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 November 2026), the best options include:

• 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.’

• The Studio at Gorilla in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Would definitely hire again, great value for money.’

• Portland Heights at voco Manchester City Centre 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.’

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 (November 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 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...
• Whole Venue at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’
• 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.’

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

• The Lounge at St Kentigern's Parish Hall, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 35 guests
  Venue said: St Kentigern's Parish Hall is a church-run parish hall providing community and ceremonial event space linked to St Kentigern's Church. Venue highlights: An in-house catering operation supports events and can accommodate halal,

• Basement Bar at Foundry Project, rated 4.9/5 - basement for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Everybody enjoyed the venue and it went really well. Would definitely recommend for a small party or event...’

• 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.’

• John Logie Baird Suite&Atrium at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, from £350 hire fee per event (up to 290 guests seated)
  Venue said: John Logie Baird Suite & Atrium is a Function Room in the Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel that pairs a suite-style layout with distinct open-plan meeting areas and a dedicated reception lounge.

• 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!’

• Turkish Rest Room at Victoria Baths Trust, from £500 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Rest Room is home to the Angel of Purity window and provides a stunning backdrop to your activity, with a capacity of up to 50.