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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, ManchesterEEllie 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
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
90 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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DDavid 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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Town Hall - Function Room
70 guestsTown Hall TavernManchester City Centre
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LLuke 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.” -
![Private Event Room at The Bridge in Manchester City Centre]()
from £300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Event Room
110 guestsThe BridgeManchester City Centre
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A 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 Manchester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vine Inn
70 guestsThe Vine InnManchester City Centre
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SStanley S.
“My other friends said they would book it In the future.” -
![Entire Venue at The Seven Oaks in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsThe Seven OaksChinatown, ManchesterEnjoy exclusive use of our lively pub with a fully stocked bar, seven large screens for live sport, and a private function room with its own bar and sound system. -
![Function Room at Waldorf Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsWaldorf ManchesterManchester City CentreWelcome 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, Manchester
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The 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. -
![Bar & Function Room at English Lounge NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar & Function Room
100 guestsEnglish Lounge NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterRRuby T.
“Staff were amazing, space was great. Can’t fault it!!”
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Booking costs 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 December 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £25 | per person |
| From £200 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 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 Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘But the venue was perfect, the young lad on the bar was brilliant all night.’
You'll find pub 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at The Seven Oaks
on 5 Nicholas Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Seven Oaks is an old, traditional British Freehouse Pub/Sports Bar established in 1824 in the centre of Manchester (Chinatown), We are community-focused, serving both the public as well as the hospitality industry. -
Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester
on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’ -
The Vine Inn at The Vine Inn
on 42-44 Kennedy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great venue for our engagement party. All the bar staff were very helpful and friendly.’
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.
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