http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:14:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jillys is a dingy place that is situated in the heart of the Oxford Road corridor. It caters to the heavier end of the rock scene, so if that's your thing then you'll love it. It's rather dirty and a bit smelly, but the DJ's are some of the best on ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/02/28/jillys-rockworld/ Henry J Beans is located within the Printworks centre, a pretty big complex with bars, clubs, a gym and a rather large cinema. During the weekend it's pretty rammed and you really have to be into your r'n'b and commercial dance to brave the printworks then. But Henry J's seems to ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/21/henry-j-beans/ If you venture a little off the typical student track, you'll find the Rampant Lion. It's clientelle are generally the student type during term time due to its close proximity to several MMU and Uni of Manc halls of residences, but don't let that put you off. You won't find ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/21/rampant-lion/ Situated in the land of Fallowfield is a 'Scream' bar called Robinskis. During the day the place is rather boring but at night time it can get completely packed. Robinskis is aimed at students but you don't always need a student card to get in there. The ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/18/robinskis/ This curry house was given the nickname 'Al Quieda' by us after our one and only visit. I ordered a chicken jalfrezi that was advertised as 'hot' on the menu. I've had hotter Kormas than that dish! The service was alright but the main memory of the ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/18/lal-quila/ Are you local? On first inspection you think this pub should be in the middle of nowhere. It is in fact situated on a little back street in the centre of Manchester. If you are the sort of person who loves the traditional 'local' country pub then ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/18/the-vine/ There aren't too many places where you can stumble in at 3am blind drunk chanting "Ribena Ribena Ribena Ribena. Ri-f***in-bena!" and the guy behind the desk will stand there with a camera phone to "show people back in India what English people are like". But you can at the Total garage ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/18/total-garage-fallowfield/ One word! Fishbowl! What is a fishbowl? A fishbowl costs six of your Great British Pounds on a Monday night! A fishbowl contains 10 shots of vodka and comes with a small variety of mixers! A fishbowl will probably make you fall over! A fishbowl ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/17/czech-bar/ When you enter Tiger Lounge you are instantly transported back in time to 1964. Tiger Lounge is a basement club and so you walk downstairs for the first time not quite knowing what to expect. The door tiger fur door at the bottom opens out to reveal what ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/17/tiger-lounge/ Grand Central (situated in the heart of student town on Oxford Road) is not a pub for everyone. If you enjoy your RnB and Garage, whilst looking at those strange people dressed head to toe in black with disgust, then you should try it anyway. You never know, you might ... http://www.manchesterstudentguide.com/2007/01/17/grand-central/