Today we're open 08:00 - 02:00
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.
Keep the kids entertained this half term with our family-friendly, online poetry workshop, hosted by the award-winning performance poet, Jenny Berry.
The interactive performance, due to take place via Zoom on June 2nd at 10am-12noon, will provide a taster into poetry through words and language, alongside rhyme and rap.
With the aim to create a safe space and positive experience after the impact of Covid-19, the creative word play workshop will get families with children aged primary school and above, involved in fun speaking and creative writing tasks to reveal how poetry can be used as a vehicle to express emotions.
The event will be free but is limited to 12 attendees, allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To pre-book your place for our workshop, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchesters-printworks-family-friendly-online-poetry-workshop-tickets-157040264659
Planning on visiting Manchester’s city centre and looking for something to fill your time?
We’ve got tonnes of inspiration for you!
Vue Cinema
With 21 screens and one of the biggest IMAX screens in Europe, Vue Printworks takes the big screen experience to a whole new level.
Not only that, Printworks has the lowest cinema prices in the area. With prices starting from just £2.99 on the weekends, and the low price of £4.99 when booking online, you’ll be able to save money for popcorn and Ice Blasts – especially when using your Meerkat Movies discount!
Tenpin Bowling
Head to our bowling alley for hours of action – and don’t forget to stop by the arcades!
Tenpin Printworks is perfect for people of all ages, whether you’re out with the kids for a bowl and lunch, on a date or catching up with mates over a game and a few cocktails.
As well as the bowling alley, we’ve got an arcade, pool and shuffleboard to carry on the competition if you didn’t quite get that perfect game you wanted.
Check out our daily deals and book your game in advance!
Mini Golf
A whole new meaning to getting a round in at Printworks!
The jungle-themed Treetop Adventure Golf brings you hours of competitive fun as you face your friends and family in two 18-hole courses – choose between the Tropical and Ancient Explorer trails, or complete them both!
Escape Room
Fancy an escape challenge? We’ve got you covered.
Escape Reality is one of Manchester’s best escape rooms, and the challenge is straightforward – get out of the room before the timer runs out!
With eight unique escape rooms set at different difficulty levels, the experience is suitable for people of all ages who love to solve puzzles.
Live Sports
We don’t just show the football in our bars!
All year round, our bars have a packed schedule for your viewing please, whether it’s UFC, boxing, rugby, cricket – even WWE!
We’ve got over 200 screens in our venues so you won’t miss a moment of the action – just book ahead and pop down on the day.
Restaurants
Whether you’re looking for a cheeky Nando’s, pub lunch, kids menus or legendary Hard Rock Cafe burger, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Printworks.
We’ve got a whole host of cuisines to choose from, from Japanese to Mexican – so make the most of those taste buds!
Just a stone’s throw from Manchester’s AO Arena, we’re perfect for a pre-show meal too.
Gym
Whether you’re in town for a few days and want to keep to your routine, or looking for a spot closer to the office, Nuffield Health has a state of the art gym, complete with a pool, sauna and classes so you can take care of your wellbeing.
There’s even a smoothie bar so you can get a healthy boost while you’re out and about.
A proper night out!
Looking for a catch up over cocktails or a night out that lasts until the early hours?
Printworks is one of Manchester city centre’s top spots for a great night out, with plenty of bars to choose from (or move between, if it’s one of those nights).
We’ve got drinks offers in our various bars all week long, so get the drinks in and enjoy!
Check out our latest offers and events in our What’s On Guide.
Looking to brighten up your Insta feed with some top shots from the area? We’ve got some of the most Instagrammable places in Manchester city centre in mind for you!
Northern Quarter
Just a stone’s throw from Printworks, Manchester’s Northern Quarter is a space packed with individuals who have come together to create a centre of independent businesses with unique twists. The walls are treated as tapestries for local artists, with new street art popping up constantly.
Spaces on Tib Street and Stevenson Square display the works of talented artists including Akse, LostHills and Tasha Whittle, with many pieces paying tribute to people and movements that inspire us or sharing a deeper meaning.
Retailers, bars and restaurants use their shutters and walls as a blank canvas for artists to brighten up the front, making each building unique.
This shot by @manc_wanderer perfectly captures the beauty of Lei-Mai LeMaow’s work.
View this post on Instagram
Printworks
Okay, maybe we’re a little biased, but amongst the modern glass architecture of our neighbours Manchester Arndale and the National Football Museum, we’ve stayed true to our printing house roots, adding our own modern twist with our neon lights, and a mural by local artist Justin Eagleton by our Dantzic Street entrance.
And we do look good in a photo – just check out this one by @jg0r_photography:
View this post on Instagram
Ancoats Marina
It can be a challenge for city centre dwellers to find a quiet spot without straying far from home, but Ancoats Marina provides a small escape from the hustle and bustle.
There are some stunning views too, making it an ideal place to get a few snaps while you’re stopping by to walk your dog or just grab some downtime.
Check out this shot by @the_manchester_edit which shows off the Marina in the glorious sunshine!
View this post on Instagram
St Peter’s Square
Nope, we don’t mean the tram stop! We mean the stunning architecture surrounding it.
Manchester Central Library and Manchester Town Hall overlook the square, and the square itself has statues of Emmeline Pankhurst and the Manchester Cenotaph. The spot is steeped in history and gives you a moment to think about the people who made Manchester such a great city.
This shot from @victoriaplum37 captures the Square beautifully.
View this post on Instagram
Canal Street
Our city has a proud LGBTQIA+ history, and the Canal Street area is packed with vibrant energy to reflect the rainbow Pride Flag – and it’s not a bad spot to grab a photo or two either!
Whether it’s the iconic Canal Street sign, graffiti portraits or local LGBT icons such as Drag Race’s local star Divina De Campo, or a shot of the sun sparkling off the canal you’ll have your camera out constantly when taking a stroll through the Village.
This shot by @thegaymanc shows off the huge welcome Canal Street has for anyone who wants to pop down.
View this post on Instagram
John Rylands Library
While we’ve focused on the stunning outdoor spaces in Manchester, let’s take a moment to appreciate the grand indoors of John Rylands Library.
As well as the large main area that reminds us a little of Hogwarts, everywhere you look has tiny details. People have spent hours in the area taking in the building without ever making it to the books it’s home to.
While we’d highly recommend heading down there to really take it in, here’s a taster from @brittonperelman:
View this post on Instagram
Stopping by Printworks for a photoshoot sometime soon? Tag @mcrprintworks in your photos to be featured on our page!
Whether you’re having a garden party to enjoy the sun or a quiet night in with your loved ones, we’ve got all the delicious deliveries ready to go. All you have to do is order!
We’re so excited for the rest of our favourite Printworks Manchester restaurants to reopen this summer! Thankfully, you don’t even have to wait or even leave your sofa to eat some restaurant-quality Peri-Peri chicken, sushi rolls or katsu curry. We’ve got all your favourite food to order.
Nando’s Printworks
We miss having a cheeky Nando’s with our mates at Printworks just as much as you do. It feels so long since we’ve ordered an Extra Hot and wished we’d just went with the Lemon & Herb instead!
Thankfully, you can still make those delicious regrets from the comfort of your own home. Nando’s Printworks is open for delivery on Deliveroo for all your spicy (or tame, we won’t judge you) chicken cravings!
Sushi takeaway in Manchester
There’s nothing quite like a good salmon set, spicy roll or chicken teriyaki takeaway. We can’t wait for lockdown to end so we can travel to Japan and eat all the sushi our stomachs can handle!
Lucky for us, Wasabi remains open to give us a taste of Japan while we’re saving up! You can order all your favourite dishes from Deliveroo and UberEats now.
Wagamama Printworks
Sushi not your thing but you still fancy some tasty Asian-inspired cuisines with a fresh twist? We’re pleased to tell you Wagamama Printworks is also open for delivery. Feast on katsu curry, firecracker tofu and chilli squid for the ultimate flavour fest! Put your orders in on Deliveroo now!
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester delivery
If your idea of having fun in the sun is with a classic Caribbean mojito and a BBQ bacon cheeseburger, why not try ordering from the Hard Rock Cafe? With a legendary menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Best served with a side of classic rock, we suggest turning the volume up all the way to really immerse yourself in the Hard Rock Cafe experience. Orders are available from Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats now!
Printworks Manchester restaurants
We’re so excited to welcome you back to Printworks on May 17th and serve you the best food in person. While we wait patiently for May to come, we have all of your favourite foods ready for delivery. We’re spoilt for choice with so many takeaway options, we can’t decide!
There’s a takeaway for everyone at Printworks. Head over to Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats to find your perfect takeaway meal!
Missed a drink in the pub as much as we have? You’ll be pleased to know that we’re getting stocked up in anticipation of reopening our venues on May 17th!
In the meantime, we thought we’d get our followers’ taste buds going with a reminder of the ice-cold pints waiting for them on tap! Here are the best beers in the UK, as voted for by our followers.
Budweiser
Taking the top spot we have Budweiser, with nearly 40% of our followers preferring this pale lager. We’re counting down the days until we can finally be reunited with our best buds drinking a Bud and watching the game at Bierkeller.
Carling
A proper British beer, we have Carling taking second place! Best served with some good old fashioned football and some fish and chips at Yates or The Seven Stars – what a way to spend a Saturday!
Carlsberg
In third place we have Danish beer Carlsberg, which you can enjoy at Bierkeller over a burger and a long-awaited catch up with your mates!
Fosters
And finally, we have the Aussie favourite Fosters, best enjoyed in Aussie style at Walkabout with a bit of rugby. Good call!
Honourable mention – Guinness
We couldn’t make a list of beers without mentioning the Irish classic. And if you miss pub grub and a pint of Guinness, we’re pleased to let you know you can enjoy both at O’Neill’s from May 17th!
Head to the beer garden
While we’re waiting for indoor drinking and dining to open, you can head over to Hard Rock Cafe to enjoy some cocktails and a catchup in the beer garden which is open now – get your bookings in!
Reopening for indoor drinks and dining
We’re excited to finally see you all treat yourselves to some Wagamama, Nando’s, Frankie and Benny’s and more, washed down with your favourite beers at Yates’, Bierkeller and O’Neill’s on May 17th.
For further information, you can read more about how we’re keeping you safe at Printworks here!
Printworks has a special place in its heart for soul music, being the host venue for the Manchester Soul Festival for the last 5 years running. Only a global pandemic could stop soul fans from descending on the city for a day of nostalgia, friendship and soul. So, for Christmas this year the Manchester Soul Festival committee have decided to rank their top Christmas soul-filled tunes, a small consolation but some stellar records. Here we go…
The Temptations – Silent night (1980)
Brook Benton – Soul Santa (1971)
Otis Redding – Merry Christmas baby (1968)
Carla Thomas – gee whiz its Christmas (1963)
The Jackson 5 – Santa Claus is coming to town (1970)