Fab Cafe, Manchester

Unique place worth a visit.

Beers are nothing special, but aren't too expensive for the geeky sci-fi bar.

Very busy on weekends, so likely you'll be squashed somewhere trying to drink a pint.

Opens late so always good as a place to crash after the pubs close. No entrance fee either.

29 May 2006 12:43

Bar Fringe, Manchester

WOW - Belgian and other continental beer heaven! Not everything comes in pints - authentic glasses for most of the drinks too which is a nice touch.

Weird interior, a bit run down but atmosphere seemed good. Filled mostly with middled aged blokes from what I remember. Seemed friendly enough - chatting whilst waiting to be served.

Beer "garden" out the back was a nice to get away from the noisey bar area - but nothing special to look at.

Toilets were disgusting - the smell was vomit inducing.

29 May 2006 12:36

The Paramount, Manchester

Big and lacking atmosphere. Usually full of groups of drunk girls and townies trying to consume too much cheap ale.

Good for a couple of cheap drinks but don't bother staying for the night - even at the cheap prices.

29 May 2006 12:25