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Top 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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![Portland Heights at voco Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPortland Heights
180 guestsvoco ManchesterManchester City CentreCCharlotte C.
“The venue itself was gorgeous! The decor was spectacular and everything we asked for was delivered.” -
![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.” -
![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” -
![The Studio at Gorilla in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Studio
30 guestsGorillaManchester City Centre
#Supervenue
MMay J.
“I had 50 guests and it felt like a really good size still. Would definitely hire again, great value for money.” -
![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 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.” -
![The Portland Suite at voco Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Portland Suite
100 guestsvoco ManchesterManchester City CentreCCarly A.
“Jacob was very helpful leading up to the event and showed me round the venue and how it could be set up.” -
![Magners Room at St Kentigern's Parish Hall in Fallowfield, Manchester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMagners Room
250 guestsSt Kentigern's Parish HallFallowfield, ManchesterJJac V.
“The venue is really nice, very warm and excellent for a small party.” -
![The Goulburn Lodge at Manchester Hall in Manchester City Centre]()
from £800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Goulburn Lodge
150 guestsManchester HallManchester City CentreDDara S.
“I would 100% recommend this venue for any event — and in fact, I already have.” -
![Victoria Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityVictoria Suite
60 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.” -
![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. -
![Event Venue at Crystal Suite in Manchester]()
from £2500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Venue
450 guestsCrystal SuiteManchesterThe space itself is well set up. You’ve got elegant interiors, roomy halls, and modern equipment already in place, so it can handle smaller gatherings or larger events.
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Booking costs of funeral wake 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 August 2026:
| From £1000 | to £1800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £52 | per person |
| From £38 | to £77 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
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.’ -
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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £38 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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.’ -
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.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £1800 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 200 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1100 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 300 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 80 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £2500 hire fee per event | typically between 200 and 450 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 80 guests |
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