Some would say that The Cinnamon Club is the Ronnie Scotts of the North, I would whole heatedly…read moreagree! Not only can you see the greats and new Blues Soul and Jazz artists, but also seriously talented musicians of other genres. With a fully sprung maple dance floor, and an arched ceiling towering above you at over forty feet, it is a venue for all occasions... and makes a welcome change from propping up the bar in your local. You can book tickets on-line in advance and can be as cheap as £5! The venue is really spacious, and it has many tables where you can sit and enjoy the music and their very fine wines. Whats more, the beautiful Edwardian building creates a very intimate atmosphere, I fully recommend it too if you are into your dancing, you will see many a competent swinger on the dancefloor alongside simply merry couples enjoying a little boggie together. You can hire the club as a venue for a special occasion too, they will supply a band, food and wine. They also have classes on week nights if you want to brush up in your Jive or Latin moves.

This is a gorgeous place. Foodies and music lovers will love this joint. The beautiful Edwardian…read morebuilding plays host to some of the finest proponents of blues, soul and jazz play as you relax over a delicious meal. It's refreshing to see the menu changing weekly and there is plenty on offer in terms of snacks and light bites. There is a stylish Bistro and a Lounge, each with its own bar, and a grand, arched ceiling overlooks a superb, maple-sprung dance floor. They have live music which is performed every Thursday and Friday and a top-of-the-range PA system ensures that every note is crystal clear. Members of the Club receive the added benefit of free entry to The Lounge and are also invited to meet the musicians at the interval and after the gig in the restaurant bar. The Cinnamon Club is a unique style ans versatile venue which makes it exceedingly popular for private parties, corporate events and weddings..... and a very cool name to boot !!

Cam, Ry, and Olly were great & friendly bartenders. Very respectful and made great drinks!!!…read more Sully, Cal, and Greg, on the other hand, were rude and were incapable of manning the bar. Will not be coming back. (due to the fact that I live in America, not Manchester)

Hallelujah! After…read morefour years of redevelopment, not-for-proft charity Inner City Music finally re-opened the doors of Band on The Wall last September. Aside from redecoration and a spacious chill out area, the main difference to the legendary music venue is the stage. There's a spanking new state of the art PA system installed, new lights, new audio-visual equipment and for the jazz fans amongst you, a concert grand piano. What's more, the venue looks set to make local funk, soul, blues, jazz, hip hop and world music fans extremely happy with a packed programme of live shows and deejays most nights of the week. They've already had gigs from Breakestra, Nitin Sawhney and The Mad Professor and Southern soul legend Candi Staton is set to grace the stage in April. The show you have to reserve a ticket for however, is 27 March when 10 piece band Introducing will be attempting to recreate DJ Shadow's seminal Entroducing album live. Yup, that's note for note, loop for loop, for the very first time, live AND in front of an audience! Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmzHRGoKca0&feature=related

Absolutely the best jambalaya I've ever eaten! And incredibly obliging service to go with it :)…read more And those crab burgers are simply perfect!!! A remote restaurant standing at a right angle to the main street leading from the station to a church - I highly recommend you not to miss it :) Naprosto nejlepší jambalaya, kterou jsem kdy jedla!!! A neskutečně milá obsluha k tomu :) A ty krabí karbanátky jsou prostě naprosto dokonalé!!! Zapadlá restaurace kolmá na hlavní ulicí od nádraží ke kostelu - vřele doporučuji naminout :)

This is one of my favourite bars in Liverpool. Set slightly below the pavement you can see the…read moreworld walk on by above you as you sip on a particularly well-made cocktail. They have a great selection and they're fairly cheap ranging from £3 to £5 for Singapore slings and I would recommend 'Hello Sailor!' as a personal favourite of mine- Sailor Jerrys, you are heavenly. I went inside in the day which and found it relatively empty. However, the food was really bloody good (Since when did Django's serve food? I here you say.); simple menu, but I could have eaten 3 of those Jerk chicken burgers...well if I wasn't so busy drinking cocktails. It's definitely a place which comes alive in the evening when it's usually rammed with the DJ playing dub-step. It's a great atmosphere and I'd say it's the bar to start a late night out.

I have two words to say about Django's: uber cool. This is the attitude that most the clientele…read morehave anyway! I'd say it appeals to those a little older, probably 23 plus, as the atmosphere is less commercial, and very chilled out. The music is up to date with live bands and DJ's on a regular basis, it's a really cool place to chill and chat with friends before you head on for the rest of your night. I suggest getting here early because it does get realllly busy as it's so popular, and you can be left waiting for ages at the bar. The decor fits the sort of people you will find in Django's - grungey. As you can expect, it's not the cleanest place... especially the toilets. This is the only downside to the bar, but it seems that the "cool as" staff don't really care! I recommend the cocktails.

This is probably the best cocktail bar in the north west you've never been to! Hidden away…read morealongside Wakiki on watergate street my first visit here was short lived as fashionable lateness had cost me last orders. Howevver we promptly returned the week after and immediately fell in love with the place. What an incredible experiance. First thing you notice is the size of the place. (Tiny) It genuinely feels like a hidden bar from the prohibition era with incredible decor and music that suits the Blues/Jazzy environment to perfection. Being here is like traveling back in time to the 20's when alcohol was illegal and small secret bars like these were littered across America. The theme is consistent with the menu hidden inside a book that's handed to you upon arrival. So mesmerized were we with the vibe and conversation the cocktail taste bud memories are hazy at best. (I'll leave you with a visual of the cocktails we had. One was lemon based the other strawberry based?) This is THE perfect place for those who like sophisticated conversation with your aptly aesthetic cocktails. It's not noisey, it's not busy, it's just right. Definitely worth a visit. I'll certainly be returning.

After being handed the drink menu in a Bible I was hooked. I wish this was the Best Kept Secret in…read moreChester but unfortunately it is a popular place to be so get there early; grab a table with some friends; sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. My one criticism would be that may be the music is too loud but that's that's it. They have an extensive cocktail menu however if there's something not on the menu just asked for it and you will receive. All in all, this is one of my favourite places to go in Chester

Totally lucked out on a Monday night and there was a New Orleans Jazz band playing. The food was…read moremeh bar food for the US but since we were in the middle of the U.K. It was glorious. Having to go up to the bar to place every single order was a bit cumbersome but they brought it to you when it was ready. If you are looking for a fun dive kinda spot in Manchester with live music it's a must go.

I was lucky enough to catch the Paul Farr band at Matt and Phred's last night. It's safe to say…read morethat I entered what Howard Moon and Vince Noir would refer to as a 'jazz trance'. My word, if you get the opportunity to catch these guys when they play again on the 17th August (they play here quite regularly and it's always free entry) or at the Cinnamon Club you really must - even non-jazz fans would thoroughly enjoy their awesome musical prowess, it's absolutely universal to appreciate the percussive banter between the awe-inspiringly superb drummer and the creative percussionist armed with an absolute arsenal of unusual instruments. The guitarist has worked with the likes of Tom Jones and Lily Allen and along with the fabulous bassist, they're all just mind-bendingly supreme. The pedant and I (have I introduced you to him before?) popped in for some cocktails while the Thursday salsa classes were still going on, and I tell you, if you're remotely nervous about salsa you must join this group. Beginners are from 7-8, improvers from 8-9 and everyone was having an awesome time. The teachers seemed very sweet. The pedant took on a Dave Walsh special pizza, a great combination of anchovies, chorizo and spring onions, and if you get the opportunity (and are comfortable in your masculinity) try out a Pixie's Potion cocktail. It might look girly, but it contains absinthe. Talk about a kick and a half. As well as this, I had no idea Matt and Phred's did fresh-baked cakes - they look amazing. And the bar staff, as always, were truly magical. There's a wonderful cosy atmosphere to Matt and Phred's, and had we not had any pressing errands the next day the pedant and I could have stayed there all night. It's one of those places where whoever you're with, you constantly find yourselves looking back and forth at one another and smiling in agreement at the joy of seeing incredible music in such a cool little place. I'm making a late New Year's resolution. Visit Matt and Phred's far more often. Like on a weekly or fortnightly basis perhaps? I'd best start saving up for all those caipirinhas...

Good experience Good service…read moreGood food I recommend for a unique experience that I think you'll enjoy

The idea of Smokestack is a Speakeasy design. Basically that means small, dimly lit with dark…read morefurniture. Extensive, averagely priced cocktail list. I tried a Caipirinha priced at £8. Unfortunately it was pretty awful. The worst Caipirinha I've ever tasted. And I've had a lot of them! Better sticking to wine/beer options, avoid the cocktails!

Great music and food venue in the small town of Stone.They have live music on certain nights and it…read morereally rocks in here when the bands are playing, well not all the time when a quieter band is on, but i go on weekend nights and the bands are loud and brill. The food is very good too, there is always a specials board with some good fish mains.So go to eat and then join in dancing to the music, it gets busy!