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Top Affordable Christmas Party Venues in Manchester
The holidays are here, and it's time to catch up and celebrate with friends and family in Manchester! With affordable Christmas party venues across the city, from Spinningfields to Ancoats, you can plan a holiday party that is fun and budget-friendly. Tagvenue lets you choose a spot with ease, plus you can speak directly with venue managers to arrange every detail.
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![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
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120 guestsThe FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJemma B.
“Best venue we've had for our roaring twenties Christmas party! The room is ambient and quirky.” -
![Container Space at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £23.95
per personCheck availabilityContainer Space
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterGGed
“Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party. Would defo recommend, thank you” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £23.95
per personCheck availabilityBasement Bar
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterHHeather
“Great space, perfect for our office xmas party.” -
![Christmas Party at Boom Battle Bar Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £40
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300 guestsBoom Battle Bar ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterCCeri M.
“We had a great time at our Christmas Do. It was well worth the price, we got drinks, food and games included.” -
![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £40
per personCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
100 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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WWalter R.
“Fast service. Friendly Staff. We had a great time for our work's Christmas Party. Thank you.” -
![The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2500
per eventCheck availabilityThe Basement
175 guestsThe Whiskey JarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJay
“Incredible venue and well priced. I was well looked after by Lydia and team. Would definitely book again.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
110 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterPPhill K.
“Great venue did everything we needed it for will definitely book again! Phill” -
![Gin Nest at Impossible Bar and Theatre in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £30
per personCheck availabilityGin Nest
70 guestsImpossible Bar and TheatreCity Centre, ManchesterDDisappointing
“Good space ideal for a private function Had control of our own music too which was good” -
![Event Space at Sanctum 1782 in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £150
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40 guestsSanctum 1782City Centre, Manchester
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BBrian H.
“Great venue in the heart of Manchester! The bar looks great and is perfect for social events.” -
![Ground Floor at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £7.50
per personCheck availabilityGround Floor
150 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterAAngie F.
“The staff were lovely, the venue was the perfect location, the service was fab.” -
![Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £21
per personCheck availabilityLost Weekend Basement Bar
500 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterKKareen S.
“The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!” -
![Santiago Bar at Revolución de Cuba Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £26.95
per personCheck availabilitySantiago Bar
360 guestsRevolución de Cuba ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterAAnonymous
“The room was beautifully decorated and was the perfect size for us to do a few party games and socialise.”
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“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….”
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“Great space, attentive staff and generous food portions”
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“Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre.”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of Manchester’s Best Restaurants
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
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“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.”
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“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.”
Book a Festive Hotel for Your Christmas Party
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“Venue & hotel is amazing. Team all are very accommodating & friendly.”
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“Gorgeous venue for my 30th party - the whole team were very accommodating and attended to all guests.”
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“The most amazing event!! Staff soo lovely, venue beautiful and everyone had a fab time !!”
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“Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.”
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“Again and again and again. Had the terrace space to ourselves and was very well looked after by the staff.”
FAQs about Top Affordable Christmas Party Venues in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of affordable Christmas party venues average £1000 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 £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £52 | per person |
| From £150 | to £2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Container Space at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party.’ -
Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Fast service. Friendly Staff. We had a great time for our work's Christmas Party.’ -
The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Incredible venue and well priced. I was well looked after by Lydia and team.’
You'll find affordable Christmas party 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 affordable Christmas party venues | up to 65 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium affordable Christmas party venues | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large affordable Christmas party venues | over 190 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
It depends on the venue! Many spaces include basic facilities, and some offer catering packages or bar services. You can also choose venues like Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre that have packages that include food and drinks, while places like Roxy Ball Room include fun games and activities for your party.
You’ll find lively bars like Revolution Parsonage Gardens for festive drinks, restaurants like Browns Brasserie for sit-down meals, and rooftop spots like Cloud 23 with great city views. For something unique, try a casino venue like Manchester235, where you can add games to the celebration.
The Northern Quarter has a creative, edgy feel, with independent cheap bars and quirky spaces that are perfect for a festive, casual atmosphere. The City Centre, on the other hand, has a bit of everything, including affordable spaces – from stylish cocktail bars to cost-effective pubs with function rooms and larger event spaces, all within easy reach of transport links and hotels. Castlefield offers something a bit different with its historic, canal-side venues. This area is perfect for finding cheap spaces with a more unique or sophisticated feel.
