Can u help plan girls wkend in Manchester looking for restauant / bar suggestions???

[MrsJobba1]

Hi Guys

I'm hoping there might be someone who knows Manchester out there and can give me some help.

Im in charge of our works weekend away - there are 19 teachers heading to Manchester in March - beware

we r booked in the cental Travellodge and have our train tickets but thats about it.

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant we could book for an evening meal and also tell us where the best/ safest bars are?

I would really appreciate any help

Thanks

 

[disney_princess_85]

The Printworks is an entertainment complex in a central position. It comprises several bars, restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, Wagamama, Nando's etc.), a couple of night clubs and a big Odeon cinema. It is very close to the hotel you are staying at.

 

[MrsJobba1]

The Printworks is an entertainment complex in a central position. It comprises several bars, restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, Wagamama, Nando's etc.), a couple of night clubs and a big Odeon cinema. It is very close to the hotel you are staying at.

Thank you so much

I've also heard canal st is good but not sure where it is or how far away from the hotel ?

 

[disney_princess_85]

Thank you so much

I've also heard canal st is good but not sure where it is or how far away from the hotel ?

No problem.

Yeah, Canal Street/Gay Village can be fun, although some of the bars are pretty expensive. The atmosphere is usually quite raucous: think big, noisy groups and drag queens! It's a fair distance from your hotel but easy enough in a taxi (approx. £7-£8).

 

[janiebubble]

No problem.

Yeah, Canal Street/Gay Village can be fun, although some of the bars are pretty expensive. The atmosphere is usually quite raucous: think big, noisy groups and drag queens! It's a fair distance from your hotel but easy enough in a taxi (approx. £7-£8).

you wouldn't need a taxi, we often walk that route ... its a nice safe walk through the centre of town (although its far enough we grabbed a taxi in the pouring rain) ... I love Poptastic for cheesy pop on a Saturday night!

Foodwise ... Chaophraya Thai is fantastic, Yang Sing Chinese is also rated (but not cheap)

 

[disney_princess_85]

you wouldn't need a taxi

I disagree. The central Travelodge is almost in Salford, it would take quite a while to walk to the Village- especially in heels! A taxi makes more sense for the OP and her group anyway, as they don't know the city.

 

[janiebubble]

I disagree. The central Travelodge is almost in Salford, it would take quite a while to walk to the Village- especially in heels! A taxi makes more sense for the OP and her group anyway, as they don't know the city.

fair enough ... we've stayed there a few times and always walked (except that once it was pouring down) but take your point about the heels ... I'm always in flats!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Thank you for all the help.
We are looking into booking Hard Rock Cafe for a meal then drinking in / near the printworks.
Can you recommend any of the bars in or near printworks?

oh and there will be a lot of heels so the less walking the better

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Hard rock, cool.
I plan a visit to go in may,
this bar looks really cool and hope to go for just at least the one drink

http://www.cloud23bar.com/

great thread, makes me excited about going

 

[disney_princess_85]

I haven't been to Cloud 23 but I know that you have to pre-book a table (yes, even for drinks!), so make sure you do that. Also, it's on the outskirts of the main city centre, right at the bottom of Deansgate.

As for bars in/near the Printworks, it depends on what kind of night you want. The Birdcage is a night club opposite the complex and it's supposedly a lot of fun (I haven't been).

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I haven't been to Cloud 23 but I know that you have to pre-book a table (yes, even for drinks!), so make sure you do that. Also, it's on the outskirts of the main city centre, right at the bottom of Deansgate.

As for bars in/near the Printworks, it depends on what kind of night you want. The Birdcage is a night club opposite the complex and it's supposedly a lot of fun (I haven't been).

Thanks, we are staying at the hilton hotel so we will def book a table when we arrive, might even call or email them before that!

thanks, Lynne

 

[disney_princess_85]

Thanks, we are staying at the hilton hotel so we will def book a table when we arrive, might even call or email them before that!

thanks, Lynne

Ah, well that's very handy then! It's an impressive hotel, I'm sure you will enjoy it. If you have any questions about Manchester, ask away.

 

[BingsingsWaltDisney]

You could try the up and coming Northern Quarter, very near to the Printworks

http://www.manchesterbars.com/location-northernquarter.htm

 

[MrsJobba1]

Thanks for all the suggestions , either in printworks or northern quarter is there an 80's bar? Ok now I'm showing my age lol x