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 November 2026), the best options include:

• Main room at Red Arch in Cheetham Hill - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘I wouldn’t hesitate to book the venue again!’

• 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 (November 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...’
• 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.

Smaller activity bars usually fit up to 45 guests. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• Duck Pin Bowling at Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, Manchester, rated 4.5/5 - bowling alley for 32 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The space has a lively atmosphere and bold decor, and the games are kept in good condition during visits.

• The Dining Room at The Bay Horse Tavern, rated 5/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Staff in the venue were super helpful and attentive.’

• Bullseye Zone at Roxy Ball Room - Arndale, Manchester, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 25 guests
  Our user said: ‘Excellent communication throughout the booking process.’

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 November 2026:

• Main room at Red Arch, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 150 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I wouldn’t hesitate to book the venue again!’

• 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...’

• Shuffleboard at Box Deansgate, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Really professional and kind people. The room was great, exactly what we needed.’

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 November 2026: