I arranged to meet a large family group last month at Slim Jim's. The barman couldn't have been…read moremore helpful and accommodating and he helped us re-arrange some tables and chairs so we could all be seated together. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat with a jukebox, several TV's all showing different channels and a real mixture of people in the place (Our group consisted of some old fuddy duddies like me and some well behaved kids!). The pool tables are in excellent condition and after we finished with ours, the guy behind the bar came out and cleaned it, I don't think I've ever seen that happen anywhere else! There are some other activities that we did't get time to try like Snooker and Darts and there are also some quiz machines and even Jenga if that appeals to you. We found the prices to be reasonable and managed to get a pool table for the entire evening for around £16. Slim Jims caters for a mixture of modern and old world tastes and I'll make sure I visit again next time I'm in the UK!

From the owner: Pool American Pool…read moreSnooker Darts Poker Licensed Bar Snacks

Cafe Football is going to be the place to be during the World Cup…read more Yes, it has stiff competition in the form of the nearby casino which boasts 27 screens (so I'm told), but this sports bar-cum-restaurant opened by former Manchester United team-mates Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs tops it in terms of all things related to The Beautiful Game. For a start, you're greeted by a display full of football boots the moment you enter the cafe, some of which are autographed by Ryan Giggs. The menu is divided into sections such as The Kick-Off and Terrace Food. The walls outside the toilets are signed by the owners. The walls are covered with football quotes. And so on. There was one big screen in the bar when I was there, while there were smaller screens for the more football-crazy for each of the tables and in front of the bar stools. I understand that they're planning to put more screens in place in time for the World Cup, which will probably boost the viewer to screen ratio from 8:1 to 4:1 or something along those lines. Now, I didn't try their food (mainly standard comfort fare), and it appears that they do have a fairly extensive wine and beer selection at prices you tend to get at a Westfield. I'm not too bothered by details like that when there's football on the telly.

As a proud Mancunian, and Man United fan, I've been wanting to get myself down to Cafe Football…read more(jointly owned by the legends that are Gary Neville & Ryan Giggs) since I first heard of its existence a couple of years ago. I'm happy to say, I've finally had that chance, and whilst not perfect, was definitely a great experience. I'll start off with the bad - I'd always imagined it as a standalone restaurant, but it's actually attached to the side of a huge shopping centre. A bit of snobbery on my side, I'll admit, but it does lose some of the lustre because of it. There's also a lot less memorabilia once you go in - besides a few shirts hung up near the toilets (admittedly, impressive to see those names up there), there's little to hint of the footballing pedigree of the two owners. But, onto the good - having sampled a gut-busting 3 course meal there, I can safely say the food is a drastic step up from the standard you'd usually get from your average sports bar/restaurant. I began with the chicken wings, easily the best I've ever had anywhere! They're immense, really crispy on the outside & very tender on the inside. Result! I then moved onto their version of the sausage roll - black pudding and pork, encased in a crunchy pastry and served with a side of home-made beans (mixed with pulled pork!!) I finished off with the Vimto trifle - given I believe the mighty Vimto to be the nectar of the Gods, it was always going to go down well! I meant what I said at the start, that amount of food was literally gut-busting, and I will admit I felt it the following day. But, it was totally worth it...

I had none of the negative issues of the previous reviewer. Came in for a last resort quick lunch…read more(with a negative mindset having been told both the Skybar and High Line weren't open despite their websites saying they were from 12!!!) and was pleasantly surprised. Not a huge amount of choice on food but the roast veg and halloumi salad was delicious and good value (£8.45 with a soft drink). It was quiet so the service was fast. The barman was a bit of a misery arse but otherwise fine. The selection of alcohol behind the bar made my eyes light up, although I was unable to take part. Loads of craft beers and spirits, and a decent gin selection. I'll come back here next time we come shopping to Resorts World or a gig at the NEC...

Loved this place. The playlist was amazing although my 22 year old niece said "I like it but this…read moreis basically my dads playlist. I had the ginger and rhubarb gin with ginger ale and strawberries and lemon. It was amazing! We also enjoyed the Belgium waffle stack although my boyfriend joked that it was not a stack. A couple of us really enjoyed the hunters chicken with the waffles. Very intense flavor combo.

Known locally as the 'King Billy', a destination for all local bikers & rock music fans…read moreDon't be put off - this is a great pub with a brilliant atmosphere Great selection of drinks, reasonably priced Medium seating area round the back for smokers Live bands are great Possibly the greatest juke box selection in the world!!!!!!

Not at all bad. The vodka, lime and soda comes in thimbles and the band play hard rock covers of…read moresoft rock songs. But this is Northampton.

If you like a game of pool, live sports from every angle, friendly staff, comfortable garden, live…read morebands, theme nights, private parties and decent pub food then get yourself down to the Cross Keys, it is child friendly to a point where the landlady will cook something up for the kids if they get hungry and the kitched is closed. Don't be put off by any prior reputation this place had, they make every effort to make your stay there memorable and always go the extra mile keep it going!!

This is slumming it in Marlow,however i have had some good nights here and met some interesting…read morepeople. Have bands certain nights and open late

We've always had great times at Bar Sport in Cannock. It's a…read moreslightly older nice crowd (over 25's mainly) so there is no trouble! Unlike other Cannock Bars! Friday Night is their busiest night (Usually a full house & is the Busiest Bar in Cannock!) with Chart & Party Music in the Sports Bar area, plus a 70's & 80's Disco on the 1st Floor VIP Lounge every Friday & Saturday. They have an extensive menu and over 50 HD & 3D screens showing the sport every day whatever the time with a 24 hour license (we've sometimes been in there until 7am watching the live boxing or the rugby) All in all An awesome stylish Sports Bar & Grill, with great late night DJ entertainment. Our Favourite Bar in the Midlands and must be one of the best Sports Bars in the Country!

Nice but can get really really packed on a weekend evening…read more It's quite large though, and the VIP upstairs area is quite nice nice if you have an event of occasion. The alcohol isnt particualry expensive, its probably about average, and the music tends to be the latest chart toppers and the like. The smoking area is really REALLY small however, not enough room to swing a cat really and this can be a problem when the place is packed. Its a great place to go and observe the 'mutton-dressed-as-lamb' on a saturday night attemptiong to strut their stuff on the dance floor - most amusing!

great food fast service choices for all the family and not over pricedread more

An American restaurant situated not far from the town centre with it's typical American decor. A…read morefantastic atmosphere with its ultra comfortable leather booth seats, skylight bringing in natural sunlight, even plug sockets for laptop users and free wifi. It also seems the place to watch live sports over a drink and a burger with tv screens on each corner of the restaurant yet it is still very family friendly and service has always been impeccable. In my honest opinion I do believe they serve some of the best American dishes around and can even compete with some of London's favourite diners. Wild wings (cajun) x6 Incredibly moreish and can see myself finishing a higher quantity bucket load. The wing sizes were quite average but very succulent and meaty inside. The cajun spices gave it a nice sweet paprika garlicky flavour and latched on well on the crispy skins of the wing showing that they were well fried, Sloppy Joes Ticked all the boxes for a fantastic burger. First that lovely pillow soft brioche bun, slightly charred so it came warm. Then came the rich tender minced beef fried with onions and peppers in there to give it some texture and boost of flavour. The sauce it came with was generous, with lovely rich sweet and and savoury notes keeping everything moist and juicy throughout. Finished off nicely with a fine slice of cheese, melted perfectly to intensify the umami flavours. Full rack ribs A delicious slab of ribs, keeping its meaty texture and flavours which suggest it was slow cooked the full length of time to tenderise and soften the meat. There was no pre cooking the ribs beforehand here. This allowed the rich BBQ coca cola sauce to penetrate through to the bone whilst reducing in liquid to create a rich and sticky coating around the ribs keeping everythign moist and juicy. A nice light creamy coleslaw on the side to cool things off. Curly fries These were perfectly fried. It had that moreish fluffy inside and crispy outside that was coated in the sweet mild spices which you find collapsing on itself as you chew, sending the rush of flavour through each mouthful. I say mouthful as who just pops one in their mouth per bite, not if they are this good. Chilli fries Not the spicy chilli as I imagined but chilli consisting of a wonderful well flavoured mix of red kidney beans, onions and red peppers in a lovely thick tomato slurry that helped bind the sauce and flavours on each and every chip. Drizzled with sour cream to add a lovely creamy consistency. Very wholesome dish. Sloppy suits every occassion whether it's your quick lunch or a celebration feast. Food has always been fantastic and paired with that is it's lovely bright and spacious atmosphere. Those who can eat a lot like me should definitely go for one of their food challenges. try their Sloppy Joes challenge and knock me down the top of the chart if you can.