The Ritz, Manchester

Name: The Ritz
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 714 4140

#114 among attractions in Manchester

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Bars and clubs, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Ritz is a live music venue on Whitworth Street West, Manchester, England. Built in 1927, it was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor. The Ritz was taken over by HMV in 2011 and given a £2 million refurbishment. ()

Capacity: 1500Coordinates: 53°28'28"N, 2°14'35"W

Address

City CentreManchester United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 714 4140

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Day trips

The Ritz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manchester Art Gallery, The Briton's Protection, Manchester Cenotaph, Bridgewater Hall.

~1570 ftN
Prominent paintings and decorative arts
Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
8 min walk • The Manchester Art Gallery, nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom, stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, known for its impressive collection of fine art, craft, and design, is a beacon for art lovers...
~940 ftW
Nightlife
The Briton's Protection, Manchester
5 min walk • The Briton's Protection is a historic pub nestled in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. Known for its extensive selection of over 300 whiskies, this traditional watering hole has been serving patrons since 1806, making it one of the city's most enduring...
~1530 ftN
Memorial
Manchester Cenotaph, Manchester
8 min walk • Manchester Cenotaph is a solemn tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I, standing as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. Unveiled in 1924, this war memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who is renowned for...
~730 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
4 min walk • Bridgewater Hall stands as a beacon of musical excellence in the bustling city of Manchester, United Kingdom. Opened in 1996, this modern music venue has quickly become one of the most prestigious concert halls in the country, renowned for its exceptional acoustics...
~420 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Cornerhouse, Manchester
3 min walk • Cornerhouse was a centre for cinema and the contemporary visual arts next to Oxford Road Station on Oxford Street, Manchester, England which was active from 1985–2015. It had three floors of art galleries, three cinemas, a bookshop, a bar and a café bar.
~1600 ftW
47-floor skyscraper with a hotel
Cloud 23, Manchester
8 min walk • Beetham Tower is a 47-storey mixed use skyscraper in Manchester, England. Completed in 2006, it is named after its developers, the Beetham Organisation, and was designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners.
~1370 ftNE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Circus Tavern, Manchester
7 min walk • The Circus Tavern in Portland Street, Manchester, England, is the smallest public house in the city, with one of the smallest bars in the country. Built in about 1790, it is also one of the oldest pubs in Manchester, although it only became a pub in about 1840.
~1280 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Cruz 101, Manchester
7 min walk • Cruz 101 is a nightclub and music venue situated in Manchester's Gay Village which is centred on Canal Street, England. It is one of the most popular and longest-running gay clubs in Greater Manchester, often boasting itself as Manchester's Favourite Gay Venue.
~1320 ftN
Square
St Peter's Square, Manchester
7 min walk • St Peter's Square is a public square in Manchester city centre, England. The north of the square is bounded by Princess Street and the south by Peter Street. To the west of the square is Manchester Central Library, Midland Hotel and Manchester Town Hall Extension.
~1200 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Manchester Central, Manchester
6 min walk • Manchester Central Convention Complex is an exhibition and conference centre converted from the former Manchester Central railway station in Manchester, England.
~1750 ftNW
Church, Bars and clubs, Dance club
Albert Hall, Manchester
9 min walk • The Albert Hall is a music venue in Manchester, England. Built as a Methodist central hall in 1908 by the architect William James Morley of Bradford and built by J. Gerrard & Sons Ltd of Swinton, it has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building. The main floor was used as a nightclub from 1999 to 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Ritz?

Nearby attractions include Tootal, Manchester (2 min walk), The Green Building, Manchester (2 min walk), Canada House, Manchester (2 min walk), Cornerhouse, Manchester (3 min walk).

How to get to The Ritz by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Ritz:

Bus

Whitworth St West/Oxford Rd Stn • Lines: 2, 2 (peak) (2 min walk)
Manchester City Centre, Oxford Street / near Gt Bridgewater Street • Lines: 191, 197 (2 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (2 min walk)
Deansgate (9 min walk)

Tram

St. Peter's Square • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (7 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (8 min walk)