Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

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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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Enjoy Manchester's Small Cocktail Party Venues

Pankhurst, Dalton, Turing
from £500
hire fee / per day
Pankhurst, Dalton, Turing
35
50
Yotel Manchester Deansgate
(80)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
C
Camille M.
“The staff was very very helpful and friendly. The venue was very modern and had everything I needed.”
Restaurant area
from £20
per person / per session
Restaurant area
40
50
Banyan Spinningfields
(14)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
With multiple private hire options, our venue is perfect for Special Occasions, Corporate events/Team Away Days, Summer parties and Christmas parties. Give us a message to start planning your perfect event today!
The Bar Room
from £20
per person / per session
The Bar Room
25
40
Common
(14)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Available for private hire, the bar room comprises a mix of high and low tables, with a couple of sofas. The furniture can be moved according to your preference.
Front Window Area
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Front Window Area
40
The Anthologist Manchester
(3)
Chinatown, Manchester
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
The Front Window Area is a modern semi-private space with a chill and elegant atmosphere. For birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events, choose this area to get the best out of our drinks and venue!
Shuffleboard
from £500
minimum spend / per day
Shuffleboard
36
50
Box Deansgate
(8)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Semi-private area
Split over 2 floors and 2 bars, Box on Deansgate, has multiple areas available for private hire. With over 35 TVs in venue, whether your are looking for a meeting room or you are hosting a company party, we have space for
The Nest Bar
from £800
minimum spend / per session
The Nest Bar
50
Fenix
(1)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
A spectacular space, on the ground floor of Fenix. Centre-stage is the Nest Bar, lit by the flames of the legendary Fenix firebird, a symbol of renewal and rebirth.
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Book One of Manchester's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues

The Atrium
from £6
per person / per session
The Atrium
30
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate
(15)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
E
Emily
“Good private room and was easy to organise, always got a quick response from the venue which was great.”
Snug Semi-private Lounge
from £150
hire fee / per day
Snug Semi-private Lounge
30
40
Yotel Manchester Deansgate
(80)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
L
Lucy-rose W.
“The room we booked was nice, I'd say it felt a bit tired but overall worked well for what we needed.”
The mezzanine
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The mezzanine
110
200
The Grosvenor
(1)
Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Our First-Floor Balcony is perfect for a stylish event with nice views of the stage and a giant 6-meter screen, ideal for medium to large gatherings like bottomless brunches or special celebrations.
Full Venue Hire
from £300
minimum spend / per evening
Full Venue Hire
25
100
Tiki Hideaway Manchester
(27)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Whole venue
M
Michelle H.
“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….”
Hello Music Lounge
from £350
minimum spend / per day
Hello Music Lounge
55
120
House of Fu
(5)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
With the bar serving up cocktails, craft beer, sake, and wines and happy hour running from 4pm-6pm every day. The venue also features a Private Dining Room which can accommodate up to 24 guests for dining and up to 50 guests
The MEZZ
from £400
minimum spend / per morning
The MEZZ
20
40
BLVD Manchester
(21)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
R
Rose F.
“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Manchester’s Bars

Exclusive Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
70
120
The Fitzgerald
(33)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
J
Jemma B.
“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.”
Side Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Side Bar
80
200
Side Street
(2)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar
Private space
The space features a huge bar space to pour up signature cocktails, a DJ booth with decks to entertain guests and a concept kitchen from our friends at Tartuffe for unbeatable bites & plates.
Boogalú full venue hire
from £250
hire fee / per session
Boogalú full venue hire
150
Boogalú
(11)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
B
Beth H.
“Everyone complimented the food. Perfect sized bar for 60-70 people.”
Basement Bar & Gaming Booths
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar & Gaming Booths
50
80
Pixel Bar Manchester
(4)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Private space
You'll also find a fully stocked bar and a creative menu of cocktails inspired by some of your favourite games. With room for up to 80 guests (and seating for 50 diners), it’s a great setting for everything from parties with
Main Bar
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar
40
180
Revolution Oxford Road
(51)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
M
Mark L.
“Bar staff were helpful, friendly and polite.”
Pursuits
from £1500
minimum spend / per day
Pursuits
80
150
The Brotherhood Manchester
(3)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
This space has its own fully staffed bar, 30+ screens, 2 darts boards and a pool table. Perfect for private parties, work parties and all kinds of events.
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Private Dining Room
from £50
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
24
35
House of Fu
(5)
Manchester City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
In the Restaurant you can find us serving up Ramen, Rice Bowls, home-made Gyozas, an extensive plant-based range. With the bar serving up cocktails, craft beer, sake, and wines and happy hour running from 4pm-6pm every day.
Masons Restaurant Bar
from £500
hire fee / per hour
Masons Restaurant Bar
60
80
Masons Restaurant Bar
(4)
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
You’ll notice a few things about Masons that sets us apart from other restaurants in Manchester. We know it’s easy to be bamboozled by flowery language on restaurant menus.
Full Venue - Exclusive Use
from £10
minimum spend / per afternoon
Full Venue - Exclusive Use
100
300
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
(2)
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
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
Full Space
from £20
per person / per session
Full Space
80
Sanskruti Restaurant
Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Enjoy our award-winning Indian food and lots of free street parking spaces available around the restaurant. It’s a 15-minute drive from Manchester City centre.
Full venue hire
from £22
per person / per session
Full venue hire
150
250
Nell's at Kampus
(21)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
F
Freyja A.
“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
The Parlour
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Parlour
40
50
TATTU
(11)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
One-way glass offers complete privacy for the dining room with a view into the scenic Rose Garden and main restaurant above. Perfect for complete privacy, private dining, corporate entertaining, special occasions, networking,
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

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 November 2025:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Manchester
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £10 to £25 per person
From £300 to £1000 hire fee per day

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

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 (November 2025):

Small up to 50 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 70 and 100 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large over 130 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event

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

  • 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 Vine Inn at The Vine Inn on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Great venue for our engagement party.’
  • 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.’

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Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in Manchester

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Luke C.
Verified review
Booked Exclusive Use at Cloud 23 at Cloud 23
4.8
The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.