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Twisted Elegance review
Twisted Elegance manchester photoIt's been four years since Twisted Elegance launched at the Ampersand and the club has rarely been out of our personal top five - a testament to the quality of both the event and the venue it takes places in. Going back a few years the Ampersand was a private members club and a pretty decent one at that. Boasting private parties for the heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson and heavyweight media mogul Puff Daddy, this was the venue that no one could find, but everyone wanted to get into.

The final few months in the venues history are vague and the Ampersand closed down to the delight of every other bar or club in Manchester. A kind soul decided to buy the place - but get this - they reopened it as a 'normal' club, for everyday people. How lucky are we!

At this point the guys behind Twisted Elegance decided to put a Saturday night on there. They threw a lot of money at the promotion, branded the place, booked Miss Moneypenny's each month and threw open the doors (which incidentally are the nicest doors we've seen in Manchester) and low and behold the Mancunian public came down en masse...I don't like to get emotional about clubs, but this is still the only event that has made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I walked in, albeit a long time ago.

Lets face it, this club is busy...on big nights the queue snakes around the corner on to Deansgate, and the door policy can be selective. But if you're meant to get in, you will do - just look the part and arrive sober (and before 11:30). It's not really a 'money' place, although if you like to drink the best this is the only place you can get Cristal Rose in Manchester, the Ampersand door policy is more on your 'vibe', the cut of your jib, and your attitude. If we've made it sound strict then we apologise, we get in every time we go and we're hardly Posh or Becks.

The Twisted Elegance music policy is house, with a splash of house thrown in for good measure (think Garlands), and the DJ roster swings around the two guys behind Twisted Elegance, Pat Drury and Alan Hartley. If you want a quick history lesson on glam clubs in the North West then grab these guys, as they've promoted and played at the events that have shaped the scene. If house music isn't your bag then you might struggle to enjoy this...

Inside, the Ampersand looks incredible. It holds around 500, spread over a huge main room and an upstairs VIP suite. At the front the DJ box sits just behind the main dance area, and behind that again is a stage with seating at either side. Two main bars serve drinks (prices above average), and at the rear the toilets serve those who need inverse refreshment.

Overall if you want something a bit special, and glam clubbing is your thing, then Twisted Elegance at the Ampersand club will not disappoint.


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31st
Dec 2007
Twisted Elegance New Years Eve: Alan Hartley, Pat Drury, Andy Nic
22nd
Dec 2007
Residents Christmas Party: Alan Hartley and Pat Drury b2b
15th
Dec 2007
Miss Moneypennys Christmas Party: Jeff Jefferson, Pat Drury, Alan Hartley
8th
Dec 2007
Andy Nics, Alan Hartley, Pat Drury
1st
Dec 2007
Extravagance Christmas Special: Huey, Pat Drury, Alan Hartley b2b
24th
Nov 2007
Dave Graham, Pat Drury, Dave Bennett
17th
Nov 2007
Miss Moneypennys: Jeff Jefferson, Alan Hartley, Pat Drury
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Twisted Elegance is PHAT! Ampersand is the slickest and sickest joint dis man has been. Get ya ass to the hot joint cos T.E is slammin!

Anonymous says...
2 people agree, 2 people disagree with this review

About time this place got what it deserved. Seems very appropriate that that baliffs have told twisted that 'Your names not down your not coming in'. Plush will be laughing their little socks off, so a merry christmas to all

Anonymous says...
2 people agree, 3 people disagree with this review

We are sorry to say that the Ampersand was repossessed from the owner on Friday and subsequently Twisted Elegance has ceased its events at this venue with immediate effect. This means that we will not be hosting an event there tonight 8th December 2007.


We are now seeking a suitable venue to host our future events.

If you have purchased an advanced ticket for our NYE at Ampersand, please email us at info AT twisted-elegance.com and we will advise you how to obtain a refund and/ or details of an alternative venue should we find one suitable in the limited time available

Twisted Elegance WILL STILL BE holding our events at ALMA DA CUBA, Liverpool on Boxing Night and LOADED NYE, at the DUNKENHALGH COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & SPA nr Manchester.
For full details of these event and ticket outlets, please visit twisted-elegance. com

Please be assured that we will be back, bigger, better and stronger than ever....and only at a venue which would be fitting for such an event as Twisted Elegance.

Thanks in advance for your continued support

Alan and Pat

patdrury
says...
2 people agree, 2 people disagree with this review

Its simply ebst night out in manchester. Guys on doors are pretty easy to get on with, D.J`S play some top tunes and bar staff are a good lot as well. I have to say ive never had a bad night out in there! Its always fun.

A.J says...
2 people agree, 3 people disagree with this review

Top nite last night 24/11 I love This place be back nxt weekend defo!

Anonymous says...
2 people agree, 2 people disagree with this review

I had the best night I've had in a long time when me and my mates came! Coming from Liverpool thought everybody would be quite nasty with us but everybody was sound!

Boss night we will be back soon

Anonymous says...
3 people agree, 4 people disagree with this review

I think that Manchester clubbing in general has gone a bit quiet over the last few months, but it seems to be turning the corner again. Maybe the country is going through a bit if a credit crisis.

patdrury
says...
5 people agree, 4 people disagree with this review

not as busy as it used to be but still one of the best nights in town... ampersands has gone a bit scally but twisted has always tried to keep them out

Anonymous says...
4 people agree, 4 people disagree with this review

just been reading some of the reviews and cannot believe that some people have actually slated twisted not amused, its by far the best night in Manchester, been going for years and never had a bad night yet. Also, the dress policy clearly states, be twisted, be elegant, any one who comes like a tramp are not likely to enter, so why that's a joke I do not know. 5th birthday was amazing Mr Alan Hartley you are a legend, thank you

clarabella says...
5 people agree, 4 people disagree with this review

I've been coming to Ampersand monthly on Saturday nights since it opened. It's still my favourite by a long shot and I've travelled to clubs all over the UK.

If I had it my way thought the door policy would be even tougher!

stuart Hunt says...
15 people agree, 8 people disagree with this review

Nice Punter friendly response Alan.
Get back to London you gypo
And get a life

Anonymous says...
8 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

On Sunday evening I was at Ampersand and when I left I realised I had lost my new Sony camera and I'm devastated, if anyone had found it or took it home please return it to me! I am willing to offer a reward as it was a gift from my partner and the photo's are not replaceable and if you want to just drop it off back at Ampersand then let me know

Please help!

Alice

Anonymous says...
8 people agree, 7 people disagree with this review

Love Twisted Elegance - went for the re-opening party and had a lot of fun. Great tunes. We were a bit puzzled as to what the refurb consisted of though - couldn't spot the difference at all and the loos still don't lock. Nonetheless I'm really looking forward to going back.

Bex says...
9 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Great night, I love Twisted Elegance

loopy says...
7 people agree, 7 people disagree with this review

Stay in London ya scruffy git. No effort no entry

Alan Hartley says...
8 people agree, 7 people disagree with this review

Dress code is a joke, went to turn mills in London, in jogging bottoms, people were there in there lounge wear and still got in, this is LONDON

Twisted Elegance says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Went here for the first time last Saturday and loved every minute. The music is just awesome, definitely the best club I have been to in a long time. Can't wait to go again!

Davy J says...
7 people agree, 8 people disagree with this review

Went here for the first time on Sat. Main pluses were the excellent DJs, who played great tunes throughout, the very attractive venue and up-for-it crowd.
Minuses though included two sound system failures, a troop of about 8 policemen entering the club (fortunately they removed a couple of people without hassle but it was disconcerting nonetheless) and the toilets. I can only speak for the lady's' loos, but let's just say they were extremely cramped, there were too few of them, (massive queues throughout the night with people constantly barging in) none of the locks worked, and as the night wore on they became utterly disgusting. Other people in the queue complained of the same. Seriously guys, this is a great venue - so sort the toilets out!
Overall, a very good night, but considering it was ?13 on the door, I would expect better facilities!

Becky says...
8 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Saturday night was my first visit to Twisted elegance @ Ampersand an I absolutely loved it! The club, people and music was fantastic Think it could now be my regular instead of going to Liverpool!

Paul B says...
7 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Had a top night out at TE, great club and nice people.

Paul says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

hi al me, ferny & the boys r coming to the birthday bash looking forward to another top night

mike says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

I still have great nights down at Twisted though I don't head to the club as often as I used to. It's nice to see they've mixed it up with more guest DJs. Love it!

Soo says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Twisted is still the place to be! I went to the Ampersand for the first time in over two years and it was rammed and had one of the best nights

Annabelle says...
7 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Have the best Sat nights out here! Love it!

Andrea says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Beats any other night Premier People, Premiere club.

Karen says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Best club in Manchester. everyone up for the same thing - a good night with good tunes and good people.

anonymous says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

This place lives up to its urban myth. Fantastic Venue, awsome music. Congratulations Alan what a night! Ill be back.

Colin Hedley says...
8 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Caroline, the dress policy is only a joke if you don't comply....and obviously you or your did not...so go elsewhere and have a nice life!

Alan Hartley says...
6 people agree, 7 people disagree with this review

first time in Manchester and had a top night here! would definitely go again

kitten says...
6 people agree, 6 people disagree with this review

Dress policy is a joke. Go somewhere else!

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