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Friday 29 Mar 2024

[@]The Great Northern - Deansgate

The Great Northern

A huge entertainment complex with everything for a great night out

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development with bustling bars, restaurants, shops, health club, cinema, casino, bowling alley and an elegant landscaped public square. Located on Deansgate in the centre of Manchester, Great Northern offers a perfect stop off for a day or night-time visit.
Bars and Restaurants.

Whether you fancy a quick coffee, evening drinks, a light bite or a gourmet bonanza, The Great Northern has a fantastic selection of bars and restaurants for you to choose from including James Martin Manchester, the quirky Home Sweet Home, independent Tapas and wine specialist Evuna, and burger extraordinaire Almost Famous. There are family friendly options alongside sophisticated alternatives, and foods from around the world, so there really is something for every appetite.

Casino 235
The luxury Manchester 235 Casino is open daily from 24 hours a day and home to a large casino area, two beautiful restaurants, bars, a live music venue and much more.
Cinema.

Odeon cinema at the Great Northern
is one of the UK’s largest cinema complexes, with digital sound throughout, premier seats come as standard in all screens and we designed them so you can cuddle someone special at the movies.

Health and Fitness
If you fancy a trip to the gym to help you wake up or help you unwind, Great Northern is home to a brand new gym, Lifestyle Fitness, which boasts high quality, state of the art fitness equipment, with low membership fees! The Great Northern is also home to the Life Centre where you can try out an extensive selection of yoga classes and training.

Bowling Alley
Lane 7, is a boutique bowling alley with 8 lanes, two private lanes, cocktail bar, restaurant and private rooms. If you fancy dining and bowling in style look no further!

Whistle Punks
A new addition to The Great Northern is Whistle Punks urban axe throwing! Sling axes side by side with your friends or colleagues, hitting bullseyes and cheering on your mates in this visceral social experience in the heart of the city.

Find the perfect new home
On the Deansgate side of Great Northern you will find a host of the city’s best estate agents including Philip James, Goodwin Fish, Ascend Properties and Julie Twist.

The Great Northern

235 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4EN