1 / 3Great Northern
📍 Manchester, North West
City centre complex housing an Odeon cinema, casino, café, and table tennis in a Victorian warehouse building. Convenient for central Manchester with car parking and public transport links nearby.
A well located entertainment area located in central manchester.there a places such as the Odeon and a casino located there.it could do with some refurbishment on the decor and the Odeon entrance is a bit out of the way.there is a carpark and public transport nearby.i prefer to go to the cinema here as it's quiet.you can even play table tennis here.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best suited to families with older children or teenagers looking for a city centre base with cinema access. The complex lacks dedicated family play areas and the facilities feel dated in parts. Younger children who need structured entertainment will find more to do at purpose-built family venues outside the city centre.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alistair Gledhill
8 months ago
“A well located entertainment area located in central manchester.there a places such as the Odeon and a casino located there.it could do with some refurbishment on the decor and the Odeon entrance is a bit out of the way.there is a carpark and public transport nearby.i prefer to go to the cinema here as it's quiet.you can even play table tennis here.”
Real Mates
6 months ago
“I would likely come here again. The prices here are standard. For the city centre. The cake was fresh and the coffee was hot. We got good service and didn't have to wait to long, we sat out the back in a sheltered table, which I recommend as it is very quiet, NB the cake selection is very nice so if you have a sweet tooth, call in for one.”
Anthony Thornton
3 months ago
“Cheap, clean comfy beds great location friendly staff. Room was a bit dated, free WiFi slow and heating noisy. However all in all at 50 a night great value for money and I would stay again.”
Adrian Lunsong
3 years ago
“Through the years, this place hasn't quite been the success that it could have been; great location, nice space and architecture but not enough footfall to gain traction business wise. Which is a shame because there are some lovely places to go to here! Fortunately (we hope), plans are in to turn this site into a new commercial and residential area whilst keeping the historic facade. Until then, this place still offers an interesting time to explore. Decent photo opportunities and also do visit the local shops especially along the Mews.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Great Northern occupies a converted Victorian warehouse in central Manchester, hosting an Odeon cinema alongside a casino, cafés, and a table tennis facility. The Odeon entrance sits toward the rear of the complex — easy to miss on a first visit. Seating in the back courtyard area offers a quieter atmosphere. Car parking is available on-site with public transport connections close by.
