A great evening usually begins with good food and the right company. Dinner party venues in Manchester make it easy to bring everyone together, whether you’re booking a private dining room, a restaurant table for a group, or a space for a more formal meal. From birthday dinners to small celebrations with friends or colleagues, the right setting keeps everything relaxed and well organised. With plenty of venues across the city offering different styles and layouts, it’s simple to find somewhere that fits your plans. Take a look below and choose a place that feels right for your dinner party.
Booking costs of dinner 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 March 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:
Private Dining Room at 20 Stories
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan.’
Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent dinner for a big party of people.’
Ember Lounge at Malmaison Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The food, ambience, decoration and service was amazing.’
You'll find dinner 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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in March 2026
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