Open everyday and attracts very different customers at different times of the day. Offers cheap…read morebeer in the daytime and attracts older customers. At the weekend this pub then changes into a lively younger venue with a party atmosphere. A good location on the circuit. Close to other bars and clubs.

I have no idea why it's called Cuba Cuba because it's got no South American theme at all. Just a…read morenice but slightly messy place to include in your Yorkshire Street pub crawl. Look out for good deals on cocktails during happy hour and avoid the toilets - they are not good.

I am not a fan of the bars on Deansgate Locks... the chain bars and perma orange tans are just not…read morefor me. So when Lock 91 opened and invited me down to try their cocktails I was a little dubious to say the least. The old lock keeper's cottage has been given a new lease of life with several little cubby holes to sit this really is a bar to bring a newspaper/magazine and while away an afternoon. The owners Andi and Gary are keen to appeal to the residents of the city centre to provide somewhere you can come either as a group or on your own after work and feel comfortable. They have certainly done that and I've spent a few hours here in the past on my own having a natter with them or just reading my book. Their cocktails are worth a look too... quite inventive, they are trying to push the boat out and bring something different that you can't get in a cocktail bar. They have some great spirits on the back bar that is ever changing as they get new and different stock. They have regular DJ sets in their upstairs club area as well as BBQ's in the summer on the terrace with lots of plans for new events on the days they aren't currently open. I, for one, can't see what else they come up with.

I must have walked past this place dozens of times and never registered its existence - it was only…read morewhen my office organised a quiz night here that I Google Mapped it and realised where it was. Tucked under the arches beneath Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink (next to the large 'living wall' by the main steps) is Lock 91, an unassuming lounge bar inside a former lock-keeper's cottage which has been recently refurbished and is actually much bigger inside than it looks. There's an eclectic mix of rooms spread over three floors, with a small bar and seating area on the ground floor and a bigger one in the upstairs space, complete with its vaulted ceiling. They've also got a lounge and canal side terrace on the lower ground floor which would be nice to sit out on sunnier days. The space was perfect for our night there (you can hire the main room for all types of events). We were well taken care of and their catering was very good. A really unexpected hidden gem, with great cask beers on tap to boot (including from newbies Manchester Brewing Co.). Their cocktail menu looked pretty good as well. Tip: check out their events calendar for live music, pub quizzes, and film club nights.

The Windmill this is a pub which does carvery food. Depending on when you go depends if they have…read morerun out of meat for the Carvery! It can be hit and miss on the vegetables but usually the meals are okay like anything you pay for what you get.

A large pub in denton now more of a resturant / carveryThe pub gets very busy but the service is…read moretop class.The pub has two cask beers on sale at under two pounds a pint both in good condition.Children are welcome and childs meals are cheap and good value.

Located in Gateway House just outside the station, Piccadilly Tap has been much-anticipated, to put…read moreit mildly. They are the latest venture from Bloomsbury Leisure, who operate Euston, Waterloo and Wembley Taps in London. There's supposed to be some sort of business link with the group behind the as-yet unopened 'Manchester Tap' mooted for Ancoats, who are the same team responsible for Tapped, based in Leeds, Harrogate Tap, Sheffield Tap and York Tap. It's all rather confusing. Anyway, PT offer an impressive 27 beer taps (20 keg and seven cask options) and once they get their fridges operational will apparently provide a range of bottled beers for travellers to grab on their way to catch their train and enjoy on the journey. The décor is rather unique in the city to say the least. It's practically bare. Behind the front wall of glass (with no signage at time of writing), the walls are floor-to-ceiling wood panels - I felt like we were inside a 1970s boardroom or remote cabin somewhere in Sweden. The ceiling is bare concrete and on the far walls they've added stone-cladding which reminded me of the Duckworth's house on Corrie. I liked it all. The main focal point is the large triangular bar, overlooked by chalk boards listing which beers are available. The taps are lined up on the back wall and surrounded by copper. It's a no-nonsense, stripped back affair. Though it's expected that beers will be regularly changed, it was surprising to see only one Manchester-based brewery (newbie Cloudwater) on the menu. Table numbers are limited (this may change as they're still finishing things off - their first floor area is still off limits and their toilet is a posh portaloo by 'Classic Chambers' out the back and you need to ask for a key before you go). There are a few high tables for standing round and bar stools. They probably just need a bit more time to get everything sorted and this'll be the go-to venue before you head to the station. Personally I'd hope to see more local breweries represented considering their proximity to a major gateway to Manchester.

I really want to give Piccadilly Tap at least 3.5 as it's just opened and I know they're building…read moreit while we booze up in there - saying that I don't feel it's at a 4 from my 2 recent visits. The first time we went was Weds night when I was really excited about going - we sat downstairs and the atmosphere was just super low, the space is just so empty that I felt like I was in a board meeting for a 1970's cigarette company... So much space, nothing much to look at... We popped in on Sat and I sat upstairs and have to say that this was a much nicer experience with bigger tables, more people and a fussball table for a bit of variety - much better and much more enjoyable! I love the other 'Taps' around the country and in all likelihood will keep returning to Piccadilly Tap as it finds it feet, there's just nothing that's blowing me away apart from the damn fine selection of beer at this time.

Suppose you would like this place if it was your local, because thats what it is, a proper locals…read morepub. The size of the place is unbelieve and is located right on the side of newton le willows train station, so not to bad if you have missed your train. Seems to have plenty of entertainment on different nights of the week and always have different drinks offers for different times throughout the day.

My local! There are some local pubs that can be quite intimidating for groups of ladies but the…read moreMillstone is always lovely and friendly :)

This time last year, there wasn't even a building standing here! Coast To Coast is the newest…read moreaddition to Bolton's Middlebrook Retail Park, and has had the good fortune of having a unit built especially for them between Pizza Hut and McDonalds, where there was formerly some parking that wasn't used very much. As you approach the restaurant, it's nice to see that they have a stylish and pleasant outdoor seating area which I can see being popular in summer. A nice touch is that the pots on the tables are actually fresh rosemary plants which smell great. When you walk into the restaurant itself, it definitely has a "wow" factor. It's very stylishly decorated in dark woods, padding, and with theatrical lighting and spotlights to give it a nicer atmosphere, very much in a New York Loft style. The decoration is very focussed on its American theming, with wall boxes containing artifacts and pictures of different US States. Even the toilets are bright, stylish, and pleasant. The seating is split into different areas and a bar area, there are standard tables, tall tables, and cosy booths, all padded in blacks, deep blues, and reds. The condiments on the table tell you ahead of time that you're in for a good quality trip. High quality vinegar, Tabasco, and Budweiser BBQ Sauce (delicious!) with tactile salt and pepper shakers have you ready for the experience. The menu is extensive, expensive, and very tempting! I say expensive, as it's a bit more than the average cost in the area, (their cheapest burger is £10.45), but they have some really good weekday lunch offers where you can really get a good deal compared to the main evening menu. Our server was a pleasant guy called Joel who told us about the specials, things not available, and his personal recommendations. He was friendly and professional through our visit, attempting to up-sell a few times (sides, desserts etc) but without being obnoxious or pushy about it. We ordered from the lunch menu, and chose to start with the loaded skins and the battered mushrooms. These didn't take long to arrive, and were absolutely superb. The battered mushrooms weren't little button mushrooms like the usual offerings, but big mushrooms, in a perfectly crispy batter! The potato skins were loaded with cheese and BBQ Pulled Pork, which was mind blowing! I've not had pulled pork in a loaded skin before, and the flavour and texture was sublime. I didn't even need to touch that mayonnaise! It's a nice point to notice that the dishes are prepared so their logo is at the top of the plate, and facing the customer, almost like a piece of artwork. For our mains we went for the classic cheeseburger and the southern fried chicken burger. Once again, these were nicely presented. We both chose different fries as our accompaniments. The normal fries were nice but nothing amazing, however the sweet potato fries were crispy, delicious, and morish! I'd definitely get those next time! The cheeseburger was juicy and meaty, and perfectly cooked. The southern fried chicken burger had the most perfect crunch, and was seasoned just right without turning into the pepper-fest that so many chicken dishes fall into. We didn't order dessert (we were stuffed!), but Joel told us about how his favourite dessert was the warm fudge brownie, (complete with "mmm! nom nom nom!" after describing it). The food was very good, particularly given the lunchtime price. I'm not sure I'd be as happy with the price if it was the full evening cost, but as somewhere to come for a special occasion now and then, Coast To Coast delivers, even if it's not somewhere you'd go as often as some of the other cheaper chain restaurant options on the leisure park. However, I can see those other restaurants quaking in their boots a bit, as Coast To Coast is doing what they're doing, but better, and may steal their customers! The service is really superb, from the host greeting you at the door, to the server, and even the folks bringing the food out to your table if your server is busy. We felt taken care of, and looked after. It didn't feel like we were just another bill, and we didn't have to crane ourselves about looking for staff. I'd dine here again. It'd be great for a birthday or anniversary visit. There's much more I'd like to try from that menu! I have my eye on the sliders...

Quick stop for food before heading off on the long drive home…read more There are loads of eateries in this leisure park, after having an initial look around this one drew our attention, easy to park at, inviting exterior and well lit On entering we were almost immediately seated by a the lovely hostess, very polite and smiling. I liked the decor of the interior, there was a lot of booth style seating which made it feel very luxurious and private from other diners We were promptly given the menus and asked for drinks again by a gentleman who was very welcoming and helpful That's the reason they get the two stars so far...... Cause after this .... Nothing was that great The food took a lot longer than expected to come out, over 30 mins from ordering, looking around the place wasn't even 1/4 full, this made us wonder how they coped on the busier nights We spotted our food on the hot plate and it sat there for some time before we finally had it served, I guess this was why we got warm food instead of hot food The food itself was very blahhh What I mean by that is .... I ordered a burger and chips and the burger was quite small in the bun, no real flavour and each bite was rather bland, even the presentation was boring and lacked any appeal. Buffalo boneless chicken had plenty of sauce and I'm glad as the chicken itself was very dry Onion rings tasted like week old dirt oil leaving them quite greasy. The hot and spicy calzone was neither hot nor spicy The food was very underwhelming and frankly disappointing From a place that visually appeals up until the plates are placed in front of you

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 :)

Fabulous Amazing drinks. Delicious food. Kind owner…read more Service with smiles and laughter. A great date night. Worth the Uber ride to the neighborhood hotspot

Really Good food and drinks. Great atmosphere and a fun theme. What more could you ask for?read more