Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

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Top Cocktail Reception 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 Reception Venues

The Studio
from £1100
minimum spend / per session
The Studio
30
60
Gorilla
(18)
Manchester City Centre
Function Room in a Nightclub
Private space
J
Jen M.
“Such a brilliant space! Had a fantastic 30th birthday party.”
Champagne Supernova
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Champagne Supernova
60
Be At One Manchester
(69)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
D
Dawn B.
“Pre arrangements was seamless, was kept well informed and the event and venue was perfect!”
The Parlour
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Parlour
40
50
TATTU
(13)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our private dining room and exclusive event space is serviced with a private entrance, bar and restrooms and features a statue of a gold Buddha. One-way glass offers complete privacy for the dining room with a view into the
Front Window Area
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Front Window Area
40
The Anthologist Manchester
(3)
Chinatown, Manchester
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!
The BIG Boom Brunch
from £35
per person / per session
The BIG Boom Brunch
40
50
Boom Battle Bar Manchester
(5)
Manchester City Centre
Bar
Shared space
The best bottomless brunch in Manchester, this brunch delivers vibes for days. 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, we’re talking cocktails, fizz and draft beer & cider, a street food feast and live entertainment.
The Nest Bar
from £800
minimum spend / per session
The Nest Bar
50
Fenix
(2)
Castlefield, Manchester
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 Venues for Cocktail Parties

Cocktail Lounge
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Lounge
50
70
Slug & Lettuce Deansgate
(6)
Manchester City Centre
Bar
Semi-private area
E
Emma J.
“Everyone was friendly and helpful. Having a place setup”
Argyll Suite
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Argyll Suite
60
130
Manahatta Deansgate
(42)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
L
Lindsay S.
“The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.”
The Canal Side Bar
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Canal Side Bar
30
80
Barca
(20)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar
Private space
T
Taiwo P.
“I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.”
The Root
from £100
hire fee / per session
The Root
30
60
Banyan Corn Exchange
(57)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
C
Clarissa M.
“However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!”
The mezzanine
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The mezzanine
110
200
The Grosvenor
(4)
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.
The Snug
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The Snug
18
30
Barca
(20)
Castlefield, Manchester
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
The space can host 30 guests standing or 18 for a seated reception. A variety of dining options are available and we can tailor our menu to suit your style and budget.
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Manchester’s Bars

Ground Floor Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per day
Ground Floor Bar
80
150
Dirty Martini Manchester
(20)
Manchester City Centre
Cocktail Bar
Private space
C
Claire R.
“We hosted a quiz for clients in the basement, service was excellent - bar staff good fun and super polite.”
The VIP Suite
from £280
hire fee / per day
The VIP Suite
90
130
New York New York
(29)
Manchester City Centre
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
H
Hywel B.
“Everything about this was brilliant.. Communication with venue, bar staff, manager, was perfect for our event”
Exclusive Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
70
120
The Fitzgerald
(35)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
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.”
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
Pursuits
from £1500
minimum spend / per day
Pursuits
80
150
The Brotherhood Manchester
(3)
Manchester City Centre
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.
Bar at The Alan
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Bar at The Alan
22
50
The Alan
(30)
Chinatown, Manchester
Hotel
Semi-private area
B
Bobby R.
“The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!”
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Private Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Private Bar
38
65
BLVD Manchester
(31)
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
R
Rose F.
“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
Private Dining Room
from £39
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
31
50
Delhi House Cafe
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
Delhi House Cafe, located in Manchester City Centre, is the perfect venue for hosting private events. Our spaces for hire include the whole first floor of the restaurant, a private dining room or the entire venue.
Full Venue Hire
from £4500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
290
400
Gino D'Acampo Manchester
(6)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
K
Keira A.
“Amazing staff made the whole process so easy - Jennifer was amazing and venue looked incredible!!”
The Well
from £50
hire fee / per session
The Well
22
30
Banyan Corn Exchange
(57)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
A
Alessandra A.
“A lovely place, very reasonably priced and with attentive staff”
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.
Entire Venue
from £22
per person / per session
Entire Venue
120
220
Nell's Chorlton (The Beagle)
Chorlton, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
The Beagle restaurant offers you to host your event for up to 220 guests by renting the whole building. This will cover two floors with separate bars and an outdoor patio.
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception 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 May 2026:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Manchester
From £500 to £2000 minimum spend per event
From £21 to £40 per person
From £100 to £1500 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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 (May 2026):

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:

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

Restaurant prices average £1500 minimum spend per event typically between 40 and 200 guests
Bar prices average £800 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 130 guests
Dining Room prices average £2000 minimum spend per event typically between 30 and 90 guests
Function Room prices average £36 hire fee per hour typically between 35 and 100 guests
Cocktail Bar prices average £600 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 65 guests

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Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in Manchester

LC
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.
RL
Rob L.
Verified review
Booked The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
5.0
Great venue for private smaller gathering, we had around 35 people for a retirement celebration. Great service by the team at The Vine Inn.

Page last updated in May 2026

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