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By *obilebottom OP Man
20 weeks ago

All over

I thought we could all do with more info about any of the popular city destinations. Add anything that might help, like where to stay such as hotels, airbnb or b&bs, where to eat, what clubs, bars and other venues might you know off and generally what to do when there that other fab members will appreciate knowing. Let's share tips and information. Also posters can ask specific but relevant questions.

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Manchester is my escape from London when I go out looking for skinny pale lads. I like that they fill the streets directly outside Picadilly Station with the same aroma as Hackney so I'm not home sick. If I'm on a budget I stay at picadilly prem Inn. If I'm flush the Abel Heywood in the Northern Quarter. Had some of my best fab meets in manny. Love a Archie burger after the pub and the Spar at Piccadilly Gardens at 3am is reality TV at its finest.

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By *eliWoman
20 weeks ago

Northern Soul Grilled Cheese. Heaven.

Hotel Gotham, Cow Hollow or Native. Or Kimpton Clocktower. All have beautiful rooms if you're wanting to spend a bit more.

Ezra and Gil for a nice brunch. Oh and Siop do amazing Halloween doughnuts/baked goods.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
20 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

Velvet hotel on canal street 🤎

Corbierrs bar. The best jukebox in Manchester and free pizza for every £5 you spend at the bar (between 5 and 8pm weekdays)

Pho Cue. Great Vietnamese food

Richmond tea rooms, afternoon tea, sometimes host burlesque events

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
20 weeks ago

Ends

I love Manchester.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
20 weeks ago

Glasgow / London

Central Manchester …

Pub: Lass O’ Gowrie

Cocktails: Speak in Code

Coffee: Foundation Coffee House

Hotel: Kimpton Clocktower

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
20 weeks ago

North West

Christ, this thread betrays so many of my happy spaces ❤️

Add in HOME and the Everyman for culture. And Vienna Café on Moseley Street.

The People's History Museum (one for you, Pickles)

The John Rylands library on Deansgate

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

It’s shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

"Northern Soul Grilled Cheese. Heaven.

Hotel Gotham, Cow Hollow or Native. Or Kimpton Clocktower. All have beautiful rooms if you're wanting to spend a bit more.

Ezra and Gil for a nice brunch. Oh and Siop do amazing Halloween doughnuts/baked goods.

I had the French Toast from Ezra and Gil and it was incredible! I'll also be stopping by Siop when I'm next in Manchester 👀

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By *ascaIMan
20 weeks ago

Cheshire Liverpool Manchester

"It’s shit. "

Couldn’t have put it better.

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By *lirtyfuncplxCouple
20 weeks ago

South Yorkshire

We love a night away in Manchester.

Native is great to stay overnight or if you’re feeling spenny Stock Exchange is great. X

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By *eroLondonMan
20 weeks ago

Mayfair

"...Richmond tea rooms, afternoon tea, sometimes host burlesque events

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Hmmm.... afternoon tea. Perhaps I should host one in Manchester? Åfternoon Teå Soirée - On Tour.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
20 weeks ago

North West

"...Richmond tea rooms, afternoon tea, sometimes host burlesque events

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Hmmm.... afternoon tea. Perhaps I should host one in Manchester? Åfternoon Teå Soirée - On Tour."

Sadly it will be another one I won't be able to attend, if at Richmond.

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Julie introduced me to Bondobust and I'm obsessed with it

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
20 weeks ago

North West

"Julie introduced me to Bondobust and I'm obsessed with it

It's so good! 😍

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

The M62 over the penines!!

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

I can recommend the Midland hotel

The suites are ginormous

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Iced pistachio latte

Michael's

Royal Exchange Passage

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Slightly out of town (but you can get the tram pretty much to the doorstep)

Lily's vegetarian cuisine, Ashton-Under-Lyne

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

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By *eroLondonMan
20 weeks ago

Mayfair

Where was this thread when I really needed it a few months back? 😢

Some fantastic recommendations. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Breakfast at Moose Coffee, Fountain Street

Be prepared to queue at weekend though, they don't take reservations

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
20 weeks ago

Newcastle

I like the Hilton at Deansgate but it’s a while since I’ve been. If you book an executive room, you can visit the executive lounge with complimentary drinks and canapés.

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

"Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅"

Oh yeah cherry pie!! 🥧🥧🍒🍒

... c'mon Joe, give it up!!

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By *eroLondonMan
20 weeks ago

Mayfair

"Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅"

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Don't tell them Joe, my young Sirrah! The cherry pie is legendary.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
20 weeks ago

Manchester(ish).

This far, no-one mentioned

Koffee Pot for breakfast ?

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Where’s the nearest beach? I get to see the Atlantic from my bedroom window would miss the view.

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By *orny PTMan
20 weeks ago

Peterborough

The Wayfayrer ticket beats the oyster card. The train, tram and bus ticket will take you from the Cheshire and Merseyside borders all the way to the Yorkshire and North Derbyshire areas too.

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

"Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅

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Don't tell them Joe, my young Sirrah! The cherry pie is legendary."

🤐🤐🤐

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By *orny PTMan
20 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Where’s the nearest beach? I get to see the Atlantic from my bedroom window would miss the view."

Look up Wigan pier, it's going to explain a lot.

Otherwise you'll need to go to Merseyside and head for the North Sea, about an hours drive or more.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
20 weeks ago

North West

"Where was this thread when I really needed it a few months back? 😢

Some fantastic recommendations. xx"

Seek, and ye shall find.

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By *obilebottom OP Man
20 weeks ago

All over

"Where was this thread when I really needed it a few months back? 😢

Some fantastic recommendations. xx"

I hope this and the pther city reviews will hive plenty of info to everyone who needs it. I certainly hope to see lots of info coming in all of them

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
20 weeks ago

Leeds

I love Manchester for a night away & Chinatown for some good Chinese.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

Hilton on Deansgate - Great Floor to Ceiling windows

The Moxy is also good place to stay...some great memories

Albert Schloss for Breakfast...or anytime really

Alchemist at spinning fields is really a go to for cocktails

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By *ea monkeyMan
20 weeks ago

Manchester (he/him)

Canal st on a sunny day for quiet drinks and people watching.

The Blues Kitchen for cocktails, food and music.

The northern quarter for shopping…

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By *eliWoman
20 weeks ago

"Northern Soul Grilled Cheese. Heaven.

Hotel Gotham, Cow Hollow or Native. Or Kimpton Clocktower. All have beautiful rooms if you're wanting to spend a bit more.

Ezra and Gil for a nice brunch. Oh and Siop do amazing Halloween doughnuts/baked goods.

I had the French Toast from Ezra and Gil and it was incredible! I'll also be stopping by Siop when I'm next in Manchester 👀"

It's so good isn't it? I have a slight bias as one of the baristas always gives me free cake to go with my coffee but still... such a brilliant place.

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By *ulieScrumptiousWoman
20 weeks ago

North West

"Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅

Oh yeah cherry pie!! 🥧🥧🍒🍒

... c'mon Joe, give it up!! "

If he means the one at Idle Hands it's vegan too.

If you keep it to yourself Joe, imagine how you'd feel if the business went under. Small businesses deserve the shout outs. ♥️

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By *obilebottom OP Man
20 weeks ago

All over

"Breakfast: 19 Café Bar.

Coffee: Bold Street Coffee

There's another amazing coffee place that does incredible pies and feel awful for gatekeeping it buuuuut... 😅

Oh yeah cherry pie!! 🥧🥧🍒🍒

... c'mon Joe, give it up!!

If he means the one at Idle Hands it's vegan too.

If you keep it to yourself Joe, imagine how you'd feel if the business went under. Small businesses deserve the shout outs. ♥️"

I am pretty sure it is what was meant

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By (user no longer on site)
20 weeks ago

"I like the Hilton at Deansgate but it’s a while since I’ve been. If you book an executive room, you can visit the executive lounge with complimentary drinks and canapés."

Yup.

good value-midweek too.

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By *urry BlokeMan
20 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Again, out of the city, but I've just had the most lovely Caffè con Leche from Abaco in Uppermill

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