50th Birthday Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of 50th birthday venues average £1100 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:

• The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party!’

• The VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Everything about this was brilliant.. Communication with venue, bar staff, manager, was perfect for our event...’

• Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Easy communication, great location. Excellent space for a medium sized party.’

You'll find 50th 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 (August 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Breakfast Area at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’
• The Atrium at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Lovely space for our work party and meal.’
• The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The team was great from the booking right to the evening...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for 50th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller 50th birthday venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:

• Havana Bar at Revolución de Cuba Manchester, rated 5/5 - bar for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Helena was really helpful with organising the party for us. Thank you!’

• The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room itself is lovely and was a good size for a smaller event...’

• The Dalton at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 15 guests
  Our user said: ‘Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre.’

Cheap 50th birthday venues in Manchester start from £500 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:

• Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 500 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Viewing and booking process was really simple. Minimum spend is very reasonable.’

• Birthday Parties at Manahatta Deansgate, from £18 per person (up to 130 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘We had a company party here and it was really well organised, everything was prepped as we discussed.’

• The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!’

You can find several great venues all around the city, but most of them are located in Manchester City Centre. Areas such as Ancoats or Piccadilly are home to quirky and unique event spaces. Deansgate, Ordsall and Ardwick also have fantastic spots to host your 50th birthday party. Check out Firswood where you will be able to find venues of all kinds and sizes.

In Manchester, you will find plenty of unusual venues for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Some of our top picks are:

• Yotel Manchester Deansgate. If you fancy a laid-back celebration with a lot of character, this is your place!
• The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience. For anyone feeling energised and looking for a unique experience, check out The Crystal Maze and feel like you’re part of the popular TV show.
• Manchester235. This quirky event space with lavish decor will impress you and your guests. To elevate the party more, a stage for live productions and games tables can be at your disposal for the night.