The Orient is the unbelievably massive eating, dining and going-out area of the Trafford Centre. There are loads and loads of restaurants, everything from Pizza Express to pubs and clubs.
The whole area, which spreads out over two floors and numerous little miniature streets, offers cuisine from all over the globe. But be warned - this means places like Franki and Benny's rather than independent restaurants. There is also a huge multiplex cinema here, showing all the latest blockbusters.
The Orient, keeping close with its name, is decked out as a massive cruise liner that basically quite weird. Apparently, during the day the roof is all cloudy and sky-like, but then at night the roof takes on the appearance of the night sky. Wow.
Like everything with the Trafford Centre, The Orient is tackily extravagant, and massive. read more