Overall, just okay. Being from the states, maybe I'm a little extra choosy with my BBQ…read more I ordered the half rack of ribs with 2 XXL wings - wings were over cooked, so one part of the XXL wing was inedible. Barely any sauce. The ribs were decent - definitely not fall off the bone type, but okay tasting. I asked for sweet potato fries, even with an upgrade charge, but alas, the service wasn't the best. So I got the regular fries - which were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were the thinner kind so not the typical "chips" - which I like! The BBQ sauces - 5 choices - I didn't care for any of them. The tangy coleslaw also wasn't a hit with me. $20 or so for the ribs/wings meal & a large Pepsi max.

It had been awhile since I'd been here and my boyfriend was a reds true bbq virgin. So on date…read morenight we came here in which I was really excited about remembering past memories. Luckily I had booked on a Friday night. As we were walked to our table we were informed that there was no jerky or draft beers (same 5 years ago!) Anyway I chose the luxurious salted caramel and choc shake with rum (£8) which was divine and pawed the menu. They had drastically changed this. There are now more veggie and fish choices. Apart from the starters I didn't find the mains that inspiring. Anyway we decided to share some bbq wings for starters and himself had the brisket burn ends for main while I had the pitmaster for £18. The wings arrived in a tasty sauce and were fairly large. When the mains arrived my heart sank. I had to double check mine..it had the ribs..cheese sausage..meaty beans..and another pot of beans but no pulled pork or crackling ..my boyfriend's was dry brisket on soggy bread with greens..the burnt ends were nice. Anyway he left most of his and to be fair they were really understanding and the manager sat down with us to discuss the food. In the end my boyfriends meal was taken off the bill ans mine halved in price.. the way it was handled didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth and would try it again in the far future.

New Yorker opened fairly recently on Portland Street in Manchester City centre, and thanks to the…read morestyle of the building it's part of, it looks straight from New York City itself. Originally seeming to be named New Yorker Diner, it doesn't have a diner vibe, so instead is now presenting itself as American Street Food, serving burgers, waffles and chicken, gourmet burgers, and some other American sides too, as well as milkshakes and Belgian Waffles. It doesn't have a huge range, but what it has it does well. As you descend the steps into the diner itself, it's got that industrial look that most of the Northern Quarter is doing at the moment, complete with bare brick walls, wood cladding, and filament bulbs. Definitely not the Ed's Easy Diner style 50's American diner. Also, it's not a full service restaurant, but in fact a counter-service place with a dining area. The menu is simple but appetising, with some really tasty offerings and at a price that is very reasonable for Manchester City Centre, especially with some of the lunch deals available. I went to the counter and ordered the "American Boy" burger with fries and a Cherry Coke. The friendly staff member gave me a flashing/buzzing box similar to what you get when waiting for seating at big chain restaurants on a Saturday night, and said it would buzz/flash when my meal was ready for me to collect. Handy. The food was ready, and what I got was very tasty indeed. The burger, although not pink, was cooked through, but still juicy, and the trimmings were perfect, although the 'Brooklyn Sauce' built up spice pretty quickly for me, so I'd probably skip that next time. The fries were really good! Properly hot and crisp, and seasoned perfectly meaning the sachets of salt I picked up were never touched! New Yorker is a simple affair, offering good simple food when you want it, at a good price. I'd go again

not bad fast food place - low price but seem to have wait a long time if you order anything majorread more

I visited Neighborhood with a small group of friends and enjoyed a very nice lunch there…read more The friendly and helpful staff seated us promptly, brought us water without us having to ask, and kept our glasses filled throughout the meal. The four of us shared flat bread with a bottle of wine to start. The flat bread was served with a selection of very tasty spreads. Later on we ordered a number of small pates, including the rib taco, a selection of different types of fries, and a salad. All the food was quite good, though none of the dishes was particularly memorable. The ambiance was warm and welcoming - perfect for a leisurely lunch. The sound system was good without being too loud or blaring, and we enjoyed the music as well. I look forward to returning to try several more of their food selections the next time I'm in Manchester.

So yesterday evening I went to neighbourhood for the first time, having been invited to the…read moreChristmas menu launch. I didn't really know what to expect because I've purposefully stayed away from this place as it gives off a certain vibe that doesn't appeal to me. I remember sitting outside Artisan which is right in front of Neighbourhood last summer, I was out for a few drinks with a friend and we were sat outside chatting and drinking for a couple of hours. During this time we saw people entering and leaving neighbourhood, a lot of wannabe WAG types and the general consensus seemed to be less is more in the way of clothing. Throw in the pervs in suits and the Mr Muscle 'look at me' types and you've got yourself a party. I got a Panacea vibe from it *shudders* That might appeal to some, but not me. BUT having said that, I was pleasantly surprised yesterday which just goes to show that events like this give those that wouldn't normally give your business a look in an opportunity to give it a try. We were greeted with smiles and the staff were welcoming, we got a Christmas cocktail upon arrival. Not exactly sure what was in it but I think it might have been vodka and some sort of mulled cheery liquor. It was yummy but it would have been nice to know what it was, it wasn't on the menu yet. They've lost a star because of two reasons. 1 - because some of the staff were too busy giving their friends preferential treatment so overlooked other guests 2 - we weren't offered any canapés despite being passed by about 5 times, eventually we just asked and were given a whole platter between 2, situation wholly redeemed :) We got to try the neighbourhood smoked salmon which was fresh and full of flavour. The celeriac soup with chestnut cream and truffle oil was sooooo yummy, the crunchy texture of the crisp chestnut garnish complimented the savoury, creamy flavour/texture well and you could really taste the truffle oil. The tempura prawns were huge, juicy with a thin, crispy coating. They came with two dips, one was rather like mayo and the other more spicy. Needless to say I preferred spicy. The pulled chicken croquettes were over seasoned and too salty, my least favourite. The prawns were my favourite. NOW - let me talk about the mulled wine! I had two glasses of the good stuff, given how hot it was outside yesterday it felt a bit weird but it was sublime. Smelt and tasted delicious, if nothing else I'll be back for this alone. The dessert options were Christmas pudding which was A-OK and the chocolate pot (mousse) with passion fruit, which was pretty thick and rich. Both tasty and well executed. You can book your Christmas dinner here for £32.50, 3 courses with a glass of mulled wine or Prosecco added in for an extra fiver. The lunch option is £24.50 plus fiver for drink. I say it's worth it given the quality. They offer 4 options for the main, we didn't get to try these but they are the usual turkey et al, sirloin of beef, woodland mushroom risotto and hake. A nice variety. They offer 2 for 1 on all drinks from 5-7pm on weekdays which is pretty good, we bought two glasses of Prosecco for £8.50. The crowd was mixed for this event but I wasn't wrong about the 'types' that frequent this establishment.. however, having been here once, I would give it another go. Overall it was a fun event with good food and drinks. The live band playing Christmas classics was a nice touch, as were the garlands etc. 10.2.17 I ate here again a couple of weeks ago and the food was DIVINE! I would never go on a Friday or Saturday but mid week is perfect :)

If you want ok food with consistent poor and rude service, they you will survive your visit,…read moreotherwise stay clear of the bartenders attitudes and drama.

Having been out on a night out we ventured as we almost always do which is to Mojo's…read more It's loud and busy and hugely upbeat with a great mix of people of all ages, all just intent in having a great time and listening to some brilliant music. You need a loud voice to be heard at the bar but once you've mastered this you can be set for the evening. Great tune after great tune will follow.... a top way to finish the night in Manchester!

Popped in after the city Chelsea game on my walk back to Gotham…read more Initially, the gentleman didn't know If I'd be allowed to sit and order food (without ordering drinks he said minutes later he said it would be fine. (Although their entire rail for both window seating sat empty through the duration of my visit) I ordered the mushroom and truffle oil poutine, their classic burger with bacon and a pint. Poutine was decent, though some of the bites of cheese curds (not traditional squeaky curds) we're still cold through the center .. gravy mushrooms and truffle made the dish decent The burger was quality just overwhelmingly messy and fell apart prior to a few bites in. Also the menu stated briosche buns, and it was served on a sesame bun The fries were quality though be double or triple fried.. I enjoyed them. Would go back as it was recommended to me to give them another round and for more of their food offerings.

Came here back in April this year when it had only recently opened. It is located just off Mosley…read moreStreet, on corner of Booth Street and W Mosley Street. I had heard good things about the Brewski in Chorlton. Brewski sell North American comfort food inc. poutine, Mac n Cheese, Raclette and Deli sandwiches. The place has been featured in things like Lad Bible, and Food Bible. I went for the poutine and it tasted really good! Everyone else in the group had the poutine too and everyone enjoyed it. I want to go back again soon and try their Afternoon Tea - Brewski style. 3 tiers of steak, fried chicken, pulled pork sliders, Mac n Cheese, deep fried Brie, frickles and poutine and more. Plus a G&T pot or pitcher of beer between 2. (All for £25p/p)

All Star Lanes was the location of our company Christmas party back in December; I knew very early…read moreon in the year but, due to our strategy for keeping people excited for the event, had to keep it a secret! The booking process was simple from the beginning and they were clear about technical aspects such as payment terms etc. Although we explained it was a secret event and never to use the landline, they unfortunately did - they also didn't seem to take us off their sales list, meaning we got endless calls about having an event, despite already booking with them! Sigh. They redeemed themselves on the night. Based in the Jungle Room, a leopard carpeted treat, we had two lanes to ourselves and a plethora of food and drinks. We had everything from pigs in blankets to deep fried mac & cheese fritters; these aren't your usual canapes, and they're more than happy to lay on a tasting if you're curious as to what you should serve. Staff knew exactly what was in the cocktails, as requested, and bar service ran fairly smoothly - it did get rather busy once all the pre-bought drinks had gone and people flocked to the bar, but they soon got used to it and kept up! They were also very patient; once we've all had a few, it can get a bit rowdy i.e. people thinking it funny to walk on the actual bowling alley, but noone felt put out at any time and they communicated with as frequently. Great place for any event you might be planning.

I've always loved bowling, even though I suck at it (I blame my weak wrists, not the technique -…read moreha!) And even though I lost 3 games to nil I really enjoyed my afternoon in All Star Lanes. This place is pretty great if you're looking for somewhere fun to go where you can have a few games of bowling, some drinks and eats too. I didn't eat here, although I have heard good things about the food, it was a little early in the day and we had booked Reds True BBQ for dinner so I didn't want to eat too much beforehand. The 3 games of bowling I had here with my friend from London were so much fun! I didn't have the barriers up either..! Yey! But still lost. We drank beer and cocktails for hours and had a blast. Pretty sure anyone who comes here with mates is going to have a fab time!

Dined in 25 December 2023…read more We didn't have any Christmas day plans. We took a walk around the area and came across Hard Rock Cafe. We decided to stop in and eat. We arrived early afternoon, after 1pm. The receptionist greeted us, and I asked if there were any tables available. There was not, but there were seats in the bar area, which we decided to take. We sat on an available high top and ordered our drinks and food at the bar. We ordered the Salomon entrée that came with mashed potatoes and green beans, and we added a side of mac and cheese, wings, and shrimps. The shrimps were a bit salty, but still okay. The Salomon was good, and so were the wings. For drinks, we had a virgin, Pina colada, and a strawberry/mint lemonade. Again, my lemonade was a bit too sweet, but as the ice melted, that helped dilute the sweetness. For Christmas day, the restaurant did not seem overly busy, nor was it too loud. Our meals came out in a reasonable time. It did not seem like we had waited too long. I would definitely visit again.

Literally amazing! I have a wheat and a peanut allergy. I'm not anaphylactic, but get incredibly…read morepuffy. When I mentioned it, they came out and explained how they were going to handle my food different and mark it. If it doesn't come out with a purple flag, they made a mistake and don't touch it. How careful and caring is that?! Steven was my server, so kind! Michael came to talk about the allergen protocol in place, blew my mind! Burger was great, too! Service exceeded expectations!

As the name suggests, Portland Grill is on Portland Street in Manchester City Centre, but despite…read morebeing a popular and busy street, it's easy to miss, nestled behind a small shop front. As you walk in, you start at a stairwell with "Welcome" written in a variety of languages, and a date stone with the year 1910 carved into it, giving a nod to the heritage of this building, and an explanation as to the small entrance and downward staircase, because once you get downstairs it opens into a very large cellar space. The space is very surprising, and furnished with tables, chairs and booths but not cramped in, taking advantage of the space. It was also a very curious thing to sit looking at your menu but see up through cellar windows onto the streets above, and people walking past. We are greeted and taken to our table. We note that it's quite quiet for an early Saturday evening, but our waiter informs us that it gets busier as the night progresses. We are given a wonderful meat-centric menu, which has some great choices of burgers, steaks and chicken, all for very reasonable prices for the city centre, and even offering an Early Bird special. Our party chooses to start by ordering buffalo wings, nachos, and onion rings. American classics. The food arrives in good time and is both fresh and tasty. The onion rings are crisp, the buffalo wings are succulent, tasty, and wonderfully messy to eat, and the nachos are crunchy, but could possibly have done with some more cheese, or a melted cheese sauce rather than melted grated cheese, but they are accompanied by a really tasty fresh salsa, which our entire party shared. Our waiter is friendly and attentive, making sure we're enjoying each course. For our mains we all decided we were very much in a burger mood, and two of us ordered the mushroom burger, whilst I ordered a classic American cheeseburger, all of which again arrived in good time. The burgers were excellently presented with no messing around, no wooden serving planks, just good food as it should be, and were tasty, well seasoned, and used fresh ingredients. They also came with lovely hot crispy chips, which is always good... too many places are let down by lukewarm soft chips. As we enjoyed our meals, we saw another table had some huge stacked burgers turn up, which must be The Portland Tower burger. They looked great, definitely one for next time! We really enjoyed our visit here, as we only decided to pop in on a whim, and weren't expecting anything special, but ended up leaving having had good food and good service in a pleasant and spacious environment for a really good price. We'll definitely return.

How to describe the ground floor of C&G...probably Sk8er Bois crossed with a bit of voodoo crossed…read morewith dinner at The Flintstones'. It was bustling in there when we arrived for our meal (we booked ahead of time) and our table was tucked to the side of the bar so we were still immersed in the atmosphere of the place but nicely out of the way. The Rib Joint & Tap Bar is covered in 80s skateboarding elements, including an awesome 'tiled' wall made from sawn-up skateboards. Set over three floors, we were disappointed to hear that the upper two weren't open that night (the First Floor Bar had been booked for a private event and the Liars Lounge on the second floor was simply closed). Hope to be able to fully explore next time. Anyway, on to the dining - they have a decent cocktail menu, including examples such as Deep South Zombie (hence the earlier voodoo reference) and a huuuuge list of beers either on tap, in bottles or cans. Conversely, the food menu is remarkably short - with varieties of pork or beef ribs and about a dozen side dishes. The only vegetarian main course is the Watermelon Salad (which was very good apparently). The carnivores in the group awaited the ribs and when they arrived I think most of our jaws hit the floor. They looked like meals for cavemen. Serious pieces of meat on the bone but with a generous meat-to-bone ratio. The gorgeously juicy beef Short Ribs I ordered (£22) simply sloughed off the bones. The side order of Smoke Pit Beans & Burnt Ends (£4) were tasty, but not as good as Red's True BBQ's in my opinion. Cue the meat sweats. I was still full until dinnertime the next day, which if you know me is a serious matter indeed! The only minor quibble was the flimsy paper covers on the metal dinner trays that the food was placed on - it gets somewhat 'mushed' when you're trying to eat your ribs which is annoying - get rid of them!

Popped in the other night for a few beers with friends, so this review doesn't take into account…read morethe food and day time service. On first looks it seems fairly small inside however there is an upstairs section that pretty much doubles the capacity. We grabbed a drink downstairs from the bar before heading up to the upper deck which I preferred. It was a nice chilled out setting and the bar staff were really friendly and great at recommending drinks. I'll be back to taste the food some time soon, and will update the review once I have! Stay tuned :)

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 !