The Great Northern kickstarts 2025 with an unmissable range of dining deals, movie packages and more

From budget-friendly bites and endless movie magic to unlimited barcade activities and £5 yoga, Great Northern has you covered this month with a wide array of deals, discounts and party packages to beat the January Blues and start your year in style.

As always, the iconic burger masters Almost Famous are serving all their towering patty stacks at 50% this month. Treat yourself to a classic Famous, a Juicy Double, a fully-loaded Triple Nom or any other burger for less than £7.50 a pop, every Sunday to Friday. Book your table HERE.

At The Mews, you can sample a dizzying variety of small plates at half price, with menu highlights including Patatas Bravas, Lamb Kofta, Salt & Pepper Squid, Tiger King Prawns, and Spicy Tomato Sauce Pan-Fried Chorizo.

For the first time this January, they’re also extending the offer to their charcuterie menu, so you can grab a heaving board of cheese, meat and artisanal breads at 50% off.

Available Tuesday to Saturday. Book HERE.

Down on Deansgate proper, Pan-Asian street food masters Suki Suki are serving their wildly popular ramen and rice bowls for a tenner throughout January, with crowd favourites including Karaage Chicken Ramen, Prawn Ramen, Katsu Curry and the signature Suki Suki Ramen.

You can also grab a gyoza and soft drink for £5.95. No booking required – just stop by.

If you’re after some of Manchester’s best authentic Italian cuisine without emptying your wallet, head to Italiana Fifty Five and enjoy 50% off their A La Carte menu until the end of the month. Book a table HERE.

For a sumptuous Mediterranean feast, book a table at Evuna and try three tapas dishes for just £17.95, available all day Monday, until 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays and from 12-4pm at the weekend. Book HERE.

Throughout January, the UV-splattered throwback bowling bar and arcade Lane7 offers unlimited playtime across every activity, for groups of any size, starting from just £11. Book their ALL IN package HERE and get stuck into non-stop rounds of bowling, pool, darts, shuffleboard and more.

For the film fanatics, ODEON Cinemas’ New Year’s Sale slashes 15% off their myLIMITLESS membership, with a full year of silver screen entertainment available for just £158 up front. Grab yours HERE and settle in for all the blockbusters, indie flicks and nerve-shredding horror you can handle.

If you’re looking to kickstart a year of health, wellbeing and wholesome New Year’s resolutions, you can try an introductory yoga class at Life Centre North for just £4.99. From Ashtanga to Vinyasa Flow, Life Centre North covers every facet of yoga for members of all ages and experience levels with a diverse, inclusive class schedule.

If you enjoy your first session, you can book 30 days of unlimited yoga for just £45. Find out more HERE.