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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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Book Small Venues with Minimum Spend in Manchester

Container Space
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Container Space
30
45
Foundry Project
(64)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
R
Rupert T.
“Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th.”
The Dining Room
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Dining Room
30
40
The Bay Horse Tavern
(8)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Pub
Semi-private area
Z
Zoe C.
“Nick and Lauren helping with the booking on here were just as good, always there to help!”
The Bar Room
from £20
per person / per session
The Bar Room
25
40
Common
(14)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Marina N.
“The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.”
The Nest Bar
from £800
minimum spend / per session
The Nest Bar
50
Fenix
(1)
Castlefield, Manchester
Restaurant
Semi-private area
A spectacular space, on the ground floor of Fenix. Centre-stage is the Nest Bar, lit by the flames of the legendary Fenix firebird, a symbol of renewal and rebirth.
The Den
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Den
30
50
Deaf Institute
(8)
Manchester
Event Space in a Nightclub
Private space
A
Andrew S.
“The space was very nice, we liked the decor and the atmosphere. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Rhum Room
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Rhum Room
31
50
MOJO Manchester
Manchester City Centre
Cocktail Bar
Private space
Welcome to our Private Room at MOJO! We're thrilled you're considering us for your upcoming event. Whether it's a work gathering, hen night, or birthday celebration, our team is here to make sure your evening is unforgettable.
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Find Affordable Free Hire Venues in Manchester

Main Hall
from £10
per person / per session
Main Hall
93
150
256 Wilmslow Road
Fallowfield, Manchester
Pub
Shared space
The wooden furniture and spacious layout create an ideal spot for diners to relax and savor their dining experience.
Whole Venue
from £30
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
100
200
Cupra City Garage
(3)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in an Event Venue
Whole venue
This rental includes exclusive use of the whole space, with full catering facilities available, making it perfect for corporate events, meetings, gatherings, celebrations, and more!
Mayfair Suite
from £50
minimum spend / per session
Mayfair Suite
30
30
Behind Closed Doors
(2)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
The room shares a bar with the rest of the venue but drinks packages are available. The Mayfair suite can be hired out in the day for filming and photoshoots.
The Well
from £50
hire fee / per session
The Well
22
30
Banyan Corn Exchange
(53)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
C
Clarissa M.
“However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!”
A Reserved Area
from £100
minimum spend / per day
A Reserved Area
60
60
Trading Route
(2)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar
Semi-private area
Drawing inspiration from the great beer halls of Central Europe, The Trading Route is a lager house fit for the historic area in which it sits: where the nearby River Irwell and railways connected the city’s industry to the
The Canal Side Bar
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Canal Side Bar
30
80
Barca
(16)
Castlefield, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
T
Taiwo P.
“I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.”
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Browse Popular Bars with Minimum Spend Offers

The Loft
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Loft
80
190
Revolution Oxford Road
(52)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
L
Lisa G.
“Could not do enough for us, very well run, great room for a party, bar and door staff where amazing.”
Coconut Cabana
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Coconut Cabana
30
40
Tiki Hideaway Manchester
(27)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
L
Leoni B.
“He ensured we had the best night celebrating our engagement. The bar staff were phenomenal.”
Exclusive Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
70
120
The Fitzgerald
(33)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
J
Jemma B.
“The room is ambient and quirky. The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.”
Dining Space
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Dining Space
40
50
Science And Industry (Cane & Grain)
(10)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
T
Tineka O.
“Perfect venue for a small gathering. Great bar anf music at great level”
Boogalú full venue hire
from £250
hire fee / per session
Boogalú full venue hire
150
Boogalú
(11)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
B
Beth H.
“Everyone complimented the food. Perfect sized bar for 60-70 people.”
Full Venue
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
165
450
Foundry Project
(64)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
M
Megan W.
“The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious.”
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Manchester’s Finest Restaurants for Minimum Spend Events

Mezzanine
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
Mezzanine
60
130
Banyan Spinningfields
(14)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
N
Niall B.
“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.”
Hello Music Lounge
from £350
minimum spend / per day
Hello Music Lounge
55
120
House of Fu
(6)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
Located on Portland Street, we're a Ramen Restaurant and Karaoke Bar. In the Restaurant you can find us serving up Ramen, Rice Bowls, home-made Gyozas, an extensive plant-based range.
Full venue hire
from £22
per person / per session
Full venue hire
150
250
Nell's at Kampus
(21)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
F
Freyja A.
“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.”
The Parlour
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Parlour
40
50
TATTU
(11)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
One-way glass offers complete privacy for the dining room with a view into the scenic Rose Garden and main restaurant above. Perfect for complete privacy, private dining, corporate entertaining, special occasions, networking,
Private Dining Space
from £55
per person / per session
Private Dining Space
18
28
Gaucho Manchester
(18)
Manchester City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
B
Brandon H.
“Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.”
The Root
from £100
hire fee / per session
The Root
30
60
Banyan Corn Exchange
(53)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
C
Clarissa M.
“However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!”
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Search Hotels with Minimum Spend Options

Pub
from £21
per person / per session
Pub
80
100
Abel Heywood
(5)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Hotel
Private space
An award-winning, unique pub & boutique 15-room hotel situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester. Full of character and warmth, the hotel is a perfect base to explore the city from a very central location.
Private Room 18
from £100
per person / per session
Private Room 18
60
70
The Edwardian Manchester
(19)
Manchester City Centre
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
This 5 star hotel has 22 fully equipped meeting rooms and 1 spectacular event room with a maximum capacity of 550 people. Ideal for board meetings, training courses, exhibitions, weddings and private dining, each room is
SITU
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
SITU
130
200
The Alan
(20)
Chinatown, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
SITU is situated on the lower ground of the Alan hotel. Our industrial environment is the perfect setting to bring your event to life. Let your imagination run wild with the endless possibilities of our blank space.
Bar Moxy
from £30
per person / per day
Bar Moxy
90
100
MOXY Manchester
(13)
Manchester City Centre
Event Space in a Hotel
Semi-private area
C
Charlotte F.
“Amazing venue and Victoria has been so helpful.”
The Salvation Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
The Salvation Bar
50
100
voco Manchester
(92)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hotel
Private space
G
George H.
“The staff were great. From booking it the communication was spot on.”
John Logie Baird Suite 1
from £150
per person / per session
John Logie Baird Suite 1
60
70
Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
(47)
Castlefield, Manchester
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Whether you're hosting a corporate function or celebrating a milestone occasion, the Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel's John Logie Baird Suite 1 offers a prestigious venue to elevate any event.
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Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in Manchester

FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in Manchester

Booking costs 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 December 2025:

Prices of minimum spend venues in Manchester
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £20 to £40 per person
From £100 to £1000 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

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 (December 2025):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 70 and 130 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large over 175 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Bar 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.’
  • 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.’
  • SITU at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!’

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.

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Verified Reviews of Minimum Spend Venues in Manchester

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Emily E.
Verified review
Booked Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury
5.0
We were so impressed with this venue for my 30th Birthday. The staff were so easy to communicate with in the planning, they were very responsive and nothing was too much trouble. We had such a great lunch and drinks, the staff were so helpful on the day, food came in good time and the space had everything we needed - our own bar, plenty of space and toilets. An absolute bargain for £100 minimum spend. Would not hesitate to recommend this space for an event!
SL
Suresh L.
Verified review
Booked Meeting Rooms 3, 5 & 7 at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
4.7
Excellent location and a fantastic meeting room. It looked very elegant. Liked water machine as it gives different flavours. Coffee quality was very good.
RT
Rupert T.
Verified review
Booked Full Venue at Foundry Project
4.7
Great venue in a great place with a very accessible deposit and minimum spend. Hired for my 40th. It performed very well :)
TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Booked The Canal Side Bar at Barca
4.3
Great place to have a diner-party Great food and drinks Nice staff Nice location between the bridges and canals
JH
Jordan H.
Verified review
Booked The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern
5.0
This was our xmas party, it could've turned out to be a disaster with many dropping out due to the train strikes. But the venue was perfect, the young lad on the bar was brilliant all night. Very friendly and had a good chat with a few of our guests. When his shift finished and another lad took over he was equally a delight. Will definitely book again next year... this time with quite a few more of us I hope!
RF
Ruth F.
Verified review
Booked The Hall at CULTPLEX
5.0
Sound and lighting man was so helpful and lovely. Jules who I communicated with about booking the space was so helpful and wonderful. Fab venue, fab staff

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