Junction

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  Ryan Broad

  ·3 months ago

  “We were recently booked to host a wedding at Junction, I have to say the whole team there are incredible! - seamless service through the day, not to mention communication and organisation in the build up to the day. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to book an event space!”

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  Harry Dobson

  ·3 months ago

  “One of the very best wedding venues in the city We wanted a unique and memorable wedding in the city we both love, this 5* wedding venue in the heart of Manchester did just that. Sophie, Paul and the Team at Junction were fantastic, helpful, creative and always courteous throughout our meetings with them and on the big day itself. The team at Junction hosted us for multiple planning sessions, tastings and friendly chats in the run up to the wedding. No detail was forgotten or not addressed. They clearly had prior experience hosting weddings and we felt in very safe hands throughout the planning process. The venue is 3-4 minutes walk from the Manchester registry office at the Pankhurst Suite, and a large selection of hotels. Junction is one of the only venues nearby with outdoor space, not to mention attached to a landmark building in the city. The ability for the team to lean on the wider resources at Manchester Central including AV, sound, bar staff and security meant we felt we received more than our money's worth. We had a huge wedding with more than 150 people for the evening and the venue more than accommodated a prosecco reception, delicious meal, tea/coffee/cake and a sizable dancefloor area with a quiet area to chat. We had multiple interactions with friends and family praising the wedding and space, saying it was one of the very best they had attended, and so unique - 10/10. Junction reopened for our guests for brunch the next morning for us to reconnect with family and friends. Coffee there is great. With half a dozen hotels nearby such as the Leonardo, Edwardian, Midland and Premier Inn, it was perfect for guests who travelled. We want to do it all over again. Thanks a million.”

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  R Davis

  ·3 months ago

  “5* Wedding Venue in the heart of Manchester. Sophie, Paul and the Team at Junction were fantastic. Helpful, creative and always courteous throughout our meetings with them and on the big day itself. The venue is 3-4 minutes walk from the Manchester registry office at the Pankhurst Suite. Junction is one of the only venues nearby with outdoor space. The ability for the team to lean on the wider resources at Manchester Central including AV, sound and security meant we felt we received more than our monies worth. We had a huge bash with more than 150 people for the evening and the venue more than accommodated a prosecco reception, delicious meal, tea/coffee/cake and a sizeable dancefloor area with quiet area to chat. Junction reopened for our guests for brunch the next morning. Coffee there is great. With half a dozen hotels nearby such as the Leonardo, Edwardian, Midland and Premier Inn, it was perfect for guests who travelled. We want to do it all over again. Thanks a million.”

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  N A.

  ·4 months ago

  “I recently visited Junction and, despite the venue itself being a lovely space to work in, the customer service completely ruined the experience. When we arrived, nobody greeted us or explained how the venue operated. We ended up seating ourselves because no member of staff acknowledged us, despite there being plenty of employees on shift and enough staff to keep track of customers coming and going. I had purchased a drink elsewhere before arriving and brought it in with me. We were waiting for somebody to ask if we were ready to order when a staff member approached. Rather than greeting us or offering any form of customer service, his first words were: “Is that from here?” After I explained it wasn’t, he responded with, “Well, we don’t allow food or drinks from other retailers” I apologised and explained that I was planning to order from Junction anyway. I then asked where we ordered from, and he simply replied, “The bar,” before walking away. The issue wasn’t the policy itself. Many venues don’t allow outside food and drink, and that’s completely understandable. The issue was the attitude. A polite explanation would have been perfectly fine. Instead, the interaction felt unnecessarily hostile and immediately created an uncomfortable atmosphere. Unfortunately, things didn’t improve. When I ordered my tea at the bar, another staff member repeated that outside drinks weren’t allowed and told me to either finish it quickly or stand outside. Again, there was no warmth, no politeness and no attempt to speak to customers respectfully. I didn’t even notice any signage regarding the policy, but even if there was, a simple and friendly explanation would have resolved the situation. Throughout our visit, no staff member checked on us, nobody appeared particularly welcoming, and not a single employee seemed interested in providing good customer service. While customers were largely ignored, staff seemed more interested in chatting and laughing amongst themselves. The final interaction summed up the experience perfectly. A member of staff came over to inform everyone that an event was starting at 4pm and that we all had to leave beforehand. Again, there was no courtesy whatsoever. A simple “How is everything today?” followed by a polite explanation about the upcoming event would have been far more professional. Instead, customers were essentially told to leave with no attempt to make the interaction friendly or respectful. Junction has the potential to be a fantastic place to work, study or meet friends. The venue itself is pleasant and inviting. Unfortunately, the staff were the complete opposite. Customer service costs nothing, and basic politeness should be the minimum expectation. Sadly, it was entirely absent during my visit.”

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  Shinelle

  ·5 months ago

  “I had a previous bad experience at Junction, but Sophie went above and beyond to make things right, and I really appreciate the effort she put in. She is super genuine and lovely. Thank you Sophie!”

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  sofia coward

  ·5 months ago

  “amazing environment for doing work or studying until later when the environment turns cozy and perfect for a drink or get together. the staff were all extremely lovely, the coffee was great, the fries were absolutely delicious and crispy.”

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  Raghad Shalash

  ·6 months ago

  “One of the best Coffee cups in the city, pure strong brew. We also tried a nice fresh bakery selections in brunch time. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, good place to meet few friends and enjoy good vibes.”

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  Michael Leonard

  ·8 months ago

  “No reviews on food as haven't partated in yet, but the service and drinks was excellent in this chilled place, decent music nice atmosphere! Bar staff very accommodating and helpful being drinks to the to table, Came in during happy hour 2 cocktails for £14 on certain cocktails, and grabbed a few cruzcampo on happy hour (but all day on a Friday) for £4 a pint absolute bargain! 🍺🍺”

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  Dominic

  ·1 year ago

  “A floaty, bright and breezy vibe greets you at the door when entering ‘Junction’. As does a warm “hi there, welcome! “ from the smiling staff. You’re then left choosing which comfy seat and view you’re going to plump for. The chefs have consistently chosen characterful and considered cuisine. With my focus being plant-based dishes, an increasingly unfamiliar sigh of relief came when perusing the menu, which was soon followed by the greedy inhalation of the Korean fried Oyster Mushroom ‘Chicken’ ciabatta - a triumph! In an increasingly reclusive vegan Manchester culinary landscape, ‘Junction’ greets me at the crossroads, where elevated eats meets breezy ease in cosy, plush seats.”

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  Sam Thomas

  ·1 year ago

  “Abysmal experience. All of the food was wrong and came out in drabs over the space of an hour, not even the same time for the same orders. A wrap was served as a roll, a flatbread was the same roll, the cheese on toast was the same roll. Staff rude and unaccommodating right from the bar to the waiters. The final straw was some “chicken tenders” which weren’t even close to tenders, tiny bits of hard pink chicken. Awful from start to finish. 7 of us and everybody had something wrong.”

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