Pubs with Function Rooms for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of pubs with function rooms 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 August 2026:

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

• The Library at The Rose and Monkey in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘I would love to return for another celebration, perhaps booking for even longer than two hours.’

• The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks.’

• Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Informed when food would have to be removed, given ample containers to take away left over food if required.’

You'll find pubs with function 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 (August 2026):

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

• Function Room at The Seven Oaks on 5 Nicholas Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Staff were great, venue was perfect for a party of ~30 people...’
• 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 private smaller gathering, we had around 35 people for a retirement celebration.’

Smaller pubs with function rooms usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:

• Private Space at The Old Wellington, rated 4.8/5 - pub for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘A great venue with fabulous staff and the sandwich platters were excellent.’

• Large Hub at King Street Townhouse, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Booked the private room 'The Wine Cellar' for 14, all the staff I liaisoned with were so helpful.’

• The Club at Manchester Hall, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Venue said: The Club Room provides a special setting for intimate dinners, smaller meetings or commonly as a drinks and canape reception space. Interictally decorated with beautifully finished oak panelled walls, detailed plaster work...

The narrow streets and alleyways of Ancoats and the Northern Quarter are full of hip pubs with quirky function rooms for hire, while the very centre of Manchester boasts a wide range of taprooms with cult status. The Greater Manchester neighbourhood of Middleton is known for Victorian pubs with function rooms loved by the locals. From Prestwich and Bradford to Clayton and Moston, we know all the best pubs with function rooms north of the Manchester city centre in North Manchester.