Manchester

Visage · 2 Oct 2006 at 10:26

KaHn said:
Thats total bs, I have seen quite a few fights on canal street, my mate had to stop on from gettin out of hand when a guy was jumping up and down on some lads head.

KaHn

Really? AH well, experiences vary - IME Ive seen a lot more trouble elsewhere in Manchester than in and around Canal street.....

KaHn · 2 Oct 2006 at 10:29

Visage said:
Really? AH well, experiences vary - IME Ive seen a lot more trouble elsewhere in Manchester than in and around Canal street.....

Yup, then I have been to a few really dingy places in Manchester full of locals who hate students and havent seen one problem all night.

Like you say its peoples experiences.

KaHn

Scarylion · 2 Oct 2006 at 11:34

Thirsty scholar for the win

SiriusB · 2 Oct 2006 at 11:51

KaHn said:
Thats total bs, I have seen quite a few fights on canal street, my mate had to stop on from gettin out of hand when a guy was jumping up and down on some lads head.

KaHn

In all fairness he did say "less likely".

Dirty Squalor for the win

I think not.

SiriusB

_dogma_ · 2 Oct 2006 at 12:08

For a cheap hotel try The Golden Tulip, when me and my bf went we stayed there, it's really lovely. Not sure about clubbing though.

Gilly · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:27

Visage said:
Whats not to like?

Getting hit on by guys. Its not one of my favourite pastimes.

Visage · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:32

Gilly said:
Getting hit on by guys. Its not one of my favourite pastimes.

You rate Yorkshire, ergo your opinion doesnt count. Sorry.

Gilly · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:40

If you want to get hit on by guys thats your lookout. Gladly it doesn't happen often in Yorkshire.

Visage · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:45

Gilly said:
If you want to get hit on by guys thats your lookout. Gladly it doesn't happen often in Yorkshire.

Thats because Yorkshire men are all ugly.

I dont understand the perception amongst straight guys that the moment they walk into a gay bar they're going to be inundated by gay man trying to have sex with them.

They wouldnt think the same about women in a straight bar, so why the difference?

It also seems that the uglier the man the more prevalent the view, when the opposite is obviously the case.

Maybe its an insecurity thing......

Bakedgoods · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:13

Going on the 27th.

Has anyone got any idea where we can stay around The Academy? How far away is it from decent pubs/clubs or whatever?

SiriusB · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:17

If you are walking the Academy is around a 15-20 minute walk from Piccadilly. So you could pretty much stay anywhere and there are lots of pubs/bars/clubs not far from the Academy.

SiriusB

branddaly · 2 Oct 2006 at 15:14

Did someone move the Acadmedy? It is still next to Whitworth park isn't it? Allow at least 30 minutes to walk there from Piccadilly. There is not a lot of accomadation in the immediate area, but town is a short bus ride away, and there is plenty of places to stay there. Bar-wise there are a few in the area, with a personal favourite, Kro-Bar just the other side of the road.

Bakedgoods · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:06

Found a travel lodge room with a £29 discount so it's only £26/night for up to 3 adults. 1.4 miles away from the Academy

themistry · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:25

Wardie said:
Found a travel lodge room with a £29 discount so it's only £26/night for up to 3 adults. 1.4 miles away from the Academy

Book early, you need to book 2 weeks in advance otherwise you lose it. They also sell out very quickly, so, if you are sure, go abd book.

finally, those rooms are non-refundable, thus, makesure you want it.

Taz

Bakedgoods · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:28

tarunmistry said:
Book early, you need to book 2 weeks in advance otherwise you lose it. They also sell out very quickly, so, if you are sure, go abd book.

finally, those rooms are non-refundable, thus, makesure you want it.

Taz

Just finding out if anyone else is coming to the gig today then will book the tickets and room tonight

SiriusB · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:33

If you can try and call them and book over the phone. Twice I have booked a travel lodge online and twice they screwed up and I ended up having to call them! :eek:

SiriusB

agw_01 · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:42

Visage said:
One of the best nights out in Manchetser, tbh.

Decent bars, less likelihoof of some <expletive deleted> beating you up, good atmosphere in the bars.

Whats not to like?

Very true. Went out with the ex and a few mates last year... very good atmosphere!

Only had trouble getting into one place, so two of the guys held hands and they got in no problem

I went out in Manchester the other week for a mates 21st. Went into Hard Rock Cafe and then into Pure in the printworks... was a pretty good night.

Bakedgoods · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:49

How far is Canal street from the Academy then? What's the cost of drinks like?

SiriusB · 2 Oct 2006 at 17:01

According to Google Earth, just over a mile. So about 20-30 minute walk. Drinks prices are pretty much the same as anywhere really.

SiriusB

Gilly · 2 Oct 2006 at 17:14

Visage said:
Thats because Yorkshire men are all ugly.

Obviously not the case, I'm a Yorkshireman.

Visage said:
I dont understand the perception amongst straight guys that the moment they walk into a gay bar they're going to be inundated by gay man trying to have sex with them.

I said get hit on, lets not be sensationalist about it.

I've been hit on by guys quite a few times in Manchester and it makes me feel uncomfortable. Going into a gay area/gay pub/bar is putting me on their patch and making me a viable target. I wouldn't do that by choice.

Visage said:
They wouldnt think the same about women in a straight bar, so why the difference?

Unlucky friend, that happens to me

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