Manchester Academy

Eat and drink before the show

11 picks within a 20-minute walk, closest first.

1. 01 min 532 Bar / pub · Mo-Th 11:30-23:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-24:00, Su 16:00-22:00
2. 01 min Biko's Cafe Café
3. 01 min Kro Bar Bar / pub · Danish
4. 03 min Pho 23 Restaurant
5. 03 min The Big Hands Bar / pub
6. 04 min Red Chilli Restaurant · chinese
7. 04 min Wok 'n' Roll Restaurant · Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
8. 05 min Turing Tap Bar / pub
9. 06 min Gemini Café · breakfast, cafe/diner · Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
10. 06 min Tai Wu Restaurant · chinese
11. 09 min Peace Garden Restaurant · chinese · Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:30

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Walking times are our estimates.

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Stay nearby

Stay within walking distance and skip the transport queue after the encore.

Good to know

Parking

On-site car park to the rear of the Academy. There is a barrier and customers will need pound coins to open it. Parking also available in nearby side streets.

Accessibility

There is a passenger lift which allows access to all floors. Disabled toilet on all floors, these operate on the National RADAR scheme, a key is available at Reception. Unless stated, all shows are unreserved standing. For any special needs requirements, the venue should be contacted directly via the main reception on 0161 275 2930.

Venue rules

No food or drink to be brought into the venue. All children 14 or under should be accompanied by an adult at all times unless otherwise stated in the event informaton. Under 21's will be required to provide ID when purchasing alcohol.

Children

U16s to be accompanied by an adult at all times

Box office

Ticket Office: Mon - Fri: 10.00am - 4.00pm Union Reception: Mon - Fri: 4.00pm - 10.30pm. Sat: 6.00pm - 9.45pm. Sun: 6.00pm - 10.00pm

From Ticketmaster venue information. Rules can change between shows, so check the official site.