| Shop name | Bats |
| Location | Greater Manchester |
| Town | Manchester |
| Street Address/Directions | Inside the Coliseum shopping centre. |
| Description | Assorted goth accesories - jewellery, a few clothes and other stuff. |
| Submitted by | flook |
| Submitted on: | 2000-09-08 |
| User comments |
| Submitted by: | Symptoms Of My Demise
/ 2001-02-27 |
Comment:
| Got my Underworld boots from here, cool little shop. The guy that runs the place is mega helpful. check it out |
|
| Submitted by: | crowbab
/ 2001-07-18 |
Comment:
| Great shop for little things: presents, etc. Also, Gary the owner always knows what's happening with the local vampire society. |
|
| Submitted by: | evilgothicpixie
/ 2001-07-30 |
Comment:
| Bats is now bigger with a lot more clothes in stock. It's very cheap for velvet tops, skirts and dresses. |
|
| Submitted by: | sistercarrion
/ 2001-10-29 |
Comment:
| The guy who runs this shop is v.nice and friendly, always has time for a natter, even tho' he doesn't know me from Eve (I'm from the Wirral, and don't go to Manc much). Kewl ickle goth trinkets, bat wrapping paper, pictures, dolls etc. Love it. Always garenteed to cheer me up when I go on my rare shopping trips |
|
| Submitted by: |
/ 2002-04-14 |
Comment:
| *Really* not my kind of thing, but the guy that owns it is lovely and they have the cutest baby in the world with a little buggy with bats on! :D |
|
| Submitted by: | gemaraven
/ 2002-05-24 |
Comment:
| Was most disapointed with this shop. Went in at 4.30 and the shop guy wouldn't be bothered to sell me some thing cause i wanted to pay with a switch card - V.helpful!!!!!!!!!! |
|
| Submitted by: | Psychodolly
/ 2002-05-30 |
Comment:
| If a shop doesn't display a switch logo, you can't really be pissed off if they don't take it. Especially little shops like that. Market stalls don't take switch either... |
|
| Submitted by: |
/ 2002-06-25 |
Comment:
| It's moved to Afflecks Arcade now [upstairs, middle floor]. |
|
| Submitted by: | Psychodolly
/ 2002-07-06 |
Comment:
| The new shop is bigger, and looks like it's got more clothes in it, but maybe they're just spread out more. Not as atmospheric but give him a few years to build up a good supply of cobwebs... lol.
|
|
| Submitted by: | lilac_honey
/ 2002-12-02 |
Comment:
| They have some cool tops in there and occasionaly you can find the odd little jem in there too. The blokie that runs it is very helpful but not really my kinda thing. |
|
| Submitted by: | Dove_featherd_raven
/ 2003-01-26 |
Comment:
| great fangs weell priced v comfy especily when filed nicely to shape, threy look great, |
|
| Submitted by: | impundulu
/ 2003-03-18 |
Comment:
| Great little shop ... something there for his and her and some of the jewelry, dolls and other bits and bobs are great ... well worth a visit |
|
| Submitted by: |
/ 2003-03-25 |
Comment:
| Look out for Gothic Barbie! |
|
| Submitted by: | bast666
/ 2003-05-07 |
Comment:
| IF UR A GOTH U WILL LOVE THIS SHOP.
every little bit of this shop is so good. even the poeple who run the shop are so nice and friendy.
i love this shop.
its sells amoaz cloves |
|
| Submitted by: | bexylu
/ 2003-07-21 |
Comment:
| Friendly and fun - a great little shop, IMO. |
|
| Submitted by: | The Daughter of Darkness
/ 2003-08-29 |
Comment:
| I was very disappointed with the clothing in Bats as it was very basic ethnic orientated Goth fayre, with afew T-shirts - there was certainly nothing in there which I would want to wear. They,unfortunately, also had a dreaded Murderdolls poster in the changing rooms - very offputting! Other than that, the shop had lots of interesting knick knacks. |
|
| Submitted by: | cemeteryslut
/ 2003-09-18 |
Comment:
| Agree with daughter of darkness bout the clothing but the staff are lovely and they do sell some other interesting bits and pieces. |
|
| Submitted by: | crystal-clear
/ 2003-10-08 |
Comment:
| Bats is a really cool shop, the guy there is really helpful. I go to bats every weekend and whenever I can, the clothes are good quality and really cheap, they also sell Jack Skeleton stuffs so *grins*. |
|
| Submitted by: | lilac_honey
/ 2003-10-15 |
Comment:
| The guy in here is still as lovely as ever. It's a shame they don't take cards in here though :( |
|
| Submitted by: | DemonMonkey
/ 2003-10-15 |
Comment:
| This shop is quite small, but has some quite good pieces of clothing, nick nacks and lots of halloween stuff in at the moment. |
|
| Submitted by: | Sparklypilly
/ 2003-10-27 |
Comment:
| I am glad that this shop didn't disappear when they shut down the Colesseum! Great shop but can get a little too cramped in there on a weekend! |
|
| Submitted by: |
/ 2003-11-23 |
Comment:
| Known this place for a while and it is a real little tresure. Christmas and birthday presents are usually found here alongside a wide range of clothes. Plus the other big bonus is when ever you go there you are always made to feel welcome. |
|
| Submitted by: | Y2Jabba
/ 2003-11-29 |
Comment:
| place is realy cool, i think they make a lot of their own t-shirts, so u usualy leave with something pretty unique. |
|
| Submitted by: | dornstar
/ 2003-12-01 |
Comment:
| Personally i'm glad they don't take cards yet, it's so easy to over spend in there- I love virtually everything they have!! There will always be something in there that's eyecatching, so you should just go prepared with cash or failing that, the Halifax is only a short walk away.
"Daughter of Darkness"I think the murderdolls poster is in there to relate to the massive trend for black and red stripes, that's a pretty petulant excuse not to shop there.
For great customer service, there just is no comparison. If you suggested something more particular to Gary, I'm sure he'd be only too happy to try to order it in for you. |
|
| Submitted by: | TheJackal
/ 2003-12-03 |
Comment:
| I love this shop in every way possible!
It has everything that any Goth would ever need and the staff are great, as Gary gave me a discount just because I listen to the Murder Dolls!
Job well done....luv y'all! |
|
| Submitted by: | NextOfSin
/ 2003-12-14 |
Comment:
| Great shop!! Spent large amounts of money in here, lots of unique clothes and the staff are great too :) |
|
| Submitted by: | grimbeaver
/ 2003-12-31 |
Comment:
| BATS would just like to thank all you wonderful people that have left the lovely messages shown above. We appreciate your support, especially during our change in location.
And to the few negative remarks, we appreciate your feedback too.
Thanks everyone. |
|
| Submitted by: | maggz
/ 2004-01-03 |
Comment:
| This shop is well worth the traipse across the pennines! I got my lovely syringe pen here. Cheap and unusual stuff.
smashingness! |
|
| Submitted by: | Ragdoll
/ 2004-01-18 |
Comment:
| Love this shop!!
Some great clothes, nik naks.
V. friendly people who run it!
Good quality and well priced, too. |
|
| Submitted by: | craveforblood
/ 2004-01-27 |
Comment:
| They call themselves a goth shop yet they have muderdolls on? jesus thats kids stuff, the clothes aren't brill, too much jordash ethnic crap, there isnt that much stock really, and even if i considered buying something the fact they dont accept cards would really annoy me so def a no no unless your some mosher kid who likes nu-metal, to dress up and pretends to be goth. |
|
| Submitted by: | Tempesta
/ 2004-01-28 |
Comment:
| I know the people who run this place and they are the nicest Goths I know. With a wide range of clothes, new and second hand, jewellery, make-up etc, this place must be visited. There is also a large collection of goth photos from movies. Its got my vote... |
|
| Submitted by: | Born2wearBlack
/ 2004-02-14 |
Comment:
| The lack of card acceptance isn't that big an issue as there is a cash machine in the newsagents on the first floor (out of bats down the stairs to the main road, turn right). This place is 100% goth merch (not a hippy shop that happens to sell some Omen clothing, like most entries). By the way I'm 31 and love the Murderdolls :) |
|
| Submitted by: | NextOfSin
/ 2004-02-24 |
Comment:
| deffinatley one of the better goth shops in manchester. they seem to have a more vaired selection of stuff every time i go. |
|
| Submitted by: | eldin
/ 2004-03-05 |
Comment:
| craveforblood is quite right although they did have a lovely pair of new rock type boots emblazoned with a Baphomet! Shame I couldn't afford them at the time! Good place to go for gimmicky things and worth a browse! |
|
| Submitted by: | Cheeky Cyber Chappie
/ 2004-03-07 |
Comment:
| This place is Bat-tastic! Every thing Bat or horror. As for Gary the owner... he is fab and talks to everyone and anyone. Best thing thought is you will always find something you never knew you wanted. |
|
| Submitted by: | gothicmoonbootie
/ 2004-05-05 |
Comment:
| Despite the somewhat petty comments by other people as to the nature of the music played in Bats and their changing room decor I LOVE IT!!!!!And i'm not some little mosher either!!!Seriously though Bats is a good enough place to go for all your needs-although i'd not try for a loaf of bread!It's a nice change from many of the other hippie/moshery shops in Afflecks and, as has been commented on before, the owner is very friendly.
I |
|
| Submitted by: | gothicmoonbootie
/ 2004-05-05 |
Comment:
| Oh bugger i pressed something and my comment submitted before i'd finished it-whoops!!!
I also wanted to say what a nice change it is to go into a goth shop and not be looked at by the owner/staff like something they'd just stepped in, this has happened to me in a few shops and i find it immensely offputting that fellow goths behave in such a snobbish manner-if i wanted to be sneered at i'd go and shop in Topshop!:( |
|
| Submitted by: | Sarah the Goth
/ 2004-07-02 |
Comment:
| Hi I went in Bats back in the days when it was the Coliseum, and still support it in Afflecks. I've always found lots of unusual clothes to wear from there and the prices are quite reasonable compared to some other goth/alt shops.
I have always been made to feel welcome by the owners,as have my boyfriend and mum when they have been in there with me.
I'd recommend this shop to anyone interested in the goth scene and if theres anything I want, I always try and get it from Bats before anyone else as its like buying from friends. |
|
| Submitted by: | fatboylard72
/ 2004-08-28 |
Comment:
| I tell you what people,you should visit this place before going anywhere in afflecks! They sell great stuff at fantastic prices. I only wish i came here before buying my white face-powder! |
|
| Submitted by: | Morgain666999fff
/ 2004-10-22 |
Comment:
| Bats is brilliant. Gary's great, and I love his wife's hair! I always go in. They always know whos coming to manchester, which is handy for a baby bat like me! BRILLIANT prices, I saw the same skirt I got from there for 30 in another place at 75! |
|
| Submitted by: | Y2Jabba
/ 2004-10-23 |
Comment:
| still my fav shop in manchester, they always give me a discount when i but a lot of stuff which is exelent, a lot of the new wed13 stuff in there too which is good, great staff too. |
|
| Submitted by: | hexxe
/ 2004-10-28 |
Comment:
| ive been going to bats for years, every phase ive gone thro ive normally got my clothes from them, hippy, hippy/goth to grunge, punk and ahhhhhh pvccccccc |
|
| Submitted by: | evilgothicpixie
/ 2008-09-03 |
Comment:
| bats closed in January :(
Which is a shame as it was a great shop.
|
|
| Sorry, the comments queue is full!
|
