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Top 1st Birthday Venues in Manchester
Celebrate your little one’s first birthday in Manchester with our curated listings of 1st birthday venues! Whether you’re looking for charming cafes with terraces in Castlefield, spacious community halls in Hulme, or themed party rooms in the City Centre, we have options to match your vision. Explore our platform, compare offers, and find the perfect spot to make this milestone truly magical!
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![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
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100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterAArjan S.
“The venue was really well set up and accommodated the whole group very well.” -
![Palaces Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPalaces Suite
200 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - PiccadillyCity Centre, ManchesterRRahul C.
“We hosted our daughter's first birthday and it was a decision we do not regret.” -
![The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Salvation Bar
100 guestsvoco ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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RRudo C.
“I just want to say a massive massive thank you for anything you did leading up to my 30th birthday party!” -
![Private Games Room at Sixes Social Cricket - Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Games Room
60 guestsSixes Social Cricket - ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterHHolly M.
“The venue is fantastic with lots of space, the games are a really fun addition to any party I loved it” -
![Rock Lounge at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRock Lounge
80 guestsHard Rock Cafe ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterDDebbie J.
“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester.” -
![Karaoke Room at King Pins Manchester Arndale in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £32
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
20 guestsKing Pins Manchester ArndaleCity Centre, Manchester
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EEve-nicole L.
“The venue Good song choices” -
![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
100 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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LLucy M.
“They were immaculate! Their presentation, manner and the room.” -
![Roby 1844 at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £25
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRoby 1844
100 guestsHoliday Inn Manchester - City CentreCity Centre, ManchesterJJames C.
“Again and again and again. Had the terrace space to ourselves and was very well looked after by the staff.” -
![Full Venue at Sixes Social Cricket - Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue
200 guestsSixes Social Cricket - ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterLLucy F.
“Absolutely phenomenal for a private event. Froom booking and organising, the communication was flawless....” -
![Large Hub at King Street Townhouse in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLarge Hub
50 guestsKing Street TownhouseCity Centre, ManchesterKKat P.
“Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.” -
![Cultplex at CULTPLEX in Cheetham Hill, Manchester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCultplex
150 guestsCULTPLEXCheetham Hill, ManchesterEEve K.
“Perfect for our 30th party and the karaoke room was a great addition!” -
![Gallery at Manchester Hall in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGallery
100 guestsManchester HallCity Centre, ManchesterOOlivia R.
“We used the space for a photoshoot and everything could not have been more perfect.”
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FAQs about Top 1st Birthday Venues in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of 1st birthday venues average £1750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £850 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £40 | to £450 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Palaces Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Couldn't fault them at all. Will definitely use this venue for our next Summer party.’ -
The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Gorgeous venue for my 30th party - the whole team were very accommodating and attended to all guests.’ -
Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Really nice space and good service over the bar...’
You'll find 1st birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small 1st birthday venues | up to 60 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Medium 1st birthday venues | between 80 and 140 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large 1st birthday venues | over 165 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Yes, Manchester has some excellent outdoor venues where you can host a 1st birthday party. For example, The Urban Courtyard - Manchester in Harpurhey offers a spacious open-air space that accommodates up to 100 guests. It offers event planning services to help you create a memorable celebration on its stunning terrace, with a £655 minimum spend.
Manchester has many child-friendly venues perfect for organising your little one’s 1st birthday party. You might love House of Fu in City Centre, a cosy spot with space for 24 guests, starting at £50 minimum spend. Another great choice is Guston Italian Manchester in the city centre, featuring a private dining room with 16 seats for around £500 per day.
Weekends, particularly Saturdays, are the most popular days for booking birthday venues in Manchester. If you’re looking to secure a space during these peak times, we recommend booking several months in advance. Weekdays are typically less busy and could offer more affordable pricing options.
