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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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Salvation Bar
100 guestsvoco ManchesterManchester City Centre
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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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Floor
400 guestsArea ManchesterManchester City CentreBBeverley R.
“Sound technician and amenities were brilliant. Would recommend anyone to hire this venue” -
![Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in Manchester City Centre]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySnug Semi-private Lounge
40 guestsYotel Manchester DeansgateManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
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 £495
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.” -
![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
#Supervenue
PPenelope M.
“The space was very rustic. It had all the amenities we needed. The heaters worked well and it was warm enough.” -
![X.1 The Lightbox at Colony Piccadilly in Manchester City Centre]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityX.1 The Lightbox
8 guestsColony PiccadillyManchester City CentreBBusiness C.
“Very prompt and helpful through the booking process. Good facilities, nice room. Would definitely use again.” -
![Rylands at Landmark: Chancery Place, Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £113
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRylands
18 guestsLandmark: Chancery Place, ManchesterManchester City CentreAAlan B.
“Super venue, friendly and helpful staff, exactly as advertised, easy booking. Perfect for meetings” -
![X.3 - The Projector at Colony Piccadilly in Manchester City Centre]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityX.3 - The Projector
12 guestsColony PiccadillyManchester City CentreJJeannette S.
“Really great venue close to the station with very helpful staff. We'd happily book again.” -
![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!!” -
![Lower Ground Event Space at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre in Manchester City Centre]()
from £25
per person / per dayCheck availabilityLower Ground Event Space
300 guestsHoliday Inn Manchester - City CentreManchester City CentreJJustine L.
“The food was excellent, the staff on the evening were helpful and attentive.” -
![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 !!”
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Manchester
The cost of BYO venues 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 December 2025:
| From £40 | to £97 | hire fee per hour |
| From £300 | to £2280 | hire fee per day |
| From £1000 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Main Floor at Area Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Would recommend anyone to hire this venue...’ -
The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in Manchester 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.’ -
Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Catering, location, staff and hired room were excellent.’
You'll find BYO 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 100 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2280 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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International Suite at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great communication, room was excellent and staff very friendly...’ -
Whole Venue at Lucky Cat - Manchester
on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’ -
The Atrium at Manchester Art Gallery
on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Lovely space for our work party and meal.’
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.
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