A viral video of some of the most quintessentially British drunkeness ever caught on camera has been cracking people up across social media. The best part is, it was filmed just down the road in Stockport.
That’s right, the clip of the fellow flashing his belly and the old gal getting a boogie going has been confirmed to be none other than The Chestergate in Stockport and we are not at all surprised.
As the re-poster says, there is so much going on in this chaotic clip that it’s “bordering on art”.
It truly is of the same mould as the iconic photo of that bloke strewn across the street outside the Arndale on NYE 2016, the guy slapping the chair like a drum to the tune of ‘Show Me Love’, or that clip of karaoke night at Doncaster’s Coach and Horses pub.
These are what call all-time British classics.
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As one person quote tweeted, “I give you… The Chestergate in Stockport at 12:30 on a Tuesday afternoon (no lie). What a belter!”
Having been born in SK myself, it took literally seconds to recognise those surroundings and those regulars but as if you needed any more convincing, it turns out the pub posted the video themselves along with the caption: “Oooh it’s Tuesday choose your own Tuesday”.
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Looks like they’re having the best Tuesday ever, to be fair. In fact, they’ve posted quite a few of these:
Beyond the clip itself, we’ve enjoyed people’s reactions more than anything. One person remarked, “I’d bet my life this is the north of England”, another said: “Say what you want but phoenix nights is still one of the best shows on British TV…”
We especially enjoyed each of these lovable characters being turned each into their very own tipsy tableau:
Aside from being undeniably funny, the clip seems to have warmed people’s hearts, with many being quick to label these kinds of pubs “genuinely the best boozers” to go in.
At the end of the day, we just love seeing people have a good time.
Yeah right. Just a bunch of folk enjoying themselves. Good luck to them all.
Those commenting on Twitter quipped that “pubs like these need National Trust status” and more sincere sentiments such as, “I’d take that boozer over ocean beach every day of the week”.
We hope to be dancing with these legends this Tuesday evening.
Long live The Chestergate, long live Stockport and, more importantly, long live the British boozer. Undefeated.
Loads of famous films are coming back to UK cinemas to celebrate their anniversaries
Emily Sergeant
Loads of famous films are heading back to cinemas across the UK this spring to celebrate their milestone anniversaries.
From coming of age classics, to legendary romcoms, action films, psychological thrillers, and more, Vue has announced that it’s bringing a roster of much-loved film favourites back to the big screen over the next couple of months.
Kicking things off this weekend (12 April) is the 40th anniversary screening of Stand by Me, a beloved coming of age gem which follows four boys who decide to go see the body of a boy that has died in their rural hometown, while also returning to the big screen is 80s classic, Top Gun, as well as a re-release of the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, for a limited run.
A trio of classic female-led comedies will also be returning as part of the season.
Beginning with everyone’s favourite diarist in Bridget Jones’s Diary – starring Renée Zellweger in the titular role – which returns for its 25th anniversary from 17 April.
Loads of famous films are coming back to UK cinemas to celebrate their anniversaries / Credit: Universal Pictures | Columbia Pictures
Also celebrating 25 years since its initial release is the ultimate sorority-queen-turned-lawyer caper Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon, returning 22 May, and an epic ensemble cast – including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and Rose Byrne – in Bridesmaids, which is returning 15 years after its initial release.
The iconic thriller The Silence of the Lambs returns from 24 April, and other highlights include the anniversary releases of the riotous comedy The Birdcage, the cult fantasy adventure Highlander, and the feel-good family favourite Space Jam.
Tickets for all the films are now available to book at Vue Cinemas across Greater Manchester – including the flagship Printworks location in Manchester city centre.
“At Vue, we know there’s nothing quite like experiencing a great film on the big screen,” commented Mike Anton, who is the General Manager of Vue Manchester Printworks, ahead of the films’ re-releases.
“This anniversary season gives audiences the chance to revisit some of their all-time favourites the way they were meant to be seen, on the big screen, while also introducing these iconic titles to a new generation of film fans.”
Tickets start from just £4.99 when booked online, with some of the later films on the roster only becoming able to book closer to the time, so keep your eyes peeled.
For more information and to book tickets, visit myvue.com.
Featured Image – Krists Luhaers (via Unsplash)
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Manchester has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for student nightlife
Clementine Hall
We already knew Manchester was bursting at the seems with brilliant late-night venues for students, but now it’s officially been confirmed.
Our city is one of the best cities for student nightlife in the UK.
And it’s all down to accommodation provider Canvas, which analysed key nightlife factors such as drink prices, the number and ratings of venues, and local safety scores to reveal the best cities in the UK for a night out.
If you’ve got Manchester as your student city of choice, then you’re in for a brilliant three years, as we claimed second place on the top 10 list. Get in.
Manchester is home to the highest number of bars and clubs on the list overall – with 606 venues, 15 for every 10,000 people, strong average ratings of 4.37 stars, and a pint costing slightly less than Bath – which has claimed the top spot – at £5.50.
In third place was Newcastle, fifth place was York, and Sheffield was at seven, so it’s safe to say that the North dominated the top spots… and rightly so.
Top 10 best cities for student nightlife in the UK
Bath
Manchester
Newcastle
Leeds
York
Coventry
Sheffield
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Leicester
Elsewhere on the list, outside of the North, other major UK cities like Coventry, Leicester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh feature in the top 10.
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11th October 2022 
