Manchester 235 Casino, academy manager Tony Mannechez teahes students Jak and Jack at the Roulette table (Image: Andy Lambert) Read More Related Articles “That has been great because many years ago the Great Northern itself was an empty void, the footfall through it wasn’t great.
“Down the road we now have Revolucion de Cuba, Albert’s Schloss, BeAT Street and the likes and that kind of offering not only has created a city which now has a European drinking and party culture, but has created a footfall to this area. Occupying around 60,000 sq ft, this upmarket venue has gone from strength to strength with staff numbers and revenues up 10%, and is now capitalising on Manchester’s growing food and drink scene.Įnthusiastic venue director Mark Hands, who came over from Caesars’ Nottingham site a year ago, says: “When we opened 10 years ago the location was good, but only in recent years has it really started to come into fruition. The casino, which employs 221 staff in the Great Northern Warehouse, boasts a James Martin restaurant, a cocktail bar, a luxurious multi-use private event suite, multiple floors of gaming and a dedicated poker lounge and is open 24/7. As local casinos go, Manchester235 maybe the closest you can get to the Las Vegas experience – after all, it is owned by the world’s largest entertainment company, Caesars.
