Activity Bars for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of activity bars average £2000 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 September 2026), the best options include:

• 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!’

• The Green Room at Definitely Maybe Bar in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The staff were great very helpful with everything. The venue itself is a good size with a great atmosphere.’

• 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 (September 2026):

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

• Function Room at The Seven Oaks on 5 Nicholas Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Staff were great, venue was perfect for a party of ~30 people...’
• Full venue 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.

Smaller activity bars usually fit up to 50 guests. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Shuffleboard at Box Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Really professional and kind people. The room was great, exactly what we needed.’

• Small Area Hire at Pitch Manchester - event space for 50 guests
  Venue said: Small area hire at Pitch Manchester includes three Trackman simulator bays and two shuffleboard tables, creating the perfect setting for more intimate gatherings.

• The Quarterjack at Flight Club Manchester, rated 5/5 - event space for 45 guests
  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.

Cheap activity bars in Manchester start from £100 hire fee per day or £60 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Main room at Red Arch, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 150 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘They had great communication, let us play our own music and were quick to reply.’

• The Copper Bar at Band on the Wall, from £60 hire fee per hour (up to 150 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue with a excellent sound system and very friendly and helpful staff...’

• Entire Venue at BrewDog Manchester Peter Street, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 200 guests standing)
  Venue said: That means both floors, all 21 taps, and a team dedicated to your group. Perfect if you want a private space in the heart of Manchester with food, beer and atmosphere all sorted.

In Manchester, activity bars are most commonly booked for 40 to 100 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026: