A slighted dated arena but with amazing transport links. Victoria Station is right beside it as is the multi-storey NCP car park. The show wasn't bad either so all in all, a pretty good evening.

A slighted dated arena but with amazing transport links. Victoria Station is right beside it as is the multi-storey NCP car park. The show wasn't bad either so all in all, a pretty good evening.
I've been to the MEN Arena a couple of times now once to see Nickelback and most recently to see Meatloaf.
I was amazed that the concessions selling event souvenirs charged an extra 5% on top of the displayed prices if you paid by debit or credit card - I'm not sure how this is justified as usually traders are...
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I've seen a few shows here over the years but most recently Rihanna in June.
Luckily I was staying over as nearby parking was pretty pricey.
Despite being up in the heavens there wasn't a bad view to be had and the sound carried great.
The one downside would have to be the fake merchandise sellers on the way out,...
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Went to the Rhianna concert & as a treat booked The View experience expecting views of the whole Arena, the buzz, excitement of people arriving onto the stadium, seeing the warm up act, having access the the bar from the seats. Able to nip back in during the concert rather than queue for drinks & toilet access. NOT the case!...
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We have attended both comedy ( Lee Evans ) and music ( Greenday & Nickleback ) events . Plenty of places nearby to pass time if you are a bit early and easy access from the station. Lots of event parking but it will cost you for so called secure parking..... Arena is a good size and staff are well...
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It's a huge arena and we were lucky to be at floor level 2nd block on the middle aisle, we thought our seats were great until the huge bloke stood up which meant everyone else stood up behind him and like reverse dominoes, we all went! I felt sorry for the disabled who had no option but to sit and...
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Not the best arena I have ever been to - that said - there was plenty of leg room so no complaints there! Efficient at entry and exit also.
Air con needs updating as it was very poor if they had it at all - we couldn't tell - but we sweated through the entire performance, which was a pain....
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I certainly will never go back to this disgusting venue I have had the most terrible experience and I am still suffering now by the disgraceful behaviour of Staff towards me.
Went to see Rod Stewart last night, my first time visit to a mega concert hall. I was sitting to the left up high.. it was quite scary at first, I thought I had the lasting impression I was about to tumble from seat onto the people below, felt on edge, though no pun intended.
Despite that it was a...
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We visited for the Rod Stewart concert which was excellent it was our first visit to the arena it's well run staff directed us to our seats well done Bad points The price of your merchandise & drinks are appalling this part of the venue should be on rip of Britain Come on guys look at your prices
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