◆ AO Arena · Manchester · ~7 Min Walk
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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
Open Mic
May 30, 2026
9:30 PM

Local Artists

AO Arena

The floor is yours. Bring an instrument, bring a lyric, bring your soul.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — AO Arena Manchester
01
Gospel
May 24, 2026
11:30 AM

Choir of Hope

AO Arena

A full-throated Sunday gospel brunch with unlimited cornbread and hallelujahs.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — AO Arena Manchester
01
Afro-Soul
May 16, 2026
7:30 PM

Kwame & The Embers

AO Arena

Highlife rhythms meet Southern soul in this spirited mid-month residency.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — AO Arena Manchester
01
Jazz
May 9, 2026
8:00 PM

Lady Bea Trio

AO Arena

Velvet-voiced standards and loose improvisation, set against a slow-cooked supper.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — AO Arena Manchester
01
Soul / Motown
May 2, 2026
7:00 PM

The Joy Room

AO Arena

An evening of Motown classics and deep soul cuts, reimagined live over dinner.

→ 7 min walk · Timed to doors
Sabrina Carpenter — 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.

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