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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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![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.” -
![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 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.” -
![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” -
![The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnCity Centre, ManchesterDDavid S.
“Great venue for our engagement party. All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly.” -
![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, ManchesterDDavid 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 City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHavana Bar
60 guestsRevolución de Cuba ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterTTim B.
“It was great location and Helena was really helpful. Would consider using again in the future.” -
![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 City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterJJosh W.
“Really liked the venue which is in a central location on Deansgate, Manchester.” -
![The Loft at Revolution Oxford Road in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
190 guestsRevolution Oxford RoadCity Centre, Manchester
#Supervenue
EEwan
“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 Party Venues
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“The room we booked was nice, I'd say it felt a bit tired but overall worked well for what we needed.”
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Book One of Manchester's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues
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“Everyone was friendly and helpful. Having a place setup”
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“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….”
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“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
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“The room was set up nice and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommend for any event.”
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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“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
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“Everyone complimented the food. Perfect sized bar for 60-70 people.”
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“Amazing venue, really attentive staff. The lady working the bar was fab!”
Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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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
In Manchester, prices 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 October 2025:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £30 | per person |
| From £200 | to £2200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Exclusive Use at Cloud 23 at Cloud 23 in Castlefield - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.’ -
Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant…. Highly recommended x x...’ -
Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in 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 (October 2025):
| Small cocktail party venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cocktail party venues | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large cocktail party venues | over 130 guests | prices average £1600 minimum spend per event |
