Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £1500 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:

• Portland Heights at voco Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue!! All guests said the venue was great. The layout at Portland Heights was just right.’

• Gallery at Manchester Hall in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I would 100% recommend this venue for any event — and in fact, I already have.’

• Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Informed when food would have to be removed, given ample containers to take away left over food if required.’

You'll find funeral wake 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:

• Gallery 16 at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic service and organisation. Lovely space for our work party and meal.’
• Large Hub at King Street Townhouse on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.’
• SITU at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’

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

Smaller funeral wake venues usually fit up to 45 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• The Lounge at St Kentigern's Parish Hall, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 35 guests
  Venue said: The hall's high ceilings and bright walls create an ideal space for both daytime and evening events. This room is ideal for smaller parties, baby showers, and small funerals.

• The Canal Side Room at Bridge5Mill, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 40 guests
  Venue said: The Canal Side Room works really well for workshops, training sessions, and mid-sized meetings. It’s also a nice fit for things like small conferences or even a yoga class.

• Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel, rated 5/5 - lounge for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘What a great time we had. All our guests loved the venue and had a great experience.’

Cheap funeral wake venues in Manchester start from £500 hire fee per event or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Gallery at Manchester Hall, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 140 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘I would 100% recommend this venue for any event — and in fact, I already have.’

• Full Venue Hire at The Beeswing, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 45 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Everything! The location is perfect, the venue was perfect for what I wanted!’

• Birthday Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Manchester, from £25 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Recommend this venue for events or even just a bit of a night out.’