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 July 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | per person | |
| From £60 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer
in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.’
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.’
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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in July 2026
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