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Top Free Hire Venues in Salford
Minimum spend venues in Salford are a smart choice—every pound your guests spend on food and drinks contributes to meeting the minimum spend requirement. Browse stylish studios and airy photography spaces in MediaCity, fun bars, repurposed industrial spaces and chill dining spots in the Northern Quarter. Check out more such top-notch options on Tagvenue. Cheers!
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![The Loft at Nell's Media City in Salford, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
80 guestsNell's Media CitySalford, ManchesterThe perfect house party vibe! Right by the bar, an open plan space with movable furniture. Seated capacity - up to 60 | Standing capacity - up to 80
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![Bar & Cafe at The Empty Space in Salford, Manchester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar & Cafe
25 guestsThe Empty SpaceSalford, ManchesterThe Front Room featuring a bar area is a large space and it can be used as the front of house with a bar or just an extra rehearsal space. The bar area has recently been refurbished, and the bar is licensed.
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![Meeting Room 3 at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room 3
30 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterMeeting room suitable for up to 35 delegates in theatre layout. Perfect choice for all kinds of buisness or corporate functions as well as family dinners and many more!
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![The Grand Ballroom at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
500 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterThe Grand Ballroom is a Ballroom in The Lowry Hotel characterised by a continuous wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that provide extensive river and city views.
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![Ballroom 2 at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £3500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityBallroom 2
150 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterThe Pre Function area just outside the room is perfect for registration and catering. Offer drinks after the event with our fully stocked bar, right where you are.
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![Private Dining Room at Nell's Media City in Salford, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
12 guestsNell's Media CitySalford, ManchesterThe room includes an integrated PA system and speakers, air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi. The entrance is step-free, the layout is wheelchair accessible, and accessible toilets are provided nearby.
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![The Lounge at Nell's Media City in Salford, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
35 guestsNell's Media CitySalford, ManchesterSemi-private space with dynamic seating. Combine with the terrace in summer for more space! Seated capacity - up to 26 Standing capacity - up to 35
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![Platform 1 at Tangerine in Salford, Manchester]()
from £4000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPlatform 1
120 guestsTangerineSalford, ManchesterPlatform 1 at Tangerine is a versatile private and semi-private event space, perfect for celebrations, corporate events, live sports screenings, parties and large group gatherings.
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![Meeting Room 7 & 8 at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £700
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room 7 & 8
90 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterCombining two adjoining spaces, Meeting Rooms 7 & 8 create a spacious venue for conferences, seminars and larger corporate events. Flexible layouts, natural daylight and integrated AV technology make this an excellent choice
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![Mezzanine at Tangerine in Salford, Manchester]()
from £900
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
50 guestsTangerineSalford, ManchesterTangerine is an Asian bar that pairs a cocktail-focused drinks programme with a menu of pan-Asian small plates and sharing dishes. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering and accommodates halal, vegan, gluten-free
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![Meeting Room 2 at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room 2
30 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterThe room is a rectangular meeting space finished with carpeted flooring, a polished wood-panel wall and neutral upholstered chairs. The layout is flexible and is shown arranged here as small round-table clusters with freestanding
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![Meeting room 2, 3 & 4 at The Lowry Hotel in Salford, Manchester]()
from £700
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting room 2, 3 & 4
90 guestsThe Lowry HotelSalford, ManchesterA series of mid-sized meeting rooms finished in warm wood panelling and neutral carpet, arranged around flexible round-table layouts and furnished with grey upholstered chairs.
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FAQs about Top Free Hire Venues in Salford
Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £600 hire fee 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 Salford, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £600 | and £700 | hire fee per event |
| Typically between £500 | and £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically around £20 | per person |
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 Salford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 50 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average £1500 hire fee per event |
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Cinema at Grub on the 7th, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 26 guests seated)
Venue said: Our purpose built Cinema Room at GRUB on the 7th offers a unique and intimate setting for private screenings, presentations, small gatherings, and hosted events in the heart of MediaCity. -
Mezzanine at Tangerine, from £900 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Location: New Bailey is a riverside commercial quarter of offices, bars and restaurants. The area’s cluster of evening venues gives guests options to continue their night nearby. -
The Lowry Lounge & Terrace at The Lowry Hotel, from £2500 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: Natural light floods the rooms, while purpose-built facilities, private bars, and pre-function areas create an effortless flow for delegates and organisers alike.
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