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Top Cocktail Party Venues in Manchester
Manchester knows its mixology. From gin-forward classics in the Northern Quarter to rooftop mojitos with views of Deansgate, the best cocktail party venues in the city are just a click away. Throw a big birthday bash, a work event with a bit of flair and booze, or a casual gathering, this city has the perfect spot. Here, you will find low-lit lounges, exposed brick bars, and maybe even a live DJ spinning under fairy lights. Ready to get the drinks flowing? Scroll down and let’s make it happen.
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![Zeus Lounge at Cloud 23 in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityZeus Lounge
30 guestsCloud 23Castlefield, ManchesterLLuke C.
“The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.” -
![Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCoconut Cabana
40 guestsTiki Hideaway ManchesterNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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MMichelle H.
“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….” -
![Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement
250 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterManchester City CentreNNancy
“Incredible venue, really lovely staff both online organizing and working behind the bar.” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterCConor C.
“Great venue. Hired the basement bar for an event and staff were really communicative throughout.” -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterRRene P.
“The cocktails and mock tails are lovely” -
![Container Space at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityContainer Space
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterHHeather
“Food was really nice as were the cocktails.” -
![Whole Venue at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
90 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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DDavid S.
“Fantastic location in the NQ. Great venue for a party, staff impressive and the in-house cooking is excellent.” -
![Havana Bar at Revolución de Cuba Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHavana Bar
60 guestsRevolución de Cuba ManchesterManchester City CentreTTim B.
“It was great location and Helena was really helpful. Would consider using again in the future.” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
130 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsManchester City CentreNNiall B.
“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.” -
![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, ManchesterEEllie B.
“Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.” -
![Paloma at Be At One Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterManchester City CentreJJosh W.
“Really liked the venue which is in a central location on Deansgate, Manchester.” -
![The Loft at Revolution Oxford Road in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
190 guestsRevolution Oxford RoadManchester City CentreEEwan
“Fantastic space and staff couldn’t have been nicer. Sound system was good. Would book again.”
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Enjoy Manchester's Small Cocktail Reception Venues
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“The staff was very very helpful and friendly. The venue was very modern and had everything I needed.”
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“Music and general atmosphere was brilliant and what excellent value too! Cannot recommend highly enough”
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Book One of Manchester's Cheap Venues for Cocktail Parties
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“Good private room and was easy to organise, always got a quick response from the venue which was great.”
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“I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.”
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“The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Manchester’s Bars
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“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.”
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“Great vibes and Bar staff and managers were so accommodating to me and my people! Thank you all so much.”
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“Bar staff were helpful, friendly and polite.”
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Amazing staff made the whole process so easy - Jennifer was amazing and venue looked incredible!!”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues 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 from January 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £25 | per person |
| From £200 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘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...’ -
Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue organised a DJ and let us put up some of our own decorations too which was incredible.’
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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue - Exclusive Use at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
on New York Street Unit E5 - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Full exclusive hire: 100 guests seated or 250 guests standing; Main Restaurant: 70 guest seated and 100 standing; Mezzanine: 30 guest seated and 30 standing; Cocktail bar & partial section of the main restaurant: 50 standing... -
The Wine Cellar at King Street Townhouse
on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’ -
Mezzanine & Garden at Slug & Lettuce, Manchester Piccadilly
on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Well organised and bar staff (Dan and Molly) were great...’
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