Birthday Party Venues for Hire in Northern Quarter, Manchester

Birthday Party Venues for Hire in Northern Quarter, Manchester

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Top Birthday Venues in Northern Quarter

Your birthday, your rules. So why not celebrate in Manchester’s most epic area? Picture chilling at a specialty bar where the mixologists know their stuff,  having deep yet fun conversations at a private loft space straight out of a 90s music video, or playing arcade games in a graffiti-covered basement venue that feels like a fun VIP gig just for you and your mates. Whether you fancy a bottomless brunch on Edge Street or a late-night dance-off near Stevenson Square, we’ve got the perfect spot. Start scrolling and let’s make your birthday bash iconic at one of our top birthday party venues in the Northern Quarter! Cheers!

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56 Birthday Party Venues in Northern Quarter

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56 Birthday Party Venues in Northern Quarter

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Book One of Northern Quarter's Cheap Birthday Party Spaces

Event Space
from £35
hire fee / per hour
Event Space
50
60
Hinterland
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Venue
Private space
Alcohol-free bar hire and in-house catering available. Please note: the venue is located down a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Run as a not-for-profit community interest company with a queer-led team.
The Library
from £36
hire fee / per hour
The Library
20
15
The Rose and Monkey Hotel
(3)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
Casual adaptable lounge space, perfect for small gatherings, reading groups and meetings. Access to a fridge, coffee machine, projector and wireless speaker.
The Copper Bar
from £60
hire fee / per hour
The Copper Bar
75
150
Band on the Wall
(8)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Cocktail Bar in a Live Music Venue
Private space
Band on the Wall is available to hire for live shows, club nights, and other public events. It is also a great choice for wedding receptions, parties, and corporate events with a capacity of up to 600 people.
Full Venue
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
100
Voyeur
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
This small and intimate cocktail bar comprises of booth seating, DJ booth and private bar, perfect for birthdays, work socials, Christmas doos and filming.
The Dining Room
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Dining Room
30
40
The Bay Horse Tavern
(8)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Pub
Semi-private area
The Dining Room at The Bay Horse Tavern is a semi-private dining space located in the heart of Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter. Seating up to 30 guests for private boardroom meetings, dinners and lunches, this versatile
Entire Venue
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
220
520
Band on the Wall
(8)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Live Music Venue
Whole venue
Band on the Wall is available to hire for live shows, club nights, conferences and other public events. It is also a great choice for wedding receptions, parties and corporate events with a capacity of up to 600 people.
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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for Birthday Parties

First floor
from £20
minimum spend / per session
First floor
60
70
Maki & Ramen
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
This keeps your event separate while the main restaurant continues to run downstairs, so you still get a bit of atmosphere around you. The space works well for birthday parties, private dinners, networking events, stag and
Restaurant
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
90
140
Foundry Project
(67)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
M
Michelle H.
“The staff were so attentive, friendly and the food was delicious. Cannot recommend highly enough!”
Entire Venue
from £60
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
50
80
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Fress Restaurant & Bar is a brunch restaurant offering a mix of indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. It is a halal-friendly brunch spot in Manchester serving large portions of American-style dishes.
Semi Private Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Semi Private Hire
38
125
The Social NQ
(2)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Our semi private space comes with its own entrance and bar, but has shared bathrooms (there is also an accessible toilet). This can accommodate up to 38 people seated or 125 standing.
'Mediterranean' Private Room
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
'Mediterranean' Private Room
60
70
PUPA Restaurant & Bar
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Pupa is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the Northern Quarter, one where contemporary decor is paired with pretty foliage. Delving out grill dishes, ranging from a variety of butcher favourite steaks to lamb chops,
Full Venue Hire
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
200
250
Nell's NQ (Common)
(15)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Restaurant in a Bar
Whole venue
Common is located in the heart of Manchester's famous Northern quarter it opened way back in 2004 and was one of the very first venues to make the NQ their home.
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Throw an Unforgettable Birthday Party at One of These Bars

Whole Venue Hire
from £3000
minimum spend / per day
Whole Venue Hire
60
165
Quarter House
(11)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
L
Lisa T.
“The room was perfect for our work reunion. Great stocked bar, great food, and ideal location in NQ.”
Private Basement
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Private Basement
40
60
Boogalú
(14)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Private space
B
Beth H.
“Everyone complimented the food. Perfect sized bar for 60-70 people.”
The Green Room
from £250
minimum spend / per day
The Green Room
65
Definitely Maybe Bar
(2)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
R
Razon M.
“The bar was great and felt very private.”
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
25
100
Tiki Hideaway Manchester
(29)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Whole venue
E
Emma H.
“The bar staff on the day were very friendly and helpful.”
Basement Bar & Gaming Booths
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar & Gaming Booths
50
80
Pixel Bar Manchester
(4)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Private space
You'll also find a fully stocked bar and a creative menu of cocktails inspired by some of your favourite games. With room for up to 80 guests (and seating for 50 diners), it’s a great setting for everything from parties with
Whole Venue
from £1200
minimum spend / per day
Whole Venue
125
200
The Hula Manchester
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
Our fully stocked bar ensures there's something for everyone's taste. You can book the entire place for private events like birthdays, corporate parties, or fun gatherings, with flexible seating to accommodate different group
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Birthday Party Venues for Hire in Northern Quarter, Manchester

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking costs of birthday party venues 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 Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:

Prices of birthday party venues in Northern Quarter
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £60 to £122 hire fee per hour
From £20 to £40 per person

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

You'll find birthday party 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 Northern Quarter, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 110 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Large over 140 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Birthday Party Venues in Northern Quarter

MW
Megan W.
Verified review
Booked Basement Bar at Foundry Project
5.0
The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious. Would absolutely go again! Met the minimum spend as we pre ordered food then the drinks on the night made up the difference so great value.
CM
Catherine M.
Verified review
Booked The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer
5.0
Perfect space for a birthday party - staff were super on it and couldn’t be more helpful and we had a brilliant night!
DM
Daniel M.
Verified review
Booked Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ
5.0
We throughly enjoyed our private birthday event at The Shack. The whole team were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. No request was too much.

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