This cricket club is a brilliant place to go if your looking for a cheap drink and a good crowd, i…read moreofton go here with my wife and another couple, although it is small it is always fun, its somewhere you can have a good laugh and enjoy yourself, always made to feel welcome

Wow no-one knows about DCC, but they need to!…read more Situated in East Didsbury, slightly beyond the famous Didsbury pub as you go south, Didsbury Cricket Club is set off from the main road, with a huge green space (for cricket) and a bar and club house behind. In cricket season it's a beautiful place to go and watch the cricket, or just sit outside in the sun. With 5 teams, there always some cricket on at the weekends, or if not its probably Lacrosse season, the other club sport. If you're interested in playing, they're very welcoming, and though the 1st team are very good, the 5th team is more a social side, so there's a chance for everyone to go along. If cricket isn't your thing, I still recommend this sports club absolutely, and you can get a social membership, which is very cheap indeed. The bar is run by lovely people, and shows all the cricket games, as well as all the football and other sports. They've got a large good quality screen making it a super place to watch sport, and drinks are subsidized so you make back what you've spent on membership in no time. The members are all lovely so it's a great place to sit and talk sport. They also have a pool table and a quiz machine, as well as a juke box. There's also a function room, which is large and available for hire for parties or gatherings. It also play host to weekly Jazz nights on a Thursday, which are well worth checking out.

I came to Didsbury Cricket Club with a group of friends to the comedy night so this review isn't of…read morethe sports facilities here. Taking place on the first Sunday of every month (doors open at 19:00; starts at 19:45), the room the comedy acts perform in isn't the largest, but can hold 100 people or so on rows of chairs facing the small stage. My advice is to get there in plenty of time as otherwise you'll find yourself on the front rows - ripe for being targeted by those behind the microphone :) There's a fully stocked bar in the room for you to grab a drink before it starts or during the interval - never, ever, get up whilst an act is on or you'll no doubt get pulled to pieces by them! Their resident compere is Andrew Ryan, a professional observational stand up comedian in his own right, who warmed the crowd up beforehand and kept the momentum going in-between the three acts. As the comedians change on a monthly basis, you never know who's going to be there. They've been known to sell out in advance, so booking tickets is strongly advised, either directly from the venue or online at £7 each, which is a bargain for nearly three hours of entertainment. Details can also be found on their Twitter account (@DidsburyComedy). Tip: there is ample free parking on-site.

Old Trafford, currently known as Emirates Old Trafford for sponsorship reasons, is one of two "Old…read moreTrafford" stadiums in Manchester, one is home to Manchester United Football Club, while this one is used for cricket and concerts. The capacity for cricket is between 19k and 26k, while concerts can reach a capacity of up to 50,000. It is the second oldest test venue in the country after The Oval. Hosted the first Ashes Test in England in 1884, as well as the Cricket World Cup on five occasions. In terms of concerts, it has hosted big names, including Harry Styles, Beyonce and Rihanna. It was also home to One Love Manchester in 2017, which raised money for the Manchester Arena attacks and featured Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Coldplay. The stadium also has a recently expanded hotel, which features over 250 rooms, including some which have a balcony overlooking the pitch. I have reviewed the Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford separately at the listing below. https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/hilton-garden-inn-manchester-emirates-old-trafford-manchester While I don't find the stadium too expensive and it's just like any other cricket stadium for me- the facilities are very good. The hotel and concert capacity are certainly useful, as well as the connections via public transit due to being right outside Old Trafford Metrolink Station. There is also a large car park, although I have only used this when staying at the hotel and I'm sure it is very busy on an event day. It's certainly worth a trip if you're a cricket supporter, as the home of Lancashire Cricket, it's arguably the most famous used for cricket in the north. 4*

Got amazing seats but a pretty small cricket ground. Good selection of beers and variety of food…read more Loved our experience watching India England game here.

We popped in here for a drink one day on our way back from shopping, we wer worried it may be a…read morelocals only type of place as we have visited places like this before and had a bad reception, but they were lovely here, friendly, helpful and had a great snooker table. Really cheap pints and sell crisps and nuts too. Excellent really old style pub with lovely regulars and staff.

Great rooms for functions, friendly atmosphere from everyone.read more

The Albert Tennis and Bowling club is tucked away on Old Lansdowne Road in West Didsbury. Not to be…read moreconfused with The Albert's down the road, this is a perfect little pub with a high ceiling, real ales and plenty of seating in its comfy space. Non-club members are welcome for drinks and to most of their special events - cinema, bingo, summer BBQ. They have tennis courts, snooker room, table tennis, and bowls for members. They also have a club room for hire!

Micklehurst Cricket Club obviously homes the local cricket team in Mossley. The club itself is…read moresituated on top of a hill. Looks quite odd I guess if you are a stranger to these parts, but it has fantastic views into Manchester and the Pennines. Any fans of cricket are welcomed here, and if you have kids who want to play they have under 9s team, under 13s, under 15s and under 17s! Their main first team have won many matches over the years and some of their players have gained excellent success. To some of you cricket may seem boring, but the atmosphere at a game is totally different than watching on the telly. Its fun and a laugh and you meet some great people. The club has a bar, where drinks are cheaper than anywhere else I know and they have a large seating area. Many nights have held discos here or live shows and many birthday parties. This place is great in the summer for long chilled out days and you can take a picnic if you want!

Brilliant Cricket Club to join! Friendly Club and very welcoming…read more They have Junior teams and also a 3rd XI, a 2nd XI and a first XI. Nets are on Tuesday evenings after 6.00pm. Get down there and speak to any of the Captains - practice is FREE!

Great little place, good snooker hall with 6 tables, I've never booked and always got a table. Has…read morea small bar which is good and friendly. 10 pin bowling is here as well, so if you want to get rid of/ entertain the kids for an hour, you can.