Tucked away in the heart of suburbia a club for dancing. But not a dance club, if you see what I…read moremean. This is a big old Victorian mansion, the sort that Whalley Range has oodles of. It's quite shabby in an 80s way but it's got a kind of charm to it. It's got a few different monthly nights. One is 80s/90s hip hop, another northern soul and also a psychedelic night. The night I went to was Home on the Range (geddit!) which is the last Friday of the month and "is a night of soul, funk, hip hop, house, reggae and lots in-between for the dancefloor hungry" according to the people that run it. I had a great time and everyone was totally up for dancing. Actually with the dated function room and slightly older crowd it felt like we'd crashed a wedding but nobody minded as they were all too busy dancing. They really did dance hard, it felt like a very sweaty night in Ibiza. And I was reminded when they played some house music that this is the generation that invented clubbing. It's also cheap. It's a fiver to get in. Then I paid another fiver for a pint of Heineken and a can of red stripe. Yes to social club prices! They also let you bring your glass of beer outside(!) when you need to cool down at the picnic tables. The woman on the ticket desk said when I asked "there's not that many rules around here". Probably because the crowd came to dance and have a good time. I'm going back soon.

Went to a friends 40th Birthday party here a few weeks ago, it's a very good sized club, large…read moredancefloor, bar was well stocked apart from not having malibu- and they were selling small bottles of whisky and vodka behind the bar! But prices were very cheap! 2 full sized snooker tables, clean toilets. decor wise it needs a revamp. Location wise it's a bit of a weird place to have a social club in the middle of lots of houses! easy to get to on the 86 from Piccadilly then a 5 min walk

Overall I wasn't crazy about The Milton Club. Staff at the door/cloakroom were lovely which made a…read moregreat first impression, but stepping into the club itself I wasn't blown away. I would have thought if they were trying to sell themselves as a really exclusive venue they would have a very luxury feel but instead it's basically just a large black room with rather unattractive painted over pipes etc. Another weird thing is that they had a lady working in the loo which is something I associate more with trashy superclubs like Oceana (not that I didn't love Oceana) but then again I'm not exactly an expert on private members clubs. Cocktails are pricey (£9 mark) and although both the espresso martini and Long Island Ice Tea were decent they were not amazing. Service is good, partly because there are an incredible amount of people working here. This was especially noticeable because it was practically empty. Booths I think are a £100 minimum spend which is probably a reason for this and the fact that the crowd were mostly over 30. More exclusive booths (with curtains etc) have a higher minimum spend. The dancefloor area is also the main thoroughfare on one side of the bar (to the toilets) but as there weren't many people there was plenty of room to dance. They really need a better DJ though, this one couldn't mix, played a weird combination of songs instead of focusing on one genre for a few tracks to keep people on the dancefloor, and spent a lot of the night talking to some girl (this girl was also spotted chatting up a bartender and a bouncer which would have been unremarkable were it not for the fact that she was with only one other girlfriend who was therefore abandoned on a bar stool for most of the night, except when I forced her to dance with us. And she seemed lovely, so this was really not cool of the first girl. NOT COOL). So, all the Milton Club needs is more plush decoration, more interesting cocktails, a better DJ and some customers, and it's good to go.

First off I really have to say that the Milton Club isn't really my scene at at all, anywhere that…read morehas more bouncers than punters for the first couple of hours it's open doesn't fit in with how I like to live my life. So for some people this place might be their idea of heaven with a kind of feeling of exclusivity and a battle to get in but I'm much more comfortable in places that seem welcoming and where you can be yourself (this is a private members club but from what I worked out, anyone can sign up and attend) I was down here for a party I was appearing at with another social network in Manchester and in advance the party planner Joanne was excellent, friendly and easy to deal with. As I was more of a punter later on and it was rammed I experienced the chaos of staff running around trying to serve people desperate for a drink, even just paying my tab seemed like a mission. I thought the beer selection was pretty tame and with Sam Adams being their best beer it shows that not much thought has gone into the selection as it's all a bit dated. In fact the whole bar and menu had a massive feeling that I was stuck in a 90's time warp (it was quite apt that 90's popstress Gabrielle was doing a show at this bar later on...) It is what it is - but I doubt I'll ever have the desire to go back unless I have a severe personality transplant.

Ok so I'm gonna come straight out and say this place is awesome - there... I just did it!…read more What a great concept, you pay 5p per minute for being here but everything is free including gourmet coffee (from Ancoats coffee roasters), food, juices (I'm currently quaffing some sort of fresh grapefruit juice). In fact a guy just walked around with a big barrel of tasty looking biscuits offering everyone some - is this utopia!?! The place is huge and had so much room to sit, move and just be lived in - the people it attracts all look to be in the same boat with their macbooks/creative mindset and within 5 mins I've got chatting to my neighbour in our plush leather chairs about how great it is that you don't feel under pressure to drink up and go like a standard coffee shop! I'll be back, probably most days! Make sure you get here soon :-)

I'd so many good things about Ziferblat but had always opted for the established coffee shops to…read morespend my mornings. Well the other day I changed that, and I have to say I was dead impressed with this place! The concept is fantastic, you pay for the time you spend there and in that time can eat and drink as much coffee and cake as you like. Some people think the concept is odd, and I can appreciate it's a little different, but look at it economically and you're practically stealing from them! I genuinely felt guilty when I paid about £2.80 for 45 minutes of time, in which I'd consumed 3 slices of cake and 2 coffees. Thats the norm for me though, not that I'm a greedy pig, just that if I'm sat working for an hour (anywhere) I'll need a couple of coffees and something to nibble on. And let me tell you this for free, it costs a damn sight more than £2.80 even if I'd make the cake myself at home! I do wonder how they cover expenses however I believe a lot of volunteer work is involved and if you do volunteer, you get free time in the place - wins all round!

Now I have to say that I am more of a wine bar and nightclub kinda girl but I have been invited to…read morea few 18th, 30th and 40th parties here in the last few years and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The Irish Association Social Club is a large building in the centre of Chorlton and the clue is in the name. This is the place where the older Irish community in Manchester's suburbs congregates and downstairs is a large bar and seated area. I am more familiar with the function room upstairs though which is a large space that has recently undergone a makeover. Now it is light and bright with a small stage and a bar. Drinks prices are such a revelation here for those used to pricey city centre watering holes. In the latter, there is little change out of £10 for only one drink, but in the Irish Association club for the same money I can down three rum and cokes and still have a couple pounds to line my pockets with. This is wondeful! I would encourage any one who is looking for a great venue to host a bash for 100 people or so, to book here. Hire charges are minimal, staff are friendly and alcohol is inexpensive.

This is the premier night out in South Manchester! Great atmosphere run by a person who knows what…read morehe is doing! Something for everyone and every taste. Try ityou won't be disappointed!

I have a sore head. It's not good but it's the price you pay for a great night out. Ruby Lounge…read moretotally exceeded expectations. Me, planning, making a decision is a rare thing. My suggestion was actually a hit. I did my indecisive alterego very proud. There are many quality club nights organised by the Lost and Found name and this was no exception. Dance off, being £1 entry, sold it for me. Doubles for £3, a range of sambucas £1.50? Messy. Dance off saw a battle between three major DJs, strangerways, good vibrations and juicy DJs playing a mix of Joy Division, The Temptations and Dr Dre. Amazing combination. Ruby Lounge is renown for it's quality club nights and live music. The venue is perfect, with an adequate dance floor, a stage to match and plenty of seating on a slightly raised level for a chill out. Another great Northern Quarter location that needs to become a regular thing for me.

I think this might be a strip club. In fact I'm pretty sure. Well, it wasn't when I was in the Ruby…read moreLounge last night for a Lost and Found gig which is why I felt comfortable to take my boyf in with me. The gig was billed as The Cribs Aftershow but it was basically just a gig- most of the spectators were either in one of the four bands, looked like they should be or were girl groupies who were way too impressed with themselves that they were getting backstage. The sofas and high backed armchairs in the main bar area were nice touches, there were a few mirror balls around too. Plus velvet curtains - hello, strip club? Then you turn to the grimy stage area with the big grill up between the bands and the crowd. That said, no one went past the pillar anyway. Too cool to stand right at the front. Alright drinks prices - get some of their cheap vodka mixers or flavoured sambucas otherwise you'll run out of money quickly. After the bands they had Gareth Brooks from Xfm DJIng but we didn't end up staying.

A private members club open to people that work in the media and a few other public sector…read moreorganisations like the Police and Fire Department. Unless you know what you are looking for you simply won't find the Press Club, a small nondescript doorway with two small and discrete signs one saying 'Manchester Press Club Founded 1870 and the other 'Members Only, All Other Callers Must Use Lloyd Street Entrance' are the only clues you'll find to its existence. Now, I understand the need for such a club- it was originally opened for those working in the media that would finish very late and want somewhere to go to wind down after work, people like newspaper printers working till the early hours- but as I've stated in many other reviews, I abhor anywhere that is separative or elitist. Sure the club may want to keep idiots and trouble causers out... but isn't that what door-staff are for?

This is one of the very few bars in the city centre to remain PRIVATE. Currently only people who…read morework in press/media or are teachers can get in . Easy to miss and very difficult to get this place it is easy to see why this place has turned into a bit of an Urban Myth. Positive : This place is open really late. Negatives: Full of big egos with too much money and you cant take all your friends.

The International Society is part of the University of Manchester. It's a building for…read moreinternational students to meet, start groups and share interests and experiences. Also, its not closed to non-international students, and as they have a great café, its worth a visit for all. Situated across the road from the Students Union, the International Society is in some ways another version of the Union. Its similarly a place for students to meet and have a laugh. You can find out all international related things here, from learning languages to help with work, to where to go if you're new to Manchester to advice about living in a foreign city. Being British, I find the most appealing aspect of the International Society to be its great café, which is probably the best place to get lunch out of all the university cafes and eateries. Baked potatoes of alarming size and excellent piles f fresh salad for a few quid are enough to keep me going back time and again. If you're a University of Manchester student, make sure you check it out.

International Society- Manchester University's most proud society stands tall and white next to the…read moreOxford Road Natwest branch, bang opposite the Student's Union. It's a great society to start your univeristy and also join it anytime in between or even when you're out of it! They have great events, exciting meetings and most importantly it's the people you meet here that make the best of this place. It attracts all kinds of interesting people and hence is the hot spot for making new friends or even just doing something exciting with your old ones. They organise very enjoyable trips at very reasonable costs, giving you the exposure to indulge in a completely different experience with people from abundant nationalities! I remember this weekend trip to Bath which was just £75 including everything! It was an amazing one and I got to know some real amazing friends from there! The cafe there is a nice little invite to chill and unwind. Amazing experience and enthralling memories for life!