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 October 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. Staff on the night were friendly and helpful.’

• 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 (October 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: The room offers quiet acoustic privacy that keeps conversation private, though it can feel very quiet at times and may lack background music on busy nights.
• 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 October 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 October 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 £100 hire fee per event or £400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!’

• 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.’

• Entire Venue at The Drop Chorlton Bar & Restaurant, from £15 hire fee per hour (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated dinner or an informal drinks reception in an intimate, music-forward setting. What guests say: The venue provides attentive, friendly front-of-house service.