Latest reviews by maximusmanc

Royal Exchange Theatre

maximusmanc — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:48:00 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: St. Anns Square, M2 7DH, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 833 9333

Website: http://www.royalexchange.co.uk

Tags: theatre, paintings, sculptures, alternative, modern art

Innovative designThere are two theatres in the Royal Exchange building. The main theatre is in the centre of the hall as you walk into the building and has been designed to be completely circular and see through (from the outside and in). the stage is in the centre so no matter where you sit, you get a good view. Performances feel very intimate and the impact is amazing.

There is also a very nice cafe/bar, and a very interesting arts & crafts shop.

The building itself has been very impressively restored from the days when it used to be a commodities exchange centre. Just walk in and look up and you'll know what I mean. It's breathtaking.

Manchester Evening News Arena

maximusmanc — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:43:45 +0000

Rating: 4.3

Location: Hunts Bank, M3 1AR, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0870 190 8000

Website: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk

One of the biggest venues in the worldA couple of years ago (and maybe even now) the M E N arena beat New York's Madison Sq. Gardens to the top concert venue in the world in terms of ticket sales.

Madonna, Kylie, Bowie, Scissor Sisters, you name it .. have performed here.

The venue is spacious, easy to access and the staff are very professional and helpful.

Dimitri's

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:59:39 +0000

Rating: 3.2

Location: Deansgate, M3 4FN, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, greek, seafood, good value, mediterranean, spanish, crowded, turkish

Very popularI love this restaurant, it's very friendly and the menu is superb. It's great in the summer when you can sit in the veranda area at the back of the restaurant. My only criticism is that the place does get very crowded at weekend evenings but that's the proof of the success I guess...

Manchester Art Gallery

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:55:38 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: Mosley Street, M2 3JL, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 235 8888

Website: http://www.manchestergalleries.org

Tags: modern art, photographic exhibition, paintings, sculptures

Impressive architectureThe newly restored and expanded Manchester Art Gallery is one of my favourite cultural venues in the city centre. As well as really impressive permanent exhibitions, there are regular temporary ones too. The location makes it easy to pop in and out whenever you're in the city centre.

Great Kathmandu

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:52:18 +0000

Rating: 3.7

Location: 140 Burton Road, M20 1JQ, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 434 6413

Website: http://www.greatkathmandu.com/

Tags: helpful staff

Great food, friendly serviceOne of the local and wider-local area favourites. People drive for miles to come to this little restaurant serving Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Always full but somehow they manage to squeeze you in! Great takeaways too.

Wagamama

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:49:10 +0000

Rating: 3.3

Location: 1 Spinningfields Sq, M3 3AP, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, oriental, business, good value, thai, japanese, malaysian

One of my favouritesThis is a great restaurant for good wholesome Japanese cuisine, at an affordable price and very conveniently located. Great place to stop and have lunch during your shopping expedition. There are two in Manchester centre and my favourite one is the ground floor restaurant in the new RBS Building on Deansgate.

The Imperial War Museum North

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:46:07 +0000

Rating: 3.7

Location: The Quays, M17 1TZ, Manchester, United Kingdom

Website: http://north.iwm.org.uk/

Award winning architectureThe award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind, houses impressive and often moving permanent exhibitions of the Wars, in particular WW2.

Bridgewater Hall

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:42:24 +0000

Rating: 4.2

Location: Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 907 9000

Website: http://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Tags: classical concerts, opera

One of the best Classical Music in the worldWith an impressive all year round program including regular weekly concerts by two of the World's most famous classical orchestras (The HallÃ© and the BBC Philharmonic) both of which are resident in Manchester.

There are also Jazz and other concerts, as well as Christmas and New Year concerts and the Summer Manchester Proms.

http://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

http://www.halle.co.uk/publishedSite/home.asp

http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/philharmonic/

http://www.manchestercamerata.com/

Selfridges

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:36:13 +0000

Rating: 4.5

Location: Exchange Square, , Manchester, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.selfridges.com/index.cfm?page=1208

Selfridges ManchesterOne of only a handful Selfridges stores outside of London. this one is also nicely located in the heart of Manchester's main city centre shopping area. When you're tired of shopping (even if it's of the window type!) try the sushi bar in the food hall.

Harvey Nichols

maximusmanc — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:32:15 +0000

Rating: 4.5

Location: Exchange Square, M1 1AD, Manchester, United Kingdom

Website: http://www.harveynichols.com/output/Page144.asp

Tags: delicatessen, exclusive boutique, helpful staff, rare finds

Harvey NicholsUltra cool, Ultra chique. Favourite of the rich, the glitzy, the WAGS, their footballers, and anyone who wants to feel like they're stylish for a few hours (even if they just window shop!)