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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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![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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CCharlie B.
“Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks.” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
130 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsManchester City CentreNNiall B.
“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.” -
![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.” -
![Basement at Dirty Martini Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement
250 guestsDirty Martini ManchesterManchester City CentreNNancy
“Food was lovely and drinks during happy hour were amazing!” -
![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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
100 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterManchester City Centre
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IIsabella D.
“Lovely venue, friendly staff and great food and drink” -
![Grill Hire at 20 Stories in Manchester City Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGrill Hire
85 guests20 StoriesManchester City CentreDDean M.
“Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan. Private dining room was the perfect choice.” -
![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!” -
![Zeus Lounge at Cloud 23 in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityZeus Lounge
30 guestsCloud 23Castlefield, ManchesterLLuke C.
“The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding.” -
![Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCoconut Cabana
40 guestsTiki Hideaway ManchesterNorthern Quarter, ManchesterMMichelle H.
“What an amazing venue !! The staff are fabulous , cocktails delicious and the music was brilliant….” -
![Shuffleboard at Box Deansgate in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityShuffleboard
50 guestsBox DeansgateManchester City Centre
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SStephanie T.
“The room was great, exactly what we needed. Food was great and drinks were great too!” -
![Front Window Area at The Anthologist Manchester in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFront Window Area
40 guestsThe Anthologist ManchesterChinatown, ManchesterNNicola U.
“Really nice atmosphere, drinks and food. Host Lucy was so helpful in organising everything for us”
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Book One of Manchester's Cheap Spaces for Drinks Receptions
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“Was able to add on welcome drinks closer to the event date which really was appreciated.”
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“However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!”
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“I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.”
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“Great selection of drinks and reasonable prices. All staff and barstaff were friendly and professional.”
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“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again”
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“Food was lovely and drinks during happy hour were amazing!”
Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Manchester’s Bars
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“Beautiful venue the barmen were great and we was looked after well!”
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“Everything about this was brilliant.. Communication with venue, bar staff, manager, was perfect for our event”
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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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“The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious.”
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Drink and Dine at Manchester’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan. Private dining room was the perfect choice.”
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“Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb. Great selection of drinks at the venue too.”
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“The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.”
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Book a Hotel for a Delicious Drinks Reception Event
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“Venue & hotel is amazing. Team all are very accommodating & friendly.”
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“Jacob was very helpful leading up to the event and showed me round the venue and how it could be set up.”
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“Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.”
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FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues 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 from March 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £25 | per person |
| From £200 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:
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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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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GILT Club at Hotel Gotham
on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: GILT is an exclusive, underground function & event space found deep inside the former vaults of 100 King Street. GILT is atmospherically reminiscent of the famous Parisian 1920s & 30s cabaret clubs and the secret bars of... -
The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The team was great from the booking right to the evening...’ -
The Wine Cellar at King Street Townhouse
on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’
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Page last updated in March 2026
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