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 :)

The Cally is one of those pubs where there could be something or nothing going on, and its pretty…read moremuch the luck of the draw. I've been there when there are jazz nights and the atmosphere is electric, and when there's only been 5 people in there including the staff. Acting as a local to many arty and student types, the atmosphere is relaxed and pretty much anything goes. Far more lively in the evening than the daytime, it seems to be the sort of place where networking occurs by accident because the bloke across the bar went to school with your cousin and you should all stay in touch and meet up same place, same time, tomorrow night. Its a little bit in need of a refurb but if it did it would probably lose its charm. This is somewhere to stumble across when in need of a low-key night that is bound to turn raucous.

I liked the feel of this pub but unfortunately neither beer I selected really hit the spot. Melwood…read moreDiscovery was merely ok and Blakemere Deep Winter just a little better. One unusual innovation here was a cold beer vending machine. The beers available were all common foreign lagers, presumably available in cans, but such a contraption in a pub is something new and interesting to me.

Ah, the good ol' Grapes. What was probably once a shady tavern in the back streets of Chinatown is…read morenow a vibrant niche of bongo music and cacophonous laughter. There's also the junk-cluttered yard outside that never fails to be ripe with the pungent smell of marijuana. Always full of raucous conversation, this place eases you into the act of replacing conversation with bellowing, an inevitability on nights out.

The Grapes is the tpe of pub you can walk into and not know what might happen next, it still has…read morethat feel about it that anything can happen and that a little adventure could begin with the next trip to the bar. It is a ramshakle kind of place that attracts an odd sort of customer that, to me, typifies Liverpool - at once full of energy, haphazard and creative yet prone to bouts of moodiness and even aggression. On a good night, if it's a full house - which does unfortunately seem to be getting rarer - The Grapes is the type of place that you could find anything going on in its small beer garden at the rear. A spot of spraypainting on the walls or an improptu gig with a man and his guitar any of which you will be welcome to have a go at yourself. In all, The Grapes has the feel of a house party that has been moved dow to the pub because they are the type of people who don't know when enough is enough.

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

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

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 !!

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!

One of the hottest new Blues bands in the Shropshire area, The Drivetones generate energy and…read moreexcitement whenever they perform. The Drivetones pride themselves in reviving the classic Blues sound to all generations, both old and new. Driving beats and improvised solos pave the way for a thrilling return to all styles of classic blues music. Paying homage to the Blues greats is high on the list of priorities, and The Drivetones soulfully bring to life music from right across the blues genre. But don't be expecting the usual 'run-of-the-mill, carbon copy' songs! The Drivetones play all their music the 'Drivetone' way, leaving the door open for the improvisation and spontaneity that defines Blues music itself. To book The Drivetones please visit the website and submit a request. Alternatively you can visit the 'Events' section of the Drivetones website and check out upcoming gigs.

Simply electrifying…read more.. Packed yet an amazing atmosphere, I think everyone in Liverpool is here lol, it's definitely the place to kick off the night!

Having to provide photo ID, that is scanned and saved on file, seems a bit OTT to buy a pint…read more I guess it stops under 18s getting in. It also stopped a wedding party getting in, 2 senior citizens and 2 lads who must have been 40. But they did let in a lady who was so so very drunk she needed help up the steps, was pole dancing on a pillar and generslly falling over. But she did have photo ID so it's clearly fine. Afterasll, Policy is Policy! The decor inside is fine. The outside courtyard area curiously reminds me of a village train station platform.