Hellfire Club - The story of an exclusive English Club
Sunday, 3rd May 2009Hellfire Club - Fais ce que tu voudrais
The Hellfire Club was the popular name for what is supposed to have been an exclusive English club, established by Sir Francis Dashwood, which met regularly from 1746 to around 1760 as an extension of the Society of Dilettanti.
The members called each other brothers and referred to Dashwood as Abbot; Female guests were usually nuns. The club motto was "fais ce que tu voudrais" (Do what that wilt) a motto used by Aleister Crowley in later years, the greatest occultist of this century and a poet, he was dubbed ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’’ and was said to be the devil on earth.
The list of supposed members of the original Hellfire is immense; among the more probable candidates are John Wilkes and John Montagu 4th Earl of Sandwich, whatever the nature the first Hellfire Club, there is no question that the activities of Lord Dashwood were highly popular and he was well respected within his brotherhood.
The modern day Hellfire is club is for all ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life, a place to escape and become all you want, to be free to express who you are and to dine in style. A place for the modern brotherhoods and sisterhoods to unit and become creatures of the night, so enjoy and delight for tonight is your night.
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"hi Dave I think it is only fair to say that although our numbers were not what we expected and we ended up being a smaller party than I would have wished for the food the service and basically everything was more than wished for in short I would like to say to you and your staff thank you thank you thank you we all really enjoyed our visit to you the food was great although there were not enough of us to eat it all the service could not be faulted and more importantly to me and my partner the night was a success for my daughter.They say you cannot buy memories but sometimes you have to spend to create them and thank you again you have helped me and my partner create a memory to be treasured by my daughter. I say life is what you carry around with you be it good or bad and this night was part of the good that Morgan can carry with her always. all the best to you regards Janet."
anet Finegan (Bury)"Hi i would like to send you a message to say thanks you sooooooooooooo much for all your hard work in helping me celebrate the best birthday celebrations i have ever had . the settings, food and entertainment was A*** you establishment is amazing and we will be back as we all adored your restaurant. i have recommended you to every one so good luck for the future and will be seeing you again very soon . lots of love x x ."
Emma ()"A fantastic evening had by all, a big thank you to the staff, hope to be back very soon. ***** Thanks Again Bubbley & Co ----------XX---------."
Bubbley 4 (View Manchester.co.uk)"Menu has plenty to offer & caters for all tastes, food was excellent, so was the service, nothing was too much trouble, great music playing. If you are looking for a different kind of place to eat, this place comes highly recommended, the best steak we had tasted for a long time.."
Bubbley 3 (View Manchester.co.uk)"The decor inside is fantastic, with dummies all dressed up like ghost's, skull's, pumpkin heads, it's got the lot. You are greeted on arrival by Lord Dashwood and offered a drink, HOBGOBLIN was my hubby's choice, it came in a decorative tankard with skull's on.."
Bubbley 2 (View Manchester.co.uk)"When looking for someplace different to take my son, husband, and daughter-in-law, to celebrate her 21st birthday, I stumbled upon the HellFire Club. Now to say it's different is an understatement, with the ghools and bodies hanging out of the window, it looks like Dracula's house lol."
Bubbley 1 (View Manchester.co.uk)"... had a top night! Thanks! Gotta go in work with a hangover but it is well worth it, I'm gonna keep my lucky card!."
Dr Jo Jo (Hellfire Online)"I treated my 15 year old daughter to a meal for her birthday and it was the best nights dinning ever. Quirky and spooky we had a good time and enjoyed the food too. Hats (and heads) off to the chef top notch and the wonderful people at HELLFIRE thank you all.."
Phil Peak (Hellfire Online)"I had my stag do meal at your club yesterday afternoon, thank you again. The food, the drink and the atmosphere were all amazing.."
Karl (Hellfire Online)"Pleasantly surprised by this horror restaurant. Food was delicious; top marks to the chef. Very friendly staff too.."
Mkm (Sugarvine)"... North Manchester's only 'gothic ghost train' eatery. The food was excellent quality ... ... the portions could feed the entire England Darts team.."
Monkey (Sugarvine)"... patrons really live it up at the dining graveyard, so don't be afraid to join in!."
Suzanne Donahue (www.associatedcontent.com)"The steak is fabulous. It's absolutely nice."
Stingray (Sugarvine)"Excellent friendly staff, great decor & quirkiness. Food was gorgeous, wine was great too. Wholeheartedly recommended, definitely be back."
Heft (Sugarvine)"Really excellent food, beautiful building, unique I will go again.."
Kaleidoscope (Sugarvine)"I was there on the opening night with my two friends ... ... ever since I've been trying to find an excuse to go back there. Great place!."
Laura (Sugarvine)"Booked a table for 4 for my boyfriend's birthday ... ... Great fun great people and great food. Definitely different which is good.."
Rachel (Sugarvine)"It's all about death by chocolate :) throw your head back and enjoy. One of the best restaurants around.."
Thorndog (Sugarvine)"A very unique restaurant, never seen anything like it before. Highly recommended by us ...."
Highlander (Sugarvine)"Moved heaven & earth to fit us in at the last minute on one of their main nights. But what a night!."
Phil Smith (www.manchester-eating.com)"I was worried after building my hopes up before I went I might have been dissapointed, this certainly was not the case. The food was lovely and the staff were SUPERB.."
Anonymous (www.manchester-eating.com)"Positively different with a big difference. Everyone should try it."
Fruity (Sugarvine)"I highly recommend anyone visit Hellfire, the food quality is excellent & you would expect to pay a lot higher price most other places.."
Kinl (Sugarvine)"The food as always was fantastic and great value for money, the quality and quantity have always scored 10/10 with me and my family and friends.."
Hooligan (www.manchester-eating.com)"Can't wait to go back, the food was gorgeous, my mouth is watering just thinking of it. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place.."
LouLou Belle (Sugarvine)"The decore inside is fantastic... ...The menu has plenty to offer and caters for all tastes, the food was excellent."
Bubbley (www.viewmanchester.co.uk)"What can I say? This place is absolutely amazing! Razor blade toilet seats, suits of armour, coffins, ghouls ... I love it!."
Queengeo (www.viewmanchester.co.uk)"... the food was good, the service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was something special!."
Catherine Makin (www.toptable.co.uk)"It mixes style and charm with ironic wit ... ... The food is heavenly, without a bat's wing or tacky gummy worm in sight.."
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