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 from August 2026:

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

• The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.’

• 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...’

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 (August 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: Cibo Manchester is set in a listed building on King Street. It’s a mix of classic and modern. You’ve got wood panelling and chandeliers alongside marble tables and velvet seating.
• Mezzanine at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’
• 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.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 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 August 2026:

• 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...’

• The Drivers Lounge at Manahatta Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room was perfect and everyone had such a good laugh.’

• The MEZZ at BLVD Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room was set up nice and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommend for any event.’

Cheap cocktail party venues in Manchester start from £280 hire fee per day or £50 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:

• 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...’

• The Well at Banyan Corn Exchange, from £50 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!’

• Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate, from £18 per person (up to 130 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.’