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Top Christmas Venues in Northern Quarter
"Step into Christmas, let’s join together..." Northern Quarter knows how to throw a Christmas party, Manchester-style! This area is packed with quirky bars, underground clubs, and small event spaces for just you and your mates, making it ideal for festive gatherings of all kinds. Expect craft beer-fueled office parties, indie music lovers sipping mulled wine at live gigs, and groups of friends sharing Christmas dinner at cosy bistros. From warehouse raves to cocktail soirees, Northern Quarter has the perfect spot for your holiday bash. Ready to celebrate at these top Christmas party venues? Book away.
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![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spendCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
120 guestsThe FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
JJemma B.
“Best venue we've had for our roaring twenties Christmas party! The room is ambient and quirky.” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
50 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
HHeather
“Great space, perfect for our office xmas party.” -
![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, Manchester
#Supervenue
DDavid L.
“Perfect for Xmas night out. Basement had pool darts table tennis. Good size area Could play our own music.” -
![Restaurant at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
140 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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GGed
“Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party. Would defo recommend, thank you” -
![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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VVictoria P.
“Would highly recommend booking the space at the Wayfarer for a party / event.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £25
per personCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
110 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
KKareen S.
“The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!” -
![Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £30
per personCheck availabilityCoconut Cabana
40 guestsTiki Hideaway ManchesterNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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EEmma H.
“Heather was very helpful and responsive throughout the booking and right up until the day itself.” -
![Dining Space at Science And Industry (Cane & Grain) in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Space
50 guestsScience And Industry (Cane & Grain)Northern Quarter, ManchesterTTineka O.
“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level” -
![The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2500
per eventCheck 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.” -
![The Green Room at Definitely Maybe Bar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Green Room
65 guestsDefinitely Maybe BarNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
KKamila Z.
“I was very happy with this venue and the full booking process!” -
![APT at APT (Cane & Grain) in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAPT
100 guestsAPT (Cane & Grain)Northern Quarter, ManchesterAAnthony R.
“Great venue, private space and the team were great.” -
![Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £30
per personCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
165 guestsQuarter HouseNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLisa T.
“The room was perfect for our work reunion. Great stocked bar, great food, and ideal location in NQ.”
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What Christmas packages are available in Northern Quarter?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Northern Quarter offer minimum spend ranging from £850 to £2000, or packages between £20 and £46 per person. You'll find options for 25 to 400 guests.
1. Whipped goats’ cheese, and Vimto beetroot tarte tatin, puff pastry disk, barbecue cherry tomatoes
salsa Verde dressing.
1. Oak smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon, crostini, herb salad, capers, with a fresh horseradish
cream.
2. Sweet, smoked BBQ chicken wings, celery, with a ranch dressing.
MAINS
1. Norfolk Turkey Breast Classically roasted until golden, sage and cranberry stuffing, pig in a blanket, cranberry compote
smothered in turkey gravy.
2. Festive sirloin of beef cooked in beef dripping with lots of herbs, garlic & mustard
3. Nut & cranberry roast made with lots of herbs and warming spices, mule wine cranberries compote & red wine gravy.
SWEET
1. Chocolate tart & white chocolate cream
2. Lemon tartlet with raspberry meringue buttercream
3. Cheese, fresh fruit & biscuits
• 4x Standard Drinks Tokens
• Standard Token: single spirit & mixer (Absolut, Beefeater, Havana, Buffalo Trace, El Jimador, Jack Daniels, Old J Rum), medium wine, bottled beer (alcoholic or non‑alcoholic) or Prosecco
• Optional premium add-ons and swaps available
• Pre-orderable drinks packages (beer buckets, wine or Prosecco, house spirit with mixers, arrival cocktails, soft drinks, or drinks vouchers)
CHRISTMAS MENU — CHOOSE 7
1. Chicken Bites glazed with cranberry & rosemary hot honey
2. Mini Fish & Chips Bites
3. Turkey Loaded Roast Potatoes
4. Garlic Rosemary Butter Glazed Fried Halloumi Bites (V)
5. Mini Hamhock Sliders topped with Onion & Ale Chutney and Cheddar Cheese
6. Brisket & Blue Cheese Yorkshire Pudding Sliders
7. Pumpkin & Ginger Loaded Belgium Waffles
ADD-ONS
1. Truffle & Rosemary Roast Potatoes (GF, V)
2. Giant Maple Bacon Pigs in Blankets
3. Crispy Beyond Burger Sliders (VE)
4. Fried Cauli Bites with Hot Honey (VE, GF)
5. Mini Festive Caprese Skewers (GF, V)
6. Mini Raspberry & Rosewater Cheesecake (VE option available)
7. Salt & Pepper Fries with Spring Onion & Chilli (VE, GF)
8. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings
PREMIUM ADD-ONS
1. Beef Brisket One Tray Pie
2. Xmas Loaded Mac & Cheese Tray
* Max capacity 150.
* Festive tacos
* Fully stocked private bar, with draught and bottled beer, spirit mixers, and wines.
* Bespoke cocktail menu.
* Central to the Northern Quarter.
* Close to the station.
* Air conditioning.
* Ample seating.
* Room from 7 pm until 2.00 am
* Freestanding decorations only (no glitter or confetti) or anything stuck on the walls/tiles
• Hot and cold finger food selection
• Vegetarian options available
BUFFET ITEMS
1. Vegetable spring rolls (v)
2. Onion bhaji (v)
3. Vegetable samosa (v)
4. Garlic bread (v)
5. Ciabatta pizza (v)
6. Fries (v)
7. Mack n cheese bites (v)
8. Cajun Potato wedges (v)
9. Cocktail honey & mustard glaze
10. Chicken skewers & sweet chilli glaze
11. BBQ chicken wings
12. Peri peri chicken wings
13. Salt n pepper Potato poppers (v)
14. Brisket Yorky pudding
15. Falafel (v)
16. Buffalo cauliflower bites & blue cheese sauce (v)
17. Mixed salad with dressing (v)
18. Potato salad (v)
19. Peri-slaw (v)
20. Pizza fries
• Vegetarian and vegan options included
BUFFET SELECTION
1. Garlic breaded mushrooms (V) with cranberry mayo
2. Pork & apricot stuffing balls
3. Pigs in blankets glazed in honey & thyme
4. Smashed avocado & flatbread (VE)
5. Mini steak & Malbec pie
6. BBQ cauliflower wings (VE) with cranberry mayo
7. Mini meatball sliders (pork & beef, BBQ sauce, mature Cheddar, crispy onions)
8. Garlic-roasted potatoes (VE)
9. Garlic flatbreads (V)
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in Northern Quarter
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £1100 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 Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £15 | to £40 | per person |
| From £35 | to £122 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party. Would defo recommend, thank you...’ -
Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect for Xmas night out. Basement had pool darts table tennis.’ -
Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Best venue we've had for our roaring twenties Christmas party!’
You'll find Christmas 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 Northern Quarter, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 65 and 200 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1100 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 80 guests |
| Pub | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 90 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 70 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Container Space at Foundry Project, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Everybody enjoyed the venue and it went really well. Would definitely recommend for a small party or event...’ -
The Dining Room at The Bay Horse Tavern, rated 5/5 - dining room for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Staff in the venue were super helpful and attentive.’ -
The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common), rated 4.8/5 - bar for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small, relaxed social groups seeking an informal mix of seated and standing space within a sheltered corner of a busy bar. What guests say: The space has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere and a relaxed, approachable...
Cheap Christmas party venues in Northern Quarter start from £300 minimum spend per event or £20 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The happy hour from 6-9 was great value and we ordered pizzas for everyone which worked really well.’ -
The Library at The Rose and Monkey, from £24 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests standing)
Venue said: Casual adaptable lounge space, perfect for small gatherings, reading groups and meetings. Access to a fridge, projector and wireless speaker. Seating for 15. -
Photo & Dance & Event Space at Studio Bee Photography Studio, from £180 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Discover Studio Bee, your go-to space for photography and events in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
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