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How many wish they could swim a bit further or their strokes could be stronger, some not ever getting as far as swimming at all for one reason or another. At Virgin Active at the Printworks, the swimming pool is warm, inviting, and looks incredibly relaxing with views through floor to ceiling windows over Manchester. With one-to-one swimming lessons offered every Wednesday with Steph Cash, Swim Manager, it has to be a good starting point to start improving your swimming for the Summer. Steph and other members of the swim team run one-to-one lessons any time to either teach you to swim from scratch, or for those already swimming help you sharpen up your stroke or style. With a series of detailed and focused swimming lessons, all oneto-one, all you need to do is book in and leave the rest to them to help you reach your goal. Let them guide you through everything you need to know to become more confident in the water for Summer. Or, even if you are training for a particular sporting event, building swimming into your fitness routine can really pay off. Complimentary taster sessions
are available to members and nonmembers. Please ask for details. Swimming can also provide huge benefits to your cardio vascular exercise plans, and in a way that won’t hurt your bones or joints. The Virgin Active complex, within the Printworks is the most impressive in Manchester. They also offer some of the best fitness classes in the City, with a timetable covering hours to suit everyone to fit in with busy lifestyles. You can view all the keep fit classes and programmes online and plan to make a start to keep fit this Summer. From Yoga, Pilates, Willpower and Grace Classes to Circuits, Kettlebells, Body Attack and Run Club. Whatever your fitness levels you are sure to find classes to suit. Monday to Friday you can start training and classes anytime from 6.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday opening times are from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. To find out more information about Virgin Active and classes available visit their website www.virginactive. co.uk or call the club on 0161 831 9922.
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Complimentary weekend passes are by appointment only, one per person, must be booked 24hrs in advance and subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire. Passes can only be used on Saturday or Sunday. All guests are required to bring ID along with the pass into the club. Terms and conditions apply. To book your free day pass and class, please call 0161 831 9922
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After last year’s success on the roof of the Printworks, this year is looking to be even bigger and better. High up on the roof, there is activity of a green fingered nature. A concept which started last Summer 2012 of growing organic vegetables, which are available for tenants to use in their dishes, Henry J Bean’s used the mint in their Mojitos. The crop was so good last year they were able to feed entrants for the Manchester Sleep out which is held annually, in association with Manchester Cathedral and the Booth Centre, to raise awareness and money to work with the homeless living on the city streets. Henry J Bean’s made a delicious soup using the fine ingredients which received an overwhelming thumbs up. This year there are 10 boxes of vegetables planted,
all growing really well, despite the miserable Summer weather. With the few days of glorious sunshine, plus all the rain recently, it is obviously a perfect combination and environment up there. The crops this year include carrots, peas, rhubarb, leeks, chilies, sweetcorn, pumpkin, sage, mint and rosemary. It is expected this year’s crop will be in abundance, so again the Printworks will be looking to support a charitable cause that could benefit from the vegetables grown. They are asking if you know of any local charity that could make good use of these vegetables to please let them know. You can also post your suggestions on Twitter and they can add your suggestion to their list. Post your suggestions on Twitter @The_Printworks and hashtag #rooftopgarden
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Summer at Chiquito
Win Keys to the City worth over £1000!
We will draw a winner every month for a whole YEAR to win The Printworks Keys To The City worth over £1000! Our June winner will win the following: n A pair of tickets to the Key 103 Live concert at Manchester Arena featuring the likes of Olly Murs, Mark Owen, Rudimental and Scouting for Girls n One month’s VIP parking for two cars at the NCP car park at Shudehill with your own dedicated spaces n One night stay & breakfast at the Park Inn Radisson Manchester Centre n Meals and drinks for two at venues within The Printworks
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n Four tickets to see ‘Too Clever By Half’ at the Royal Exchange Theatre n 1 Month membership at Virgin Active Printworks n Odeon cinema tickets And much, much more! The winner will be drawn on the 30th of June 2013
To enter each month all you need to do is tell us what you would do with your month of holding the Printworks Keys To The City! Visit www.theprintworks.com/competitions or scan this QR code T&C’s There is no cash alternative. The prize package will vary from month to month. Entrants must be 18 and over. The prize must be collected in person. We will draw the winner on the last day of every month in 2013. The winner will be contacted by email and must respond within 3 working days or the prize will be redrawn. No members of staff or associated parties may enter. The prizes must not be sold under any circumstances and used by the winners and associated parties only.
Margarita on the Rocks (Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Marie Brizard, Triple Sec Orange Liquor and organic Agave Syrup). u
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p The winner of June’s ‘Keys To The City’ Lee Fanagan’
Printworks Unsigned winners The eight finalists from the open auditions of the Printworks Unsigned competition took to the stage on the 8 April 2013, each hoping to win the prestigious first prize. The winner of the 1st prize ‘The Morgans’, from Wythenshawe walked away with the £250 cash prize and a recording session to produce their own E.P. The Morgans. One of the duo Denise, who was picked by Tom Jones on BBC’s The Voice, takes the crown as winners of the Printworks Unsigned 2013 with her Brother Dom. It was a close call though, as a tie for first place with Georgia Brown, just 14
Burger Off champ The Printworks Burger-Off competition was won by Papa G’s Greek Restaurant with their ‘Big Greek Burger.’
years old, resulted in a sing off for the coveted prize. The Morgans impressed the judges with their professionalism and also their own self penned music. Fred Booth, the Printworks Director, commented, “We are delighted for the Morgans, they did an incredible performance and deserved to be crowned winners. The second place contestant Georgia Brown proved a worthy contender and at only 14 years’ old we’re sure she will go on to amazing things. We, the Printworks are pleased to be able to nurture and celebrate local talent - we look forward to watching the Morgan’s
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perform in Hard Rock Cafe very soon”. Celebrity judge Ashley Taylor Dawson, (Darren Osborne in Hollyoaks), and former member of pop band Allstars in 2001, who now also produces music himself stated, “I was impressed by the Printworks Unsigned, I’ve had a fantastic day and it was a lot harder to judge than I thought it would be. It was uplifting to see the Manchester talent in the competition and nice to seem someone is backing future musicians. I really think the winners of the competition, the Morgans, will go onto great things”.
Redhead Day UK The Printworks are proud to announce the first ever Redhead Day UK 2013. On Saturday 29th June, 2013 the Prinworks will be filled with redheads, ranging from strawberry blonde to Auburn to 100% ginger. Even the mere individuals without a trrace of red in their genes are invited. So, whether you have red hair, or just love red hair, join others to celebrate what it means to be a redhead and take part in the first ever event here in the UK for a fun filled, exciting day. Help turn the Printworks RED. Redheads are thought to make up only 2% of the world’s population. The percentage gathered in the Printworks is guaranteed to be far higher on the 29 June 2013, why not join in and be included in the statistics on this first ever Redhead Day Event in the UK. You may wonder how and who every thought up the idea of gathering together these specific red-headed individuals. The first redhead gathering came about by accident in 2005 when a local Dutch painter was recruiting 15 gingerhaired models for a painting. When he received 10 times the number of responses he decided to amass them all for a photo
shoot. The following year the numbers almost doubled, hence the start of Redhead Day. The Printworks has a day planned that you will remember for a long time. With appearances from redhead entertainers, including musicians, personalities, comedians. With special offers for redheads from the Printworks, photo opportunities and product and service demonstrations suitable for redheads. The day will also include a discussion, led by the maker of the documentary “Being Ginger”, Scott Harris, on the love of redheads. Waxy O’Connor’s will also have a range of Redhead inspired cocktails on offer, including ‘Flaming Redhead’, ‘Red Rocket’, and a non-alcoholic option a refreshing ‘Nash’s Red Lemonade’. Get access to special offers by registering for you free ticket (www.redheadday.co.uk), including discounts on Redhead Day UK t-shirts, accommodation at the Park Inn Hotel and venues within the Printworks. For updated schedule of events and full details visit redheaddayuk.co.uk and join their Facebook page for updates as they happen
Whilst we are all still hoping for the sun to crack the pavements outside, Chiquito are not prepared to wait any longer. Summer has officially arrived at Chiquito with the launch of their new cocktail menu, available from the 18th June. They have well and truly got that Summer feeling all ready to burst out with some fantastic new cocktails and mocktails. Along with the usual classics, such as cosmopolitans, daiquiries and margaritas, Chiquito have blended some wonderful new recipes just to help you get that sunny holiday feeling. There are so many to choose from, all shaken and professionally prepared to look like a work of art in a glass - drinking ‘just the one’ could prove a hard task.
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It doesn’t stop there, along with the new cocktail menu, there is also the fantastic new Summer Specials Menu. Launched on 5 May in celebration of Cinc de Mayo, (Spanish for “fifth of May”), a day of celebration in Mexico. The new menu brings just a little taste of Mexico to you, and with all mains at just £10 you can celebrate Mexico every day - the Chiquito way. So forget about the weather outside, because inside Chiquito the sun is always shining. For more information on Summer Specials Menus and Cocktail Menu visit www.chiquito.co.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/ chiquito.restaurant
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Masterclass The ODEON has now launched their newly refurbed Gallery Lounge. You have to see it to completely appreciate how special it really is. From the moment you walk in the atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable and very personal. It boasts beautiful decor, ambient lighting, luxurious sofas and licensed bar to relax and chill before viewing your film above the three largest cinema auditoriums, The new Lounge is open to all and every one is welcome. The auditorium has also been totally revamped, and like the exclusive lounge has an oscars theme throughout. There are three private cinema rooms, the largest of which holds 80 guests and is very classy with comfortable extra wide leather armchair style seating, added leg room and tables for your drinks and snacks. This exclusive area has the advantage of being fully licensed with concierge service. All this comfort and luxury for just £17.75, which includes unlimited popcorn, nachos and soft drinks, plus a film. (All items behind the bar, including alcoholic drinks, e.g. cocktails, beer, wine and food are to be purchased separately).
If you love classic films then Flashbacks every Monday at 8pm at the Odeon should not be missed. Flashbacks are shown in their original 35mm format (where available) and are just £4 each. Every Monday at 8.00 p.m. the Odeon in the Printworks is filled with people who want to experience movie classics back on the big screen in the format they were intended. Some of these have been so popular they are repeated again this season. For example the Brad Pitt classic Fight Club making its second appearance, as well as Aliens. This season there is something for everyone, from horror, action, cult classics and science fiction. A real ‘flashback community’ has spread across Manchester. The majority of the screenings receive applause and sometimes standing ovations at the end. There is
The refurbished Gallery and Lounge is perfect for corporate events, special occasions or just purely because it is the ultimate cinema experience at the ODEON, Printworks. Along with the IMAX the ODEON also boasts 20 screens, 17 allowing for digital experience 3D capability. A fully digital experience with the ability to screen alternative content , such as satellite feeds of Opera, Ballet, 3D gigs and sporting events. These are becoming more and more popular and selling out very quickly, a great alternative for any who cannot make one or afford the London shows. There are also facilities for conferences and
events, with presentations on giant cinema screens and full on-site A/V support. The IMAX at the Printworks, Manchester, is the largest IMAX screen outside of London. It seats 375 people who can can experience the floor to ceiling screen, 26 metres wide and 19 metres high. With crystal clear digital images and amazing mind blowing digital sound, whether experiencing a film in 2D or 3D, the visual clarity and sound quality is unsurpassed. Over the next three months there are some great new IMAX releases due. After Earth, with Will and Jaden Smith on 7th June; Man of Steel with Henry Cavill, Amy
Adams and Michael Shannon on 14th June; Pacific Rim with Edris Elba on 12 July and Jurassic Park 3D with Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum on 23rd August. Man of Steel is set to be the year’s biggest release, and will be made more special by ODEON Printworks screening it in both IMAX digiital 2D and IMAX 15/70mm. Tickets are on sale at the moment but are going faster than a speeding bullet! So you need to be quick if you want to catch this one. For more information and all of our cinema times, please visit www. odeon.co.uk or alternatively www. theprintworks.com
also great audience participation, with suggestions sometimes before and after certain screenings and also via Twitter to discuss which films they would like to see in the future. It is such a unique event with fans often dressing up in character for the film, competitions, raffles and prize draws and entertainment. Centre Director for The Printworks, Fred Booth states, “Flashback Films have proved very popular so we’re excited to welcome another season to The Printworks and hope that there are many more to come. I’m personally really looking forward to seeing The Big Lebowski again on the big screen”. Follow @flashbackfans on Twitter for upcoming information on screenings.
Hudson: “We're on an express elevator to hell; going down!” ALIENS (1986)
ODEON Manchester Flashbacks presents... 03.06.13
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Cert: 18
Dir: Joel Coen
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Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Cert: 15
Dir: Terry Gilliam
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Fight Club (1999)
Cert: 18
Dir: David Fincher
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Aliens (1986)
Cert: 18
Dir: James Cameron
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Dead Man’s Shoes (2004)
Cert: 18
Dir: Shane Meadows
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The Fifth Element (1997)
Cert: PG
Dir: Luc Besson
And more to be confirmed throughout the rest of the year!
Always Monday, always 8pm! From £4 a ticket! Follow us @flashbackfans
Norwegian Blue changes its persona as the day unfolds. From lunchtime until 9.00 p.m. it is a relaxed space to meet up with friends and colleagues for coffee and a bite to eat, whether from the snack menu or a full meal from their main menu served throughout the day. You can also take advantage of vouchers you can now download from their new website for a cool pitcher of carling for just £8, 2 for 1 cocktails or 25% off your total food bill. Just bring these along on the day and use against your final bill. Also you can get 15% off food all day everyday when you show a cinema ticket from that day! Norwegian Blue are big on sport. It is the only place in the city that has 3 HD screens, one being the largest screen in Manchester. In fact you can actually watch two big screens at the same time, showing separate sports events, as they are placed above each other to do just that. They also
Harvesters are far from short on choice when it comes to food. Their new menu is designed to suit all the family with delicious meat, chicken and seafood dishes from the grill with classic Harvester flavours and ingredients now blended into even more delicious combinations from just £4.99. Most people love a salad, especially through the Summer months. At Harvesters the unlimited salad from the restaurants famous salad bar is not to be missed. It offers more than the average salad, all freshly made and constantly topped up, with a selection of dressings and accompainmnts. Plus you can return to fill your plate as often as you like. If you have room for dessert, or maybe want to share, Harvesters boast the best sundaes in Manchester. Why not enter their 2013 Design a Sundae Competition to help celebrate Harvesters 30th birthday. It’s your chance to get your ice-cream creation served at Harvesters Printworks in Manchester and Harvesters restaurants nationwide. To enter your design go to their Facebook page no later than 28th June 2013. Like Harvester and follow the simple instructions. Harvesters restaurants offer full wifi and also a weekend brunch menu to more than set you up for the day from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon with free coffee and tea refills.
have a new text-in facility (standard network rate), text ‘City’ or ‘United’ to 85010 to receive offers relating to your team. The venue has just received a refurbishment and with its new decor and furniture you are sure to be made comfortable either inside over two floors or you can stay cool directly outside on their outside seating within the Pumpyard of the Printworks. So if the weather outside is just a little too hot to be in the direct sunshine, but you still don’t want to be indoors completely they offer the perfect solution. If you have ever fancied being a bit of a mixologist at home you can now book one of Norwegian Blue’s Cocktail Materclasses. Perfect for Hen or Stag parties or bonding and team building sessions. The Materclass consists of the talented bar staff training visitors on how to make the perfect cocktail, making three altogether and two shots. The Classes cost £20 each
and include a finger buffet and a choice of drinks made at the class. Please contact Norwegian Blue to book on one of these classes. Please view their new website for more offers and events www. norwegianbluemanchester.co.uk or follow them on Twitter @ NorwegianBlue_ and Facebook www.facebook.com/norwegian. blue.manc
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Work is usually a necessity for most people, but how many truly enjoy what they do for a living? I immediately get the impression from speaking to Jack Barton, Conference and Events CoOrdinator at the ODEON that he loves his job. Jack has worked at the ODEON for six years, three of these spent as a part-timer whilst still at University. During the first three years he undertook various jobs, including cashier, delivery duties, stock control, in fact anything that was available. He now holds the full-time post of Conference and Events Co-Ordinator. It would be a nice thought to think that Jack spends his working day watching all the new releases, but sadly not. His job is not a typical 9-5 working day,. His primary duty is to organise and co-ordinate conferences for external clients, who hire out the Auditorium for various reasons, such as presentations and private screenings of up-coming film releases. “Its my obligation to make clients feel comfortable and look after them throughout the day. I get the chance to meet many interesting people, having worked with the likes of Apple, Microsoft, The Co-operative and Manchester United.” I asked Jack if he meets many celebrities. He said, “we occasionally have VIP’s onsite to promote their new movie with advanced screenings and Questions and Answers afterwards.” He mentioned that he had recently met ‘Women in Black’ Director, James Watkins, and also gave Gareth Evans, Director of ‘The Raid’ a tour around the ODEON. The biggest star jack has met is Kevin Smith when he attended to promote ‘Red State’. Jack said, “He sold out our biggest screen of 500 seats through his Twitter feed”. I asked Jack if he gets to view the new films first? Jack says, “the technicians get that luxury as they have to check each film as they come in.
Jack talked about the newly refurbished Gallery which they are all excited about, I must admit it looks amazing, I know where I will be heading for in the future when I next visit the ODEON for the evening. He explained that the potential is immense for conferences, events and presentations. We also discussed the ability to screen live feeds of opera, plays, sporting events and concerts in 2D and 3D. Jack says, “It gives the people of Manchester the chance to virtually sit with the audience at the Royal Opera House and National Theatre, without having to incorporate a costly trip to London.” On the 18 June 2013, The British Museum will be doing a live tour of Pompeii. It is a world premiere, the first live cinema event produced by a museum. There will also be a special morning showing for shcools on 19th June 2013 as the film can be recorded and cut down to an hour long. One of the most popular satellite feeds at the moment is ‘The Audience’ with Helen Mirren. “In fact”, says Jack, “we have had to programme two encore screenings to cope with demand. The most popular satellite feeds to date, however, was Danny Boyles’ ‘Frankenstein’, so popular we had to cancel regular shows to fit it in”. On a personal note, I asked Jack to tell me more about the football team he is involved with. “It all started when I was a pupil in Lancaster and we started a football team called ‘AFC Pandas’ - the name came about due to a photograph from a school trip when a friend sat under a panda”, says Jack. Not a real panda, obviously! They are now called the ‘Inter Pandas’, a play on Inter Milan. The team who includes himself, Chris Hopkins from the Printworks, some of the Managers at the ODEON and also some of Jack’s original friends from Lancaster who now work and live in Manchester. They play twice a week, Tuesday against the old
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Wasabi Restaurant in the Printworks offer Janpanese food at its finest. Serving sushi off the belt and a choice of set menus and desserts. With special offers and a great lunch time menu between 12 noon - 3.00 p.m. every day, a choice of three plates from the conveyor belt and one plate of miso soup for £5.50 per person, is more than enough to see you through the day. If you are looking for something a little different for a party, function or just a group of friends to share at home, Wasabi have the perfect solution. Either takeaway or delivery service, you can be presented with a sushi platter ranging from £8 up to £47 each. With selections of sushi, such as chicken katsu, spicy fish, smoked salmon and cream cheese and arctic clams you are sure to impress your guests.
You can also find Wasabi at this year’s Manchester Picnic, held in Piccadilly Gardens on Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August 2013, once again offering their Japanese gourmet food. A great family foodie festival serving the regions highest quality street food in a themed garden setting with plenty of free activities throughout the weekend. Last year this event attracted 25,000 people over the three days, so why not join in this year and pay a visit to the Wasabi food stand and experience the taste of true Japanese cuisine. Wasabi restaurant are located opposite the Odeon Cinema in the Printworks, Manchester. Find out more information about their dishes and menus at www. wasabisushi.co.uk
Conference Manager’s team and a 6-a-side league on a Sunday at Platt Fields Park. So are you good, I asked? “Still waiting to get to full fitness”, Jack replied. So guess Inter Milan are safe at the moment. After taking me on an interesting tour of the ODEON, including where the Flashbacks and IMAX films are shown and behind the scenes peek of how it all operates, also the new refurbed Gallery suite. I have to say that Jack knows his technical stuff, both old and new, and it goes without doubt that he could probably talk to you about it for as long as you could spare the time to listen. He also speaks very highly about all the staff at the ODEON, saying, “the staff are great here and everyone connects really well”. You can see that Jack is very much at home at the ODEON and it is obviously a place he loves to be. He has learned on the job, which always gains respect from your peers, working his way up from a part-timer as a student and gaining experience in all the different aspects of the job along the way to a full time and professional Conference and Events Co-Ordinator at one of the biggest IMAX cinema complex outside London. Not bad at 24 years’ old!
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The association with Nando’s is usually eating their famous PERi PERi chicken, burgers, pittas and wraps indoors after a concert or as part of a day or evening out. Maybe a take-away ordering a favourite combo from the menu to pick up at Nando’s, it’s a well known fact, their convenience. including Justin Beiber, Robbie But Nando’s also have a big pres- Williams and JLS, to name a few. ence in the fresh air too, involved The most recent celebrities who in outdoor events and concerts succumbed to the their favourite Nando’s was One Direction who throughout the year. Nando’s were found out and ordered their after gig food, each about on Saturday 8th and Sunday giving their own personal order 9th June, and in full view at Heaton preference to satisfy their Nando’s Park for the Parklife Weekender cravings. As you can see from the Festival.’ ‘With live bands and photograph they all knew exactly entertainment all weekend, revel- what they wanted, and after such an lers were able to purchase their big event and what a compliment it favourite Nando’s to keep their was to know that their choice was stomach fueled and keeping you Nando’s. Whether you choose to join us going throughout the day’. Last year the Manchester Picnic inside or out and this Summer you attracted 25,000 visitors over three can be assured your Nando’s will days to Piccadilly Gardens. The be as fresh and as tasty as always. event will take place this year from Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th August with a Summer Garden theme. This will be the picnic’s fourth year and offers the region’s highest quality street food from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. each day. A day of live music, family fun, painting, giant Jenga and Connect 4. Added to all this Nando’s will also be there too and you can get your sampling chicken from their stand, a definite added bonus to the weekend. As well as this celebrities love p The order for One Direction after their gig
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Café Rouge offers the perfect setting for Summer. With an authentic Parisian brasserie atmosphere inside over three floors, with great views over Manchester, and the added bonus of pavement al-fresco dining to relax and watch the world go by. Serving freshly prepared food from a traditional French menu. You can choose from simply a slice of homemade cake and a hot drink for only £4.25 or experience the delights from the A’l Carte menu (La Carte De Café Rouge), which offers a wide range of hors d’oeurvres, petit plats, plats principaux and desserts. All authentically French inspired and reasonably priced. The varied a la carte menu also includes a set 2-course lunch menu, available all week between 12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m. for £9.95, set 2-course evening menu also available all week from 5.00 p.m.
onwards for £11.95. If you are short on time you can take advantage of the Plats Rapide menu (quick dishes any time of the day), prices from £7.95 to £9.95. Perfect for a quick lunch break or before a show. Café Rouge are open until 11.00 p.m. so a great place for coffee and dessert before or after shows. Children are always more than welcome at Café Rouge, and not to be left out have their own great menu, (menu pour Les enfants). A main course, dessert and a drink for only £6.25 with a choice of dishes. Café Rouge is not just a lunch and evening venue, they open from 9.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon servings breakfasts. With a great choice on the menu which offers traditional full English and also dishes such as eggs or salmon Benedict. Pastries and continental are also available if preferred. From 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. you can wine and dine inside or out, the choice is yours. Weather permitting of course. To find out more information about menus and choices visit www.caferouge.co.uk
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Waxy O’Connor’s are right on trend at the moment with their new cocktail and food menus. Combined with the warm Irish feel and welcome, discover a wealth of entertainment, fun and variety of choice over three floors of wood covered interior and winding stairs. Waxy’s have just launched their new Irish Tapas menu, (Small Plates), which has a definite Irish influence. With the new fashionable way of socialising for a friendly drink and sharing a variety of tasty bites to keep the hunger pangs at bay, they have designed a special mix of small dishes. Utilising Irish products such as Clonakilty Black and White Pudding, Ballymaloe Relish, Jameson’s Whisky, Magners Cider, to name just a few, you will discover and very Irish feel to their take on Tapas. With around 18 dishes to choose from, including Creamy Colcannon Mash, Irish Rarebit, Smoked Salmon Pate, Rissoles with Guinness Gravy, you are going to be spoilt for choice they are all so mouth wateringly tempting. But not to worry, the Small Plates Menu has an affordable price so you can try as many as you like without breaking the bank, and don’t forget you can share the plates, along with the cost, with as many friends as you like. At just £12.95 for three plates or £20 for five plates you can work your way happily through the menu.
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Lloyds No. 1 have much to offer, in fact far too much to mention. The piece de resistance though is their Real Ales, with six pumps all year round changed regularly every few days.
Every quarter they play host to a Real Ale Festival, the last one held in April. Inviting three different brewers to talk about their brews which feature 50 international Real Ales from around Britain and Northern Ireland, with a range of tastes, strengths and styles. All these are then available for sale for the following three weeks, plus if you are not quite sure which one to have then you can sample three small trials for the price of a full pint just to check them out.
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Real Ales come in many flavours from golden ales, bitters, porters and stouts and specialty beers, all of which you will find at Lloyds No. 1 at the Printworks. Plus it is not just Ales on the menu, there are also plenty of other choices, including ciders and perry, such as Kopparberg from Sweden, alongside traditional English and Irish favourites. But don’t think that Lloyds insist you drink their ales, they are also quite happy to serve you with delicious Italian Lavazza filter coffee, freshly brewed specially for a time when you want to relax and enjoy. At the beginning of the year Lloyds No. 1 introduced their ‘Most Wanted’ offer which has proved so successful it
is still going strong. The offer is available between Monday to Wednesday nights from 8.00p.m. with selected drinks costing only £1.50. Certainly an offer not to be ignored. Why not take advantage of an early weekend offer with ‘Fish Friday’. A Club Deal offering freshly hand battered cod and chip with peas, including a soft drink, all for £4.99, or choose an alcoholic drink with the meal deal and pay just £5.99. If you want to know more about the food deals and information on their real ales and drinks selection then visit www. jdwetherspoon.co.uk Also like them on facebook www.facebook.com /pages/ wetherspoon/168018523150 or follow on www.twitter.com/ LloydsNo_PW
Not to be left out on the Summer cocktail craze that is so prominent at the Printworks at the moment, Waxy’s, just to be a bit different, have added a little Irish twist to their cocktail menu, very much themed to fit their Irish personality. For example, at £6.99 each you can try a Wild Irish Rose, a Fiona MacCool, or maybe a Blonde Bobbie, but whichever you choose you will not to be disappointed. With ingredients like Baileys, Jamesons, Mickey Finns Apple Whiskey, I am sure you get the gist that these are no ordinary cocktails. A selection of shots are also featured on the new menu, and again include some familiar Irish ingredients. Just £3.50 each and with names like, Squashed Frog, Broken Down Cart, Irish Pirate, Irish Potato and Baby Guinness and the Pickleback you want to try them for curiosity alone. You already know they will provide you with a quality drink let alone an Irish kick. So if you are looking for a true Irish atmospheric get together, guaranteed good food with traditional ingredients to share as you catch up with mates, or experience a cheeky twist on a cocktail or two, then head your way to Waxy O’Connor’s.
Key West Cooler 12.5ml Stolichnaya 12.5ml Malibu or Koko Kano 12.5ml Teichienne Peach 12.5ml Midori 100ml Orange Juice 100ml CranberryJuice Fill a sling glass with ice. Add Midori In Boston glass add Koko Kanu, Teichienne, orange, add ice shake - pour slowly over ice to layer on top of Midori In Boston glass ad vodka & cranberry, add ice shake - pour slowly over ice to layer on top of orange mix Finishand garnish with pineapple wedge or 2 cherries or orange slice Available now at Henry J. Bean’s for only £6.85
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Live Music Rocks Love live music?! Then head to Hard Rock Cafe Manchester, with their weekly free Friday night live music nights from 10pm and various opportunities to see a variety of bands perform at special events throughout the year.
Boomin Bands Hard Rock Rising 2013 – the GLOBAL Battle of the Bands competition was a great success for Manchester, with an impressively high standard of bands making it through to the live final which took place on 28th March. Wigan
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In a special one off intimate concert organized for 400 lucky Real Radio listeners, boy band Blue wowed a packed crowd at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester performing a selection of their greatest hits. Selling over 15
million albums worldwide, the pop favourites have seen huge come back success after going on tour with ‘The Big Reunion’ earlier this year and are currently touring their sell out tour.
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Hard Rock is 42! No one had ever done anything like it – a Rock ‘n’ Roll restaurant. And back in 1971, our first landlord in London thought it so improbable that he’d only give our shaggy-haired founders a three month lease. That was 42 years ago. But from day one, we were serious about serving fresh, handmade, classic American cooking with a Southern flair that couldn’t help but reflect co-founder Isaac Tigrett’s Tennessee roots. Even as our menu expands to encompass the best of local cuisines around
the World, serving up the good stuff is still and forever our gig. To celebrate Founders’ Day, on Friday 14th June, we’re offering the first 71 people through our doors a burger for just 42 pence, it’s our way of saying thank you for all your support over the years. And throughout June, tweet @hardrockcafemcr #nomnom with a photo of yourself eating a burger at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for your chance to win a meal for two at the cafe when you next visit!
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Absolute Radio presented The Road to Hard Rock Calling with Kodaline at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. The Irish four-piece treated a crowd of lucky competition winners to an intimate set, showcasing tracks including ‘High Hopes’ and ‘All I Want’ from their hotly anticipated debut album ‘A Perfect World’ which is out on 17th June.
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3 1 0 2 Y L U J H T 7 2 Y A D R SATU It would be difficult to top the success of The Printworks Street Dancer competition last year, but this year is already set to look even bigger and better. With acts from all over the country arriving in Manchester to battle it for the crown of Street Dancer 2013 champions, the competition has never looked fiercer. The Street Dancer 2013 Open Auditions will be held on Saturday 27th July 2013 at The Printworks, with 8 acts going through to the final on the 4th August. All you need is the passion to dance and the style to impress our esteemed panel of industry judges. The competition is open to all dancers; solos, duos and crews and the open auditions kick off at 1.00pm with registration from midday. The top 8 acts that go through will have their auditions uploaded onto www. theprintworks.com for online voting for one week. The votes cast on our website will count for 25% of the
judge’s decision during the Grand Final, where we will be joined by a special celebrity judge. Last year we were joined by “Sky 1’s Got To Dance” finalist Turbo! The winner of the final will take home the first prize of £1000, the Street Dancer 2013 trophy and the opportunity to perform at the Manchester Christmas lights Switch On event in Albert Square. Last year our winners ‘Avenue’ shared the stage with The Wanted and Misha B, performing in front of 20,000 people! To secure your place in the live auditions, simply email info@theprintworks.com. All performances must be no more than 4 minutes and tracks should be brought on a cd and tested before. For more information about this event please visit www.theprintworks.com or email info@theprintworks.com
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Stop the press... The Printworks has now been a hive of entertainment since the year 2000. Although the outside reflects the old magnificent structure of the former printing press factory and offices constructed in 1929, the inside has been transformed into a unique complex where all ages can enjoy almost any kind of cuisine, nighclubbing and entertainment in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. There is still some indication of pre-Printworks era on the inside with some of the original features and remnants of the former newspaper office still very much intact. The former building which lay unused and derelict for over a decade and the surrounding site was bought in 1997 by Don and Roy Richardson from Shudehill Developments, a joint venture by Co-operative Wholesale Society and Co-operative Insurance Society, who owned some of the property and land adjacent to the building for £10 million. It was at this point renamed the Printworks, which reflects its past history and underwent a conversion to transform it into the entertainment venue it is today. Around eight million people now visit the Printworks every year to enjoy the great selection of eateries, cinema with the biggest IMAX screen outside London and even a state-of-the-art gym with swimming pool. ‘Stop the press’ was a frequently used expression by newspaper publishers over the years to change the content of an issue just before, or during its printing, due to the arrival of a story of such magnitude that presses had to be stopped immediately.
In the days of Kemsley House, Thompson House and then lastly named Maxwell House, newspapers were printed on machinery called printing presses. The editors and print setters would design the layout for the day’s newspapers and set the machine rolling to actually print the paper. If a ‘breaking news’ story came in and couldn’t wait until the next day’s newspaper then the press would have to be stopped quickly to make the changes. Hence, ‘Stop the press’. These days the expression is mainly used to be sarcastic. You can only imagine how many times this statement was used throughout the years, spanning from 1929 up to its final closure by Robert Maxwell in 1986 as a newspaper printing house. Historical events and stories, giving the staff jaw dropping first hand news during the course of preparing some of the front page headlines each and every day. Papers which included The Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Daily Sketch, Evening Chronicle, The Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror. There will be many who still remember some of the historical or ground breaking news stories. A group of former employees who formed the Withy Grove Fellowship, with a membership of 300, will certainly remember one or two, some of which will still be clear in their minds today. The Fellowship formed in the mid 1980’s when a group of former employees decided to get together to keep the memories and history of the building and industry alive. The Fellowship has grown in numbers
since then and still increasing today with men and women who worked in all areas within that industry. I asked some of the members of the Fellowship at their May meeting which headlines stood out in their minds during their working life in the newspaper industry. As you would probably imagine tragedy and grief always seem to dominate emotions over joyous events, even more so when you are the first recipient of that breaking news story. So it’s no surprise that the headlines remembered mostly by the former workers would be the saddest ones. One of the main shock headline stories remembered by the Fellowship group when I spoke to them, and not surprising really, was undoubtedly the Munich Air Disaster on the 6 February 1957. Not only was it a shocking tragedy, but also so close to home, involving the great team of local young talented footballers of Manchester United. A total of 23 people lost their lives on the disastrous flight back from Munich, including players, journalists, a travel agent, pilot, co-pilot and also a fan. Ted Curly, former picture maker, said, “something like this just hits you right in the gut - it was terrible”. Incredibly, on 19 February 1957 a makeshift squad of 11 United players was formed to take on Sheffield Wednesday in an emotional FA Cup fifth-round tie and actually won 3-0. June Carr, receptionist, clearly remembers the long, ongoing horror of the Moors Murders. June stated, “It had a big impact, not only on myself, but on everyone who worked here. I
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remember everyone looking grey and nobody speaking, it was an awful time”. It must be very hard and quite a traumatic job reporting and having first hand information on such brutality and cruelty. Unfortunately the Moors Murders have been a subject that has lasted over so many years and still with some issues never laid to rest even today. One thing June does remember that is neither tragedy or sad was the start of the ‘page three models’. She says, “I remember coming into work and seeing two almost identical page three proofs, one topless and then one for the same paper but with the model wearing a bikini top. When I questioned why this was, I was told that one edition was for here and one for Ireland. Ireland was not allowed
at that time to show topless models”. It is now felt by many, especially with women now taking on some of the jobs previously only thought to be ‘a man’s job’ and ‘equal opportunities’ that newspapers should promote positive role models to inspire girls and stop treating women as objects. It would be impossible to even try to list the headline stories covering all these years, but I bet the workers in the newspaper industry always went home after work with an interesting story to tell. They say that history repeats itself, a statement proved when you see some of the recent news stories today. Margaret Thatcher for example, first lady Prime Minister love or hate her she still made the front page just recently when she passed away; The
first landing on the moon - today you can reserve your place ready to be amongst the first non-astronauts to travel into space; The marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana - this one has been regurgitated over the years, not only in the sad and tragic death of Princess Diana, but the controversial partnership of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, then the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with Kate now wearing Princess Diana’s engagement ring. There will always be ‘breaking news’ whether joyous, sad, tragic, political and sometimes sickening and the newspapers will continue to report these headline stories to keep the general public in touch. Although, to ‘Stop the press’ these days is a far easier, but nevertheless still a costly one.
The Printworks are pleased to introduce Manchester Guided Tours and open their doors to Manchester history enthusiasts, giving them chance to explore both the heritage and history of the grand building as it stands now and pre-Kelmsley House and the surrounding area. You will get the chance to view original memorabilia and features of the building, experience some behind the scenes activity and many other exciting information along the way. Emma Fox, professional Green Badge Guide, registered with the Institute of Tourist Guiding, will be running the next Printworks Tour on Sunday, 16 June 2013, at 11.00 am until 1.00 pm. A customer decribed the, “as informative and fun”. We discuss the story of the newspaper print days, some of the original features of the building and about the buildings that stood on the site before the Printworks
even existed and much more. It is not just an entertainment centre, it has a wealth of fascinating heritage - I am learning myself all the time more and more information leading to some fascinating stories”. The Tour begins outside Cafe Rouge, continues through the Printworks complex, stopping off at the famous Hard Rock Cafe with its walls crammed with memorabilia. Also included, amongst other things, is a tour behind the scenes of the Odeon Cinema, with a visit to the IMAX projector room, the largest IMAX Screen outside London. The cost of the tour is £7/ £6 concessions and lasts approximately two hours. To book this tour go to www.showmemanchester. eventbrite.com Follow Emma Fox on twitter @showmemcr and Manchester Guided Tours on twitter @ mcrguidedtours
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Papa G’s is a proud independent family run restaurant, owned by Greeks, run by Greeks. There is a true passion for food which is obvious from the moment you walk through the door, and as they say in Greece, food prepared with love enhances the flavour. At Papa G’s they want their guests to share this love and enjoy the great food carefully prepared in the open kitchen for all their guests to see. Quality ingredients are always used and with generous portions you will find a wide variety of dishes on the menu to suit all tastes. Still sticking to all the old traditional greek ways of cooking, all grilled food, including
ALL NIGHT LONG Everyone at the Printworks is talking Summer and Wagamama are no exception, with some delicious new additions to their menu. Several new main dishes, sides and juices are now available which are sure to tempt and revitalise your taste buds. Their side dishes are perfect for sharing. One dish, amongst others, introduced this Spring/Summer is the Beef Lettuce Warp, the marinated sirloin beef which is slow cooked to perfection for seven hours, served with peppers, onions and chilli in a korean barbeque sauce. Served on fresh lettuce ready for you to wrap yourself and share, if you want to. There is nothing better than a delicious fresh Summer salad on a warm day, and Wagamama do it their own way. You will love the Miso Salad, made with shredded chicken and warm flaked salmon, tossed within wasabi rocket and goma wakame and creamy wasabi mayonnaise dressing. Or why not
Entourage is the place to be. It’s a people’s venue, where everyone is welcome. It attracts customers from city centre living, young professionals, local businesses, even socialites, actors and footballers. Everyone is catered for and It is geared to entertain to the full, holding a capacity of 800 people, with facilities to provide society parties, specialist parties for Hindu, Korean, Oriental and even Medics (Medsoc). Everything
try a Vegetarian Bean and Glass Noodle Salad, perfect for a light lunch. Added to the new side and main dishes is the introduction of two new juices to keep you cool and refreshed throughout the Summer. Using sweet fruits and herbs to blend mouth watering sweet and tangy flavours, with ingredients such as strawberry, apple, orange and mint juice with small pieces of herb, or mango, apple and orange. Steve Mangleshot, Wagamama Executive Chef says, “inspiration for the Spring and Summer menu came after several trips trying different cuisines and interesting ingredients all around asia. With our specially selected six new dishes and two inventive fresh juices we’ve got something new for all Wagamama diners to fall for this Summer.” Why not visit Wagamama and see what is new, or visit www.wagamama.com for more information.
you could ever need on two levels with stylish decor and furnishings, ground floor and balcony. With lavish private booths and space for the best dancing whatever your music choice. From June 2013 Entourage will now be opening early from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Take advantage of main deal cocktails, with bar staff entertaining and showing off their tricks behind the bar.
Two for one cocktails and a long happy hour helps make your visit easier on the pocket too. You can also make yourself comfortable from the moment you walk through the door as tables can be pre-booked. There are 14 areas available for hire in the venue, ranging from a 4 person bench option all the way up to their 25 seater booth, with everything in between. See website for details on how to book. With later opening hours all
week, even bank holidays and Sundays until 4.00 a.m. you can join us at any time that suits you and Entourage will still be partying. Entourage will be opening throughout the Summer, 7 days a week, check out www.entouragemanchester. com or find them on Twitter and Facebook EntourageManc @EntourageManc /EntourageManchester
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charm, with the music, the aroma of the amazing Greek food - a great substitute to remind you of those relaxed mediterranean holidays in the sun. Kids also play an important part in Greek family life, and that is very obvious in the restaurant too. They are always more than welcome and looked after equally as well as the adults. With a great children’s menu, they are never made to feel left out. A special safe area of the restaurant has been designed, with the cutest little kids library nestled under the stairs, including colourful soft seats to sit and play whilst parents finish their drinks and chat for a little longer, happy knowing
their kids are fine and having fun but don’t forget they are there! Upstairs offers a contemporary large private room, which is available for corporate or social events. With an impressive 10ft retractable screen and satellite connection, dining with comfortable seats for
up to 70 people and its own private bar. What’s more there is no charge for the room, as long as guests are eating and drinking. You are always guaranteed to leave happy and satisfied at Papa G’s and, like many other regulars, it wont be long before you return for a warm welcome once again.
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the delicious fish, is cooked on real charcoal as it used to be and their tasty lamb signature dish made in sealed earthenware, just how it’s always been done in the past. The atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed, happy and very Greek, with friendly interaction between customers and staff making you feel comfortable and at home during your stay. You are never rushed or pressured to hurry your meal, you could almost be on holiday, with a bit of imagination and forgetting about our miserable Summer weather outside, just for a little while. You can’t force the sun to shine, but at Papa G’s you do get that ‘feel good’ holiday
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You will have to go a long way to find as many great promotions and offers anywhere else over the next few months to compete with Henry J Bean’s. With one of the longest ‘happy hour’ ever lasting from 8.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. every day, which include 2 crowd pleaser cocktails for just £9, pint of Becks Vier at £2.75, a 175ml glass of house wine for £4 or a Jagerbomb just £3. If you think this is good there is also the added bonus of the ‘Speakeasy Twice Happy’ happy hour which starts at midnight until 2.00 a.m. every Friday and Saturday. Not forgetting its Summer and hopefully sunshine for Wimbeldon, there are some great tempting promotions to take advantage of. Jugs of Pimms are only £12 throughout June, July and August. Fishbowl
cocktails are always a hit, perfect for groups and parties to share. A Fishbowl serves up to eight people and you can choose from selected ‘Crowd Pleasers’, at just £25 you can enjoy some quality time. Plus, it doesn’t finish there, between 5.00 p.m. and 7.00p.m. every day during June you can take advantage of the ‘Wanted’ offer and relax sipping either a Pinotage Post Tree Rose for just £14.50 a bottle, or maybe push the boat out a little and try the Lounge Rose Prosecco Astoria for the special price of £26.00 a bottle. Your pangs of hunger can also be more than satisfied at Henry J Bean’s too, with their reputation of ‘Home of the Better Burger’, quality steaks, or maybe a Cobb Salad. Keeping up the seasonal feel why not take advantage of
their Summer Burger, made with baby gem lettuce, minted lamb patty, sweet and sour slaw, chilli mayonnaise, stacked on a brioche bun and served with sweet potato fries all for £10. All food is freshly prepared using a great variety of locally sourced produce. You can also stay for as long as you like, in the comfort of your own seat. Book an area for free in the bar, all we ask is there are 10 or more in your group and it is after 5.00 p.m. and the space is yours. What’s more you will receive selected ‘free’ bar snacks too. So if you like to get cosy and want to stay put - Henry J Bean’s is the place for you. Get more information on promotions, offers and menus by visiting www.henryjbeans.co.uk or call 0161 827 7820
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Tiger Bar Bright, friendly and perfect place to kick off your evening. Great for relaxed lunchtime meeting or to start off your evening celebration. Booths available and can be booked. Tiger Tiger - A place where anything and everything is possible! Drink, dine and dance at what can only be described as the ultimate location, perfect for a relaxing afterwork drink, or dining and dancing until the evening disappears. This superb venue consists of various uniquely themed areas, whether choosing to chill and take it easy in the Tiger Bar, or discover the choices of several themed areas, offering every style you can only imagine to let your hair down and have fun. Each themed area offers a completely different experience, with private booths, exceptional decor and fantastic service. The food is a little special too! The choice of menu at Tiger Tiger is amazing. If you are out and about and wish to enjoy a drink and a midday meal, choose from their Tasty Lunch Bites menu which start from £4, or Tiger Brunch menu for just £5, includes hot/soft drink. Maybe you have more time to spare and want to choose something a little more extravagant from their A la carte menu - not only is this a great menu, but you can also save a whopping 50% off if you pre-book your meal. Add to this their happy hour running daily between 5pm and 9pm to this offer and it is a win win situation not to be missed. As if this is not enough there are always mid-week treats. At the moment there is 50% off all drinks until midnight and 50% off food and drink with a valid ticket from the MEN* (*Must be pre-booked.) Tiger Tiger know what it is all about when celebrating a special occasion. Planning the perfect party can be daunting, at Tiger Tiger they have their own dedicated party planners who will take away all the stress of organising your celebration. Whether the occasion is a birthday party, hen night, or engagement there will be the ideal package to make your event one to remember. All you have to do is enjoy the party. There is no doubt that whether planning a special occasion or just want a great night out Tiger Tiger has something for everyone.
Lucky Voice This trendy cocktail bar with 8 private funky pods to indulge your love of karaoke. Choose from 8000 songs and sing your heart out. Drinks can even be brought to your pod at the touch of a button.
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Groovy Wonderland
If you like the real disco atmosphere with flashing dance floor, choreographed dancers and girls on roller skates then this is the one to choose. Ultimate 70’s and 80’s disco club experience.
Kazbar Lavish and decadent for exclusivity, Morrocan styled booths with opulent colours. Perfect to relax for an after work drink or a place to start your night out.
Raffles Right in the heart of Tiger Tiger is this grand colonial bar, equally popular both day and night. In the evening the bar transforms into a lively dance floor with DJ spinning the latest RnB.
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Tiger Tiger have just launched their New Loyalty Card for Students. This card entitles the great students of Manchester fantastic savings all week plus FREE entry every Friday. Also offering some great drinks offers, including £1 shots, 50% off food and drinks to name just a few. With all this and much more for just £3. Remember if it is not Tiger, It Doesn’t Count!
To book a table, a private party or just to enquire about what Tiger Tiger have to offer please call 0161 385 8080 or visit www.tigertiger-manc.co.uk
With its plush black leather booths, it has sexy red and black lights and amazing service creating an ultimate atmosphere - A great place to meet friends for drinks. Opal bar offers complete privacy for special occasions and can be completely sealed off for your discretion.
White Room Style and glamour of the Ibiza scene. Young yet sophisticated, stylish and energetic. Six beautifully designed booths, deluxe packages and private waitress service. Private DJ, perfect for glamorous and high profile events.
If you are looking for a contemporary and authentic dining experience with a fabulous Italian menu then look no further than Prezzo. With friendly staff to make you feel relaxed and at home. You can take advantage of the widest range of Italian dishes imaginable, from pizzas, all hand made and freshly cooked in the open oven in full view, pastas, risotto, burgers and salads. Following the trend of many restaurants now, Prezzo are proud to announce the introduction of their new Small Plates Menu. Offering any plate for £5.25, three plates for £14.95 or five plates for £19.95. As a guideline, It is recommended that two or three dishes should be allowed per person. There is a great choice of pastas, but for those finding it hard to choose just one dish, you can take a look at the
special pasta offer. This give you the chance to have two smaller portions of your favourite classic pastas for £11.95. A perfect solution! If you are dining at Prezzo for lunch, and a bit pushed for time, there is also a Lunch Set Menu. Choice of starters and classic mains you can enjoy a twocourse lunch for only £9.95. All these dishes are quick turn round dishes so perfect for when time is precious. Available weekdays between 12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m. If you love Italian food, then you will not be disappointed at Prezzo. You will come away more than satisfied in every way, with both the experience and the cuisine it is guaranteed. To find out more information on menus and offers visit www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk Also on Facebook /loveprezzo and Twitter /love_prezzo
Waxy App Download new app for Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester for their latest offers, news and events. Introductory offer - download the app and buy one, get one free, on their new Irish Small Plates menu.
Opening Soon at the Printworks The Printworks are looking forward to introducing two new venues very soon who will provide a totally unique experience to drinking and eating. An all you can eat multi-cuisine buffet experience with a difference. At Peachy Keens you will get the chance to sample a sumptuous array of freshly prepared salads, delicious starters, authentic main courses and mouth watering desserts from around the globe. Tastes of China, Thailand, Mexico, Japan, Italy and India, all under one roof and at an affordable price for all the family.
The Bierkeller is a real piece of Bavaria. With the finest selection of best German beers presented ice cold in steins to your table by waiting staff, dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing. Also a chance to combine your visit by trying the authentic regional food on the menu, not forgetting the chance to experience the live Oom-pah bands.
Coming soon this August.