If some of your mates are scubbers, just go to the Bigg Market they'll think it's great, really good chance of gettin shagged too if they want it. If you have more than 8 GCSE's between the 10 of you, head to the Quayside you still get nobheads, but it's more people who delude themselves in to thinking they're someones, it's much better. If you're just nice lasses, the bars along Collingwood Street and round the station are good.
Thanks for all your suggestions Looks like we need to avoid the market then! I'll pass on the other suggestions to the birthday girl!!