2021 was Wagamama’s year of positive change, launching their 50% plant-based menu along with the release of Vegamama!

And they’re heading into 2022 no differently! This January say hello to the new f-ish on the bench, the new Tempura F-ish and Bang Bang Yaki Imo.

Wagamama’s take on the British classic, serving up vegan innovation like no other. Tempura battered f-ish made of soy, rice + pea protein, served with our bang bang sweet potato and our take on the classic mushy peas.

All finished off with a tartare sauce made from our Japanese pickles + our classic katsu curry sauce, they’re serving our new dish ‘hot of the press’ on a piece of newspaper.

This is greaseproof paper printed with news articles of the future, showcasing their Wagamama commitments, and what the world would look like if we all continued to make small choices for big change!

Live for Veganuary only, this is a catch we don’t want guests to miss!

Printworks is proud to support the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity (GMMC) with the new Tap to Donate scheme

GMMC are a growing network of dedicated people who believe homelessness has no place here in Greater Manchester. Together, they raise vital funds to invest in promising practice and innovative homelessness prevention projects.

Back in 2017, Andy Burnham pledged to achieve change for the vast numbers of people experiencing homelessness across the city-region. Ever since his election, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has donated 15% of his salary to this cause. Andy’s public campaign ‘The GM Mayor’s Homelessness Fund’ raised £250,000 online, which has evolved into the starting the GMMC in 2018, with a new board of independent trustees and Andy as Patron. In 3 years the GMMC have raised almost £3 million for Manchester, and have 3 new strategic priorities for the future:

• Emergency Response – By working together through ‘A Bed Every Night‘, Greater Manchester has achieved a 52% reduction in the numbers of people sleeping rough on the streets of our city-region.
• Places and Spaces – GMMC are supporting the construction of new homes and helping the temporary accommodation sector, including the new Embassy Village project
• Targeted Prevention – GMMC are developing pioneering new pilots that seek to stop homelessness before it becomes a reality.

Funding Impact

£2,950,965

Vital funds raised since 2018 right here in Greater Manchester

£2,520,698

Given out as grants to local causes with more to come!

Community Reach

164

Organisations previously or currently being supported

10

All 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester reached

Tap to donate £3

Printworks is proud to be a partner in the new ‘Tap to Donate’ scheme, a modern innovation in charitable giving, and now being pioneered in the North West. It is so easy to donate! GMMC have installed contactless donation devices right across Greater Manchester, in various locations.JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGdSUyRjElMkZlbWJlZCUzRm1pZCUzRDFpbndHRGNkRUhKWFhkdEpYS0N1N2tvR1pKZTFlSGloQSUyNmVoYmMlM0QyRTMxMkYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjEwMCUyNSUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ4MCUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIybWFyZ2luJTNBMzBweCUyMDAlMjAyMHB4JTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF

Organisations GMMC Supports:

• Manchester Action on Street Health
• Manchester Refugee Support Network
• Centre for Homelessness Impact
• Greater Manchester Homeless Action Network
• Forever Manchester
• Street Smart (powered by LandAid)
• See further projects here

For more information: 

• Find GMMC on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Offer Corporate Support
• See Fundraising Opportunities
• Volunteering, Donations and Other Ways to Support
• If you are concerned about someone rough sleeping, please contact Street Link

Please see our venue opening times during the Christmas period. Please note these times are subject to change, so please confirm with individual venues before your visit.

Bierkeller

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | Closed
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 4pm – 12am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 4pm – 12am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 4pm – 12am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 2am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 2am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 4pm – 12am

Cargo

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm – 3am
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 12pm – 3am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 4am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 4am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 5am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 3am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 4am

Chiquito

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm – 6pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | Closed
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 10pm
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 10pm
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 10pm
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 10pm
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 10pm

Escape Reality

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 8am – 12am
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 9am – 10pm
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am – 12am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am – 12am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 8am – 2am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 9am – 10pm
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 8am – 12am

Floripa

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm – 3am
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 12pm – 1am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 2am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 2am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 1am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 1am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 2am

Frankie & Benny’s

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm – 7pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | Closed
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 9pm
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 9pm
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 10pm
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 10pm
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 9pm

Hard Rock Cafe

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm – 9pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 12pm – 12am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 11pm
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 11pm
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm – 2am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 12pm – 1am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm – 11pm

Nandos

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 11.30am – 7pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 11.30am – 10pm
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 11.30am – 9pm
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 11.30am – 10pm
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 11.30am – 10pm
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 11.30am – 10pm
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 11.30am – 10pm

Nuffield Health

Times TBC

O’Neill’s

Times TBC

Seven Stars

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 8am-12am
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 9am-10pm
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am-12am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am-12am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 8am-2am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 9am-10pm
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 8am-12am

Tenpin

Times TBC

Treetop Adventure Golf

Mon 20th – Wed 22nd Dec: 10am to 10pm
Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 10am-5pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | Closed
Mon 27th Dec  – Wed 29th Dec| 10am-10pm
Thurs 30th Dec | 10am to 11pm
Fri 31st Dec – Sat 1st Jan  | New Year’s Eve/Day | 10am-7pm
Sun 2nd Jan | 10am-10pm

Wagamama

Times TBC

Walkabout

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 12pm-6.30pm
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 12pm-3am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm-2am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 12pm-2am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 12pm-3am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 11am-3am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 12pm-2am

Wasabi

Times TBC

Yates

Times TBC

Vue

Fri 24th Dec | Christmas Eve | 9am – 1am
Sat 25th Dec | Christmas Day | Closed
Sun 26th Dec | Boxing Day | 10am – 1am
Mon 27th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am – 3am
Tue 28th Dec | Bank Holiday | 8am – 3am
Fri 31st Dec | New Year’s Eve | 10am – 1am
Sat 1st Jan | New Year’s Day | 10am – 1am
Mon 3rd Jan | Bank Holiday | 10am – 1am

Printworks has played host to a range of amazing film and TV, and to celebrate National TV Day on Sun 21st Nov, we are looking back at some productions we are proud to be part of.

Stay Close

Harlan Coben’s Stay Close is Netflix’s new must-see drama  launching on 31st Dec 2021, following the success of The Stranger last year. Imagine another high-inpact thriller with lots of twists, turns and mysteries you didn’t see coming, with James Nesbitt and Eddie Izzard heading up the cast.

No Return

No Return is the next big ITV series from Red Production Company, which has attracted huge heat after producing Russell T. Davies’ “It’s a Sin”. Featuring the BAFTA award-winning Sheridan Smith, it is already picking up great media interest in National Press ahead of it’s expected 2022 release date.

Coronation Street

Coronation Street is a British institution, as the the world’s longest running television soap, on air for 60 years. But did you know the Corrie opening credits, were filmed on the Corporation Street ramp of Printworks, looking out over the famous Manchester views? See if you can spot us!

Britain’s Got Talent

Britain’s Got Talent brought us phenomenal acts like Diversity, Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, but did you know the Manchester auditions were held here at Printworks? Showcasing a range of home grown talent right from our doorstep.

Fame Academy

Early 00s production Fame Academy followed 25 young hopeful musicians in their journey to join the highly coveted Fame Academy, with a chance to win a £1m recording contract with a major record company. Printworks played host to many of the student auditions, where many of the future stars were handpicked to start their fame journey.

Xtra Factor

Manchester has established itself as the place for new talent on TV, and we were proud to also host auditions for ITV’s Xtra Factor. Launching the likes of James Arthur, Ella Henderson, and Rylan Clark, with a range of talented celebrity mentor to lead the way.

Cracker

For those who love a classic British Crime Drama, Cracker was hailed as Jimmy McGovern’s best works, with Robbie Coltrane’s iconic performance as the genius criminal psychologist Fitz,  working with the Greater Manchester Police to help solve unusual crimes.

Off Their Rocker

Dom Joly fans may remember the days of Trigger Happy TV, but be less aware of his collaboration with tv-darling Betty Crocker on Off Their Rocker filmed in our very own Yates; a comedy sketch show featuring gang of white-haired seniors with a mission: to play the most hilarious pranks possible on the younger generation.

We’ve welcomed nightlife powerhouse Cargo to our plethora of late-night destinations.

Cargo, part of Shoreditch Bar Group which has over 20 venues nationwide, will be the group’s flagship location in Manchester, excelling in food, drink, party and play. The nightclub and bar will bring the energy of Shoreditch with a Mancunian twist.

Illuminated in neon hues, equipped with a cutting-edge sound system, providing in-house bottomless brunches and spaces for private hires and booths – Cargo can accommodate all types of celebrations, including corporate events.

The space will also be open to video shoots, exhibitions, conferences and sport event screenings.

With the first floor and exterior seating now open, club facilities are due for launch later this year.

Cargo will be working with locally-based, up-and-coming DJs and artists – with the aim to be at the forefront of the clubbing culture in the city. They are already in discussions with several local and national promoters and brands who will bring their amazing parties to the club.

The location will be a place where people can come to party until the late hours of the night, as well as enjoy a cocktail in a more casual atmosphere.

Cargo will be open until 4am every day, therefore late night party-goers will be able to find a solid spot to end the night on a high note.

To celebrate its opening, Cargo will be running its happy hour drink offer from 12pm until 9pm everyday, which includes great offers like two cocktails for £10 and four beers for £10.

Cargo will be open seven days a week, from 12:00 until 04:00.

Forget the lanes – it’s time to strike people down with your singing skills!

For just £20, up to six people get 30 minutes in Tenpin’s karaoke room, with countless tracks to choose from.

Don’t worry if the world isn’t quite ready for your vocals, because the booths are soundproof so you can sing your heart out.

To book a session, pop into Tenpin Printworks or select in the activity dropdown when booking online.

Hard Rock Cafe is 50 years old!

To mark the occasion, Hard Rock has launched Live Greatness. It is built on the same principles that have guided Hard Rock since the beginning – providing a fresh approach and a call to its fans and customers all over the world.

Hard Rock wants to galvanize and inspire guests around the world – those that live our values and search for others to join. It is this call to unite and to Live Greatness at its finest.

To make the occasion even greater, they’ve teamed up with none other than Lionel Messi to kick it off. On the soccer field and in everyday life, Messi exemplifies Hard Rock’s values and carries Live Greatness in his actions, every day.

Check out the ad here:

As a tribute to the original Hard Rock Cafe t-shirt, Hard Rock Cafe has created a unique collection featuring Lionel Messi. Sport a Live Greatness hoodie, or relax in a shirt inspired by Messi!

Visit your local Rock Shop inside Hard Rock Cafe Manchester during your next visit.

Do you love a challenge? How about the ultimate test with an escape room experience!

We’ve giving one lucky person the chance to win a free game of their choosing at Escape Reality Manchester, and they can bring up to five others!

Escape within the hour and you and the other escapees can enjoy a free drink at the bar. If not… we’ll probably still give you a drink anyway.

Head to the Facebook post below and answer our question for your chance to win!

Terms and conditions apply:
The competition ends Thursday 1st July 2021. 
The prize includes one escape room game for up to six people and one complimentary drink per participant.

It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce that this year’s Manchester Soul Festival will not go ahead as planned over the August Bank Holiday as a result of ongoing uncertainties.

While we support The Christie with events throughout the year, The Manchester Soul Festival is our flagship event and we’re extremely proud to have raised over £128,000 since 2015.

The safety of our guests is always our number one priority and the current situation is too uncertain to guarantee this.

We’d like to thank the Printworks team, Soul Festival Committee members, entertainers and guests who make the event a success every single year for your understanding.

Until the next one, keep the faith.

The world of Looney Tunes has been unleashed on Manchester, and you can find a piece of it at Printworks!

11 classic characters including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tasmanian Devil, have been installed by street artist Captain Kris, and we’re challenging you to find them before the end of July.

The trail covers 12 different locations across Manchester city centre including Printworks, Market Street, Spinningfields and Canal Street – happy hunting for the rest!

Appealing to both families and adults looking to relive the original movie nostalgia, the mischievous artwork will see Daffy Duck waiting for a tram at Exchange Square, Speedy Gonzalez sprinting through Spinningfields, Bugs Bunny bursting out of Primark, Porky Pig popping a pipe at Pen and Pencil, Wile E. Coyote chasing Road Runner around Symphony Park, and the Looney Tunes gang skateboarding through Deansgate Square.

You’ll have to come and see who’s in our Pump Yard! Make sure you tag us in your photos @mcrprintworks, and use #LooneyTunesXManchester to see everyone’s trails pictures!

QR codes are hidden within each piece of character art revealing a virtual map so you can find the other locations.

You’ll also have the opportunity to discover what else is new from the Looney Tunes including the Space Jam: A New Legacy trailer starring basketball star LeBron James.

Space Jam: A New Legacy will be released at Vue Printworks on 16th July 2021, and you can book your tickets online from just £4.99.