• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Take Aways

Bradford BD1 2AZ
01274 370012

magoogy said
very morish
1 Sunbridge Road
Bradford,
BD1 2AZ

The only fault with this chippy is there isnt enough seating indoors - when the weather is nice that isnt a problem as you can sit in centenary square with your chips, but, with our weather being as bad as it is i prefer to sit indoors....there is only about 8 tables seating 4 at each and usually we eat with just 2 of us so we are always wary of strangers wanting to share your table, which i dont like...

The fish from here is legendary - it is very melt in your mouth gorgeous.....their chips arent that much of a hit with me but their fish and mushy peas make up for that....i always have a fish and mushys mmmm.....me and my daughter can eat here for about £6 which isnt bad for a meal for two....

while the staff could be politer on occasions i can see why they dont have the time because they are so busy busy busy - it is a takeaway as well as a restaurant and there is usually only 3 or 4 people working at any one time....id be stressed out too...but, given that they are very friendly most often than not....you do need patience and wait for a table and wait for serving but it is well worth it...

the menu is the usual fish shop fare with a few additions and a dessert menu - the prices are very good and they do deals for pensioners...

mmm

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Bradford BD5 9EL

magoogy said
yummy...
Brown Cow Inn
Ireland Bridge,
Bingley,
BD16 2QX

Tel: 01274 564345

my late mum and dad used to take us here as kids when we used to go see grandad on his barge at the five rise locks (nearby).....i remember having pie and peas then and they were absolutely gorgeous....i have since been back with my family just for their gorgeous food and take us back to the memories of my mum and dad.

the pub has a real family atmosphere during the day but at night times if there is live music happening it totally changes the atmosphere - it then becomes a more 'rockish' pub with the atmosphere of the live music, which varies in styles and tastes....

you can also hire this pub out (private room with its own bar) for your own private party, which, if one is happening, changes the cosy atmosphere of the pub into one of party party.....most people who frequent this pub are very friendly and become regulars...the bar meals are enough alone to entice people here as the food is absolutely gorgeous and worth the money - the menu is varied with the traditional british pub grub and sandwiches and roasts - the price isnt too dear either, but, they dont do deals which make it a bit dearer than other pub chains....

there is outside sitting too which in summer gives it a lovely feel - especially if they do an impromptu bbq outdoors....there is ample carparking too because the pub is on a quite busy road with no offroad parking....

the interior is very traditional with the open fires and handcask beers and mahogany....

very nice

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Events and Entertainment

Bradford BD7 1AJ
01274 432375

magoogy said
nice and grand
Alhambra Theatre
Morley Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1AJ

01274 432000 or 432375

this is the posher of the two theatres in bradford - the front of it is very impressive with its grand design and lit exterior....located near all the local clubs its a good night out before going clubbing....inside there is ample space on 4 floors but it does get full quickly for the main shows and for the pantamime which is on annually (usually the same peope in it too).....

there is lots of help for disabled people - with level access for those in wheelchairs and spaces downstairs for them...and also audio loops for hard of hearing....also they allow guide dogs in and actually ive seen them also come out with bowls of water for the dogs too....

the toilets are clean and adequate but always tend to smell a bit stuffy for some reason....

there is always some top notch act on and some big stars appearing so book early then you are guaranteed a seat....

there is also a nice restaurant at the lower level which serves a lovely roast or a quick snack, but, it is quite dear and the service isnt as quick as i wouldve liked the last time i used it....

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Events and Entertainment

Bradford BD1 1JX
01274 432375

magoogy said
old and quaint
Bridge Street
Bradford,
BD1 1JX

01274 432000 or 432375

This is an old, quaint victorian style building....even though it is many storeys high there is good disabled facilities available with level access to inside and wheelchair access to the seating area downstairs....there is also help for deaf people with their audio systems and a few performances are especially for lip readers...any other help required if you ask before hand it will be offered to you...

you can book online (booking fee added too)/via post/in person or by phone but if you have a discount card it is always best to do it in person that way you ensure you get your discount...

there is always a wide variety of performances happening and ive never been disappoint yet at any of the shows ive been to...the only complaint is the seating is very cramped and you do find yourself sitting on the person at the side and front of you...its also hard to get in and out of the seats but, if you are prepared for this and really want to see the show it is well worth it...

be prepared for the queues too as there are only 2 bars and they get very hectic in the intermission....the toilet queues are also very busy - infact i found myself using the mens the last time as there wasnt anyone in (be prepared lol)....the toilets are very nice and clean though....

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

Bradford BD1 1HY
01274 433678

magoogy said
mine of information
Centenary Square
City Hall
Bradford,
BD1 1HY

This is a good place to find information on a mine of stuff for a day out or for bus/train information.....there is racks of leaflets for days out be in theme parks or museums - most usually have some kind of money off voucher on the back too....they also have leaflets of anything going off locally - be it in the parks or the pubs or clubs....

we have an exhibition part here which changed sometimes - at the moment it shows photos of different people from around bradford - there are thousands of tiny images made to form one huge photograph....very interesting...

you can also buy rock/bags/badges and other promotional items for bradford in the shop at a very decent price...

the staff are very helpful and can answer most queries...

there is a lift for disabled people but there is only 2 steps anyway for them who can use the steps.....

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Events and Entertainment

Bradford BD1 2SS
01274 733177

magoogy said
im loving it....
Godwin Street
Little Horton Lane
Bradford,
BD1 2SS

i love a game of bingo and this is the only place i visit in bradford - i play online the rest of the time...

the place inside is absolutely huge with loads of places to sit - be it near the cafe or infront of the stage or even in the bar....there are huge tv screens littered around the club for you to watch the numbers as they are called or you can use the table bingo to watch them there....

while just alately the prize money isnt that great you can still win quite a large nice sum so it gives you a buzz...the price of the tickets allin isnt that dear either - it is £10 allin on an afternoon which is fine...

the cafe offers a huge selection of meals which they give you ample amount of and it tastes gorgeous - was cheaper but have had to put their prices up because of the cost of food going up, but, still well worth the money...

there is also a bar offering a huge selections of beer or free tapwater lol....

the staff are very friendly and polite and get to know their regulars....

there is usually some deal/offer or voucher going round for money off.....

a good day/night out...

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Manchester
• Category: Sightseeing and Attractions

Manchester M16 0PE
0161 282 4000

magoogy said
good time had
i went here for the r.e.m concert and thought i would have a hard time finding it - wrong...just as we got off the tram it was there - so easy to find....

obviously being a concert we couldnt just stroll in, but they had erected barriers up where we could wait (being a fan club vip helped us get in early)...

the ground was quite sodden due to all the rain we had had and they had to barricade some off as they were replacing the turf...but, it is absolutely huge...

first time ive been here and looking around there is an impressive array of seats at one side and then an impressive choice of food/drink outlets at another side...the stage was right at the front and was huge....outside of the grounds there was also a huge array of food/drink stands and you could see the old trafford lodge hotel there too which had a bar open to the public....

while the food was very very dear it was only to be expected at a concert/sports ground.....it also tasted yummy and very morish.....

the toilets couldve been cleaner but im sure that was just because of how busy it was because they werent unkempt at all...

there were plenty of security people on site to make you feel safe and plain clothed police were mingling with the crowd too....there were also various maintenance people cleaning up all around the stadium and when we passed early the next morning you would never have known there was a concert there as it was so tidy - they mustve worked all through the night....

the staff were obviously stressed but they were very polite and jokey....

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Food and Drink

Bradford BD15 7QU

magoogy said
nice and tasty
245 Allerton Road
Bradford,
BD15 7QU

this is my local kebab hut and i love it....after a night boozing all i want is a nice kebab or something else tasty so a trip here sorts it....this kebab hut is unique because it doesnt just sell kebabs - it has indian takeaways too so it is nice and tasty - because the indian takeaway is next door but one to it they allow you to eat either inside or sit in one and order from the other......the prices are nice and cheap and the food is yummy and you get loads of it....the staff are quite polite but one or two do get ratty if you are over-drunk lol....

the interior could be cleaner but you can watch your food being prepared and you can see how hygienic they are that way so that reassures me....also this is a hut and is only small so there isnt much storage space for them, thus, it always looks cluttered and untidy.....

there is a very very small toilet out back but beware because there is never a light working and no lock fitted - very embarrasing sometimes....

the kebab hut is on the road side and is very convenient to jump out of taxi and grab your meal you maybe ordered on the way

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Arts and Culture

Bradford BD1 1NN
0870 701 0200

magoogy said
good day out
National Media Museum,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD1 1NQ

Box Office
0870 70 10 200

Entry is FREE
Tues - Sun
10.00 - 18.00

films are different prices

Closed Mondays except during school and Bank Holidays.

This is a huge museum and you need a full day to see and do everything it has to offer....there are 7 floors to it...offering various things related to tv and the media, etc....

there are permanent galleries about photography - which hosts loads of different cameras from the early years to modern ones, this is very interesting seeing the size of some of the ones in days gone by compared to our slim digital ones now...

There is a permanent gallery about television which shows some of the programmes which have been on over the years and also shows some early models of tv sets to the modern day...

One of my favourite permanent gallery is the magical part which has a magic carpet where you can sit on and watch yourself with a range of different backgrounds on the tv....there is also a part with a scene from beauty and the beast where you can use the camera there to pretend to be the director - good fun....or you can report the news in the interactive news booth.....

There are 3 cinemas where you can watch 3d films on one (imax) and it makes you feel like you are in the film or on a rollercoaster, etc...the imax shows films on a very very large screen and are usually films about wildlife,etc.....another screen is for other types of films from all round the world or old time films....they very rarely show films that are on at the normal cinema, thus you have a better choice...the film tickets are various prices - cant find a full list to post but they start from £2 and end at about £6 so be prepared to pay the dearest...

there is also a cafe/restaurant onsite but i find this is very very dear but there is an eating area for you to eat your own sandwiches which is the best idea....

• Added: 3rd of September 2008
• Area: Bradford
• Category: Events and Entertainment

Bradford BD1 5LD
0871 220 8000

magoogy said
ultra cinema
Bradford Leisure Exchange,
Vicar Lane,
Bradford ,
BD1 5LD

free parking if you are going to cinema...huge car park which covers the whole of the leisure exchange

lifts and wheelchair access to all screens and spaces for wheelchair users to sit at front of the screens, disabled parking too...three disabled toilets and loads of normal toilets which do have a distinctive smell to them even though they are clean and kept clean. some of the films on offer have subtitles for deaf people and also the screens have them loop things so hearing aid users can use them.....there are also seat boosters for the kids/small adults....

The staff are usually quite rushed as there never seems to be enough of them but they seem quite polite....there are security guards on duty to make you feel safe and if you are having trouble watching a film because some idiots are trying to spoil it for you, you can discretely go ask for someone to come and keep a watch in the screen you are in - they usually end up chucking someone out....the worst films for the trouble are 15 up wards ones because the teens dont know how to shut up during the film...

CINEMA TICKET PRICES:
Adult (after 5pm Mon-Fri, all day Sat-Sun & Bank Hols) £6.80

Adult (before 5pm Mon–Fri) £5.70

Child (14 & Under) £5.00

Senior £5.00

Student (Mon-Fri, all day Sat-Sun) £5.00

Bargain Tuesday £3.80

Monday Classic £2.70

Movies for Juniors (Sat am) £1.00

Weekend prices apply to Bank Holidays

There are always plenty of different films to watch with a choice of bollywood films too.....as you can see from the above there are bargain days too and cheap prices for kids.....

There isnt a huge variety of food really - just the usual popcorn/nachos and ice creams/bags of sweets and drinks/hotdogs.....overpriced stuff but they do random bag searches so no point trying to sneak your own food in....there is also a small bar inside or if you go to the deluxe screen there is a private bar and toilet there for you....the deluxe seats are more spacious and comfier but the screen is smaller and there arent many films shown on it.....