Cheap Bars for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of cheap bars 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 Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Paloma at Be At One Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional. Could connect to bluetooth to play own music.’

• Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great stocked bar, great food, and ideal location in NQ.’

• Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.’

You'll find cheap bars 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 (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Bar at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’
• The Mini Fayre at Flight Club Manchester on Ship Canal House 98 King street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: From planning a party to organising a teambuilding activity for your team, The Mini Fayre is ideal for groups of up to 60 people. A semi-private space, there’s plenty of room for a bit of friendly competition in the oche...
• O'Malleys Mezzanine at O'Malleys Manchester on 11 Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Mezzanine Bar is available to hire for all your events! If you're looking for a more unique and intimate venue to host your special occasion, our mezzanine bar for hire at O'Malleys Manchester is the perfect space!

Smaller cheap bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• 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!’

• Bar at The Alan at The Alan, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’

• Front Window Area at The Anthologist Manchester, rated 4.5/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Host Lucy was so helpful in organising everything for us...’

In Manchester, cheap bars are most commonly booked for 35 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Absolutely! You can find plenty of bars where you can sip delicious drinks and enjoy the music scene without breaking the bank. Places like The Shack NQ in Ancoats, host live music acts after 11 PM. Others, such as Revolución de Cuba Manchester in the Deansgate, provide an energetic Latin atmosphere with live music on certain nights of the week. Keep an eye out on websites or social media pages of live music bars for upcoming performances to make sure you don't miss out on any great affordable shows!

One of the cheapest bars in Manchester is Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate, located near St. Annes Square. It offers a wide selection of reasonably priced beers and spirits, starting at £5 per person. The best thing about this bar is that it also has games like ping pong and pool to enjoy while you drink! Another budget-friendly spot is Private booth at Nell's at Kampus on Minshull Street - the bar provides packages starting at £25 per person. 

Yes, you can find plenty of cheap bars in Manchester that offer attractive deals during happy hours, such as discounted prices on selected drinks or 2-for-1 specials. Some establishments even have extended happy hours on certain days of the week, making it even more affordable to enjoy a night out in Manchester! For instance, House of Fu in Piccadilly runs a happy hour from 4 PM to 6 PM every day. Here, you can enjoy a diverse range of drinks, from sake to craft beer, all within your budget!