Away Day Venues for Hire in Manchester

Prices of away day venues average around £1750 minimum spend per event. 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 September 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 4.8/5
  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 (September 2026):

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

• MR 6.1 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.
• The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The space is also home to a rotating selection of cask ales. The Vine Inn can accommodate up to 100 people standing, or 40 for a seat-down event.
• Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Manchester Piccadilly on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: From pre-booked areas for baby showers to private room hire for birthdays—or even bringing the entire office down for a boogie—oh honey, we’re here to help!

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 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 September 2026:

• Elouise Edwards at Victoria House - meeting room for 10 guests
  Venue said: We’re excited to launch our brand-new, purpose-built meeting spaces for hire at Victoria House in Manchester City Centre! Our bright, welcoming rooms have been designed to bring people together - perfect for team meetings,

• 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!

• MR 5.2 at Colony Spring Gardens - meeting room for 8 guests
  Venue said: This meeting room in Manchester’s Spring Gardens seats up to 8 guests and suits client meetings, presentations, interviews, and small team sessions. Large windows provide natural light and city-centre views, with green and...

Cheap away day venues in Manchester start from £40 hire fee per hour or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Meeting Room 1 at Colony One Silk Street, from £42 hire fee per hour (up to 6 guests seated)
  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!

• Basement Bar & Gaming Booths at Pixel Bar Manchester, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: Pixel Bar Manchester is a lively, modern, neon lit venue featuring the latest gaming consoles packed with the latest and best games, 10 High-spec gaming PCs and retro arcade cabinets.

• The Hucknall Suite at Barca, from £300 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Hucknall Suite is one of our larger function rooms. The space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing event, it can fit up to 40 for a sit down reception.

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.