Manchester's social scene extends far beyond busy bars and packed dance floors. Those looking for Lounges in Manchester can find sophisticated cocktail spaces, hidden rooftop retreats, and comfortable venues across Deansgate and the Northern Quarter. Many locations provide private areas for celebrations, networking events, and casual gatherings. Convenient city-centre locations also make planning remarkably straightforward. Scroll down and find a space where conversations can take centre stage.
The cost of lounges averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £52 | per person |
| From £400 | to £1500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Members Lounge at Biz Hub 49 Piccadilly
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Easy booking of central Manchester located meeting space.’
Zeus Lounge at Cloud 23
in Castlefield - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was beautiful and the service from the events team was very good, everything went very smoothly.’
Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Absolutely lovely venue, and the food was great. Thank you...’
You'll find lounges 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):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £38 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 130 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2200 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller lounges usually fit up to 35 guests. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Drivers Lounge at Manahatta Deansgate, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.’
The Snug at The Bay Horse Tavern, rated 5/5 - lounge for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.’
The Den Area at Roxy Ball Room - Deansgate, Manchester, rated 4.5/5 - lounge for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Good private room and was easy to organise, always got a quick response from the venue which was great.’
Cheap lounges in Manchester start from £150 hire fee per day or £100 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Snug Semi-private Lounge at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, from £150 hire fee per day
(up to 40 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Catering, location, staff and hired room were excellent.’
The Library at Manahatta Deansgate, from £100 hire fee per event
(up to 20 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Absolutely lovely venue, and the food was great. Thank you...’
The Lounge at The Bear, from £350 minimum spend per event
(up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Located on Deansgate in central Manchester, The Bear is a venue in the corner of a 150-year-old listed building. It features seating, a bar, and a lived-in atmosphere.
In Manchester, lounges are most commonly booked for 25 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £900 and £1,600. |
User who booked The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester for 60 guests
said: ‘Gorgeous venue for my 30th party - the whole team were very accommodating and attended to all guests.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £950 and £4,000. |
User who booked Full Venue Hire at Boom Battle Bar Manchester for 30 guests
said: ‘We had a great time at our Christmas Do. It was well worth the price, we got drinks, food and games included.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £200 and £500. |
User who booked The Drivers Lounge at Manahatta Deansgate for 10 guests
said: ‘I have to give her some credit as serving a hen party can't always be easy.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £200 and £700. |
User who booked Meeting, Conferences & Events at AC Marriott Manchester City Centre for 30 guests
said: ‘Transport - Hotel has car parks nearby and is well situated for all of Manchester's central train stations.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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