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Top Networking Event Venues in Manchester

Manchester runs on big ideas and even bigger conversations. Here, you will find polished lounges in Spinningfields to creative studios in Ancoats and statement spaces near Deansgate, this is a city where deals get discussed over drinks and collaborations start with a handshake. Networking venues in Manchester give you the right setting for confident introductions, relaxed mingling and events that actually generate leads. Choose a space that keeps the atmosphere professional but never stiff and sets the tone for connections that last.

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Cocktail Lounge
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Lounge
50
70
Slug & Lettuce Deansgate
(6)
Manchester City Centre
Bar
Semi-private area
With cheap drinks and a lively party vibe, it's the perfect space to get a memorable night on the tiles started.
Hyde/Central/Victoria Park
from £450
hire fee / per day
Hyde/Central/Victoria Park
40
35
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
(48)
Manchester City Centre
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
L
Laura
“Nice, clean space with air con, TV and wifi.”
Whole Venue
from £30
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
100
220
Cupra City Garage
(5)
Manchester City Centre
Event Venue
Whole venue
Suitable for up to 200 people standing, or 100 seated. This rental includes exclusive use of the whole space, with full catering facilities available, making it perfect for corporate events, meetings, gatherings, celebrations,
Event Space
from £35
hire fee / per hour
Event Space
50
60
Hinterland
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Venue
Private space
The space comprises tables and chairs, high speed WiFi, and a projector, while staff will be at your disposal during the entire duration of your booking.
Main room
from £100
hire fee / per day
Main room
75
150
Red Arch
(1)
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar in a Railway Arch
Whole venue
It’s an open room that can be arranged in different ways depending on the type of event. The space works well for corporate socials, networking events, product launches, team celebrations, live music, and private parties.
The Root
from £100
hire fee / per session
The Root
30
60
Banyan Corn Exchange
(57)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Tucked away on the lower level of the Corn Exchange, The Root offers a flexible private space suited for group gatherings, casual meetings, or work events.
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Connect with Bars Suitable for Networking

Private Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Private Bar
25
65
BLVD Manchester
(31)
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
Private space
Private bar which is also a perfect area for a variety of events, from birthday celebrations, baby showers to after-work drinks and networking events
VIP Lounge
from £200
hire fee / per session
VIP Lounge
70
150
Barca
(22)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar
Private space
Full venue buy out capacity is 700 persons. Fully licensed until 3am, with a TENs notice available, Barca Bar has earned its reputation as one of Manchester’s top venues for unforgettable events.
Ground Floor Bar
from £26
per person
Ground Floor Bar
80
150
Dirty Martini Manchester
(20)
Manchester City Centre
Cocktail Bar
Private space
Our Ground Floor bar with floor to ceiling windows & private toilet and bar facilities is the perfect space for post conference drinks receptions, corporate events & Christmas parties.
The Green Room
from £250
minimum spend / per day
The Green Room
65
Definitely Maybe Bar
(4)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Get backstage treatment with our private Green Room bar! The Green Room accommodates up to 60 guests with your very own private bar. The space is decorated with unique memorabilia and includes a stage suitable for a DJ or
Corporate Party
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Corporate Party
100
Be At One Manchester
(69)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Based right in the heart of Deansgate, our lively cocktail bar is sure to keep the party going, no matter the occasion! Be At One Manchester is the perfect place for all your cocktail needs!
Zeus Lounge
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Zeus Lounge
20
30
Cloud 23
(15)
Castlefield, Manchester
Bar
Private space
Cloud 23 is more than just a bar, it’s a unique venue located at the highest point in Manchester. Find your silver lining at Cloud 23. Overlooking the iconic cityscape, take a seat by our floor-to-ceiling windows and revel
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Browse and Book First-Rate Restaurants for Networking

Full Venue Hire
from £4500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
290
400
Gino D'Acampo Manchester
(6)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
L
Liane G.
“Elegant restaurant, food amazing, service fantastic, everybody so helpful and attemptive.”
Container Space
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Container Space
30
40
Foundry Project
(69)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
The Container Space is located next to the restaurant and main bar. Ideal for food and drinks for groups of up to 40 people that want to be separate from other diners, without being completely shut out of the buzz.
Private Dining Room
from £45
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
55
70
Fumo Manchester
Chinatown, Manchester
Restaurant
Private space
The Private Room at Fumo in Manchester is a great place for parties and has its own bar. This stylish space matches the look of the main restaurant below and has large windows that let you see the kitchen.
Mezzanine
from £100
per person / per session
Mezzanine
80
90
Lucky Cat - Manchester
(1)
Manchester City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
A stunning semi-private space overlooking to the main restaurant. Our Mezzanine is ideal for larger scale events as it can accommodate up to 80 guests.
Entire Venue
from £15
per person / per session
Entire Venue
70
112
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant
Chorlton, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Shookah Lounge persian restaurant contains a bar and an outside seating area. Our restaurant features plants resting on the sofa headrests. Space features booth seating.
Lock 84 Bar & Restaurant
from £1000
hire fee / per day
Lock 84 Bar & Restaurant
80
160
The Reach at Piccadilly Manchester
(1)
Manchester City Centre
Hotel
Semi-private area
Lock 84 restaurant is situated with views of Lock 84 on the Rochdale canal, part of the ‘Rochdale Nine’ and is led by Executive Chef Chris Hall and his team.
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Discover Networking Hotels Available in Manchester

Deansgate
from £250
hire fee / per day
Deansgate
48
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
(2)
Manchester City Centre
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Deansgate is one of our most versatile and contemporary spaces, located on the dedicated Meetings and Events floor of Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre.
Spinningfeilds
from £200
hire fee / per day
Spinningfeilds
50
50
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
(2)
Manchester City Centre
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
When it comes to hosting meetings in Manchester, location matters. Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre places you right where you need to be — close to major transport links and surrounded by the city’s best.
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
Smithfield Two
from £400
hire fee / per day
Smithfield Two
60
Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre
(5)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Smithfield Suite, our largest meeting room in the hotel can be partitioned, separating the suit into two meetings rooms, featuring natural lighting, high ceiling, temperature control, private bar and breakout space.
Bar Moxy
from £30
per person / per day
Bar Moxy
90
100
MOXY Manchester
(14)
Manchester City Centre
Hotel
Semi-private area
Bar MOXY is an all-day dining space with funky interiors and cosy corners to enjoy a party or just a quiet drink. You've made it one of Manchester's freshest new hotel - we have spaces with cool, comfy seating, super-fast
Work + Play 4
from £550
hire fee / per day
Work + Play 4
80
100
Malmaison Manchester
(89)
Manchester City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
Consisting of 167 luxury rooms and 13 suites, our Manchester hotel has everything you need for a fantastic city break or business trip, including comfy beds, super-fast Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms with baths and power showers.
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Networking Venues for Hire in Manchester

FAQs about Top Networking Event Venues in Manchester

Prices of networking venues average around £1000 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data, as of August 2026:

Prices of networking venues in Manchester
From £500 to £1200 minimum spend per event
From £300 to £1000 hire fee per day
From £30 to £45 per person

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:

You'll find networking 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 (August 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £60 hire fee per hour
Medium between 70 and 100 guests prices average £975 minimum spend per event
Large over 150 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event

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

  • Hyde/Central/Victoria Park at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Nice, clean space with air con, TV and wifi.’
  • Mezzanine at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Perfect for Networking Events, Corporate Events or any other type of events with large number of attendees. Please enquire with us today to find out more details.
  • Corporate Reception at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The bright glass atrium connects the old and the new buildings of Manchester Art Gallery, creating an impressive contemporary space filled with light. After hours, the Atrium transforms to become an exciting event space

Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for networking venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Event Space prices average £72 hire fee per hour typically between 60 and 150 guests
Hotel prices average £600 hire fee per day typically between 50 and 160 guests
Restaurant prices average £1000 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 110 guests
Meeting Room prices average £300 hire fee per day typically between 50 and 100 guests
Bar prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 65 and 150 guests

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Verified Reviews of Networking Venues in Manchester

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Emily A.
Verified review
Booked Event Space at Clockwise Manchester
5.0
Really lovely venue and event space, very modern and clean. Communication with Athena was great! The food was amazing, and all the staff working on the night were lovely.

Page last updated in August 2026

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