Stay for the Gig
Co-op Live is ten minutes away by tram, and the AO Arena and O2 Apollo are close by too. Have dinner in Lock 84 before the show, then come back to a bar that stays open all night for hotel guests.
Getting to the Venue
Manchester Piccadilly station and its tram stop are on your doorstep, so the big venues are a short ride away. Shows finish at the same time for everyone, so give yourself a little extra time on the way home.
By tram
Co-op Live
The UK’s biggest indoor arena. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Etihad Campus, which stops right by the doors. Trams run late on Friday and Saturday nights, and shuttle buses run back to town after the bigger shows.
Co-op Live travelOr the tram to Victoria
AO Arena
Part of the Victoria station complex, on the other side of the city centre. Take the tram to Victoria, or hop on the free bus that links Piccadilly station and Victoria.
AO Arena travelJust under, on foot
O2 Apollo
The Apollo in Ardwick is just under a mile from Piccadilly station. It is an easy walk, or a short hop on one of the buses along Stockport Road.
O2 Apollo travelAlso Close By
- Albert HallA former Methodist hall on Peter Street
- O2 RitzOn Whitworth Street West
- Aviva StudiosHome of Factory International
- The Bridgewater HallHome of the Hallé
Gig Night at The Reach
Before the Show
Dinner in Lock 84 by the canal. It gets busy on gig nights, so book a table and tell us your show time.
After the Encore
The Lock 84 bar is open until 1am, and all night for hotel guests. Room service runs 24 hours a day too.
The Morning After
No last train to chase. Breakfast in Lock 84 starts at 6.30am on weekdays and 7am at weekends, and the station is two minutes away when you are ready.Good to Know
All questionsHow far is The Reach from Co-op Live?
About 10 minutes by tram. Take the tram from Piccadilly to the Etihad Campus stop, which is right by the arena.
How do I get to the AO Arena?
The arena is part of Manchester Victoria station. Take the tram to Victoria, or use the free bus that runs between Piccadilly station and Victoria.
Can I walk to the O2 Apollo?
Yes. The Apollo is just under a mile from Piccadilly station, so it is an easy walk. Buses also run along Stockport Road.
Will the bar be open when I get back?
The Lock 84 bar is open until 1am, and 24 hours a day for hotel guests. Room service runs 24 hours a day as well.
Make a Night of It
215 rooms, 90 seconds from Manchester Piccadilly station.