The Club & Music Scene--Above all else, Manchester is known for
its recent contributions to pop music. From The Smiths and New Order
to Oasis and the Stone Roses, the "Manchester sound" has
been known throughout the world for over a decade. With around 500
bars in the city centre there is a multitude of choice. At one end
of Deansgate you have a row of bars and clubs certainly enough to
keep anyone occupied for the night. Also, The Manchester Opera House
is just opposite Walkabout Bar so great to grab a show and finish
the night off in a trendy bar or two.
Bar 38, 10 Canal St. (tel. 01612/366005. On weekends DJs play house
and disco for the young crowd of all sexual persuasions. Sometimes
a live funk band provides the hottest show in town. The club is a
2-minute walk west of the town center, and the bar serves tasty tapas.
Dry Bar, 28-30 Old Oldham St. (tel. 01612/369840), was launched by
the band New Order and Factory Records. A lot of young, hip media
people are drawn here. A 5-minute walk north of the town center,
it features live music every weekend and on some weekdays, too, ranging
from Hip Hop to Acid Jazz.
The Roadhouse, Newton Street (tel. 01612/281789), the hottest small
venue in Manchester, hosts bands up to 7 nights a week. Monday through
Saturday check out Band on the Wall, 25 Swan St. at Oak Street (tel.
01618/326625), where live rock, blues, jazz, and reggae can be heard.
Manchester is a city of concerts and theatres and is the place to
see your favourite band or to catch a great show. The Manchester
Opera House (0161 242 2509) regularly puts on big shows and the tickets
can be quite reasonable. Comedy Nights are getting increasingly popular
across the UK and Manchester is no exception to this. The Comedy
Store (0161 839 9595) is located in the arches on Deansgate Locks
(just by the GMEX) and is open most of the week with some big names
on show. Other comedy venues include The Palace Theatre (0161 228
6255) and The Lowry (0161 876 2000) amongst others.
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