◆ AO Arena · Manchester · ~7 Min Walk

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Upcoming Shows

Before the Lights Go Down

Seven minutes from AO Arena. Long, slow suppers before the lights dim — soul food made to be lingered over, tables held until the doors open, and a short walk through Manchester to your seat.

~7 min
Walk to AO Arena
Est. 2020
Mama's Soul Food
4.9★
Google Rating
Seven Minute Walk

Supper finishes, you step out, and you're at the arena before the support act closes.

Timed to the Show

Your table is held until doors open. Courses paced so no one's rushing the final bite.

No Rush, No Queue

Skip the arena concession lines. Slow food, candlelight, and a short walk to your seat.

Upcoming Shows at AO Arena

Tables fill fast on show nights — book early to keep your seat before the walk to the arena.

01
POP
Sat 28 Mar 2026
Show 8:30 PM

Sabrina Carpenter

AO Arena · Short n' Sweet Tour

Book a pre-show supper on the Short n' Sweet tour night — slow, candle-lit dining before a short walk to your seats.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — AO Arena Manchester
02
HIP-HOP / R&B
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Show 8:00 PM

Drake

AO Arena · It's All A Blur Tour

Six God back in Manchester — bourbon-glazed ribs, smoked mac, and slow burners on the speakers before the short walk to your seats.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Drake — AO Arena Manchester
03
R&B / POP
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Show 8:00 PM

Doja Cat

AO Arena · Scarlet Tour

Doja's Scarlet tour lands in Manchester — glam supper, sultry candlelight and the seven minute walk to the arena afterwards.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Doja Cat — AO Arena Manchester

The Show Starts at Mama's

Book a table on any show night and we'll hold your seat until the doors open. A slow supper, soft candles, then a short walk to the arena.

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Address
Unit 2, Norton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 7NW
Opening Hours
Mon–Thu · 12pm – 10pm
Fri–Sat · 12pm – 11:00pm
Sun · 12pm – 10pm