There are two Revolution bars in Manchester, one being in the studenty Fallowfield area and one in the rather more up market area Deansgate Locks. I have never been to the Fallowfield one so this review is based entirely on my experience at the Locks.
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Advantages: Variety of vodka shots, free water, nice sofas, good atmosphere Disadvantages: Not to everyones taste
There are two Revolution bars in Manchester, one being in the studenty Fallowfield area and one in the rather more up market area Deansgate Locks. I have never been to the Fallowfield one so this review is based entirely on my experience at the Locks.
Deansgate Locks is a strip of bars situated by a canal with access to the clubs via bridges. It all looks very nice as you approach. Towards the far end is Revolution.
... ...told it is over 21s when I presented my ID which was news to me but I will give them the benefit of the doubt.
As you enter there is a fairly large room with a lot of big black leather sofas. If you can manage to grab yourself one (you will be lucky as it is very busy!) you will find a table and probably a shot menu. There are all sorts of flavours of Vodka shots - Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate, Strawberry etc. There are way too many too ... more
There are two Revolution bars in Manchester, one being in the studenty Fallowfield area and one in the rather more up market area Deansgate Locks. I have never been to the Fallowfield one so this review is based entirely on my experience at the Locks.
Deansgate Locks is a strip of bars situated by a canal with access to the clubs via bridges. It all looks very nice as you approach. Towards the far end is Revolution.
The bouncers are ok usually but I have once been told it is over 21s when I presented my ID which was news to me but I will give them the benefit of the doubt.
As you enter there is a fairly large room with a lot of big black leather sofas. If you can manage to grab yourself one (you will be lucky as it is very busy!) you will find a table and probably a shot menu. There are all sorts of flavours of Vodka shots - Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate, Strawberry etc. There are way too many too list. However once you've decided what shots to have you will then have to abandon your hard to aquire seat to fight your way to the bar.
Yes, it is very busy in here - although not quite as busy as its neighbouring bar Baa Bar. Shots downed you have three choices, stay put or you can go to the far end of the bar and either take some steps upstairs to a large balcony area with more seating or you can go downstairs to dance.
Downstairs doesn't have a dance floor, it IS a dancefloor. There is little or no seating and a bar at the end where you go in at and the rest of the room would be empty if it wasnt for all the people packed tightly in dancing away. This isn't a big club but there is a lot of people and good atmosphere.
The music is less mainstream dance, house, drum n bass. This isn't necesarilly my favourite kind of music to dance too but lots of people like it and as the atmosphere is so good you can easily get lost into it.
If you are feeling like you have downed one too many shots and ask for water from the bar they will tell you they don't sell it but you can have glasses of it for free - wah hey! The shots are fairly cheap - I think around £1.50 which isn't as cheap as Baa Bar but still not too bad.
On the upstairs balcony you are more likely to find seating and it is more chilled out.The clientele seemed to be late twenties to thirties but there were some young people in here too.
On the whole you can have a good night out here but I wouldn't say it is one of the best places in Manchester.
Advantages: Classy, Clean and very relaxing, great value deals Disadvantages: Vegetarians may struggle with menus
...suggested we go to Vodka Revolution at The Plaza, Units 1 + 2 Fitzwilliam Street Sheffield. Located pretty centrally the bar itself specialises in Vodka drinks (hence the name no surprise there).
Located in Sheffield's fashionable West One development the bar offers a light and open atmosphere which is welcoming at day or night. The bar is instantly recognisable with full-length glass windows surrounding two sides of the building, giving the perfect ... ...groups of people.
Vodka Revolution are a Nationwide chain and they have a fantastic scheme called the privilege card. Basically you pay £3 for your card which is valid for 1 year and this entitles you to the following deals:
* Between 3pm-7pm buy 1 meal get 1 free (on almost all items on the menu)
* Bottle of house wine for £8
* 2 Revolution cocktails for £6.50 (they are usually between £4-£5 each)
* Bottle of Becks £2
* Pint of Stella Artois ...
shazzaspannered 13.08.2006
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Advantages: One classy joint, no riff-raff Disadvantages: Too many people
Revolution (Fallowfield) is the only decent bar in the vicinity.
If its a bit of class that you're after and you're in Fallowfield, Revolution wins hands down. The decor is really cool with a Russian theme (Vodka -geddit). The staff are good-looking (although it's beginning to slip). The music is really cool and chilled, sort of a fusion of hip-hop, funk and house.
Revolution were the pioneers of flavoured vodka and a trip there is incomplete without ... ...I've only heard horror stories.
Also, the cocktails are really good. I personally recommend the Seabreeze and strongly advise against the Bloody Revolution (it's got tabasco and horse radish in it).
Revolution has always been popular with the students and is always packed on a Friday/Saturday. Definately worth a visit. ...
sammyboy999 17.10.2000
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Advantages: Central for clubs, cinemas and theatres; great vodka Disadvantages: Spend a couple of hours in there and you won't be fit for much else afterwards
The Revolution bar is located on Manchester's trendy Oxford road. It is the ideal jump off point for Manchester's Theatres and Cinemas. Revolution's USP has got to be it's selection of connaisseur vodkas. You can rapidly progress from vodka curiosity to vodka bliss to vodka paradise then to vodka oblivion there. The selection ranges from a gut burning, brain blasting chillie vodka, through thought provoking tropical fruit vodka to girlie lemon and ...
Chucklebutty 09.07.2000
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