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Top BYO Venues in Manchester
There’s something magical about personalising every detail of your event. Manchester’s BYO venues in spots like Deansgate, Chorlton, or Castlefield offer the best spaces and atmosphere for celebrations where you call the shots. Whether it’s your favourite craft beer, a homemade punch, or that special bottle of champagne, these spaces let you bring your own flair to the party. Don’t settle for anything less, browse our listings today to find spaces that offer the freedom to celebrate on your terms.
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![The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Salvation Bar
100 guestsvoco ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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SSamantha M.
“Honestly, don't bother looking anywhere else for your venue, just message Jacob and book it now!” -
![Main Floor at Area Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Floor
400 guestsArea ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterBBeverley R.
“Sound technician and amenities were brilliant. Would recommend anyone to hire this venue” -
![Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySnug Semi-private Lounge
40 guestsYotel Manchester DeansgateCity Centre, Manchester
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GGeorge F.
“Catering, location, staff and hired room were excellent. Fit the brief and no problems throughout the day.” -
![The Darwin Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House in Ardwick, Manchester]()
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Darwin Room
35 guestsElizabeth Gaskell's HouseArdwick, ManchesterDDavid S.
“Absolutely beautiful venue. Great central Manchester location. Perfect for our wedding party of 35.” -
![Hall at MAV UK - Hulme Hall in Manchester]()
from £445
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityHall
200 guestsMAV UK - Hulme HallManchesterCClara E.
“I could go on and on….Thank you so much MAV HALL for making our day memorable.” -
![X.1 The Lightbox at Colony Piccadilly in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityX.1 The Lightbox
8 guestsColony PiccadillyCity Centre, ManchesterBBusiness C.
“Very prompt and helpful through the booking process. Good facilities, nice room. Would definitely use again.” -
![Rylands at Landmark: Chancery Place, Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £113
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRylands
18 guestsLandmark: Chancery Place, ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterAAlan B.
“Super venue, friendly and helpful staff, exactly as advertised, easy booking. Perfect for meetings” -
![Gallery at Manchester Hall in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGallery
100 guestsManchester HallCity Centre, ManchesterOOlivia R.
“We used the space for a photoshoot and everything could not have been more perfect.” -
![Bar & Function Room at English Lounge NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBar & Function Room
100 guestsEnglish Lounge NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterRRuby T.
“Staff were amazing, space was great. Can’t fault it!!” -
![Rehearsal Studio at Play With Fire Rehearsal Studios in New Islington, Manchester]()
from £10
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRehearsal Studio
100 guestsPlay With Fire Rehearsal StudiosNew Islington, Manchester
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DDeclan C.
“Amazing little studio, does the job. Perfect for what I needed . Great communication with owner .” -
![XL Studio at Submerged Spaces at Submerged Spaces in Bradford, Manchester]()
from £95
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityXL Studio at Submerged Spaces
200 guestsSubmerged SpacesBradford, ManchesterJJasmine
“Amazing space and run by lovely people! would recommend best space in manchester !!” -
![Charlton at Landmark: Spinningfields, Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £125
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCharlton
20 guestsLandmark: Spinningfields, ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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DDan R.
“Really good space with everything we needed. Friendly staff to support us and great location.”
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“Handy location near the centre of Manchester, Friendly service from Sean and great value for money”
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“Perfect venue, staff were amazing. Will definitely be booking again.”
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“From the booking process to leaving the venue after the event, the whole team were fantastic.”
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Manchester
The cost of byo venues in Manchester averages around £60 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
| From £45 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £1500 | hire fee per day |
| From £400 | to £2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Gorgeous venue for my 30th party - the whole team were very accommodating and attended to all guests.’ -
Main Floor at Area Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’ -
Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Catering, location, staff and hired room were excellent.’
The price usually covers the space for a specified duration and sometimes includes amenities like seating, tables, or AV equipment. Venues like Heritage 1907 - Ram Mill offer a large event hall for hire starting at £2000 for the entire day.
BYO venues are super versatile! They’re great for birthdays, wedding receptions, corporate parties, or even casual meet-ups. You can tailor the vibe to a relaxed gathering with friends or a more formal celebration.
BYO venues let you avoid pricey catering or bar fees, so you can choose more budget-friendly options. Plus, bringing your own food and drinks gives you more control over what you spend. It’s a win-win if you’re looking to keep costs down.
