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Top Minimum Spend Venues in Manchester
Are you looking to hire a venue for free? We can help you find a beautiful event space where you won't have to pay a pence in hire fees. Minimum spend venues carry no upfront cost, and you are just required to spend a certain amount of money during your party. We’ve listed the best minimum spend venues in Manchester all in one place, allowing you to save both time and money. What’s not to like? Check out our collection and see how fast and easy it is to find a cheap party venue for hire in Manchester with us!
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![Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
45 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, ManchesterRRupert T.
“Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th.” -
![Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityChampagne Supernova
60 guestsBe At One ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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JJosh W.
“Minimum spend rather than payment for the room was also a main benefit and reason we booked here.” -
![Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
165 guestsQuarter HouseNorthern Quarter, ManchesterLLisa T.
“I had no budget as it was just an event organised for a get together. We had an achievable minimum spend.” -
![The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Town Hall - Function Room
70 guestsTown Hall TavernCity Centre, ManchesterJJordan H.
“But the venue was perfect, the young lad on the bar was brilliant all night.” -
![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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EEllie B.
“Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.” -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterLLorna H.
“The staff were super friendly and inviting. I would 100% book this venue again for another event.” -
![Gin Nest at Impossible Bar and Theatre in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGin Nest
70 guestsImpossible Bar and TheatreCity Centre, ManchesterDDisappointing
“Good space ideal for a private function Had control of our own music too which was good” -
![The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Basement
175 guestsThe Whiskey JarNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJay
“Incredible venue and well priced. I was well looked after by Lydia and team. Would definitely book again.” -
![Private Bar at BLVD Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Bar
65 guestsBLVD ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterRRose F.
“Great space! Thank you, will definitely be booking again” -
![The Loft at Revolution Oxford Road in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
190 guestsRevolution Oxford RoadCity Centre, Manchester
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EEwan
“Fantastic space and staff couldn’t have been nicer. Sound system was good. Would book again.” -
![Function Room at Simmons | Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
60 guestsSimmons | ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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BBethany S.
“The set up of the room! Speedy service of the bar! Easy sound system connection! Opening of the doors!” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
130 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsCity Centre, ManchesterNNiall B.
“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.”
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“Absolutely phenomenal for a private event. Froom booking and organising, the communication was flawless....”
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“Minimum spend rather than payment for the room was also a main benefit and reason we booked here.”
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“The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.”
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“Fantastic venue for private hire. The staff were amazing and catered for all our needs!!”
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“Along with good beers and nice vibe. We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.”
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“Everything! From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!”
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“Ideal location - centre of NQ. Perfect for 40 people, lots of seats.”
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“The staff were lovely, the venue was the perfect location, the service was fab.”
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“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.”
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“He ensured we had the best night celebrating our engagement. The bar staff were phenomenal.”
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“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
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“Everyone complimented the food. Perfect sized bar for 60-70 people.”
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“The basement bar was the perfect venue for the hen do we organised.”
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“Very friendly set of girls behind the bar”
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“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
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“Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.”
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“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester.”
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“The room was beautifully decorated and was the perfect size for us to do a few party games and socialise.”
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“Amazing venue and Victoria has been so helpful.”
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“The staff were great. From booking it the communication was spot on.”
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“I dealt with Nicole who was very helpful. Great, friendly team on site.”
FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of minimum spend 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 September 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend.’ -
Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Pre arrangements was seamless, was kept well informed and the event and venue was perfect!’ -
Whole Venue Hire at Quarter House in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We had an achievable minimum spend.’
You'll find minimum spend 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 (September 2025):
| Small minimum spend venues | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium minimum spend venues | between 85 and 130 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large minimum spend venues | over 165 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
There are plenty of great minimum spend venues all over Manchester. The Northern Quarter has a great variety of different kinds of restaurants and event spaces for you to choose from for you to plan your next great party in. If you are looking for something a bit more laid back like a pub, you will be able to find some fab spots in Deansgate.
Your Guide to Hiring Minimum Spend Venues in Manchester
Although free venue hire in Manchester sounds like something that’s too good to be true, it’s 100% possible with Tagvenue, the UK’s favourite free venue finder.
The secret behind this? To find a venue with minimum spend. What this means is that you’re only obligated to spend a set amount of money on food and drinks – and not a single pound on venue hire. When it comes to parties on a budget, it’s often the best option available in Manchester.
And the cherry on top? Apart from listing the best venues with minimum spend in Manchester on our platform, we’re also happy to share some insider tips from our venue hire experts. Check them out below!
Free venue hire in Manchester – tips, tricks and ideas:
- Remember that your minimum spend may apply either to the entire menu or to drinks only so it’s best to check with the venue manager beforehand.
- Keep in mind that you need to reach your minimum spend within the hours of your venue hire. Some Manchester venues might charge you extra if you exceed the timings.
- This option is particularly popular for birthday parties! Going for a minimum spend model on such an occasion may help you find a great space in the centre of Manchester at a very attractive price.
