Private Bars for Hire in Northern Quarter, Manchester

Booking costs of private bars average £1100 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 Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Dining Space at Science And Industry (Cane & Grain) in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great bar anf music at great level...’

• The Basement at The Whiskey Jar in Northern Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for a party. I hosted my 30th birthday here and had such a good time.’

• Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘The bar staff were fabulous and the food was so good for a buffet.’

You'll find private bars 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 Northern Quarter, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Northern Quarter, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• Karaoke Space at Kahiki Soundhouse (Manchester) - event space for 50 guests
  Venue said: This makes the space ideal for everything from smaller get-togethers to larger private parties looking for something a little more interactive. Each room offers a dedicated karaoke experience with a huge choice of songs,

• The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common), rated 4.8/5 - bar for 30 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small, relaxed social groups seeking an informal mix of seated and standing space within a sheltered corner of a busy bar. What guests say: The space has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere and a relaxed, approachable...

• The Loft at The Morris - event space for 40 guests
  Venue said: It’s a private space you can shape around your event - launches, birthdays, team things, workshops.

Cheap private bars in Northern Quarter start from £10 per person or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Coconut Cabana at Tiki Hideaway Manchester, from £10 per person (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Really responsive staff, great venue, really accommodating, had the place nearly entirely to ourselves.’

• The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The happy hour from 6-9 was great value and we ordered pizzas for everyone which worked really well.’

• The Library at The Rose and Monkey, from £24 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I would love to return for another celebration, perhaps booking for even longer than two hours.’

In Northern Quarter, private bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026: