The Great Northern is an entertainment, leisure and retail complex on Deansgate in Manchester city centre. It’s situated in a building that was once the goods warehouse for Manchester Central Train Station (now Manchester Central Convention Complex).
Entertainment options here are the Odeon, Manchester235, and Whistle Punks (axe throwing).
The Odeon Manchester Great Northern is one of only two multiplex cinemas in Manchester city centre (the other is the Vue at the Printworks). It offers 16 screens (including 3D theatres) and an amusement arcade.
Manchester235 is a Las Vegas style casino with gaming tables, slot machines and a poker lounge. The restaurant here features the modern British cuisine of celebrity chef James Martin (star of Saturday Kitchen), while the Vega Lounge is a glamourous venue offering live entertainment at the weekends.
Almost Famous is a burger joint catering to a hip young crowd.
The Gym Manchester Deansgate is also here and offers a great free weights section. Membership rates are reasonable and there are no long-term contracts.
Deansgate Terrace is a row of businesses on Deansgate, one of the main streets in Manchester. There’s a mixture of businesses here including estate agents, cafes, and shops.
The Great Northern Square is an open space with amphitheatre and seating.
All Star Lanes, a tenpin bowling centre, closed in 2020.
Restaurants, Shops and Venues
Restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues at Great Northern are listed below.
- Alex’s Bakery – Baked goods, cakes, and sweets.
- Almost Famous – Burger restaurant and bar.
- Ascend Properties – Estate agents.
- C.P.Hart Bathrooms – Luxury bathrooms.
- Dormouse Chocolates – Bean to bar chocolate maker.
- Evuna – Spanish restaurant and tapas bar.
- Futon Company – Futons, sofa beds, storage solutions etc.
- Goodwin Fish – Estate agents.
- Hatty’s – Kebabs and fast food.
- Holy Grain – Sourdough bakery.
- Impossible – Bar, restaurant, and club.
- James Martin Manchester – Restaurant at Manchester235 Casino.
- JLL Residential – Estate agents.
- Jordan Fishwick – Estate agents.
- Julie Twist Properties – Estate agents.
- Leaders – Estate Agents.
- Limited Clothing – Menswear.
- Lions Den – Bar with live music, DJs etc.
- Mail Boxes Etc – Post and courier services, printing, mailboxes, and more.
- Manchester235 Casino – Stylish casino.
- Odeon – Multiplex cinema.
- Philip James Manchester – Estate agents.
- Platzki – Polish restaurant.
- Prestige Pawn – Pawnbrokers.
- Reside Manchester – Estate agents.
- Siam Smiles – Thai cafe.
- Tanning Lounge – Sunbeds.
- The Gym Manchester Deansgate – Affordable gym with no long-term contracts.
- The Life Centre – Yoga classes.
- Whistle Punks – Axe throwing.
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Location
The Great Northern is located on Deansgate in the Petersfield area of Manchester city centre. It lies to the west of Manchester Central and north of the Beetham Tower.
Getting There – Metrolink, Trains, Parking
The closest Metrolink tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield. St Peter’s Square is also nearby.
The nearest train station is Deansgate.
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is around 1 mile away. A free bus service departs from outside the station entrance and stops on Deansgate, near the Great Northern.
The NCP Great Northern Warehouse Car Park is located within the building. It is secure and open 24 hours. The car park entrance is on Watson Street (postcode M3 4EE).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Great Northern include:
- Manchester Central (0.1 miles) - Manchester's major event and conference centre.
- Opera House Manchester (0.2 miles) - Theatre in Manchester hosting West End shows and musicals.
- Comedy Store Manchester (0.2 miles) - Comedy club at Deansgate Locks.
- Deansgate Locks (0.2 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
- Bridgewater Hall (0.2 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
- Hacienda (0.2 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
- Manchester Science and Industry Museum (0.2 miles) - Museum exploring Manchester's industrial and scientific achievements.
- Mamucium – Roman Fort (0.3 miles) - Reconstruction of a Roman Fort in Castlefield, Manchester.
- HOME Manchester (0.3 miles) - Theatre, cinema and art gallery at First Street, Manchester.
- Castlefield Bowl (0.3 miles) - Outdoor events venue in the Castlefield area of Manchester.
- People’s History Museum (0.3 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK.
- Manchester Art Gallery (0.4 miles) - Features numerous collections and galleries
- Palace Theatre Manchester (0.4 miles) - One of the most popular theatres outside London.
- Royal Exchange Theatre (0.4 miles) - Home of Manchester’s leading theatre company.
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near Great Northern include:
- Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.0 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Great Northern include:
- James Martin (0 miles)
- Platzki (0 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
- Evuna Deansgate (0.1 miles)
- Almost Famous (0.1 miles)
- Dimitri's (0.1 miles)
- Don Marco (0.1 miles)
- Revolucion de Cuba (0.1 miles)
- Albert's Schloss (0.1 miles)
- Manahatta (0.1 miles) - New York inspired restaurant and bar on Deansgate. Great interior. Close to Manchester Opera House and Odeon Manchester.
- Hawksmoor (0.1 miles)
- Asha's (0.2 miles)
- Gusto (0.2 miles)
- Adam Reid at The French (0.2 miles)
- 20 Stories (0.2 miles)
- Red's True Barbeque (0.2 miles)
- The Ivy Spinningfields (0.2 miles)
- The Albert Square Shop House (0.2 miles)
- Tampopo (0.2 miles) - Pan-Asian restaurant offering dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
- Rajdoot Tandoori (0.2 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.2 miles)
- Thaikhun (0.2 miles)
- Rump N Ribs (0.2 miles)
- Fazenda (0.2 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
- Australasia (0.2 miles)
- Bill's (0.2 miles)
- Iberica (0.2 miles)
- Tattu (0.2 miles)
- Veeno (0.2 miles)
- Don Giovanni (0.2 miles)
- Indian Tiffin Room (0.3 miles)
- Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.3 miles)
- The Oast House (0.3 miles)
- Tutle Bay (0.3 miles)
- Restaurant MCR (0.3 miles) - Fabulous high-end British restaurant at Spinningfields. Tasting menus.
- La Vina (0.3 miles)
- La Bandera (0.3 miles) - Family-run Spanish tapas restaurant in Manchester city centre. Bright, modern decor.
- Dukes 92 (0.3 miles)
- Piccolino (0.3 miles)
- Rozafa (0.3 miles)
- Giorgio (0.3 miles)
- Albert's Shed (0.3 miles)
- Croma (0.3 miles)
- Bem Brasil (0.3 miles)
- San Carlo Cicchetti (0.3 miles)
- El Gato Negro (0.3 miles)
- Wah Ji Wah (0.3 miles) - Upmarket Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. Contemporary interior.
- Gorilla (0.3 miles)
- Sangam (0.4 miles)
- Miller & Carter (0.4 miles)
- Mr Thomas's Chop House (0.4 miles)
- The Rice Bowl (0.4 miles)
- The Wharf (0.4 miles)
- Gaucho (0.4 miles)
- Bella Italia (0.4 miles)
- Try Thai (0.4 miles)
- Cote Brasserie (0.4 miles)
- The Refuge (0.4 miles)
- Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.4 miles)
- Las Iguanas (0.4 miles)
- Thai Kitchen No. 6 (0.4 miles) - Authentic Thai restaurant in Manchester city centre. Close to the Royal Exchange Theatre.
- Sam's Chop House (0.4 miles)
- The Botanist (0.4 miles)
- Grand Pacific (0.4 miles)
- Annies (0.4 miles)
- Chaophraya (0.4 miles)
- Lunya (0.4 miles)
- Little Yang Sing (0.4 miles)
- Browns (0.4 miles)
- Moose Coffee (0.4 miles)
- TGI Fridays (0.5 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.5 miles)
- EastZEast (0.5 miles)
- Arnero (0.5 miles) - Small Indian restaurant in the Gay Village. Modern, colourful interior. Situated on the lower floor of the NCP Manchester Bloom Street Car Park.
- The Grill on New York Street (0.5 miles)
- One Plus (0.5 miles) - Multi-level Chinese restaurant near the Palace Theatre. Offers Chinese hot pots, noodles and rice, and Chinese BBQ.
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Great Northern include:
- The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.1 miles)
- The Oxnoble (0.2 miles)
- Great John Street Hotel (0.2 miles)
- Manchester Hall (0.3 miles)
- Castlefield Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Innside by Melia Manchester (0.3 miles)
- Novotel Manchester Centre (0.3 miles)
- Princess St. Hotel (0.3 miles)
- Hotel Gotham (0.4 miles)
- The Townhouse Manchester (0.4 miles)
- Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.4 miles)
- Stock Exchange Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre (0.4 miles)
- The Lowry Hotel (0.5 miles)
- Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel (0.5 miles)
- Le Ville Hotel (0.5 miles)
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near Great Northern include:
- Deansgate Train Station (0.2 miles) - Train station near Manchester Central.
- Manchester Oxford Road Train Station (0.4 miles) - Train station on Oxford Road. Close to the Palace Theatre.
- Salford Central Train Station (0.5 miles) - Train station in Salford.
Nearby Metrolink Stations
Metrolink stations near Great Northern include:
- Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Tram Stop (0.2 miles) - Interchange stop in Manchester city centre.
- St Peter’s Square Metrolink Tram Stop (0.2 miles) - Metrolink stop on St Peter's Square in Manchester city centre.
Map
Map showing location of Great Northern.
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Great Northern
Address and postcode
Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M3 4EN
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Yea! They crashed my car too!
Ben Manchester says
Manchester235 Casino – Shockingly Poor Customer Service !
The casino itself is a great place and a great alternative to other bars and night clubs in Manchester. However once incident has let it down for me.
To cut a long story short the Valet parking is very disorganised and is absolutely chaotic at busy times and because of this they managed to reversed my car into a mini-bus causing significant damage. This is fine as we all make mistakes. What is not fine is that other than the poor guy who was driving it NO ONE else has even said sorry or taken it seriously. After over a month and many unreturned calls and excuses plus a letter to the casino director I finally got exactly the cost of the repair. Not even a letter of a apology or compensation for having to take 2 days off work to have the repair completed myself.
With customer service like this I would strongly recommend avoiding their valet service and other facilities.