Beloved Manchester-founded burger brand Archie’s has revealed its latest venture – an all-pink roller rink, diner and arcade, Archie’s Atomic.
The huge new venue will officially open its doors to the public next week, but we have, of course, had a little sneak peek for you.
This exciting addition to Greater Manchester includes the north’s largest leisure roller rink, geared towards skaters of all abilities.
You’ll be able to rent a pair of Archie’s Atomic roller skates before going for a spin beneath a huge spinning disco ball on the bespoke bright pink rink.
There’s plenty of space around the sidelines for your mates to cheer you on (or laugh at you, depending on your skating ability).
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This massive new 750-capacity entertainment destination also has a state-of-the-art arcade, including games like basketball hoops, prize grabbers, driving simulators, and dance machines, in partnership with SEGA.
An immersive gaming platform will let you challenge your pals in interactive competitions, with a soundtrack of 80s, 90s and 00s hits.
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The huge pink roller rink at Archie’s Atomic. Credit: The Manc GroupArcade area at Archie’s Atomic. Credit: The Manc Group
And it wouldn’t be Archie’s without burgers and shakes, would it?
The 5000sq ft Archie’s Atomic has a full diner with smash burgers and delicious sides.
For the first time ever, the new venue also has a dedicated milkshake bar serving shakes, waffles, coffee and ice cream by the scoop.
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Passes for the roller rink, which get you an hour on the floor, start from £15, or a full any-time Skate Club membership is £60 per month.
Archie’s Atomic has a full diner serving its signature burgers and shakes. Credit: The Manc GroupArchie’s shakes are on the menu. Credit: The Manc Group
There are party packages available for groups of more than eight people, starting from £25pp for children and £30pp for over-14s.
Archie’s Atomic is at the Trafford Palazzo, next to to Nerf Action Experience and Sea Life Manchester.
Doors will officially open at 10am on Thursday 7 November, with opening hours from 10am to 10pm seven days a week.
Manchester rock and blues veterans Proud Mary announce handful of reunion shows in 2026
Danny Jones
Veteran Manchester rock and blues band Proud Mary recently announced a limited run of UK reunion shows, including a fairly intimate hometown show.
The seasoned Northern outfit may have seen plenty of lineup changes and a long hiatus of sorts, but now they’re returning for just a small handful of comeback gigs across the country.
Ahead of their seminal debut album turning 25 years old this year, 2026 also seems them steadily creeping up on the best part of three decades as a group in some form or another.
For anyone uninitiated, the native 90s and early noughties name was the first band signed to Noel Gallagher’s Sour Mash Records in 2001.
Their first-ever LP, The Same Old Blues, still remains their most revered work to this day.
Dubbed by the older Burnage brother and legendary Manc musician as “a lesson in songwriting” in an interview with the NME way back when, they started out as long-time friends and turned into fellow studio peers.
As well as supporting the likes of Oasis, Neil Young, The Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Ryan Adams, Noel’s High Flying Birds and more on various tours over the years, they also famously headlined Isle of Wight Festival in 2004.
Having collaborated with the likes of another Britpop legend, Gem Archer, as well as The Smiths’ Andy Rourke, not to mention gaining plaudits from so many other contemporaries, they’re likely one of your favourite bands’ old faithful bands.
It still sits as one of the biggest live highlights.
Moreover, in regional terms, rising local indie rock quintet Rosellas are also joining them on the road for all but one of the shows.
Unfortunately for us, it is their date at Manchester Academy 3 (sigh)…
However, we’re still getting a fairly nearby name, with fellow long-running Crewe icons The Train Set joining them here in 0161 on 16 May. You can grab your tickets HERE.
Both of the Manc bands have also featured in our artists of the month, by the way, in case you wanted to see who else was listed alongside them.
Featured Images — Proud Mary (press shots supplied via Sonic PR)
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A Mamma Mia bottomless sing-along screening is coming to Manchester this Mother’s Day
Emily Sergeant
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and a bottomless Mamma Mia sing-along screening is coming to Manchester to celebrate.
Popular independent venue Fairfield Social Club will transform into a full blown ABBA-fuelled sing-along celebration this Mother’s Day, combining a themed quiz, bottomless drinks, and a screening of the beloved musical film Mamma Mia!, and is inviting all ‘Dancing Queens’ and ‘Super Troupers’ down to celebrate.
Taking place on Mother’s Day itself, the event begins with a Mamma Mia-themed quiz, before settling in for a sing-along screening of the film, complete with 110 minutes of bottomless drinks.
Guests are, of course, encouraged to dress up and sing, dance, and ‘fully embrace their inner Donna or Tanya’.
Released back in 2008 to universal acclaim, and becoming a cult-classic in the process, Mamma Mia! the film follows a young bride-to-be named Sophie who invites three men to her upcoming wedding, with the possibility that any of them could be her real father.
The jukebox musical film, featuring all the ABBA hits you could hope for, has an all-star cast of superstars like Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgard, and so many more.
Whether it’s celebrating with mums, step mums, chosen family, or friends, event organisers are hoping this bottomless screening will be an alternative to the traditional Mother’s Day plans.
On the day, there’ll a selection of themed cocktails inspired by the film to sip on – including the Honey Honey and Dancing Queen – alongside tasty Greek street food from the traders at Fairfield Social Club’s kitchen.
Fairfield Social Club has built a reputation as one of Manchester’s most exciting independent venues for community-led events, comedy, and culture, and this Mother’s Day celebration is no different.
Mother’s Day: Mamma Mia Bottomless is taking place on Mother’s Day this Sunday (15 March) at Fairfield Social Club from 2pm, and tickets are now on sale for £15 each and already selling fast, but there’s still time to book.
Daisy Jackson -
30th October 2024 
