In the Northern Quarter, brunch is rarely a quiet affair. Think strong coffee, great playlists, and tables full of people stretching one meal well into the afternoon. Warehouse-style dining rooms, hidden courtyards, and lively cafés all earn their place here, with menus built around pancakes, pastries, plates worth passing round, and the occasional espresso martini. You'll find brunch restaurants in the Northern Quarter that suit lazy catch-ups, birthday plans, and weekend starts that gather momentum quickly. With tram stops nearby and Manchester Piccadilly within easy reach, meeting up is the easy part. Browse below and pick a spot before someone else grabs the good table.
Booking costs of brunch restaurants average £1100 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 £500 | to £2200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | per person | |
| From £60 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
Restaurant at Foundry Project
in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Had a great experience at this venue for our work event last week.’
Full Venue Hire at Nell's NQ (Common)
in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event.’
Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ
in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue did everything we needed it for will definitely book again! Phill...’
You'll find brunch restaurants 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 110 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller brunch restaurants usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:
Dining Space at Science And Industry (Cane & Grain), rated 4.9/5 - bar for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level...’
Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Thanks again Team we had a blast. Leoni and Hannah xx p.s I will be posting this on all review platforms.’
The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common), rated 4.8/5 - bar for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Music and general atmosphere was brilliant and what excellent value too!’
Cheap brunch restaurants in Northern Quarter start from £500 minimum spend per event or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
Container Space at Foundry Project, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The food was excellent (we ordered too much). Drinks packages were very reasonable given the location.’
The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common), from £20 per person
(up to 25 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Music and general atmosphere was brilliant and what excellent value too!’
Event Space at Hinterland, from £35 hire fee per hour (up to 50 guests seated)
Page last updated in August 2026
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