There are not many restaurants near the Manchester Apollo Theatre, which is located a mile outside the city centre in the area of Ardwick.
Piccadilly Station and the city centre however are only 13 mins walk from Manchester Apollo, offering alternative restaurants and places to eat before or after the gig.
The quality of the restaurants on offer nearby is superb with award winning Chinese, British and fine dining restaurants joined by a number of fast food joints.
Because of the location of O2 Manchester Apollo, it's recommended to get a taxi or bus to the concert from the nearby restaurants.
After the show however, the walk into the city centre is popular with the crowds largely all heading in the same direction.
Great restaurant offering al fresco dining at the Mint Hotel, formerly the City Inn, next to Piccadilly Station with a European menu that includes many local dishes. Its close proximity to the Palace Theatre makes it a great restaurant for pre-show meals
Excellent cafe bar and restaurant from celebrity chef Michael Caines, on the ground floor of the Abode Hotel next to Piccadilly Station, offering pizzas, salads, sharing platters and more
Stylish yet relaxed fine dining restaurant from double Michelin star winning celebrity chef Michael Caines, in the basement of the Abode Hotel near Piccadilly Station. Manchester's biggest hope of a Michelin star establishment. Technically superb!
Multi-award winning Punjabi restaurant inside the Ibis Hotel on Princess Street, close to the Apollo and Piccadilly Station. The only Indian restaurant to win 'Restaurant of the Year' twice at the Manchester Food & Drink Awards.
The original branch of the very popular fast food outlet and restaurant in Piccadilly Gardens serves sushi and authentic rice based dishes from around the world, available to eat in or take out in New York style noodle boxes.
The flagship branch of the very popular flame bar, sushi and grill restaurant is just across the road from the BBC and a short walk to the Apollo. Serving authentic rice based dishes from around the world, it boasts a private dining room and takeaway service.
Plush £1million Indian restaurant opposite the BBC Studios and a short walk to the Apollo. Boasting an amazing menu, with fantastic seafood options and grills, together with authentic Lahore cuisine. Open until midnight after the show
Previously known as Obsidian, the restaurant below the Arora Hotel on the edge of Chinatown, with its highly-celebrated cocktail bar, serves honest, simple, reasonably priced British food with an emphasis on steaks, fresh fish and seafood.
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