"One
of the most romantic venues in Manchester"
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Room
is one of the leading cocktail bars in Manchester and it's
not hard to see why, with such an exhaustive menu. In the
past, prices were significantly higher than elsewhere in town
and an additional 10% service charge was also added. Thankfully,
things have changed and the exhaustive menu is invitingly
priced at £6 a cocktail (£7 for Champagne cocktails)
and that dreaded 10% has gone. You are talking about genuine
cocktails too, mixed professionally, which can often create
a long wait at the bar. |
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The
bar staff were friendly, although at first we thought the
waiting staff were being a little pretencious when they asked
us to move from the fantastic bay window seat, claiming it
had been reserved. It was only on closer inspection when we
actually noticed the small 'reserved' sign that we realised
their earlier uncomfortable glances towards us were because
they were just plucking up the courage to approach us - which
they did politely, it has to be said. There is table service
in Room although many people seem to prefer hanging around
at the bar area and ordering direct from the barstaff. |
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Room
seemed a little too pretencious and empty when we visited
for this review, however I guess that was down to the clientelle
in there at the time and the huge ceilings don't help. It's
one of our regular haunts though and is often lively enough
to have a good time without being too exclusive. There are
regular DJs although the music is normally played at a background
level, which suits the venue accordingly. |
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For
decor, there aren't many more photographic bars in Manchester
than Room. A big fireplace, cooly lit bar area, huge wooden
ceilings, the biggest lampshades you've ever seen and large
windows overlooking King Street's designer stores, make it
a truely unique bar. |
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The
toilets at Room are impressive. Andrex bog roll with Au Lait
soap and moisturiser complement the clean, modern fittings.
The large backlit floor to ceiling fountain has gone from
the Gents though. |
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What
it is about Room? There's so much potential for it to be one
of the busiest bars in town but it's never seen to have achieved
that status. Maybe it's a little too pretentious for many
but there's no getting away from the fact this is one of the
most romantic venues in Manchester for first dates or perfect
for impressing out of towners trying to experience Manchester's
nightlife. It's great to see prices seem to now reflect other
bars in town and the service is as good as ever. |
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ManchesterBars.com (15 Aug 2009) |
