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First tried to get in here on a night out many years ago and it was so packed it was impossible and we just turned round and went elsewhere. Visited during an afternoon crawl a few weeks back and didn't struggle for a seat but it did start to slowly fill up. Disappointed there was no real ale on the pumps but settled for a pint of Guinness which was perfectly acceptable. Later noticed the big chalk board next to the bar listing all their bottled ales. I will know for next time! That said, I doubt I will be in a rush to return. It is worth a trip for the novelty value but the musty dank smell down there made it a bit unpleasant really. Perhaps when it gets busier it's not as noticeable.
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Well, you are either going to give this a 0 or something much higher.
I had read about it and keen to find out more. We arrived. The music outside is louder than inside, but when Iggy is blasting out "I wanna be your dog" at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon - you do think twice about entering.
Basically, it is a toilet. But a toilet with a fine jukebox and Coniston blue bird that I haven't had since I was last in Coniston.
Weird place. I will be back.
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"There's a hole in my neighbourhood down which of late I cannot help but fall".
As referenced in Grounds for Divorce (Elbow), this is a really interesting hideaway, slap bang in the middle of town.
No cask ale, but plenty of bottled alternatives.
Frequented by some interesting types; nice mix of people. Not exactly spacious, though, so you'll do well to get a seat at peak times.
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I love bringing people here when visiting. Half decent beer with some bottles ales like Bluebird. The toilets are proper Grim. Can also attract an odd crowd of city slickers and lairy football fans so be careful when you visit.
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A very unique pub that is a must for a good pub crawl around Manchester. A decent selection of beers, mostly bottled but it is let down by the state of the toilets. Some amusing graffiti which seems encouraged but very dirty.
I would go back for novelty value.
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Smashing pub but not for everyone. If you're put off by a bit of a squash and some dodgy toilets then don't come here. You'll bring the atmos down! Great bottled beers, reasonable draught (Krombacher) and an all round nice vibe.
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Worth a try if your in the area. Definately a students bar but with top end prices?
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Already a bit of a must visit on a crawl around town. Great atmosphere and brilliant music.
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Far too small (used to be a toilet - literally), the music is too loud to have a chat.
The worst thing about this place is the drinking up time. They will sell you a drink one minute before they close and when they close they hassle you to drink up almost immediately. I hate that! I will never go back.
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Ok for a quick drink for novelty value but you would'nt want to stay much longer in this dump unless bottled beers and the smell of piss is your thing.
Takes all sorts I suppose......
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This place has loads of character - really nowhere else like it! Need to go back soon. The unisex lavs with soft-core pornography on the walls are a surprising feature, however....!
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Wondered what the hell I'd let myself in for when we walked in here! Had a bottle of Schneider & a pint of Krombacher, wish I could have stayed for longer. Great atmosphere, cracking jukebox, shabby toilets!
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Very small, you'll be lucky to get a seat at busy times. Crowd is generally young & music orientated. Decent range of bottled beers, if you can get to the bar!
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Ironic that a former toilet has toilet problems
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Over-rated. European feel? Dont make me laugh. A place like this (with over-priced bottles and a frequently flooded toilet) wouldn't last five minutes in Germany, Holland or Belgium.
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Very impressed with this place. Has a real European feel to it with German beer on draught.
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One of my favourite pubs. Don't get to go as often as I'd like. Good beer selection (the only place I have found zywiec lager). Shame it wasn't bigger, as it can get really packed, but I suppose it adds to the charm.
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I like this a lot. My favourite of the (relatively few) Manc pubs I've been too. Novel location and really nice beer on the whole. Great jukebox, too.
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sorry, the jukey does not reign above corbieres. BUT a nice beer selection and friendly staff. however it can be too cramped to stay for more than one, which disqualifies it from being a drinking den - more a stop off on the way somewhere else.
anonymous - 28 Oct 2005 03:15 |
Best place to drink in the WORLD. Friendly staff, loads of different beers. Nice atmosphere. If you can't see past it's slightly shabbiness you need to get a life.
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Really like it. Good beer, decent atmosphere, brillianr jukebox. Not everyone's cup of tea.
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The bog has character!! It proves that I`m not the only one who can miss a 10" diameter hole from 8 inches....The beers good-the Jukeys excellent & the place is so small that the whole atmosphere can change with the addition of 2 new punters!...makes for an interesting stopoff...but the Jukey REIGNS!
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Fantastic. I'd like to know how a couple of indie bums managed to buy an old public toilet and get permission to convert it to this. Well worth a visit. A huge choice of high quality beers. Ironically enough the toilets are substandard!!!
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this is a cracking little pub - it is dirty, dark and has some unsual odours. vive la temple!
alan - 27 Aug 2004 20:55 |
Good atmos, good beer, excellent jukebox, especialliy if you like alternative/60's& 70's cool.
Nook Harper - 16 Aug 2004 18:21 |
Wierdest place ive ever entered in my life.
We went in for the novelty and everyone stared at us!
Didnt buy a drink as it smelt funny and we felt uncomfortable and ther was no where to sit.
Got the feeelin its full of regulars!
Amy - 11 May 2004 11:38 |
Iggy Pop would feel at home in this sleazy drinking hole! Rock-on! Some people might find it a bit scary but perhaps they should bugger off back to wetherspoons!
Ted - 14 Mar 2004 04:02 |
I didn't take to this place initially, but it really grows on you. Small and cold it may be, but it's very relaxed and I could easily imagine spending some time in here getting to know the regulars and bar staff. Worth a visit.
Nige - 23 Nov 2003 19:50 |
This bar is not a pub and should be closed, as it is dirty, dark and has some unsual odours
Stephen - 16 Nov 2003 14:34 |
This pub must be visited, a converted public toilet but it's really nice. Good music (indie type stuff)
Nelson - 30 Oct 2003 16:19 |
A tiny bar in an old public toilet. Seats about 20 people. Much nicer than it sounds. Fantastic atmosphere, they have djs on Fridays and Saturdays. Great jukebox if you like slightly off the wall music. Sister venue is Big Hands next to the Academy on Oxford Road
mike - 16 Oct 2003 17:24 |
Its an undergound toilet selling Belgium beer, fer gawds sake!!!!
Ticey - 14 Aug 2003 15:01 |
