Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs 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:

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

• The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks.’

• Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The drinks vouchers and really good venue for money.’

• Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great selection of drinks at the venue too.’

You'll find drinks reception 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 (September 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: Food and drinks packages are available, with an Events Manager on hand to handle the details. It's a good option for birthdays, weddings, business lunches, team celebrations, and social events.
• Restaurant at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’
• Mezzanine at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Container Space at Foundry Project, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Everybody enjoyed the venue and it went really well. Would definitely recommend for a small party or event...’

• Havana Bar at Revolución de Cuba Manchester, rated 5/5 - bar for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘It was great location and Helena was really helpful.’

• The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common), rated 4.8/5 - bar for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event.’

Cheap drinks reception venues in Manchester start from £400 minimum spend per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Paloma at Be At One Manchester, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 37 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great communication with the venue.’

• Cocktail Lounge at Slug & Lettuce Deansgate, from £10 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
  Venue said: With cheap drinks and a lively party vibe, it's the perfect space to get a memorable night on the tiles started.

• The Library at Manahatta Deansgate, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 20 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Absolutely lovely venue, and the food was great. Thank you...’