The Piccadilly Tavern

There's one word that comes to mind when you visit B Lounge, and that is cosy. It's like a celebrity's living room, except one that hasn't been staged by a record company. It has a lived in feel. It's rustic and romantic, and you instantly feel at ease there. The only qualm I have however is that at the time we went during office lunch hours and did genuinely wait 45 minutes for our food once we'd ordered. It's such a shame because this place is really is great, and the food is brilliant, but many staff members whose line managers were less lenient than mine found themselves inhaling their food once it arrived and running back to the office. And it wasn't busy at all. But forgetting about that little glitch, the onion rings were the nicest I've tried in all of Manchester, and the roasted vegetable and feta cheese tart was a treat. The pastry was perhaps slightly too hard, I'm not someone who minds that at all but I know people can get fussy about pastry so that's something to bear in mind. I'd recommend B Lounge more for a couple than a group, although our party of eight had a fantastic lunch there. The secluded and luxurious vibe is perfect for cuddling up to a loved one and whispering sweet nothings over the bread basket. The bar area is extremely comfortable and attractive too, certainly ripe for a post-work wind-down. Glass of wine, sink back into a big soft chair, and relax. Ahh. What more could you ask.

B Lounge is a mixed cup of tea. It has some great live mic nights on from time to time, but having been here a few times when there's nothing going on I really can't see the appeal. The venue looks it's trying to achieve a glamorous look but misses the mark the beer selection isn't great either. It's not a place i'll be visiting again unless for a specific night. There are a lot more places with character and ambience than the B Lounge near piccadilly.

I really like B Lounge. It has a rustic charm and the long tables, fireplaces and dining-room decor gives it that homely feel. In the summer the tables outside in the decked garden area provides respite to the bustling city cente. The food isn't bad either. I've had the sandwich and soup deal (for £5.95) which is available at lunchtimes Monday to Wednesday. We've also had the meat mezze on a Friday night, when there's also specials on drinks (a double and mixer for £3.50). Perfect for your start to the evening or a cheap lunch out.

I found this pub strangely confusing.....I would class it as a step down from spoons, sticky floor, weird people, bit of a rubbish drinks selection and REALLY LOUD MUSIC SO YOU CAN'T SPEAK TO ANYONE! Some friends really like it here but I just find it odd!! Drinks are not cheap- still £4 for a peroni and for koppaberg and its normally full of rowdy football mental people! Staff always seem a bit confused/harassed and forget a lot of things! I don't have anything against cheaper pubs etc but for a cheap pub for drinks and food I would always go to wetherspoons rather than here- sorry!

So much less than its Bridge Street counterpart, this venue cannot decide what type of bar it is and as such alienates all but the most avid 'I want to drink with mates and shout to be heard ' type of people. It is a shame as the Bridge is quite nice and seems much more certain oif what kind of bar it is (Sunday roast carvery is great at the bridge)