Make your next event a blockbuster in Manchester’s private screening rooms. From Spinningfields’ sleek venues to quirky setups in the Northern Quarter or Salford Quays, these spaces are comfortable, have modern tech equipment, and the perfect atmosphere for your gathering. Ideal for film enthusiasts, movie nights, premieres, product launches, or team-building events, they offer a VIP experience that leaves a lasting impression. Discover the best options on Tagvenue—your easy-to-use platform for booking spaces that wow.
The cost of private screening rooms averages around £1750 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £52 | to £108 | hire fee per hour |
| From £35 | to £60 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Screening Room at King Street Townhouse
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The screening room is beautifully put together, cosy yet roomy with comfortable seating and lighting...’
Screen 3 at Everyman Manchester St Johns
in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue and service, thank you!’
The Stoop at voco Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The event space was elegant and well suited to my vision for a private dinner party.’
You'll find private screening rooms 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 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £66 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 155 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 240 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller private screening rooms usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Studio 3 (Natural Light) at The Photocove, rated 4.9/5 - photo studio for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Overall, each room was well kitted out with lots of additional stands, lights and reflectors available to use.’
The Boardroom at Beehive Lofts, rated 4.8/5 - boardroom for 14 guests
Our user said: ‘Small room great for an intimate reunion...’
1844 at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, rated 4.5/5 - meeting room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue was amazing. Staff were amazing. Food was amazing. Location just perfect.’
Cheap private screening rooms in Manchester start from £850 minimum spend per event or £450 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Screening Room at King Street Townhouse, from £850 minimum spend per event
(up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Very well appointed cinema room with excellent amenities provided with good value for money.’
Cotton Theatre at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel, from £450 hire fee per day
(up to 120 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Perfect central location in Manchester. Great value for money...’
1844 at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, from £300 hire fee per event
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘the venue internally was beautiful, the service on the night was very good and overall value was great too.’
In Manchester, private screening rooms are most commonly booked for 5 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Meeting | Usually between £300 and £600. |
User who booked The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse for 5 guests
said: ‘The welcome, the room, your excellent staff, the facilities and proximity to great restaurants.’ |
| Party | Usually between £350 and £1,500. |
User who booked SITU at The Alan for 120 guests
said: ‘Excellent communication and open to accommodating our needs...’ |
| Conference | Usually between £950 and £1,800. |
User who booked Cotton Theatre at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel for 75 guests
said: ‘My experience with this venue was fantastic!’ |
This depends on the venue, but many spaces are happy for you to bring your own refreshments, while others might provide catering or have an on-site bar. You can use our search filter to find venues that offer in-house catering or those that allow you to bring food.
Page last updated in September 2026
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