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Top Pub Venues in Manchester
Are you looking for top-rated pub venues in Manchester for your next event or night out? Look no further! With our platform, you can easily search for fantastic pubs for any occasion, whether you're throwing a lively birthday party at a modern pub in the Northern Quarter or hanging out with friends at a traditional tavern with live music in Piccadilly. Check out our listings, and narrow down your search with our smart filters. Get in touch with the venue via our secure chat and reserve your function space at a pub in Manchester today!
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![Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester]()
from £50
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBarker Room
30 guestsThe Metropolitan, West DidsburyManchesterPPhill B.
“A great room in a busy pub on a Saturday night.” -
![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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EEllie B.
“Great venue for a celebration! We were able to hire a singer and ordered pizzas from Nells round the corner.” -
![Whole Venue at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2500
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90 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, ManchesterDDavid S.
“Along with good beers and nice vibe. We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.” -
![The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Town Hall - Function Room
70 guestsTown Hall TavernCity Centre, ManchesterLLuke C.
“It worked perfectly as a space for an small gathering with friendly bar staff throughout.” -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
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100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterLLorna H.
“The staff were super friendly and inviting. I would 100% book this venue again for another event.” -
![Whole Venue at Trof Northern Quarter in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £350
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
170 guestsTrof Northern QuarterNorthern Quarter, ManchesterA laidback space in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Get a real sense of local life in our urban neighbourhood pub. With three distinct floors, there's something for everyone to feel at home. -
![Private Event Room at The Bridge in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £300
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110 guestsThe BridgeCity Centre, ManchesterA quant traditional function space above the Bridge Tavern pub in the city centre of Manchester available for either exclusive hire or semi - private. The function room is designed to meet the needs of all types of events. -
![The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnCity Centre, ManchesterSStanley S.
“My other friends said they would book it In the future.” -
![Function Room at Waldorf Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsWaldorf ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterWelcome to The Waldorf, a proper pub in the heart of Manchester serving a range of food and drinks! We look forward to seeing you soon! The function room is located on the first floor and can accommodate up to 100 guests, -
![Function Room at The Red Beret in Manchester]()
from £10
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100 guestsThe Red BeretManchesterLooking for a lively space for your next celebration? The Function Room at The Red Beret pub in Wythenshawe accommodates up to 100 guests and offers a vast selection of drinks. -
![The Snug at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £23
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
25 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, ManchesterThe Snug is one of the cosiest and most welcoming spaces we have available for drinks bookings at The Bay Horse Tavern. This warming area sits just off the pub's main bar, with standing room for 25 and stools for 10 upwards. -
![Private Space at The Old Wellington in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Space
50 guestsThe Old WellingtonCity Centre, ManchesterNNick
“A great venue with fabulous staff and the sandwich platters were excellent.”
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FAQs about Top Pub Venues in Manchester
In Manchester, prices of pub 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 £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £25 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Staff were very helpful and friendly, venue was perfect and we all had a lovely time!’ -
Whole Venue at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.’ -
The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern in City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘But the venue was perfect, the young lad on the bar was brilliant all night.’
Many pubs with function spaces in Manchester offer a range of entertainment to make your event more fun and memorable! You can enjoy live music performances, karaoke, quiz nights, and even comedy shows. Pubs like The Wayfarer, between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, as well as The Vine Inn on Kennedy Street are known for hosting live bands and DJ nights. Additionally, some traditional pubs, such as The Bridge on Bridge Street, provide pub games such as darts and pool, perfect for having a friendly competition with your guests.
