Manchester members' clubs

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anyone know of any nice but not too stuffy or elderly members' clubs in Manchester? Something like the eight club is in London. Or if there's anything like soho house.

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FredClogs said:

There's a scientology place in town, that kind of thing?

Have you been up north before?

I live here, and it's a work thing. Seriously, do these things only exist in London or what

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ah thanks, yea i just saw club brass at gotham. It's certainly a lot cheaper than some of the london places (about half the annual fees of the eight club), but there is very little detail available. From the above description that it's a bit like a nightclub... that reminds me of the horrendous circle club that I went to a couple of times. Maybe in the same vein as that Milton place on deansgate i.e. soon to be shut down after a massive brawl. The opposite of what i was after!

Otherwise, it turns out there is some kind of club at media city but that's miles out of town. Also a stuffy old man place called the st james' club near kendals i think. Already a member at David Lloyd as it's a health club primarily, but they have no city centre location now!

Northern powerhouse and all that, i guess it's only a matter of time before we get our own soho house..... maybe.

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Forever Alone said:

So what's so good about the Eight Club then?

simply that it's a quiet place you can take clients there, host events and things, get looked after a bit, nice food and absolutely no pissheads and people to interfere or annoy.

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Nezquick said:

Try the Milton Club on Deansgate near Spinningfields. I think it's free to be a member but you do need to join to get in.

it does have membership, but i think it's basically inherited the mantle of circle club for the "twenty-something champagne on credit card, my mate has his GTR parked outside on double yellows, what you talkin bout i'll smash your teeth down your throat" collective.

Was thinking the other type of members club!

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desolate said:

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it does have membership, but i think it's basically inherited the mantle of circle club for the "twenty-something champagne on credit card, my mate has his GTR parked outside on double yellows, what you talkin bout i'll smash your teeth down your throat" collective.

Was thinking the other type of members club!

I think you are pissing in the wind unfortunately. I use a places in London frequently as they are perfect for a variety of reasons.

The restaurant I used to use that had a decent bar and private room is now closed so I just make it up as I go along now.

The Midland Hotel ground floor can do a job for a day but it isn't the same. My main office in in Cheshire and I just don't have the need for a proper place in Manchester anymore.

Fair dos. Kind of what I thought. It's more surprising than anything else really. Weird that it just seems to be a London thing.

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JeffreyB said:

Manchester Press Club?

Nightclub though. I've had a great time in there in the past, but not quite what I'm after.

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GTDB7 said:

Perhaps a few of us could get together and open one? :-)

There are plenty of really lovely old unused buildings in Manc too!

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ceebmoj said:

Its a hotel rather than a club, so not quire the same feel but great john street hotel has been helpful and has some nice spaces.

Ah great that's useful thanks

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037 said:

Not sure if this helps but I think Restraunt Bar & Grill have a private room above the dining area!

ah right nice one. I've found this place before for space hire for group things, some really cool venues:

https://hirespace.com/Top/Manchester

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I see what you're saying. Sounds a tad stuffy!! Portico library looks like it might be a good one for a daytime coffee chat etc.