Cheap Function Rooms for Hire in Manchester

The cost of cheap function rooms averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. 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 February 2026:

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

• Pioneer Room at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘I would definitely use this venue again.’

• Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Brad was very helpful when we were setting up the room.’

• Private Bar at BLVD Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The room was set up nice and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommend for any event.’

You'll find cheap function rooms 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 (February 2026):

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

• Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room is lovely, bit of a squeeze for 18 but we made it work!’
• Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘THANK YOU. I'd definitely recommend and will use the venue again.’
• Large Hub at King Street Townhouse on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.’

Hosting an affordable event in Manchester is entirely possible if you follow a few easy steps!

• Consider booking a venue with a minimum spend option, which allows you to control costs by spending only what you need on food and drinks. Venues like The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern or Restaurant at Foundry Project are prime examples of attractive settings with a minimum spend. 
• Plan your event during off-peak times or mid-week to take advantage of lower rates. 
• Consider DIY decorations and find venues that allow you to bring your own food and drinks to save costs.

Hiring an inexpensive function room in Manchester is best done during the low season to secure the most affordable rates. Weekdays are generally less pricey than weekends, with mid-week days like Tuesday or Wednesday offering the best deals. Additionally, booking your event during non-holiday periods can help reduce costs, as venues often charge higher rates during popular times like Christmas and New Year. Early bookings can also benefit from lower prices and more availability.

It essentially depends on the venue, but worry not! Manchester has many amazing event spaces that allow it. Check out function rooms such as Work + Play 2 at Malmaison Manchester, with a hire fee of £350 per day, or the Heated Outdoor Terrace at The Urban Courtyard, available from a minimum spend of £655. To find all the spaces that allow bringing your own drinks, simply check the "BYO alcohol allowed" box in Tagvenue's filters. Using these filters, you can also view venues that allow external catering, which is another excellent way to cut costs when organising a function in Manchester!