Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of quirky restaurants 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:

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

• Basement Bar at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious.’

• The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘All the staff were friendly and very helpful. The venue had a perfect atmosphere and the food was great.’

• Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Good room. Food arrived as ordered. Good service...’

You'll find quirky restaurants 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 (October 2026):

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

• Exclusive Hire at Cibo Manchester on 43 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The restaurant operates a full kitchen and bar for in-house catering. The space also offers Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.
• Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Good room. Food arrived as ordered. Good service...’
• The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’

Smaller quirky restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Well at Banyan Corn Exchange, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The room itself is lovely and was a good size for a smaller event...’

• Semi-Private Olive Tree at Gusto Italian Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘Would highly recommend this venue for any individual / group.’

• Private Dining Room at Hawksmoor Manchester, rated 5/5 - dining room for 14 guests
  Venue said: This Room comes with it own 65 inch TV screen. Choose from a variety of set menus or group sharing menus, all British and sustainably sourced.

In Manchester, quirky restaurants are most commonly booked for 15 to 45 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

According to our data, the best time to book venues for events such as birthday parties, anniversaries, hen parties, baby showers, etc. falls anytime between 12 to 8 weeks.  But the sooner you can do it the better. If you can’t book that far in advance, don't worry - we have plenty of last-minute options available too! So make sure to check them out!

Because your guests will love it! People always love trying new things, especially if they're related to parties! Renting a quirky restaurant will give them an opportunity to try something new that they might not otherwise get at home, work or wherever else they hang out on a regular basis. Hosting an event in such fun and unusual surroundings will for sure be remembered for being memorable and exciting.