can enjoy a more relaxed meal or drinks. They have entertainment some nights and whilst that would normally put me off, they got the volume and style right and it worked for them. The food is reasonably priced and well put together. We had calimari and ribs to start, followed by prawn risotto and Vesuvio pizza. The service is attentive, although for me just a little lacking in finesse sometimes, just seems like some of the staff are a little inexperienced. I've been here 3 times, and overall Piccolo for me is a high 3 out of 5 stars and it's been improving each time I visit.

We went to visit our friends who've moved to Gatley and they picked this Italian restaurant which…read moreis a short walk away. The restaurant has a live jazz singer on Friday and Saturday nights too. We came on a Saturday night and it was very busy - lucky we had booked. The menu was exciting and contained items we don't usually see in the chain Italian restaurant. For examples, I got the bruschetta with avocado, tomatoes and crab meat drizzled with pesto - every tasted good except I'm not a fan of plate decoration with balsamic glaze when it doesn't go with the dish. For my main, I ordered the tagliatelle with prawns and asparagus in a creamy tomato sauce, which was gorgeous! Unfortunately, we had no room for pudding but we had a sneak peek and they also looked good! Next time! The atmosphere was great and the restaurant is a fantastic space with seating at various levels inside the building which used to be a church, I think. The jazz singer was good but it could be awkward at times when you're eating and she's singing at you, so if this isn't your kind of thing, come on another night!

I have been here a few times. During my earlier visits, I noticed that the place was full of women…read moreand the staff were all Italian males. I haven't been here in over a year and the place seems to be busy as I make my way to Tescos but still reluctant to go in for over-priced goods. We had a craving for pizza and saw on their blackboard outside that they serve their pizzas on a sourdough base so we decided to give them a try. The pizzas are freshly made and came out on a pizza peel. Although I asked for knives and forks we ate the pizza with our hands like everyone else. I ordered prociutto and funghi and my partner ordered capprioccosa. The only disappointment with this is that the toppings were sparingly placed on the pizza. The ambiance of the place is really chilled and it seems great for kids with a kids menu, 4 high chairs and a few dads bought their kids in. The manager was milling around chatting to a table that I didn't realise he worked there until he served us our pizza. Still over priced, but I would like to try the buffet Fridays along with some Prosecco :).

Very nice modern coffee bar with outdoor seating available. Reasonably priced and tasty Italian…read morefood available. Prefer it to the other coffee shops in Sale. Alcohol is also available - bonus!

I first heard about Moose from a friend who said it was great and wasn't able to try it until later…read moreon ... but since that first try ... I've been converted .. any time I can get into Manchester first 8am I make sure to head to moose for breakfast. Not only do they do a great coffee .. but their Canadian/American style breakfasts are the best I've had. The service is always exceptional and the place is doing so well with more and more places opening up and it makes me so happy. The servers are always so nice, and the food is always so good .. I usually go for the grande bouche (French toast with bacon) or veggie version (no bacon) and it is to die for. You get 2 large brioche french toasts and a very generous serving of real maple syrup and I can't get enough. I usually put some syrup in my coffee and Ooof. The portion is great ... I'm content after eating there .. not hungry and not uncomfortably full so it's just perfect and today we had 3 drinks and 3 meals for just under £10 each ... you can't grumble at that at all. I love moose and will always love moose

As Americans visiting family in Leeds we were highly offended when we were handed the menu. On the…read morefront is a plane flying a banner 86-47. Unless they are clueless this is slang for kill Trump (the 47th President). If we weren't with family that we didn't want to embarrass we would have walked out immediately. For a restaurant that advertises as American food it was disgraceful. Food was mediocre.

I was looking for an American style brunch place (wanted fried chicken and waffles) and came across…read moreHome Sweet (although they didn't have C&W). I got their chicken tenders dish that came with fries, gravy, and slaw. It also came with a barbecue (I think it was barbecue) sauce. I was genuinely surprised as most brunch places I've been to never really serve any of their meals with sides (it's usually extra) so to have slaw and fries with this meal reminded me of how the food is back in America. The service was quick and after ordering, my food came soon after. I enjoyed the gravy more than the barbecue sauce. It had a bit of a sweet taste to it which works well with the chicken (I did find it a bit salty). The portion size was good for the price. I'm not too much of a fan of sweet things but I saw that they had pancakes and would try that next time I check this place out!

I've seen and heard about home sweet for a while now, so decided to finally take the plunge and go…read morefor brunch. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived but it was 1040am on a Friday so had only been open 40 minutes. We were able to book on advanced just incase and it did get much busier while we were there. The staff were extremely friendly, there was lots of space inside with gorgeous big windows and we got seated and were ordering after a complimentary glass of iced water was brought to us. Fairy low wait times so you know everything was cooked fresh, the plating was amazing and the food was top notch. I went for the banana nutella pancakes with a vanilla latte and a mimosa. I'd go back now if I could .. that's how good it was.