BED stands for 'Beverage, Entertainment and DIning'. What a coincidence then that it happens to…read morehave beds in it too. This basement lounge club is part of Tribeca, a Manhattan-concept bar that tried to appeal to all demographics - it's gay, it's straight, it's a restaurant, it's a pub. I can see the appeal of BED. Lounging around and drinking cocktails with your friends on a weeknight after a long day in the office is a welcome respite before your journey home. The music on Friday nights is pretty decent too, with disco and 80s classics getting everyone in the mood. Cocktail pitchers are a decent £8 but to me feel pretty weak compared to an individually priced glass. The one bugbear is that I don't think the decor is luxurious and chic as everyone claims. If you look past the red and black painted walls there isn't really a great deal of effort put into the place. The beds aren't actually beds, just thin foam on wooden bases, and the bar seems dated. However, that's a small detail that doesn't seem to bother the throngs of party goers that come here at the weekend.

From the owner: A famous well presented bar in Manchester City Centre with facilities to hire out 4 separate…read morelounges catering for parties of up to 150 people with catering.

I was coerced into coming here on a Sunday. I agreed under the guise of a Bloody Mary special to…read morecombat my hangover. So...I would not have picked this place as my first choice as a spot to work off a hangover. It had too many clean lines. I was wanting something old, dark, traditional, dark, quiet-ish and dark. So it was dark but in no way traditional. None-the-less there was indeed a Bloody Mary Special so all went well. It was a special that included an English breakfast. Between the Bloody Mary the hearty eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns and so on...I left in far better shape than I arrived. That was the extend of my experience- which seems a shame as there is a lot to do here (billiards, terrace- karaoke - they told us). I don't know that I would say this will become me Sunday recovery go-to place, but I will likely return and check it out under different circumstances.

I came along to Blackdog Ballroom as my friends +1 for their launch of their new cocktail…read moremasterclasses. They launched three new variants - studio 54, all cocktails popularised in the 70's, Mexican/tiki themed cocktails and my personal favourite Prohibition. I had cocktails st Blackdog quite a few times and they never disappoint and these be additions to menu are very welcome in my opinion. We had some rather fantastic Manhattens, Sazeracs, and a New York sour -the standout drink for me. A traditional whisky sour topped with red wine, sounds crazy but it's fantastic. Next time I'm looking for somewhere to drink cocktails and chat to some very knowledgeable mixologists I'll be popping along here.

Rude staff. Ordered at the same time. Same pizza. Served next to each other; one perfect, the other…read moreburnt to a crisp. [nights out are great though, fantastic choice of music]

NOT TO BE CONFUSE WITH TIGER TIGER!!!!! Oh no, I'm not taking the blame for that one!…read moreTiger LOUNGE is an undergound gem that plays a range of soul, rock and funk nights and is completely moron free. Tiger TIGER should be buried underground, has no soul, puts you in danger of being hit with rocks in socks, smells funky and is free to get in which only encourages the morons.

A quirky establishment with an upstairs dining area and downstairs bar. The food is 90% vegan,…read morewhich was nice because they had creative options for everyone! We had the BBQ Jackfruit dog, which was a vegan sausage topped with BBQ pulled jackfruit, vegan chipotle mayo, and jalapeno's. It was absolutely delicious! The sausage was not dry, as sometimes happens with vegan sausages, and the combinations of flavors was great. We also got the vegan Mac n Cheese; it was listed under bigs, but the portion size was disappointingly very small. It also tasted a bit grainy, not the best potato cheese I've had. They are allergen friendly, but make sure you make all your allergens known! The mac n cheese does have coconut milk in it. They also have Ice Shack Vegan ice creams, which is a bonus!

It doesn't have the same history as The Roadhouse, Night & Day or Manchester Academy but The Deaf…read moreInstitute is probably my favourite venue in Manchester these days. They have great club nights and a truly eclectic range of gigs from emerging punk-funk and disco groups like Yacht and The XX to established underground pop bands like Broadcast. Even better, most of the gigs take place in an intimate room with high ceilings, cleverly stacked seating and standing room for about 300 people. I went to see Detroit protest singer Rodriguez on Monday evening and had a fantastic night. The atmosphere was great, the acoustics were fab and the drinks were mighty fine. Being a long-term country and Americana gal, I also fell in love with the Good Dolly and Bad Dolly wallpaper in the ladies toilets! The only disadvantage is, I'm still a little hungover!

Big Hands is an essential watering hole before a Gig or even if you just happen to be in the…read morevicinity. It has a really nice relaxed atmosphere even when it is crammed full of sweaty Metal Heads (as it usually is for the type of Gigs I go to). If I lived near by then it would be my local so that I could go in and play a game of guess who is playing a gig by the punters attire and general appearance. If you happen to pop in to play this game (Soon to be screened on BBC1). and see me in there, then be assurred that there is about to be Metal of the highest quality going down \m/

Have been coming to this bar for a few years now and never had a bad experience, however me and my…read moregroup of friends went in today to celebrate a birthday and had a horrendous experience. At first we were rushed to order when the bar was not busy with a snide remark from the woman behind the bar telling us to look at the board when my friends were unsure what to order. Two of us decided just to drink water as it was 1pm and did not want to drink, with the woman then saying 'or buy a non alcoholic drink were an independent business our staff need paying' with a disgusting attitude. 5 of the group did however buy a drink so uncomfortably we went upstairs to drink these. When we walked out of the establishment the woman behind the bar was giving us the finger behind our backs and then shouted thank you, which we should've realised we needed to do since she made our time there so horrible :)

Panacea is not my kind of bag at all. I'm sure the food is good (I haven't eaten here) but as far…read moreas a place to hang out, well I'd rather somewhere a little more laid back and down to earth, because I'm just not into dressing up to the nines to see and be seen. Local celebs to gather with their entourages around private booths whilst served bottle after bottle of Veuve Clicquot, the staff seem stuck up and a dress code must be observed. I had a little altercation in here with one of the bar tenders. Whilst the cocktails are made well, they're also overpriced. I know there has been a lot of effort put into creating this vibe, it's just doesn't wash with me.

I completely agree with the other Yelpers on this one. It is well known as one of the best bars in…read moreManchester...that just shows what a bit of good PR can do for you! It's not the fabulous exclusive little place it used once to be, it's a place where people go to try and spot celebrities. It's a place where boys go to pretend to be celebrities. It's funny when you walk in because all eyes fly to the door at every newcomer, everyone checking you out to see if you're famous. If you're a lookalike you could have an amazing night in here! But it's not great and it is expensive. It's in a nice bit of town and worth going once, just to see what all the fuss is about!

This is one of my fave bars I love the feel of the bar it's really relaxed and chilled out…read more I like the cherry beer here I always have this when I go. My partner likes to try the different beers they have. I think the decor is great it's a bit dark but it's great if your in manchester in the evening or weekend as it doesn't get too busy but always has a great atmosphere.It's a little hidden unless you know it's there you would prob walk past, you have to spot the sign and go down some steps it's defiantly worth a try.

I absolutely love Gas Lamp. I have spent many a good hour here. The tiles, the beers and the odd…read moreportrait of a long haired naked man in boots, all create the atmosphere. It gets a little busy at times but the crowd is always friendly. Look out for their guest beers... Never a let down. One tip though, if meeting friends... Make sure you do so in advance as phone signals are non existent down there. .. and I love it for that reason.

I had never been to an Ice Bar before so when I heard that this pop up Ice Bar, ran by Coors Light,…read morewas coming to Spinningfields I decided it was probably worth a try. I had to sign up online and book an hour slot - being so popular most evenings were sold out so I opted for a Wednesday afternoon as I had the day off work for Birthday celebrations. After registering online you have to enter your debit card details and essentially set up a tab online. The way it works is that you set a maximum spend to spend at the ice bar, this is linked with a wristband you're given, and your card is debited with the cost of the drinks you have on the day. Sounded odd at first, but when I went on Wednesday it works quite well. No cash needed. The promo staff were friendly and when we turned up we were ushered into a little hut for our wristbands - mine was, as mentioned online, linked to my debit card. We then entered the 'pre ice bar' which was modelled on only what I can imagine to be a ski resort hut. We ordered a Coors Light, standard. And a raspberry Coors Light cocktail. It came to £9 for both and after a quick scan of my wristband, done! Easy peasy. Out of the hour slot we booked, you actually spend 30 minutes of it in this bar, not in the ice bar. Not sure if that's a good thing or not - as most will have booked for the actual ice bar. After they handed out some bright silver poncho type coats to keep you warm, you're then guided into the ice bar which is COLD! -5oC to be precise. The inside is pretty impressive for s first timer - although it was extremely packed in there and a bit too loud. The drinks selection is limited - 4 or 5 drinks to choose from so most were just drinking bottled Coors Light. It was okay for an hour on an afternoon, but I wouldn't go really out of my way to visit.

By day, Mint Lounge is a small unassuming doorway, and judging by its tacky signage, you might…read morethink twice about spending your night there. Not all books should be judged by their covers though, and this is especially true for Mint Lounge. You'll often find a queue outside Mint Lounge on the weekends, revellers eagerly anticipating a night of soul, funk, jazz and electric disco. There's a couple of bar rooms and a main dance floor which gives off an underground vibe. They also have live bands playing here and the entry prices are reasonable - from £4-7 depending on the night and how early you arrive. Although I have to agree with James that 'Nish Nash Nosh' was a tragic loss, I do love Funkademia equally.

Mint Lounge has been home to many of my recent nights out. It just doesn't attract those annoying…read morestudent types I'm just not in the mood for anymore. Expect a mix of the glamorous, fun loving, music loving cool kids in this place. Those who I seem to be able to always knock back a bit of random conversation with. The two club nights are Clique on a Friday and Funkademia on a Saturday both come recommended. Clique has been described as "Manchester's 21st Century disotheque playing alternative dance, electropop and digital disco" and has been voted Manchester's best club night many a times by the MEN. Funkademia, as you can probably guess, is more about the soul, funk and grooves. Mint Lounge has been accredited by Mix Mag as one of the COUNTRY's top ten clubs (2007). Not even just in Manchester. I'm not sure about that, for purely the bathroom situation. I'm just not a fan of checking out my shine in front of the bloke I had my eye on, or coming out of a loo along with a trail of toilet paper to find a mass of men and women trying not to smirk at me. It's bad enough in the girl's only toilets. I quickly get over this slight glitch and frequent the place more often than any other of Manchester's offerings I must admit. Watch out for special nights and guest djs, Hot Chip recently made an appearance, was tres bon to say the least.

House 9 is alright, and its pretty new so if you're bored of everywhere on Deansgate, its probably…read moreworth a try. Angela makes a good point about the security, as this part of Manchester seems to cast the net wide when it goes in search of bouncers, and ends up bring up all the scum from the bottom. These guys were welcoming, and even let me in for free, while there was supposed to be a couple of pounds charge. Having said that, I think its usually free anyway, unless they have something special on. It is relatively cheap, especially for Deansgate, so that's another thing its got over its local rivals. However, there were some downsides to my visit. There was a large 18th birthday party going on, which was loud and dominant. A number of under 18 year olds were present and they had a wristband system in operation to mark out the ones eligible to purchase alcohol. Irritating. Music also was pretty poor, apart from a few Michael Jackson choonz, for whom I have a soft spot. They did take a number of our requests though so I'll have to say fair play there. The décor is done out in that formulaic trendy, shoes-only, style bar, which is pretty boring and unwelcoming. Basically if you absolutely have to hang out on Deansgate Locks, then you should probably go for the lesser of a bunch of evils and have one at House 9, but if you can tear yourself away, just go onto Deansgate itself and go somewhere actually nice.

This new bar, located in Deansgate Locks, has only just opened in the last 2 months and I love it!…read moreIt is tucked away in the old lock keeper's house and has various levels as well as 2 terraces overlooking the canal. The rooms themselves have that under the arches feel, which gives the place an intimate feel and reminds me a little of The Cross in London. For this reason it appeals to an older crowd who want something a little more special. The staff and the management are extremely curtious and look like they're having fun. There are no intimidating security lurking at every corner which you often find in the pretentious clubs in this area (or at least I wasn't aware of them) and the vibe is very relaxed. The bar stocks the regular drinks and aren't over-priced. Love it.