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Top Places for 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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![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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterManchester City Centre
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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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
130 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsManchester City CentreNNiall B.
“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.” -
![Restaurant at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
140 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 £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck 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 VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre]()
from £280
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe VIP Suite
130 guestsNew York New YorkManchester City CentreHHywel B.
“Everything about this was brilliant.. Communication with venue, bar staff, manager, was perfect for our event” -
![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 £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
CCallum M.
“It was such a good night! No complaints at all! Staff on the bar was great and everyone had a great night.” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterMMegan W.
“The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at Dirty Martini Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
150 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterManchester City CentreNNancy
“Incredible venue, really lovely staff both online organizing and working behind the bar.” -
![The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnManchester City CentreDDavid S.
“Great venue for our engagement party. All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly.” -
![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
120 guestsThe FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
JJemma B.
“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Great place for a birthday party, the bar was a good size for around 50-70 people.”
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“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
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“Perfect venue for a party with plenty of space to dance / sit / drink or eat.”
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“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
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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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“Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th.”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
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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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“It was great location and Helena was really helpful. Would consider using again in the future.”
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“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!”
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“The space was very nice, we liked the decor and the atmosphere. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful.”
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“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs 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 April 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £200 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), 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 Manchester 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.’ -
Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.’
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly.’ -
Mezzanine & Garden at Slug & Lettuce, Manchester Piccadilly
on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Well organised and bar staff (Dan and Molly) were great...’ -
The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester
on 59 Portland Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The staff were great. From booking it the communication was spot on.’
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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