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Top Lunch Venues in Manchester
Manchester City Centre is an ideal place to host a lunch event, thanks to its walkable layout, excellent public transport links, and variety of affordable venues. You’ll find everything from Indian vegetarian restaurants to trendy food halls and upscale British brasseries. From casual street food settings to stylish sit-down meals, Tagvenue helps you compare and book the best-rated spots easily. Ready to eat at the best spots? Browse our top lunch venues in Manchester today.
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![The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in Manchester City Centre]()
from £22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
40 guestsNell's at KampusManchester City Centre
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FFreyja A.
“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.” -
![Small Hub at King Street Townhouse in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySmall Hub
20 guestsKing Street TownhouseManchester City CentreKKat P.
“Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent.” -
![Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
20 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar ManchesterManchester City CentreJJenny C.
“The staff had been amazing from start to finish from making the booking/pre-order to the evening event.” -
![Whole Venue at Crazy Wendy's Thai Restaurant & Bar in Manchester]()
from £23
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
75 guestsCrazy Wendy's Thai Restaurant & BarManchesterAAngus R.
“Had a do here for my 30th and booked out the whole restaurant.” -
![The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange in Manchester City Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Root
30 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeManchester City Centre
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TToby M.
“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.” -
![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterManchester City Centre
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AAdewunmi
“The atmosphere, the venue and the decorations. Food was ok” -
![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
80 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterManchester City Centre
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IIsabella D.
“Lovely venue, friendly staff and great food and drink” -
![The Well at Banyan Corn Exchange in Manchester City Centre]()
from £50
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Well
22 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeManchester City Centre
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HHelen K.
“The booking process, preorder, and communication was all excellent.” -
![The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £160
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
12 guestsLucky Cat - ManchesterManchester City CentreDDanielle V.
“Great food, private venue worked really well” -
![Full Venue Hire at Gino D'Acampo Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £4500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
290 guestsGino D'Acampo ManchesterManchester City Centre
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SSasha G.
“Jen was very hands on at short notice and pulled off a great day for the wedding. 100% recommend.” -
![Private Dining Space at Gaucho Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Space
18 guestsGaucho ManchesterManchester City CentreBBrandon H.
“Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.” -
![Full venue hire at Nell's at Kampus in Manchester City Centre]()
from £22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull venue hire
150 guestsNell's at KampusManchester City Centre
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JJoseph W.
“All the staff were friendly and very helpful. The venue had a perfect atmosphere and the food was great.”
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“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.”
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Mark the Occasion in a Lovely Bridal Shower Restaurant
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“Service and vibes and food”
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“The venue and room was the perfect size for our event and we loved how private it was.”
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“Highly recommend this venue”
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“Went above and beyond for a member of staff with a gluten intolerance. Staff were really polite and attentive.”
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“The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.”
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“On the day everything went smoothly. The catering was impeccable and the room cosy and comfy.”
FAQs about Top Lunch Venues in Manchester
Booking costs of lunch 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 January 2026:
| From £900 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £55 | per person |
| From £50 | to £150 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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Small Hub at King Street Townhouse in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’ -
The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All the staff were friendly and very helpful. The venue had a perfect atmosphere and the food was great.’ -
Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Good room. Food arrived as ordered. Good service...’
You'll find lunch 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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester
on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Good room. Food arrived as ordered. Good service...’ -
The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester
on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’ -
Small Hub at King Street Townhouse
on 10 Booth Street Manchester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’
Affordable options include House of Fu from just £20 per person or £50 minimum spend. Banyan Corn Exchange also provides competitive hire fees at £50 per session. For vegetarian Indian cuisine, Sanskruti Restaurant in nearby Withington offers lunch from £20 per person, making it a great option for plant-based group dining.
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Page last updated in January 2026
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