The Printworks

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This state-of-the-art entertainment complex is housed in what was formerly the largest printing facility in Europe.

Located in Manchester city centre, the Printworks is a huge Gotham City-type structure that is home to a number of bars, restaurants, a multiplex cinema, and a gym.

The Vue cinema is one of the main draws at the Printworks. It boasts 23 screens, including a giant IMAX screen.

Businesses that were based here but have now closed include Norwegian Blue (now Yates), Papa G’s, Cafe Rouge (now Busaba), Henry J Beans, Old Orleans (now Harvester), Yum Yum, and Entourage.

The Printworks is open seven days a week, but each business based here has its own opening times. For details visit the official Printworks website (see information box below).

The Printworks is situated on Withy Grove (postcode M4 2BS) in Manchester’s Central Retail District.

There are several NCP car parks near the Printworks. The closest is the NCP Manchester Printworks (multi-storey, 777 spaces, postcode M4 2AF). The NCP Manchester Arndale (multi-storey, 1383 spaces, postcode M4 1AZ) is also within walking distance.

Manchester Victoria Train Station is just 100 yards from the entrance to the Printworks. Visitors arriving at Manchester Piccadilly can walk to the Printworks in about ten minutes.

Shudehill Interchange, comprising Shudehill Bus Station and Shudehill Metrolink Station, is right next to the Printworks. Exchange Square Metrolink Station is also nearby.

Other places of interest near the Printworks include the National Football Museum, Manchester Arndale, the Corn Exchange, Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s School of Music, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, the Manchester Arena, and the Royal Exchange Theatre. All can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.

Nearby Attractions

Tourist attractions and things to do near The Printworks include:

Royal Exchange Theatre (0.2 miles) - Home of Manchester’s leading theatre company.
AO Arena (0.2 miles) - The UK's largest indoor arena.
Manchester Art Gallery (0.4 miles) - Features numerous collections and galleries
People’s History Museum (0.6 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK.
Opera House Manchester (0.6 miles) - Theatre in Manchester hosting West End shows and musicals.
Manchester Central (0.6 miles) - Manchester's major event and conference centre.
Great Northern (0.7 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, casino, restaurants, and shops.
Bridgewater Hall (0.7 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
Palace Theatre Manchester (0.7 miles) - One of the most popular theatres outside London.
Manchester Science and Industry Museum (0.8 miles) - Museum exploring Manchester's industrial and scientific achievements.
Hacienda (0.8 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
Deansgate Locks (0.8 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
Comedy Store Manchester (0.8 miles) - Comedy club at Deansgate Locks.
HOME Manchester (0.8 miles) - Theatre, cinema and art gallery at First Street, Manchester.
Mamucium – Roman Fort (0.9 miles) - Reconstruction of a Roman Fort in Castlefield, Manchester.
Castlefield Bowl (0.9 miles) - Outdoor events venue in the Castlefield area of Manchester.

Nearby Cinemas

Cinemas near The Printworks include:

Vue Manchester Printworks (0.0 miles) - 23-screen cinema at the Printworks. View movie listings and times.
Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.7 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.

Nearby Shopping

Places to shop near The Printworks include:

Corn Exchange (0.1 miles) - Dining destination in Manchester city centre.
Manchester Arndale (0.1 miles) - Large shopping centre in Manchester city centre.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre (0.2 miles) - Home to around 20 studios and artists.
Afflecks (0.3 miles) - Alternative shopping centre in Manchester.
Central Retail Park Manchester (0.7 miles) - Retail park on the edge of Manchester city centre.
Manchester Fort Shopping Park (1.0 miles) - Large retail park just outside Manchester city centre.

Nearby Restaurants

Restaurants and places to eat and drink near The Printworks include:

Hard Rock Cafe (0 miles)
Chiquito (0 miles)
Gino D'Acampo (0 miles)
Wahaca (0.1 miles)
Mowgli Street Food (0.1 miles)
Pho (0.1 miles)
Alston Bar and Beef (0.1 miles) - Steakhouse and gin bar at the Corn Exchange, Manchester. Close to Manchester Cathedral, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, the Printworks, and the National Football Museum.
The Old Wellington (0.1 miles)
This and That (0.1 miles) - Unpretentious Indian cafe in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Offers a simple menu that changes daily. Specialises in rice and three curry dishes. Located close to the Printworks and Manchester Arndale.
Dough Pizza Kitchen (0.2 miles)
The Pasta Factory (0.2 miles)
Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn (0.2 miles)
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese (0.2 miles) - Cafe in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. Claims to be the UK’s first grilled cheese restaurant. Great atmosphere. Close to Afflecks and the Manchester Arndale.
63 Degrees (0.2 miles)
TNQ Restaurant and Bar (0.2 miles)
V-Rev Vegan Diner (0.2 miles)
TGI Fridays (0.2 miles)
Yard & Coop (0.2 miles)
Home Sweet Home (0.2 miles)
Annies (0.2 miles)
Chaophraya (0.2 miles)
Sam's Chop House (0.3 miles)
Thai Kitchen No. 6 (0.3 miles) - Authentic Thai restaurant in Manchester city centre. Close to the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Lunya (0.3 miles)
Evelyn's (0.3 miles)
Evuna NQ (0.3 miles)
Pieminister (0.3 miles) - Restaurant in the Northern Quarter specialising in pies. Casual atmosphere. Just across the road from Afflecks.
Browns (0.3 miles)
The Botanist (0.3 miles)
Bella Italia (0.3 miles)
The Rice Bowl (0.3 miles)
Grand Pacific (0.3 miles)
EastZEast (0.3 miles)
Mr Thomas's Chop House (0.3 miles)
Las Iguanas (0.3 miles)
Miller & Carter (0.3 miles)
Turtle Bay (0.3 miles)
Moose Coffee (0.3 miles)
Bella Italia (0.3 miles)
Cote Brasserie (0.3 miles)
Gaucho (0.3 miles)
El Gato Negro (0.3 miles)
The Alchemist (0.3 miles)
Penang (0.4 miles) - Malaysian restaurant in the Northern Quarter. Close to Band on the Wall.
Croma (0.4 miles)
San Carlo Cicchetti (0.4 miles)
Piccolino (0.4 miles)
La Bandera (0.4 miles) - Family-run Spanish tapas restaurant in Manchester city centre. Bright, modern decor.
Bem Brasil (0.4 miles)
La Vina (0.4 miles)
The Grill on New York Street (0.4 miles)
Wah Ji Wah (0.4 miles) - Upmarket Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. Contemporary interior.
Rozafa (0.4 miles)
Veeno (0.4 miles)
Little Yang Sing (0.4 miles)
Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.4 miles)
The Albert Square Shop House (0.5 miles)
Rajdoot Tandoori (0.5 miles)
Tampopo (0.5 miles) - Pan-Asian restaurant offering dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
Red's True Barbeque (0.5 miles)
Restaurant MCR (0.5 miles) - Fabulous high-end British restaurant at Spinningfields. Tasting menus.
Australasia (0.5 miles)
Try Thai (0.5 miles)
Rudy's (0.5 miles)
Gusto (0.5 miles)
The Oast House (0.5 miles)
Iberica (0.5 miles)
Asha's (0.5 miles)
Hawksmoor (0.5 miles)
The Alchemist (0.5 miles)
Fazenda (0.5 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.
Thaikhun (0.5 miles)
Albert's Schloss (0.5 miles)
Sangam (0.5 miles)
Velvet (0.5 miles)
Manahatta (0.6 miles) - New York inspired restaurant and bar on Deansgate. Great interior. Close to Manchester Opera House and Odeon Manchester.
Arnero (0.6 miles) - Small Indian restaurant in the Gay Village. Modern, colourful interior. Situated on the lower floor of the NCP Manchester Bloom Street Car Park.
Revolucion de Cuba (0.6 miles)
Mana (0.6 miles) - Highly acclaimed British restaurant in Ancoats. Awarded a Michelin star in 2019.
Don Giovanni (0.6 miles)
Adam Reid at The French (0.6 miles)
The Ivy Spinningfields (0.6 miles)
Dakota Bar and Grill (0.6 miles) - Upmarket steakhouse and bar at the Dakota Hotel Manchester. Near Piccadilly Train Station.
Tutle Bay (0.6 miles)
20 Stories (0.6 miles)
Almost Famous (0.6 miles)
Tattu (0.6 miles)
Bill's (0.6 miles)
Giorgio (0.6 miles)
James Martin (0.6 miles)
Platzki (0.7 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
Evuna Deansgate (0.7 miles)
The Refuge (0.7 miles)
Dimitri's (0.7 miles)
Gorilla (0.8 miles)
Don Marco (0.8 miles)
One Plus (0.8 miles) - Multi-level Chinese restaurant near the Palace Theatre. Offers Chinese hot pots, noodles and rice, and Chinese BBQ.
Rump N Ribs (0.8 miles)
Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.8 miles)
Indian Tiffin Room (0.9 miles)
Vero Moderno (0.9 miles) - Contemporary Italian restaurant in Salford. Relaxing ambience.
Dukes 92 (0.9 miles)
Albert's Shed (1 miles)

Nearby Hotels

Hotels near The Printworks include:

Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station (0.1 miles)
The Mitre Hotel (0.1 miles)
Abel Heywood Boutique Hotel (0.2 miles)
Stock Exchange Hotel (0.2 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena (0.2 miles)
Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel (0.2 miles)
Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.2 miles)
Hotel Gotham (0.3 miles)
AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
Selina NQ1 Manchester (0.3 miles)
Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
The Gardens Hotel (0.4 miles)
The Lowry Hotel (0.4 miles)
ibis Styles Manchester Portland (0.4 miles)
The Cow Hollow Hotel (0.4 miles)
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel (0.4 miles)
Manchester Hall (0.5 miles)
Princess St. Hotel (0.5 miles)
ABode Manchester (0.5 miles)
Malmaison Manchester (0.5 miles)
The Townhouse Manchester (0.5 miles)
Novotel Manchester Centre (0.5 miles)
Velvet Hotel (0.6 miles)
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.6 miles)
Dakota Manchester (0.6 miles)
Le Ville Hotel (0.6 miles)
Great John Street Hotel (0.7 miles)
The Ainscow Hotel (0.7 miles)
The Bulls Head Hotel (0.7 miles)
The Oxnoble (0.8 miles)
Pendulum Hotel (0.8 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre (0.8 miles)
Castlefield Hotel (0.9 miles)
Innside by Melia Manchester (0.9 miles)

Nearby Transport Links

Transport links near The Printworks include:

Shudehill Bus Station – Shudehill Interchange (0.1 miles) - Bus and coach station in Manchester city centre.
Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station (0.4 miles) - Bus station in the Piccadilly area of Manchester.

Nearby Train Stations

Train stations near The Printworks include:

Manchester Victoria Train Station (0.2 miles) - The second largest train station in Manchester.
Salford Central Train Station (0.6 miles) - Train station in Salford.
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (0.7 miles) - The busiest train station in Manchester.
Manchester Oxford Road Train Station (0.8 miles) - Train station on Oxford Road. Close to the Palace Theatre.
Deansgate Train Station (0.9 miles) - Train station near Manchester Central.

Nearby Metrolink Stations

Metrolink stations near The Printworks include:

Exchange Square Metrolink Tram Stop (0.1 miles) - Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre.
Shudehill Metrolink Tram Stop – Shudehill Interchange (0.1 miles) - Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre.
Victoria Metrolink Tram Stop (0.2 miles) - Metrolink stop at Manchester Victoria Train Station.
Market Street Metrolink Tram Stop (0.2 miles) - Metrolink stop near Manchester Arndale.
Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink Tram Stop (0.4 miles) - Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre.
St Peter’s Square Metrolink Tram Stop (0.5 miles) - Metrolink stop on St Peter's Square in Manchester city centre.
Piccadilly Metrolink Tram Stop (0.7 miles) - Metrolink stop at Manchester Piccadilly.
Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Tram Stop (0.8 miles) - Interchange stop in Manchester city centre.
New Islington Metrolink Tram Stop (0.9 miles) - Metrolink stop in the New Islington area of Manchester.