I miss Manchester's bar scene so thought I would review one of my old favourites Kro Bar. It is a mini chain of classy bars, which I just adore. If I said to you that Krobar was Danish inspired bar what would you think? Perhaps you might think yummy bacon and pastries or perhaps you would think oh no all the bar staff will be wearing horned Viking helmets and fake blond plaits and Valkery costumes. Be rest assured there are no tacky references to Denmark in these rather classy bars. It is Danish inspired as the bar's name comes from the Danish word for a pub or an inn Kro. The owners are also Danish in origin giving it an authentic touch. They do ...  Read the complete review

There is actually more than one Kro-bar in Manchester, so I'll mention the two I know ( I think there are 3 or 4). The Kro in kro bar is apparently Danish (or it might be Finnish?) for Bar. So it's name is bar bar. I think they chose it because it sounded funny, but the bar does have a slight Danish/Scandanavian influence. The original Kro bar is directly opposite the Manchester University union, which leads, obviously, to it being dominated by one particular group; yes, students. However, the prices mean that it's not too rowdy a crowd. It's situated in an old Georgian/Victorian townhouse, with bench and table seating outside at the front and back, ...  Read the complete review