Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of cocktail 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:

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

• Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue. Hired the basement bar for an event and staff were really communicative throughout.’

• Zeus Lounge at Cloud 23 in Castlefield - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great service on the night and the space was perfect for our event. Stunning views as well! Food was amazing...’

• Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant…. Highly recommended x x...’

You'll find cocktail 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 (October 2026):

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

• Semi-Private Dining at Cibo Manchester on 43 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The room offers quiet acoustic privacy that keeps conversation private, though it can feel very quiet at times and may lack background music on busy nights.
• Mezzanine at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’
• Victorian Hall at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Lovely space for our work party and meal.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Paloma at Be At One Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 37 guests
  Venue said: Equipped with a private bar, the Paloma is the perfect, private space for smaller events or celebrations. This room can also be used for intimate meetings such as training and interviews and private events.

• 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 Well at Banyan Corn Exchange, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room itself is lovely and was a good size for a smaller event...’

Cheap cocktail party venues in Manchester start from £300 minimum spend per event or £280 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• 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 VIP Suite at New York New York, from £280 hire fee per day (up to 130 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Everything about this was brilliant.. Communication with venue, bar staff, manager, was perfect for our event...’

• Cocktail Lounge at Slug & Lettuce Deansgate, from £10 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
  Venue said: With cheap drinks and a lively party vibe, it's the perfect space to get a memorable night on the tiles started.