Graduation Party Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of graduation party 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:

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: ‘Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.’

• Zeus Lounge at Cloud 23 in Castlefield - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great service on the night and the space was perfect for our event. Stunning views as well! Food was amazing...’

• The Lounge at St Kentigern's Parish Hall in Fallowfield - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The staff was friendly, and we were well informed about all that would be inclusive.’

You'll find graduation party 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:

• Garden View 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...
• Private Dining Room- max 20 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.’
• Victorian Galleries at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Lovely space for our work party and meal.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for graduation party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller graduation party venues usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Bar at The Alan at The Alan, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Lovely venue, clean and spacious.’

• The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn, rated 4.9/5 - basement for 70 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for private smaller gathering, we had around 35 people for a retirement celebration.’

• 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 graduation party venues in Manchester start from £40 hire fee per hour or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Lounge at St Kentigern's Parish Hall, from £40 hire fee per hour (up to 35 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The staff was friendly, and we were well informed about all that would be inclusive.’

• Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Manchester, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 16 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Would highly recommend this venue for any individual / group.’

• Arch 8 at Barca, from £200 hire fee per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.’