Having been to the establishment in Chorlton many times, I was pleasantly surprised when a friend…read moresuggested we go to the Laundrette in town. Recently opened, the new restaurant is one of the few on First Street so it is quite easy to find. Obviously we took advantage of the January offer and judging by how busy it was on a Tuesday night, so did a lot of other people! Walking it the vibes were really good with great lounge music playing and people chatting away. The menu and drinks offerings seemed to be the same and prices very reasonable. We all knew what we wanted to have anyway- our favourite burger or pizzas! We started with a sharing platter which would probably suit 2 people more than 4, but everything on the board was cooked perfectly. We especially liked the spicy mayonaise as it had a good kick to it. I really liked the burger- big thick and juicy with accompaniments to match and we ordered 1more mac and cheese to share halfway through our meal cos we couldn't get enough of it! The staff were really friendly and bubbly which made the night an even better experience. We sat on the outside tables, so you might want to watch out for the heaters, as they are really hot! I must say, I was very impressed with this restaurant, and dare I say it, as good as the original!

Decided to come for a few cocktails with the boyf before a night out. We were pleasantly surprised…read morethat they got tipsy pretty quickly. The atmosphere was great fantastic tunes playing in the background which really got us excited for the night ahead of us. We got three drinks one of which was a shared which was served in a massive popcorn container! It was delicious and worth the money. If coming here definitely try one of the cocktails they are gimmicky and very fun to drink! A great place for a catch up session with the girls and for prepping a night out on the town. I will be back!

Best underground bar in town ! It is really easy to miss if you aren't looking for it however once…read moreyou are inside you feel like you're in another world. Lots of fun stuff to look at and great drinks. Good ambiance too !

Drinks and service were both amazing! We had a few different cocktails and loved all of them.read more

The Washhouse was truly one of the most memorable and enjoyable stops during my time in Manchester,…read moreand I will absolutely return if I am ever back! Everything about their experience is fun and inventive. Their menu is so unique, and their servers do an amazing job of walking you through it with showmanship and recommendations. The drinks themselves are both stunning and incredible, too! Each feels like a bartender's masterpiece, and I felt their prices were super reasonable considering the entire experience, too! You truly feel like you are in another world in this little speakeasy!!

Had a mojito here - a relatively "cheap" £5.95 - when compared to other places. Tasted great…read more Its a small place - so its kind of got a cosy feel. The music was from a jukebox and although we were only there for a relatively short time, while there I remember the music sounding pretty good. However, not to sound old but the music was a bit too loud. Don't get me wrong, although I am prefer places a bit quieter so can talk while shouting/screaming, if the music is louder thats fine. However, this was too much. Especially with the place being so small.

I love The Drawing Room, I go with friends and it's always a laugh but I also pop in on my own…read moresometimes early evening. The jukebox is fantastic and the staff are super friendly.

I really LIKE this place everything about this bar, from the music to the staff and the atmosphere,…read morethe place is superb. The cocktails are amazing, it is only a tiny bar and it does get busy on a weekend so if you are planning to go, go early as the queues are long however you will not get bored. It is my favourite bar in the whole of Manchester and it attracts a good crowd.

We visited this venue completely by accident, we intended to go to The Botanist but wandered in…read morehere. It was about 8:30pm on a Tuesday night and was very quiet, I think there was only one other customer when we walked in! The bar staff were really friendly and informed us that it was 2 for 1 cocktails before 9pm. That made our ordering decision easy. I went for a deal and stormy, it was well made but definitely not the best cocktail I've had. I'd say this is more of a club than a cocktail bar. Very dark and to be honest when we were in it lacked atmosphere. The decor was nice. Comfortable booths around the bar and a big dance floor.

This place has been on my radar for awhile now so I was happy when I finally got to go in on Friday…read morenight. We went in at around 8.30pm and they have some great live music and the bar staff were so friendly! A really nice place for some intimate drinks but also perfect in a big group! £4.20 for a gin & tonic wasn't too bad either! Looking forward to heading back.

Magical? Chemical?…read more The alchemist is not only a nice surrounding to sit in but the service and food are great and delicious. When we checked in and were asked if there were any allergies we made jokes about my husband's allergy to cinnamon - that we would not need to worry about out it before desert. We ordered a few items from the menu - which is a very delicious mix of classics with some twists (tempura fried fish and chips for example). Order was taken and a couple minutes later the manager came and said "I am sorry - but the sauce to the fish contains a bit of cinnamon" wow! We change the order of course and the manager came back to the table asking if we would be worried about cross termination. We have been not and everything went well after that. Great service. The food itself plays with the alchemist theme for example the chorizo meatballs come with a syringe to inject your own amount of cheese (what you think? Yes of course o injected the whole Syringe into the little delicious meatball duhh). The menu consist of a lot of small items which makes me so happy since I can have so many bites of different things and at the alchemist they are all worth it! And of course classics like burger, salads and sandwiches alongside their mains. The menu is not too big but literally has something for everyone. You have to try the crispy pork skins! After we had been told that the crispy fish contains cinnamon my husband learned they offer their "chicken in a basket" as a vegetarian version as well and that is what he got. Damn that is so good: A bed of chips (fries for our American friends) are surrounded by one of the best coleslaw I had in a long time (almost as good as Guy Fieri's if not even better) then slightly pan seared onions and peppers layer on top of the fries. Ready to be mixed in. Then of course a generous amount of chicken or in this case plant based chicken smothered in a sweet chili sauce. Not to forgot to mention that it came with an extra little bowl of dipping sauce. Delicious! We also had a mocktail which name I might not be allowed to recite here let's named it "virgin adult film star" what a perfect combination of fruit, creme and sweetness. Yummmmmm To end the night I had coffee and Choclate - any serving of coffee comes with a set of three pralines. What a way to end the night at the alchemist. Great atmosphere perfect service and delicious food and drinks.

After a bad experience at 20 Stories across the way, I decided to call at The Alchemist in…read moreSpinningfields to try out their new menu. After a bad experience at the New York Street branch earlier on in the year, where the restauraunt promised (and lied) about getting back to me, I didn't have really high hopes for this branch and while it was better than NYS (That wouldn't be hard), it wasn't fantastic by all means. The current systems in place for Coronavirus have gone far too far, this includes removing the gluten-free menu which can only be accessed by a QR code. The funniest thing was that their own wifi had blocked their website, meaning it comes up with an error message when I tried to view their menu. This meant it was impossible to see what was and wasn't gluten-free. I used my initiative and connected onto my VPN, which then allowed me to see the menu. The mobile signal here is pretty sucky especially towards the dining area, which meant I couldn't use my standard data. I decided to order the gluten-free Honey and Sriacha Chicken Burger, it came with Bombay potatoes which I find to be a strange combination. I would have prefered any other type of potato to replace the fries, which do contain gluten and the Bombay potatoes just don't seem to go with anything else on the menu including another option which was grilled seabass with you've guessed it Bombay potatoes. My burger was okay, while it was a good chunk of chicken and I did like the flavours, everything else just wasn't. The bun was doughy and came apart easily, the slaw on the burger was so hard I had to scrape it off, and the Bombay potatoes just tasted strange and I didn't end up eating them. In the end, I just ended up taking the chicken off the burger and eating that. I really wish they did a simple grilled chicken meal as the chicken was good, but it was ruined by everything else. I would say the service was a little poor, it was difficult to get a table at first, but I admit I did not reserve a table as they prefer so I'm willing to let that slide a little. 2* - The chicken was good but everything else wasn't, the menu isn't too accomodating for gluten-free especially considering they have no physical gluten-free menus right now and only regular menus and it's like a puzzle just to find it online while inside the restauraunt. Perhaps if they change the gluten-free sides and work on the points I have mentioned I would return, but until then it's unlikely. 2*

What can I say about Manchester House? Other than that it is excellent. In fact, excellent doesn't…read moreeven cut it. I was lucky enough to have Neil C. take me to Manchester House last Friday as a treat for starting my new job. I have visited the bar on 12th floor numerous times and have always been impressed, but this was the first time for dinner. Upon arrival, the hostess on the ground floor congratulated me on my new job! Excellent customer service and such an amazing, personal feel. She knew this from when the table was booked, but she didn't have to say anything. She did and it was amazing. Heading out of the lift into the restaurant we were greeted by a few more lovely hostesses. They welcomed us, took our coats and we were shown to our table. Walking through the restaurant, it has been very cleverly designed so that you walk past the kitchen first, giving you chance to see some of the dishes being prepared and sent out to their tables. I was SO excited. We ordered 2 full tasting menus. I ordered the drinks flight in addition and Neil C. went for the wine flight. The tables were neatly laid out and the seating was comfy - good job too, as we were sat there almost 3 hours. Our waiter arrived, carrying 2 glasses of Champagne. 'A gift from us. To congratulate you on your new job!' he said. :D *Laura beams* These guys are good. Throughout the evening our waiter was charming, knowledgeable, friendly and explained each dish in such minute detail that I can barely remember what I ate. All I have to say is that every one of the twelve courses I consumed was exquisite. Overall, it's obviously very expensive, but more than worth it. I'm already pushing for my next promotion so that Neil C. can take me back!!! ;)

This is just a review for the Lounge, because as my dad has not yet visited I haven't been to the…read morerestaurant (HA! what a cash surprise awaits him). Anyway, the Lounge is beautiful and a great place if you want to impress someone - it's on the 12th floor with excellent views over the city and there's a cosy outdoor area as well. The cocktail range is extensive and, unsurprisingly, a little pricier than elsewhere in town. One French 75 had a pretty major impact on my sobriety, however, so I'd say it's value for money as well as delicious. I'm also a fan of their cut glass crystal. The staff are very nice although can be a little slow to take your order/clear tables. Also beware the lift! It has a mind of its own. Update: the vesper here is excellent.

I don't normally bother reviewing chains because they're all the same but this Botanist stood out…read morefor 1) Charming service 2) Excellent live piano player 3) Nice seating in a conservatory-like space at the rear (where there were also a couple of hilarious novice teenage dates going on) 4) Delicious main of gnocchi with roast butternut squash, Tenderstem broccoli, candied walnuts, garlic chips, rocket and walnut pesto - tasty and unusual combo of textures and flavours

Our group ventured in for predinner drinks. While most selected local beers, a few of us enjoyed…read morecocktails. To start, I have to say I was impressed with the cocktail list. Not only did it have a lot of variety, but it also seemed to mix in local, seasonal fruits into the drinks. I selected the Melon & Basil Smash. It was fresh, but not very strong. In fact, I noticed very little alcohol being added. Also, it had a lot of ice. Still, a great tasting drink. I liked the atmosphere - the whole look and feel of the place. The service was prompt and prices were good. Next trip to Alderley will include a visit!

One Lounge is a venue I've come to for a few drinks at the beginning of a night out. It's cosy and…read morefriendly and has a very positive vibe about it; the staff are very friendly and the music (although emitting from very poor sounding speakers) is laid back and funky, getting you in the mood. They have a great 2 for 1 cocktails offer every day until 9pm now, which a lot of locals have started to take advantage of as the normal price is £6. The cocktails themselves are well made, and although the cocktail menu isn't very long, the staff will happily deal with requests. It's a good start to your night.

Great cocktail bar! Have been a few times & always had a fab night there. A selection of the…read morecocktails are just £4 before 9pm (would recommend the Cosmo or mojito). The bar staff are really good here, chatty with the customers in a friendly way & very accommodating. You can book out the back area too for a party which is a great wee space (I attended an engagement party here last year).