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Big Hands, Manchester
Manchester
M13 9NS
Served areas
Reviews of Big Hands (Average Rating: 4½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about Big Hands
I assumed that this was going to be a transvestite bar, but it is actually a live music venue. To the left of the entrance in the front window is an old leather armchair and sofa, and then the bar counter with premium keg runs up the left-hand wall facing a piano and mix of second hand furniture that runs up the right of this thin bar. At the rear is a stage that was hosting the Big Hands Psych Jam, which was actually very good. It’s a shame that the bar was almost empty, with all the customers sat on the open terrace on the roof. I’m not really a fan of live music, but I enjoyed my stay in here. I’d consider popping back in if I was passing and was drunk enough.
On 16th April 2023
- rating: 5
[User has posted 5249 recommendations about 5217 pubs]
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Rob Hunter left this review about Big Hands
Called in here on a Saturday evening in mid December. However it was too crowded to be comfortable, there was no cask ale and no keg stuff standing out. There may have been something interesting bottled in the fridge but we stood no chance of being able to investigate properly through the crowds at the bar. We upped and left, so no rating on this one from me as we were only in for a couple of minutes.
On 24th January 2019
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 750 recommendations about 598 pubs]
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Al Bundy left this review about Big Hands
Next door to where I have the best, and messiest, kebabs, Abdul's. The pub however is a bit rubbish. As its also next door to the Academy its is very music centred. Didn't see any Sonic Youth or Half Man Half Biscuit posters though. Which is a shame. As noted no real ale. Had a load of pizzas on the bar instead.
On 2nd October 2015
- rating: 3
[User has posted 3487 recommendations about 3390 pubs]
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Ardwick, 1.23 miles, 23 min walk (show)
Manchester Piccadilly, 1.29 miles, 24 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes - Roof terrace - last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 31 August 2015 by ROB Camra
