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Top After Work Drinks in Manchester
Thinking about where to rest after a long work day in Manchester? Explore some great bar venues available for hire all across the city! At Tagvenue, we make it easy for you to find the perfect private room or bar event space for your night out in Manchester. With our smart search filters, you can easily find the right venue to suit your needs. Whether you want a relaxed and casual night out or a more formal private event, we have a broad selection of Manchester spaces to choose from. So why wait? Hire an after work drinks venue today and let the good times roll!
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![The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Town Hall - Function Room
70 guestsTown Hall TavernCity Centre, ManchesterLLuke C.
“It worked perfectly as a space for an small gathering with friendly bar staff throughout.” -
![Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityLost Weekend Basement Bar
500 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterMMegan
“Amazing venue, really attentive staff. The lady working the bar was fab!” -
![Paloma at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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JJosh W.
“Great selection of drinks and reasonable prices. All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional.” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
130 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsCity Centre, ManchesterNNiall B.
“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.” -
![Container Space at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityContainer Space
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterCConor C.
“Great venue. Hired the basement bar for an event and staff were really communicative throughout.” -
![Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
165 guestsQuarter HouseNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLisa T.
“The room was perfect for our work reunion. Great stocked bar, great food, and ideal location in NQ.” -
![The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Basement
175 guestsThe Whiskey JarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterSShelley L.
“Beautiful venue the barmen were great and we was looked after well!” -
![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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CCallum M.
“It was such a good night! No complaints at all! Staff on the bar was great and everyone had a great night.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
150 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterNNancy
“Incredible venue, really lovely staff both online organizing and working behind the bar.” -
![Function Room at Simmons | Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
60 guestsSimmons | ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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BBethany S.
“The set up of the room! Speedy service of the bar! Easy sound system connection! Opening of the doors!” -
![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
120 guestsThe FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJemma B.
“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.” -
![The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnCity Centre, ManchesterDDavid S.
“Great venue for our engagement party. All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
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“Could not do enough for us, very well run, great room for a party, bar and door staff where amazing.”
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“Beautiful and private room, awesome drinks, amazing staff. Couldn't ask for anything better.”
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“Perfect venue for a party with plenty of space to dance / sit / drink or eat.”
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“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….”
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“The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!”
Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Bars
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“The staff were super friendly and inviting. I would 100% book this venue again for another event.”
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“Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th.”
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“Along with good beers and nice vibe. We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
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“Absolutely phenomenal for a private event. Froom booking and organising, the communication was flawless....”
Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events
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“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!”
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“Sound technician and amenities were brilliant. Would recommend anyone to hire this venue”
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“Again and again and again. Had the terrace space to ourselves and was very well looked after by the staff.”
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“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.”
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“Great venue and comms from organiser”
FAQs about Top After Work Drinks in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of after work drinks 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 £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | to £2500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The lady working the bar was fab!’ -
Paloma at Be At One Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional. Could connect to bluetooth to play own music.’ -
The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern in City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘But the venue was perfect, the young lad on the bar was brilliant all night.’
Manchester boasts a diverse range of venues ideal for after-work drinks. Traditional pubs and bars offer a cosy atmosphere, while private rooms at restaurants provide a more intimate setting. You’ll find a lot of high quality drink and dine places in the Northern Quarter.
For those who prefer a more energetic vibe head on to the Central Retail District, where you’ll find a lot of extravagant places like nightclubs, breweries or comedy clubs, which are also a great choice for a little get together with your workmates.
Other unique options to consider are outdoor venues such as rooftops or beer gardens. Explore them in the streets between Liverpool Road and Quay Street in the Deansgate district.
