Hosting a party on a budget doesn’t mean less fun! Quite the opposite — you can still let your hair down and party until dawn. So why not start planning your exciting get-together now? Gather your crowd and head over to one of Manchester’s cheap party venues where all the fun is. A curated list of all the city’s great and budget-friendly spots is waiting for you on our platform. Browse it now, and you’ll surely find the perfect venue where you can spend quality time with your guests!
Booking costs of cheap 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 May 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £45 | to £85 | hire fee per hour |
| From £100 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer
in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party!’
The VIP Suite at New York New York
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I hired New York New York VIP Suite on Saturday 25th January for my 50th Birthday party.’
Whole Venue at Pedro's Party Parlour
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything went to plan and the venue is perfect for a party.’
You'll find cheap 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 125 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for cheap party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1100 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £280 hire fee per day | typically between 70 and 175 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £750 hire fee per day | typically between 55 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £150 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 90 guests |
You can find an array of great spaces that won’t break the bank in Deansgate, Spinningfields and Northern Quarter. You can find anything from vibrant pubs and bars to cosy and stylish restaurants that offer per-person packages from as low as £18!
Because of their price, cheap party venues are a highly popular option in Manchester. To have a long list of available spaces that are popular among our customers, you should act fast and secure the booking anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks in advance. That way, you won’t need to worry about having fewer options to choose from and can focus on other party elements of your planning list.
Page last updated in May 2026
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