Piccadilly Basin

dhirenmistry1 · July 21st, 2005, 06:47 PM

Would a European Drinking Establishment be welcome in the Piccadilly Basin Area?

This area poses a generous oppurtunity to open a upmarket new drinking establishment, primarily aimed at the working professional. The question being, if opened in the next six months - would it be viable?

The bar would be laid back for people to come and relax during the day or after work at nite. It will serve a wide range of beverages and serve niche drinks such as Organic Alcohol. The proposed establishment would also offer freshly made vegetarian and non-veg food. The veg food would be organic and approved by the Soil Association.

The area is being developed with the new additions such as BDP offices and also ILVA. ISSA-Quay is also being developed there as well. Would the proposed establishment be welcome and fit-in with the surroundings?

Regards

kids · July 21st, 2005, 07:00 PM

of course, i'm sure with all the development there, many will arrive.

Accura4Matalan · July 21st, 2005, 07:03 PM

Piccadilly Basin is a good place for opening a bar. A lot of people live and work around there, and there are also quite a few commuters from Piccadilly Station.
I can think of better places to open a bar, but Picc Basin should be good enough.

andyains · July 21st, 2005, 09:24 PM

Every area needs a trailblazer to give it some momentum. Might be a labour of love to begin with but the pace of development will itself attract more competition, which can only be goof for the area as a whole. Sounds like you're thinking about it dhirenmistry1. I say go for it

Potato Man · July 21st, 2005, 09:56 PM

I think Piccadilly basin's trailblazer days are in the past. Sure it is a little off the beaten track right now but it has already got Cotton House and Moon. I'm sure the area has a bright future for the right kind of drinking establishment. I'd say go for it while the rents are still low. Plus I promise to call in for a drink - as long as you stock belgian strawberry beer that is.

Cotton House
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/f...ticle20871.ece
http://www.waitrose.com/food_drink/w...d/0502090d.asp

Moon
http://moon-bar.co.uk/

SleepyOne · July 21st, 2005, 09:59 PM

Interesting and mysterious post, mister mistry. There is already a bar in the arches at the bottom of one of the old warehouses fronting onto the canal basin. Never been there mind. Plus there is The Cotton House - an expensive new restaurant in one of the ground floor units in the old London Road warehouse (The Place). Right next to the, erm, Avis rent-a-car depot.

The more life the better so go for it. Anything to distract from the depressing prospect of ugly and unsustainable shed retailing thats being built at the top of the basin fronting Grt Ancoats St.

Potato Man · July 21st, 2005, 10:11 PM

You should try Moon Sleepy. It's a decent bar with a nice mix of gay men, Northern Quarter types, Manchester City fans and local residents. The food is alright too.

Not that I want to take this thread off topic but has anybody been in Katsouris on Deansgate yet. Is it as good as the Bury branch? Are the prices as low as they are up in Bury?

SleepyOne · July 21st, 2005, 10:22 PM

Yes I must try to drag myself that far to check it out sometime! Same owners as Taurus apparently should be worth it. As for Katsouris Ive not managed to get in there yet. Again (at the risk of sounding like my world revolves around Canal St) my favourite deli-come-cafe is still probably Olive on Sackville St.

Dragging this thread even further off topic, Wagamamma can't be far off opening their second branch at 1 Spinningfields Sq. The second food retailer for Spinningfields is another branch of the excellent 'Eat' as per St Anne's Sq.

1cc · July 21st, 2005, 10:42 PM

Having been in the food and beverage business and with mostly my own businesses I think its a great idea - but then I would say that wouldn't I?!!However imo if you are going to be so specialist, i.e. organic, upmarket, european, etc, etc. you have to be bloody good at what youre doing. I know that sounds obvious - but most people only think theyre good! And they fail, and along with lack of capital these are the 2 biggest reasons why peoples businesses dont suceed.
In Manchester City Centre at the moment I think that wherever the business is situated and IF it becomes well known because it is bloody good then it will suceed. People in Manchester are after willing to try something different but come back, only if its good. Manchester folk are certainly becoming more sophisticated and along with Eastgate just around the corner...hey lets crack open the Champagne (organic of course!)
PS Ive a brilliant business idea for the City Centre if you want to pm me!

retep68 · July 22nd, 2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potato Man

You should try Moon Sleepy. It's a decent bar with a nice mix of gay men, Northern Quarter types, Manchester City fans and local residents. The food is alright too.

Not that I want to take this thread off topic but has anybody been in Katsouris on Deansgate yet. Is it as good as the Bury branch? Are the prices as low as they are up in Bury?

city fans? A load of over weight, badly dressed, moustachioed blokes from stockport, wearing lazer blue and smelling of hot dogs.... ummm that'd be ace.

crush2000 · August 3rd, 2005, 08:12 PM

lastest from the Basin

highriser · August 3rd, 2005, 11:25 PM

just noticed ,what the fuck is going on ,on that bit of land next to the little white house?

Great pic Crush

Griff · August 3rd, 2005, 11:28 PM

Isn't that that art installation thingy? Lots of tables of various sizes with grass on them, or something...

Yes, it is. Here you go: http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/cont..._feature.shtml

highriser · August 3rd, 2005, 11:32 PM

cheers griff 'i'll have a nosey at that tomorrow

Craig · August 4th, 2005, 11:18 AM

Its the Hoegaarden Urban Oasis by Subversive Architecture www.urbanoasisuk.com and its only around for 1 week so get in there sink some cloudy beer and get a free shoulder massage.

rolybling · August 4th, 2005, 05:25 PM

..edited

highriser · August 5th, 2005, 04:27 PM

Issa Quay is shooting up now

This building will look great when done up,,

Had a better look at the Sarah Tower site, and yes its being dug up,,,

highriser · August 16th, 2005, 06:45 PM

Issa Quay coming nicely,,,and while i was around here,the Sarah tower is getting very busy now,

andyains · August 16th, 2005, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highriser

This building will look great when done up,,

I've always liked this one. There's something about it, well proportioned, big art-deco-ey type windows and the curved corner. Who's doing it up and what's it gonna be, flats?

ferge · August 16th, 2005, 11:16 PM

I think it would suit many colours of glass in those little windows, scattered about.. a few blues/greens/yellows and reds all giving it some quirky affect

So Sarah is DEFO bein built? :S:S

July 21st, 2005, 06:47 PM	#1
dhirenmistry1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1 Likes (Received): 0	Would a European Drinking Establishment be welcome in the Piccadilly Basin Area? Would a European Drinking Establishment be welcome in the Piccadilly Basin Area? This area poses a generous oppurtunity to open a upmarket new drinking establishment, primarily aimed at the working professional. The question being, if opened in the next six months - would it be viable? The bar would be laid back for people to come and relax during the day or after work at nite. It will serve a wide range of beverages and serve niche drinks such as Organic Alcohol. The proposed establishment would also offer freshly made vegetarian and non-veg food. The veg food would be organic and approved by the Soil Association. The area is being developed with the new additions such as BDP offices and also ILVA. ISSA-Quay is also being developed there as well. Would the proposed establishment be welcome and fit-in with the surroundings? Regards

July 21st, 2005, 07:00 PM	#2
kids Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,746 Likes (Received): 67	of course, i'm sure with all the development there, many will arrive. __________________ “the city is redundant: it repeats itself so that something will stick in the mind... memory is redundant: it repeats itself so that the city can begin to exist.”.

July 21st, 2005, 07:03 PM	#3
Accura4Matalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Preston, England/Colwyn Bay, North Wales Posts: 11,838 Likes (Received): 42	Piccadilly Basin is a good place for opening a bar. A lot of people live and work around there, and there are also quite a few commuters from Piccadilly Station. I can think of better places to open a bar, but Picc Basin should be good enough. __________________ Preston Projects List Updated 11th September 2010

August 3rd, 2005, 08:12 PM	#11
crush2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 114 Likes (Received): 0	Piccadilly Basin lastest from the Basin

August 3rd, 2005, 11:28 PM	#13
Griff Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Woking Posts: 427 Likes (Received): 0	Isn't that that art installation thingy? Lots of tables of various sizes with grass on them, or something... Yes, it is. Here you go: http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/cont..._feature.shtml __________________ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

July 21st, 2005, 09:24 PM	#4
andyains Collar and cuffs Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Not London no more Posts: 174 Likes (Received): 0	Every area needs a trailblazer to give it some momentum. Might be a labour of love to begin with but the pace of development will itself attract more competition, which can only be goof for the area as a whole. Sounds like you're thinking about it dhirenmistry1. I say go for it

July 21st, 2005, 09:56 PM	#5
Potato Man I miss a hot dog Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	I think Piccadilly basin's trailblazer days are in the past. Sure it is a little off the beaten track right now but it has already got Cotton House and Moon. I'm sure the area has a bright future for the right kind of drinking establishment. I'd say go for it while the rents are still low. Plus I promise to call in for a drink - as long as you stock belgian strawberry beer that is. Cotton House http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/f...ticle20871.ece http://www.waitrose.com/food_drink/w...d/0502090d.asp Moon http://moon-bar.co.uk/

July 21st, 2005, 09:59 PM	#6
SleepyOne Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,091 Likes (Received): 0	Interesting and mysterious post, mister mistry. There is already a bar in the arches at the bottom of one of the old warehouses fronting onto the canal basin. Never been there mind. Plus there is The Cotton House - an expensive new restaurant in one of the ground floor units in the old London Road warehouse (The Place). Right next to the, erm, Avis rent-a-car depot. The more life the better so go for it. Anything to distract from the depressing prospect of ugly and unsustainable shed retailing thats being built at the top of the basin fronting Grt Ancoats St.

July 21st, 2005, 10:11 PM	#7
Potato Man I miss a hot dog Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 573 Likes (Received): 0	You should try Moon Sleepy. It's a decent bar with a nice mix of gay men, Northern Quarter types, Manchester City fans and local residents. The food is alright too. Not that I want to take this thread off topic but has anybody been in Katsouris on Deansgate yet. Is it as good as the Bury branch? Are the prices as low as they are up in Bury?

July 21st, 2005, 10:22 PM	#8
SleepyOne Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,091 Likes (Received): 0	Yes I must try to drag myself that far to check it out sometime! Same owners as Taurus apparently should be worth it. As for Katsouris Ive not managed to get in there yet. Again (at the risk of sounding like my world revolves around Canal St) my favourite deli-come-cafe is still probably Olive on Sackville St. Dragging this thread even further off topic, Wagamamma can't be far off opening their second branch at 1 Spinningfields Sq. The second food retailer for Spinningfields is another branch of the excellent 'Eat' as per St Anne's Sq.

July 21st, 2005, 10:42 PM	#9
1cc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 7 Likes (Received): 0	Having been in the food and beverage business and with mostly my own businesses I think its a great idea - but then I would say that wouldn't I?!!However imo if you are going to be so specialist, i.e. organic, upmarket, european, etc, etc. you have to be bloody good at what youre doing. I know that sounds obvious - but most people only think theyre good! And they fail, and along with lack of capital these are the 2 biggest reasons why peoples businesses dont suceed. In Manchester City Centre at the moment I think that wherever the business is situated and IF it becomes well known because it is bloody good then it will suceed. People in Manchester are after willing to try something different but come back, only if its good. Manchester folk are certainly becoming more sophisticated and along with Eastgate just around the corner...hey lets crack open the Champagne (organic of course!) PS Ive a brilliant business idea for the City Centre if you want to pm me!

August 3rd, 2005, 11:25 PM	#12
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,235 Likes (Received): 3	just noticed ,what the fuck is going on ,on that bit of land next to the little white house? Great pic Crush

August 3rd, 2005, 11:32 PM	#14
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,235 Likes (Received): 3	cheers griff 'i'll have a nosey at that tomorrow

August 4th, 2005, 11:18 AM	#15
Craig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 168 Likes (Received): 0	Its the Hoegaarden Urban Oasis by Subversive Architecture www.urbanoasisuk.com and its only around for 1 week so get in there sink some cloudy beer and get a free shoulder massage.

August 4th, 2005, 05:25 PM	#16
rolybling CAN'T BE ARSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,859 Likes (Received): 0	..edited Last edited by rolybling; October 20th, 2005 at 11:39 AM.

August 5th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#17
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,235 Likes (Received): 3	Issa Quay is shooting up now This building will look great when done up,, Had a better look at the Sarah Tower site, and yes its being dug up,,,

August 16th, 2005, 06:45 PM	#18
highriser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,235 Likes (Received): 3	Issa Quay coming nicely,,,and while i was around here,the Sarah tower is getting very busy now,

August 16th, 2005, 11:16 PM	#20
ferge Like 'Berg' Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 5,424 Likes (Received): 85	I think it would suit many colours of glass in those little windows, scattered about.. a few blues/greens/yellows and reds all giving it some quirky affect So Sarah is DEFO bein built? :S:S

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