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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Manchester
Home of the Hacienda, iconic music, and even more iconic nights out – Manchester was built for a good time. From rooftop bars in Spinningfields to industrial-chic spots in the Northern Quarter, this city has endless drinks reception venues where you can raise a glass in style. Whether you’re organising post-conference drinks near Deansgate, a networking bash in Ancoats, or just a celebration worth toasting, this city brings the vibes. With Tagvenue, it’s dead easy to find and book a venue here that fits your guest list, budget, and mood. Scroll on, and let’s get that round sorted.
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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.” -
![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJasmine A.
“The drinks vouchers and really good venue for money. Staff on the night were friendly and helpful.” -
![Boogalú full venue hire at Boogalú in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBoogalú full venue hire
150 guestsBoogalúNorthern Quarter, ManchesterHHarry S.
“Perfect venue for a party with plenty of space to dance / sit / drink or eat.” -
![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
100 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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IIsabella D.
“Lovely venue, friendly staff and great food and drink” -
![Paloma at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPaloma
37 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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JJosh W.
“Great selection of drinks and reasonable prices. All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional.” -
![Box'd Up at Box Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBox'd Up
200 guestsBox DeansgateCity Centre, ManchesterSStephanie T.
“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!” -
![Restaurant area at Banyan Spinningfields in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant area
50 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsCity Centre, ManchesterNNiall B.
“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.” -
![Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityLost Weekend Basement Bar
500 guestsThe Shack NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterGGemma B.
“The drinks tokens were a great touch to our party & we honestly had the best night! Thank you so much!” -
![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….” -
![Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £4000
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
300 guestsBoom Battle Bar ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterCCeri M.
“We had a great time at our Christmas Do. It was well worth the price, we got drinks, food and games included.” -
![Container Space at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityContainer Space
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterBBeth D.
“Beautiful and private room, awesome drinks, amazing staff. Couldn't ask for anything better.” -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterAArjan S.
“The food and drinks were nice and the staff were very welcoming.”
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Book One of Manchester's Cheap Drinks Reception Venues
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“Great event space and the staff were all very friendly!”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Manchester’s Bars
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“Could not do enough for us, very well run, great room for a party, bar and door staff where amazing.”
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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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“Very friendly set of girls behind the bar”
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
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FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of drinks reception 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 September 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £400 | to £2000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The drinks vouchers and really good venue for money.’ -
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.’ -
Boogalú full venue hire at Boogalú in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue for private hire. The staff were amazing and catered for all our needs!!’
