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Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Manchester
Birthdays deserve a proper celebration—not everyone pretending they're happy with one overpriced drink. Cheap birthday party venues in Manchester stretch from private rooms in the Northern Quarter to buzzing bars around Deansgate, canal-side spaces in Castlefield and party venues near Spinningfields. Keeping venue costs down means you can spend more on the DJ, the drinks or convincing everyone that one last stop is a brilliant idea. Browse the options below and find somewhere your group won't want to leave.
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![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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AAnna P.
“The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party!” -
![The Studio at Gorilla in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Studio
60 guestsGorillaManchester City CentreCChris E.
“Great place for a birthday party, the bar was a good size for around 50-70 people.” -
![The VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre]()
from £280
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe VIP Suite
130 guestsNew York New YorkManchester City CentreKKathryn H.
“I hired New York New York VIP Suite on Saturday 25th January for my 50th Birthday party.” -
![The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Basement
175 guestsThe Whiskey JarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJay
“Incredible venue and well priced. I was well looked after by Lydia and team. Would definitely book again.” -
![Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityLost Weekend Basement Bar
500 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterSSean C.
“Easy communication, great location. Excellent space for a medium sized party.” -
![Private Bar at BLVD Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Bar
65 guestsBLVD ManchesterManchester City CentreRRose F.
“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again” -
![Whole Venue at Pedro's Party Parlour in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
100 guestsPedro's Party ParlourManchester City CentreNNatasha C.
“The staff were great and helpful. Everything went to plan and the venue is perfect for a party.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
110 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterKKareen S.
“The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
50 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
MMegan W.
“The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious.” -
![The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnManchester City CentreAAlex C.
“Great help sorting out a surprise birthday. Everyone very friendly and couldn’t be happier with the event.” -
![Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCoconut Cabana
40 guestsTiki Hideaway ManchesterNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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MMichelle H.
“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….” -
![SITU at The Alan in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilitySITU
200 guestsThe AlanChinatown, ManchesterBBobby R.
“Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
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“The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.”
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“The decor of the room was perfect, and felt completely private to the rest of the hotel.”
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FAQs about Top Cheap Birthday Party Venues in Manchester
Booking costs of cheap birthday party venues 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 from June 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £44 | per person |
| From £150 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We celebrated our 30th birthday party here and it couldn’t have gone better.’ -
The Studio at Gorilla in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Such a brilliant space! Had a fantastic 30th birthday party.’ -
The VIP Suite at New York New York in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything! From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!’
You'll find cheap birthday party 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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The team was great from the booking right to the evening...’ -
SITU at The Alan
on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’ -
The Snug at Nell's at Kampus
on 20 Minshull Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Pizzas were great. The staff was fantastic and very accommodating. We’d definitely come back again!’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for cheap birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 130 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 65 and 200 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 80 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 130 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 180 guests |
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