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Top Funeral Wake Venues in Manchester
Manchester knows how to celebrate a life well-lived, from the quiet elegance of Deansgate townhouses to the cosy familiarity of a local pub near Albert Square. Tagvenue’s funeral wake venues balance dignity with warmth, giving friends and family space to gather, reminisce, and share a toast to cherished memories. You bring the stories; we’ll find the space where they can be told. Manchester’s most comforting venues await.
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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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EEllie B.
“Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.” -
![Large Hub at King Street Townhouse in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLarge Hub
50 guestsKing Street TownhouseManchester City CentreJJanet W.
“Beautiful location and room, food 10/10 and great staff, service and communication” -
![John Logie Baird Suite&Atrium at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityJohn Logie Baird Suite&Atrium
290 guestsMarriott Victoria & Albert HotelCastlefield, ManchesterBBen R.
“The venue internally was beautiful, the service on the night was very good and overall value was great too.” -
![Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £54
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBlue Lounge
35 guestsDidsbury House HotelDidsbury, ManchesterCChristine
“Fabulous venue. The staff were very personable, friendly, efficient anf happy to help with all requests.” -
![Portland Heights at voco Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPortland Heights
180 guestsvoco ManchesterManchester City Centre
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CCharlotte C.
“The venue itself was gorgeous! The decor was spectacular and everything we asked for was delivered.” -
![Gallery at Manchester Hall in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGallery
140 guestsManchester HallManchester City CentreOOlivia R.
“We used the space for a photoshoot and everything could not have been more perfect.” -
![The Studio at Gorilla in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Studio
30 guestsGorillaManchester City CentreJJon H.
“Alice was great and the room was perfect. Venue added some nice Xmas dressings” -
![The Goulburn Suite at Manchester Hall in Manchester City Centre]()
from £2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Goulburn Suite
350 guestsManchester HallManchester City CentreGGabby D.
“We had a lovely night and the venue looked amazing.” -
![Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester]()
from £50
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBarker Room
20 guestsThe Metropolitan, West DidsburyManchesterPPhill B.
“A great room in a busy pub on a Saturday night.” -
![The Portland Suite at voco Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Portland Suite
100 guestsvoco ManchesterManchester City Centre
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CCarly A.
“Jacob was very helpful leading up to the event and showed me round the venue and how it could be set up.” -
![Piccadilly Suite at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly in Manchester City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPiccadilly Suite
275 guestsManchester Marriott Hotel PiccadillyManchester City Centre
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WWilliam E.
“Catering was particularly good as they happily accommodated for guests with dietary requirements.” -
![Halle Suite at The Edwardian Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £100
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityHalle Suite
400 guestsThe Edwardian ManchesterManchester City CentreHalle Suite is Manchester's largest venue with natural daylight. Room is equipped with air conditioning, the latest technology, complimentary Wi-Fi and dedicated event managers are there to ensure the success of your event.
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FAQs about Top Funeral Wake Venues in Manchester
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £1150 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 £1000 | to £2200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |
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: ‘Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks.’ -
Blue Lounge at Didsbury House Hotel in Didsbury - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘What a great time we had. All our guests loved the venue and had a great experience.’ -
Large Hub at King Street Townhouse in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.’
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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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International Suite at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Booking Manchester meeting rooms couldn’t be easier. Our conference team can plan every aspect, from room layouts to food and drink options, and with 11 fully equipped city center meeting rooms for up to 800 delegates no... -
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.’ -
The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘My other friends said they would book it In the future.’
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