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Fab Cafe, Manchester

Address: 111 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4RJ

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Compliment reddragon (25-05-2008) 2

Still retains a certain kitsch but now looks tired and dingy compared to the far superior TV21, which has taken the same idea and done it a lot better (and it’s not owned by FAB despite what some people think).

Music’s still fairly good on some nights but this place is well past its best….

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Compliment Lizzie (04-01-2008) 3

Cheap as chips, I especially love the waffles/tinned baked beans or meatballs and processed sausages on offer for a measly couple of quid. This place rocks if you are on a budget and fancy a fun night. With predominantly UV lighting and crazy projections/Sci-Fi Models/memorabilia, Fab Cafe is the ideal spot to visit if you want a cheap, unusual and dare I say...a little bit tacky night on the town...Alternatively, why not attend a regular cheapo double-bill film nights if you are more into geeking about rather than getting drunk/eating/having strange fun for less. Fab Cafe's quite different and more 'up-market' sister, TV21, can be found in the Northern 1/4. Worth a visit if Fab pleases you.

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Compliment TrendyChorlton (16-12-2007) 3

Fab Café is a unique and interesting spot in Manchester city centre. The décor, as you might have deduced, is based around the odd and somewhat cliché world of science fiction film and television. It’s all in good fun though, and you will in all probability have a very enjoyable time there. The drinks are priced quite nicely. Above everything, I would suggest that Fab Café’s biggest trump card is in its fun and light-hearted atmosphere…no one is taking themselves too seriously, and how could they with the diverse and often corny music? Really good fun.

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Compliment charlotte_witts (24-11-2007) 4

Like a bit of sci-fi mixed into your indie fare with the odd Corrie cast member thrown in, then this is your place. Its a favourite with the students and the price definitely reflects this. Any night of the week, its guaranteed to be busy (sign of a good venue i guess) but be prepared for the occasional strange person that might decide to come and say hi.
Its really laid back, and you'll often find people dancing alone in front of the dj just because they feel like it :-) The decor is fascinating, although not to everyone's taste- sci-fi all the way complete with paper mache (I think) aliens/strange creatures and all manner of things hanging and perching in corners.

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Compliment Piglet (23-11-2007) 4

Cheap in the daytime (last time I was in a few months back a pint was £1.60 in the day!) and full of retro sci-fi paraphernalia, it really feels as if you're stepping back in time and onto a movie set! You can buy 'kids school dinner' style meals at a bargain price, as well as other retro food such as Space Raider crisps and Fab frozen lollies! I was a bit surprised to find another Fab Cafe almost exactly like this in Leeds, but would still recommend this one for the experience, especially if you're sick of the same old generic boring drinking holes.

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Compliment lisagold (09-11-2007) 3

Fab Cafe is cheap and cheerful and a good place to go and have a laugh with your friends. It is movie themed and have memrobilia on the walls adn a cult movie playing on small screens at all times! The music is ecelectic and cheesy. Recommended.

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Compliment CatBow (08-11-2007) 5

A great little find this one. Yes, its got daleks and tv and film memorabilia everywhere, but even if this isn't your thing, its a great place for a night out. The music is indie/quirky, the drinks are cheap, people in here are so friendly. Its very unpretentious, and I always seem to make a new group of friends in here!

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Compliment wink1983 (21-08-2007) 4

if you like the sci-fi genre you'll love this bar- martions and sci-fi stuff is scattered about this dark and quirky bar.. i love going here- it has a real student vibe - which means drinks aren't expensive!

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Compliment guybtaylor (14-08-2007) 5

Fab Cafe is a cool, quirky little club/bar. It has really interesting decoration - loads of plastic aliens and daleks and stuff, and lots of flourescent decorations and interesting lighting. The drinks are cool and the people are generally pretty cool. A very "manchester" place!

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