Corbieres Wine Cavern, Manchester

Oooh Corbi�res ���.. Just one word, ladies and gentlemen - (absolutely) �FANDABIDOZI� !!! I must have spent a fair wad of cash in here over the years in this bars� pre-lizard on the wall days and, aside from the addition of the aforesaid cuddly reptiles, nothing much has changed - and that is a GOOD thing!

Go down the stairs and it�s an absolute God-send from the world outside: dark & dingy, yet warm, safe and friendly atmosphere. The raggedy old juke box (raggedy in a loveable Bagpuss way) plays predominantly indie tunes. Although I personally have rather eclectic taste it is absolutely fine just the way it is - it�s like the cinnamon sprinkles in my latt�: compliments it perfectly; I wouldn�t change a thing.

I haven�t been for a number of months at the time of writing. I would LOVE to be able to lounge in there for hours on end every week but I have been saving for exotic travels (hence no beer money), and scripts to learn (hence no spare time). I also don�t like my normally hard as ice heart melting and distracting me in a manner which could only lead to tears (!), which leads me to the BEST reason for any ladies reading this to visit if they have never been before -

The bar manager, Phil, is the most gorgeous, yummiest bloke I have ever seen in my LIFE! If he didn�t already have a girlfriend, and if I were a stunner, I wouldn�t hesitate in pursuing him!!!!! Mmmmmm ��

Overall I would give the place 10/10. Hope I�ve been helpful. x

26 Jul 2004 23:57