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Top Activity Bars in Manchester
Manchester knows how to keep a night out interesting, and activity bars have become a favourite choice across the city. Those looking for Activity Bars in Manchester can choose from venues featuring bowling lanes, shuffleboard tables, virtual games, and classic arcade favourites. Many locations are found around Deansgate and the Northern Quarter, putting food, drinks, and entertainment within easy reach. Private hire packages also make planning group events straightforward. Browse the listings below and find your next challenge.
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![The VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre]()
from £280
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe VIP Suite
90130New York New YorkManchester City CentreLLaura L.
“Everything! From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!” -
![Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityLost Weekend Basement Bar
200500The Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterAAshley W.
“Everyone loved the venue, and the set up. They liked that we had a DJ, and we were able to DJ ourselves.” -
![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
70120The FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
NNeil S.
“The venue was perfect for our post conference social event.” -
![The Green Room at Definitely Maybe Bar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Green Room
65Definitely Maybe BarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterRRazon M.
“Everything about it. Great little venue and great staff who were helpful with the TVs and speakers .” -
![Main room at Red Arch in Cheetham Hill, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMain room
75150Red ArchCheetham Hill, Manchester
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HHarriet W.
“The staff were so friendly and accommodating, helping the evening to run smoothly.” -
![APT at APT (Cane & Grain) in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAPT
100APT (Cane & Grain)Northern Quarter, ManchesterAAnthony R.
“Great venue, private space and the team were great.” -
![The Atrium at Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £6
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Atrium
30Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, ManchesterManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
JJennifer T.
“Great location and nice venue” -
![Karaoke Room at King Pins - Arndale, Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £32
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
1018King Pins - Arndale, ManchesterManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
EEve-nicole L.
“The venue Good song choices” -
![Birthday Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBirthday Party (Shared Space)
5070Boom Battle Bar ManchesterManchester City CentreCCeri M.
“Recommend this venue for events or even just a bit of a night out.” -
![Karaoke Room at Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £12
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
18Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, ManchesterManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
EEmily
“Good private room and was easy to organise, always got a quick response from the venue which was great.” -
![Whole Venue Hire at Definitely Maybe Bar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
300Definitely Maybe BarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterAAnthony K.
“The staff were great very helpful with everything. The venue itself is a good size with a great atmosphere.” -
![Shuffleboard at Box Deansgate in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityShuffleboard
3650Box DeansgateManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
SStephanie T.
“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!”
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FAQs about Top Activity Bars in Manchester
Booking costs of activity bars average £1700 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 August 2026:
| From £750 | to £3350 | minimum spend per event |
| From £108 | to £400 | hire fee per hour |
| From £20 | to £38 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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The VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!’ -
Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We loved the space, the games included were a real hit with all of our group.’ -
Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.’
You'll find activity bars 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):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £154 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 130 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Quarterjack at Flight Club Manchester
on Ship Canal House 98 King street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: A beautiful new venue on King Street, Flight Club Manchester’s décor impressively combines the heritage of darts, the pub and the fairground, with a unique twist. -
Games Room at Black Cat Manchester
on 43A Brown Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space features dedicated dart bays and shuffleboard tables, a large bar, multiple TV screens for live sport, a PA system and speakers, and Wi‑Fi. -
The VIP Suite at New York New York
on 94-98 Bloom Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!’
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