Whilst the Manchester Arena is on the edge of the city centre at Victoria Station, there are many restaurants less than a 5 minute walk away.
The Printworks complex is just 5 mins from the MEN Arena and boasts a number of restaurants offering pre-show meals or after-gig snacks.
The bars and restaurants on Deansgate, and those in the Northern Quarter, are also close to the Manchester Arena, providing even more options within walking distance.
The MEN Arena has its own train and metrolink tram station at Victoria Station, offering direct access to many areas of the city centre and local towns.
Intimate 19 seat Japanese sushi bar next to Manchester Arena. The menu changes daily and features a great selection of seafood, Nigiri and Maki shushi alongside Chirashizushi, tempura and traditional hot plates such as Homemade Kimchi, Crispy Wakame and Sous Vide Belly Pork. Japanese Koshu wines are also available
Bright
and bold informal quality restaurant at the 4-star
Park Inn hotel next to the MEN Arena. With a simple
menu focusing on the top-of-the-range charcoal
grills, signature dishes include rib eye steak,
free range chicken and grilled tiger prawns, as
well as seven different varieties of gourmet burgers
and many local influences
Vibrant, contemporary British restaurant which opened in July 2012 at the top of one of Manchester's most unique buildings, Urbis, the home of the National Football Museum. Headed up by TV chef Frank Bordoni and local Executive Chef Paul Riley, the bright restaurant, formerly The Modern, serves seasonal British food with global influences
A
huge family-friendly entertainment complex located
next to the MEN Arena, which is home to over fifteen
restaurants and even more bars, with something
to savour for everyone's taste, whatever your
mood
Superb brasserie and bar inside the exclusive Harvey Nichols department store, offering a European Asian fusion menu with Bento boxes, sharing plates, small dishes, burgers, steaks and more. Ideally situated next to the MEN Arena
The excellent fine-dining restaurant at Harvey Nichols Manchester, next to the MEN Arena, offers fantastic views over Shambles Square, The Triangle, Manchester Cathedral and The Printworks
Probably
the biggest food portions in Manchester can be
found at this fantastic branch of the legendary
chain. Great cocktails, grills and music next
door to the MEN Arena
The highly celebrated French brasserie and cafe inside Selfridges enjoys one of the best views in Manchester, overlooking the Manchester Wheel, The Triangle, Urbis and The Printworks. The menu offers an extensive range of French specialities alongside freshly made patisseries and breads
The biggest world buffet in Europe, which serves up to a whopping 700 guests at any one time. Located on Deansgate near the MEN Arena, this plush restaurant opened in May 2011 offering over 300 freshly made dishes from around the world that include Indian, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Cajun, Tex Mex, Mediterranean, English and more
Very popular New York style bar & restaurant on Tib Street in the Northern Quarter which has been open since 2001. Offering an informal dining approach, the menu features homemade salads, sandwiches, steaks and Sunday roasts, pasta, pies and platters, burgers, BBQ ribs, brownies and traditional American breakfasts
A
popular television, film and arts themed venue
in the Northern Quarter serving fresh authentic
Mexican cuisine to the backdrop of movie posters,
memorabilia and film props. Choose from homemade
sizzling fajitas, spicy burgers, burritos, enchiladas,
chimichangas and quesadillas.
Wonderful
family-friendly pizzeria in the Northern Quarter,
offering great value for money fresh pizzas, made
and proved on site using a special recipe which
includes traditional, whole-wheat, gluten-free
and dairy-free dough bases. As well as pizza,
there's also a range of pasta dishes, lighter
salads and speciality dough sticks
Popular
pub and restaurant round the corner from the MEN
Arena, opposite the Arndale Market, which serves
delicious English dishes made with locally sourced
ingredients. Leather sofas, bookshelves, prints
on the walls and lots of dark wood set the tone
Multi-award
winning Thai restaurant a short walk from the
MEN Arena which has recently been expensively
refurbished, including the installation of a stunning
£10,000 jelly fish tank
Homely British restaurant next to The Royal Exchange Theatre opened by Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine and partner Chris Farr in December 2012. Described as 'The Rovers Return meets The Ivy', the menu offers traditional English food and classic modern dishes, with an emphasis on local Mancunian specialities, alongside afternoon teas.
This Cuban inspired restaurant and classic rock bar, a short walk from the MEN Arena, boasts a revolutionary theme throughout, influenced by the political movement in Nicaragua. The latin menu focuses on Central American and Spanish tapas alongside Mexican specialties including tacos, fajitas, chili and nachos
Huge multi-million pound Indian buffet restaurant and banquet hall on the outskirts of the city centre, just a few minutes walk from the MEN Arena. Free secure parking and a menu consisting of over 50 dishes with others cooked to order. 100% Halal and no alcohol policy
Family ran restaurant, where the food is an expression of modern French cuisine, using only locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Head Chef Eric Moreau's unique technique, perfected after years of experimentation working at 2 star Michelin restaurants in Paris, involves cooking meats long and low at 63°, making it tender and flavoursome
The Manchester King Street franchise of the famous Paris bistro, one of the most celebrated restaurants in the world. It boasts a unique dining experience in that there is no menu and a no reservations policy. Diners are invited to enjoy one simple dish, a walnut salad starter followed by the restaurant’s signature steak-frites with an accompanying secret sauce. Opened May 2012
Family ran restaurant, bar and upmarket tea rooms next to Kendals House Of Fraser. Opened in December 2011, with Rod Francis producing the kind of classic British and French dishes he was famed for previously at Lounge 10. Afternoon teas and Sunday lunches complement the a la carte menu
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