Manchester meet up
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Every journey has a base camp.
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Moon under the Water 4 (14%)
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Piccadilly chavtastic tavern 3 (10%)
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Pitcher & Piano, next to GMEX / B Hall. 1 (3%)
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Castlefield (Dukes etc...) 0 (0%)
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Joshua Brooks 13 (45%)
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Old Monkey 3 (10%)
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DRY 5 (17%)
29 votes · voting closed
Id like to go to DRY or any of the bars around that area because I would like to check out some record and book shops in that area (which are savage).
Also, may I suggest a coffe-bar? 
Another suggestion is Rain Bar (if its still open), theres the Peveril of the Peak across the way for the Real Ale drinkers.
Isn't Dry supposed to be a bit of a dive (despite the Factory-connections)?
Apparently, the only good thing about it is the fact that it's in the same street as the record shops (Vinyl Exchange, Eastern Bloc, etc)... 
The Wetherspoon's at Piccadilly was the first place I ever saw blue flourescent lighting in the loos in this country. Not nice.
And that was actually on the Friday arvo betweem the two Apollo gigs 4 years ago. A big drink-up attended by the likes of FourFortyFive, pompeyorder, Johnny Giles, et al.
Uncle Liam wrote: Yes but its full of scum!
Whey Hey Liam.How yer doing mate? Full of scum? Why,are BSP supporting again???:D
actually piccadilly wetherspoons wouldnt be a bad idea. its right end of town for apollo,got taxi rank across,its big enough,serves food,but most of all its fooking cheap drinks!!!
This is my argument in support of Joshua Brookes:
Room: Large, open plan pub.
Beer: Plentiful and not expensive ale and lager.
Location: Halfway between Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations and a very short stagger to Upper Brook St, where we will need to go to get the bus to Ardwick for the gig.
Tourism: It's right oposite the ex-Factory building, now a nightclub but still looks the same. Also only a short walk to Whitworth St in case anyone fancies a look at the Hacienda, Ritz and other sights. Also right on the doorstep of the Gay Village, if anyone fancies a stroll through there.
Other customers: Students - it's right in the middle of all three of Manchester's Universities. This is good because the staff will be used to the sort of behaviour we are likely to display. Students are less likely that some other Manchester pub regulars to take exception and 'make something of it'.
Summary - we can go there and get pissed, it's handy for the train and the gig and there's plenty for anyone who wants to to nip off for a few minutes without getting lost.
Oh, and I think they do food.
BIGINOIL wrote: This is my argument in support of Joshua Brookes:
Room: Large, open plan pub.
Beer: Plentiful and not expensive ale and lager.
Location: Halfway between Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations and a very short stagger to Upper Brook St, where we will need to go to get the bus to Ardwick for the gig.
Tourism: It's right oposite the ex-Factory building, now a nightclub but still looks the same. Also only a short walk to Whitworth St in case anyone fancies a look at the Hacienda, Ritz and other sights. Also right on the doorstep of the Gay Village, if anyone fancies a stroll through there.
Other customers: Students - it's right in the middle of all three of Manchester's Universities. This is good because the staff will be used to the sort of behaviour we are likely to display. Students are less likely that some other Manchester pub regulars to take exception and 'make something of it'.
Summary - we can go there and get pissed, it's handy for the train and the gig and there's plenty for anyone who wants to to nip off for a few minutes without getting lost.
Oh, and I think they do food.
Sounds good to me.....
just got my ticket from e bay as again i was away when gig was announced anyway would love to meet up with some order fans, hope i will be welcome
shaun wixey wrote: just got my ticket from e bay as again i was away when gig was announced anyway would love to meet up with some order fans, hope i will be welcome
Vote for Joshua Brookes and see you there!
Well, the Joshua is probably the pub I'm going to visit in just over a week and a half, as the gig I'm going to on the 5th November is at Cornerhouse (next door to Oxford Road)!
So, yeah, any pub will do me! 
hibster wrote: do any of them do blackthorn? if so they get my vote!
yea cider.i used to enjoy half a woodpecker every now and then,but only the bottom half without the beak,thats too cruncy 
Me and my mate are staying at Jury's Inn, so I'm hoping to be in the Briton's Protection next door no later than 5.30!
yes good call britons protection you could try the pevril of the peak across road from jurys inn or city road inn round the corner across road from the hacienda.
Will be having one or two in the Peveril no doubt - not been to the City Road before, could be worth a look in also.
yes pevril good pub you can have a game of table footie and juke box aint to bad was on the new order play at home documentry
Peveril & Britons are quality boozers,
but let's stick together and go down to the Apollo mob-handed.
You never know if the 3rd Battalion may strike 
Yes im willing to meet up and meet fellow new order fans if thats ok .
This is r nightly request spot so keep shouting
Rumour has it that the boys who run Revolution Vodka Bars will be planning a New Order afternoon for either Deansgate Locks (only a stones throw from The Hacienda) or Oxford Road. They may well also do the same thing in Soho or Clapham for the Brixton gig. If it goes ahead it should be the business.
Gin_Soaked_Boy wrote: Rumour has it that the boys who run Revolution Vodka Bars will be planning a New Order afternoon for either Deansgate Locks (only a stones throw from The Hacienda) or Oxford Road. They may well also do the same thing in Soho or Clapham for the Brixton gig. If it goes ahead it should be the business.
SPAM ALERT 
Barney, what's your problem buddy? I'll be attending my 35th and 36th New Order concerts. I also had a word at Revolution to see if they would be prepared t omake the place a JD / NO zone for the day and they're going to see what they can come up with. Perfect venue if you ask me, even time for a pint of Tetleys at the BP before / after :D
Gin_Soaked_Boy wrote: Barney, what's your problem buddy? I'll be attending my 35th and 36th New Order concerts. I also had a word at Revolution to see if they would be prepared t omake the place a JD / NO zone for the day and they're going to see what they can come up with. Perfect venue if you ask me, even time for a pint of Tetleys at the BP before / after :D
Aye Revolution on the Deangate Locks is well NO friendly! Last time I was in there,not only did I hear Blue Monday,but the Phones Reality mix of Krafty!
