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Top Cocktail Bars in Manchester
Are you looking for a stylish and sophisticated venue to host your next event in Manchester? Check out our diverse selection of cocktail bars for hire across the city, from a speakeasy-style bar in Ancoats to a lounge with panoramic views in Deansgate. Every cocktail bar provides a distinctive atmosphere and skilled mixologists, so you and your guests are guaranteed to have a good time. Start your search today and enjoy creative cocktails and top-notch service at one of Manchester's exceptional cocktail bars!
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![Paloma at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterJJosh W.
“Great selection of drinks and reasonable prices. All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional.” -
![Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityArgyll Suite
130 guestsManahatta DeansgateCity Centre, ManchesterJJoanne R.
“Absolutely lovely venue, and the food was great. Thank you” -
![Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement
250 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterNNancy
“Incredible venue, really lovely staff both online organizing and working behind the bar.” -
![Ground Floor Bar at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
150 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterCClaire R.
“We hosted a quiz for clients in the basement, service was excellent - bar staff good fun and super polite.” -
![Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityChampagne Supernova
60 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterHHannah
“Sean our bartender was amazing, super friendly and brilliant at his job. Handled it so well on his own!” -
![Exclusive Use at Cloud 23 at Cloud 23 in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use at Cloud 23
250 guestsCloud 23Castlefield, ManchesterLLuke C.
“The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.” -
![Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySnug Semi-private Lounge
40 guestsYotel Manchester DeansgateCity Centre, Manchester
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LLucy-rose W.
“The room we booked was nice, I'd say it felt a bit tired but overall worked well for what we needed.” -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Manchester Piccadilly in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
169 guestsSlug & Lettuce, Manchester PiccadillyCity Centre, ManchesterDDarren
“Well organised and bar staff (Dan and Molly) were great” -
![The Drivers Lounge at Manahatta Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Drivers Lounge
30 guestsManahatta DeansgateCity Centre, ManchesterLLindsay S.
“The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.” -
![The Clover Club at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Clover Club
60 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterSStephanie F.
“Also was perfect for the amount of guests we had. I would 100% recommend this to hire.” -
![The Dalton & Turing at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Dalton & Turing
30 guestsYotel Manchester DeansgateCity Centre, Manchester
#Supervenue
BBryony
“Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre.” -
![Whole Venue at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
450 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterLLindsey
“Lovely self-contained basement bar, perfect for our occasion.”
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“Really great venue. We had a family party there with a mixed age group, 18-55.”
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“The staff were very friendly and the venue was as shown and described.”
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FAQs about Top Cocktail Bars in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of cocktail 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 from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £6 | to £40 | per person |
| From £108 | to £250 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Paloma at Be At One Manchester in 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.’ -
Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Absolutely lovely venue, and the food was great.’ -
Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Lovely self-contained basement bar, perfect for our occasion.’
You'll find cocktail 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 (October 2025):
| Small cocktail bars | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cocktail bars | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large cocktail bars | over 160 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Yes, there are so many fantastic cocktail spots in Manchester that have great deals available during their happy hours. You can enjoy discounted drinks, 2-for-1 offers, and some special prices on selected cocktails. For instance, House of Fu on Portland Street has a daily happy hour between 4 pm and 6 pm, serving two cocktails for around £13. Its cocktail menu is diverse and includes frozen cocktails like piña coladas and margaritas, making it the perfect bar to visit in the summer evenings. Don’t forget to inquire if these happy hour specials can be applied to your event to make the most of your celebration!
Yes, Manchester's vibrant music culture extends to its cocktail bars, with many offering live music alongside delicious drinks. Bars like Revolución de Cuba Manchester, close to John Rylands Research Institute and Library, offer energetic Cuban-inspired live music performances with salsa dancing on Fridays and Saturdays. If you're looking for more romantic and relaxed vibes, One Eight Six in Deansgate hosts a soul and R&B performance 7 days a week.
You can find a number of private spaces for hire at many cocktail bars in the city. These rooms are excellent for organising a birthday party, a graduation party, or a corporate event. Be At One Manchester in the Central Retail District, for example, offers an exclusive room that can accommodate up to 60 guests. The venue features a private bar and offers more than 100 types of cocktails, ensuring your guests will find something they like to drink. If you want to explore more options that match your needs, narrow down your search on Tagvenue for cocktail bars with private rooms with your desired capacity!
