After Work Drinks to Book in Manchester

After Work Drinks to Book in Manchester

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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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413 Bar Venues in Manchester

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Private space Whole venue Affordable Bring your own DJ Semi-private area Venue provides alcohol Dance Floor Luxury Play your own music Rooftop Speakers Unusual Venue offers catering Bar BYO alcohol
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413 Bar Venues in Manchester

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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties

Private Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Private Bar
38
65
BLVD Manchester
(18)
City Centre, Manchester
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
R
Rose F.
“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
Dining Space
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Dining Space
40
50
Science And Industry (Cane & Grain)
(10)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
T
Tineka O.
“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
Coconut Cabana
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Coconut Cabana
30
40
Tiki Hideaway Manchester
(26)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Michelle H.
“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….”
Boogalú full venue hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Boogalú full venue hire
150
Boogalú
(11)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
H
Harry S.
“Perfect venue for a party with plenty of space to dance / sit / drink or eat.”
Ground Floor Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Ground Floor Bar
70
110
The Shack NQ
(90)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
K
Kareen S.
“The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!”
Champagne Supernova
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Champagne Supernova
60
Be At One Manchester
(64)
City Centre, Manchester
Function Room in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
S
Shereil W.
“The staff were very friendly and the venue was as shown and described.”
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Bars

The Drawing Room
from £700
minimum spend / per session
The Drawing Room
20
Peaky Blinders Manchester
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Accommodating up to 20 guests, this space is ideal for drinks receptions, smaller birthday celebrations, and family gatherings.
Function Room
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Function Room
48
100
Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury
(18)
Didsbury, Manchester
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
L
Lorna H.
“The staff were super friendly and inviting. I would 100% book this venue again for another event.”
Full Venue
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
165
450
Foundry Project
(63)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
R
Rupert T.
“Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th.”
Full Venue
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
Full Venue
100
200
Sixes Social Cricket - Manchester
(23)
City Centre, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
L
Lucy F.
“Absolutely phenomenal for a private event. Froom booking and organising, the communication was flawless....”
The Snug
from £22
per person / per session
The Snug
40
60
Nell's at Kampus
(19)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
F
Freyja A.
“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
Havana Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Havana Bar
45
60
Revolución de Cuba Manchester
(14)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
T
Tim B.
“It was great location and Helena was really helpful. Would consider using again in the future.”
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Pick from Most Attractive Bars for Live Music Events

The Vault
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
The Vault
100
200
Mother Mary’s Irish Bar
(13)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
The space can hold up to 200 standing and features its own bar, club and soft lighting, bespoke KV2 audio sound-system and stage. Here you can enjoy live music, programme in a DJ or select from our roster of recommendeded
Main Floor
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
Main Floor
150
400
Area Manchester
(12)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Nightclub
Private space
B
Beverley R.
“Sound technician and amenities were brilliant. Would recommend anyone to hire this venue”
Shuffleboard
from £500
minimum spend / per day
Shuffleboard
36
50
Box Deansgate
(8)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Semi-private area
S
Stephanie T.
“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!”
Roby 1844
from £25
per person / per day
Roby 1844
50
100
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(33)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
J
James C.
“Again and again and again. Had the terrace space to ourselves and was very well looked after by the staff.”
The Den
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Den
30
50
Deaf Institute
(8)
Manchester
Event Space in a Nightclub
Private space
A
Andrew S.
“The space was very nice, we liked the decor and the atmosphere. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful.”
The Bar Room
from £20
per person / per session
The Bar Room
25
40
Common
(14)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Marina N.
“The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.”
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After Work Drinks to Book in Manchester

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 October 2025:

Prices of after work drinks in Manchester
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £20 to £30 per person
From £300 to £500 hire fee per day

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

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.

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Verified Reviews of After Work Drinks in Manchester

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Brian H.
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Booked Event Space at Sanctum 1782
5.0
Great venue in the heart of Manchester! The bar looks great and is perfect for social events. Kelly was friendly and made it easy to organise our event. Food was fantastic & loads of it! Highly recommend.
MM
Mei M.
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Booked The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern
5.0
The Town Hall Tavern team made this easy - small deposit, clear guidelines for room use, and easy management on the day. Alex was very helpful when I was deciding what venue to choose, and Lindsay was an excellent bartender all evening for our group.
SF
Stephanie F.
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Booked The Clover Club at Be At One Manchester
5.0
We booked this room for our engagement party and the room is very lovely, it looks very fancy and it was nice to have access to a private bar. Also was perfect for the amount of guests we had. I would 100% recommend this to hire.
CC
Conor C.
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Booked Basement Bar at Foundry Project
5.0
Great venue. Hired the basement bar for an event and staff were really communicative throughout. On the night the bar staff were really on the ball, friendly and professional. Venue was very clean and well looked after. Great experience.
LC
Luke C.
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Booked The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern
4.8
Had a leaving party in the upstairs room that holds up to 50. It worked perfectly as a space for an small gathering with friendly bar staff throughout. A central location, just a short walk from the nearest tram stop, meant people found it easily. Many thanks to the Town Hall Tavern for hosting us!
CY
Cameron Y.
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Booked Tropic Bar at Hatch MCR
5.0
Excellent staff and throughly enjoyed the space. We were able to play our own music and make the most of the entire space provided which was ideal.
ND
Noel D.
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Booked Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester
4.0
Really great venue. We had a family party there with a mixed age group, 18-55. The club downstairs was an eye opener for some but we all had fun. Thanks to the servers who were on great form!
MC
MIRANDA C.
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Booked Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House
5.0
Dani and the team at Quarter house were amazing! Everyone loved the venue and the staff, and we had a great event which everyone is very happy to do again with the venue!