Away Day Venues for Hire in Manchester

Prices of away day venues average around £80 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Screen 2 at Everyman Manchester St Johns in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Absolutely amazing venue, facilities, staff etc.’

• The Copper Bar at Band on the Wall in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Everything, the organisation was great. Literally didn’t have anything to worry about.’

• The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse in Castlefield - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Room was great, big projector screen which was easy to connect to.’

You'll find away day 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 (November 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• The Bridgewater at St. James’s Club Manchester on 45 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Design: The Bridgewater has a long, narrow plan with a bank of tall side windows that fill the room with daylight. The interior pairs deep blue carpet and framed artworks to create a traditional members' club atmosphere.
• MR 6.2 at Colony Spring Gardens on 19 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Large windows provide natural light and views across Manchester city centre. The room features green and pink interiors, plants, and a built-in screen for presentations and digital content.
• Full venue 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.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for away day venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller away day venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• Meeting Room 1 at Colony One Silk Street - meeting room for 6 guests
  Venue said: Silk Street is home to 6 meeting rooms, a large event venue tailor-made for presentations & networking events and a rooftop terrace panoramic views of Manchester!

• The Bee Hive at Victoria House - meeting room for 30 guests
  Venue said: By choosing to book with Manchester Mind, you’re not just hiring a space, you’re helping to support better mental health for everyone in our city.

• MR 5.2 at Colony Spring Gardens - meeting room for 8 guests
  Venue said: Air conditioning helps regulate the room during longer meetings. Best for: Focused team meetings, collaborative workshops and presentation-led discussions.

Cheap away day venues in Manchester start from £150 hire fee per day or £300 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, from £150 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests seated)
  Venue said: Snug Semi-private Lounge is a semi-private lounge in Yotel Manchester Deansgate defined by a compact, design-led interior that creates an intimate, contemporary setting.

• The Hucknall Suite at Barca, from £300 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Hucknall Suite is a Function Room in Barca centred on a large built-in bar counter that anchors an open, adaptable event space. Design: The suite presents a contemporary, utilitarian finish: low-profile ceiling with recessed...

• Lucky’s Retro Bar Hire at Dirty O'Sullivans, from £550 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: Lucky’s Retro Bar Hire is a private event space in Dirty O'Sullivans, a compact retro-styled pub room defined by dark wood panelling and vintage banquette seating.

You can find industrial-style spaces like the Department Bonded Warehouse, with beautiful interior design and a gym space; modern co-working spaces like Colony Piccadilly, with cool tech facilities for brainstorming sessions; and unique themed venues like Alcotraz Manchester, which gives you and your team an immersive prison experience. For a fun twist, activity-based venues like The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience can add a bit of adventure to the day.