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Top Quirky Restaurants in Manchester
One of the reasons why Manchester is such a great place to hang out is its bustling nightlife. Among its bustling streets, you will find more than enough restaurants, pubs and bars to keep you going till you drop. But what if you want something different for your next dining event? How about something unusual but fun? Let us help you! We’ve searched far and wide to come up with a list of Manchester’s best quirky restaurants that not only offer mouth-watering food, but also a unique setting! Get amazed by these fantastic options and pick your favourite one today!
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![The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £22
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
40 guestsNell's at KampusCity Centre, Manchester
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FFreyja A.
“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating.” -
![Whole Venue at Crazy Wendy's Thai Restaurant & Bar in Manchester]()
from £23
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
75 guestsCrazy Wendy's Thai Restaurant & BarManchesterAAngus R.
“Had a do here for my 30th and booked out the whole restaurant.” -
![Rock Lounge at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRock Lounge
44 guestsHard Rock Cafe ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterDDebbie J.
“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester.” -
![Private Dining Room at 20 Stories in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
18 guests20 StoriesCity Centre, ManchesterDDean M.
“Great venue - pre-dinner drinks and canapes went to plan. Private dining room was the perfect choice.” -
![The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Root
30 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeCity Centre, ManchesterTToby M.
“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.” -
![Mezzanine at Banyan Spinningfields in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 guestsBanyan SpinningfieldsCity Centre, ManchesterNNiall B.
“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.” -
![Private Dining Space at Gaucho Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Space
18 guestsGaucho ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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BBrandon H.
“Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.” -
![Private Dining Room at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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AAdewunmi
“The atmosphere, the venue and the decorations. Food was ok” -
![Semi Private Mezzanine at Gusto Italian Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Mezzanine
80 guestsGusto Italian ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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IIsabella D.
“Lovely venue, friendly staff and great food and drink” -
![Chop & Plant Restaurant at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £12
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChop & Plant Restaurant
250 guestsMarriott Victoria & Albert HotelCastlefield, ManchesterBBen R.
“The venue internally was beautiful, the service on the night was very good and overall value was great too.” -
![The Well at Banyan Corn Exchange in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £50
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Well
22 guestsBanyan Corn ExchangeCity Centre, ManchesterHHelen K.
“The booking process, preorder, and communication was all excellent.” -
![The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £160
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault
12 guestsLucky Cat - ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterDDanielle V.
“Great food, private venue worked really well”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Dinner at One of Manchester’s Best Restaurants
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“On the day everything went smoothly. The catering was impeccable and the room cosy and comfy.”
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“Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.”
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“I like the room we could play our own music and have a dance”
Host a Memorable Bridal Shower in One of Manchester’s Charming Restaurants
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“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester.”
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“Service was excellent. Would highly recommend this venue for any individual / group.”
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FAQs about Top Quirky Restaurants in Manchester
In Manchester, prices 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 from October 2025:
| From £600 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £55 | per person |
| From £50 | to £150 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Rock Lounge at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester in City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘This venue and it's amazingly attentive staff made the whole experience a pleasure.’ -
Private Dining Room at 20 Stories in City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Private dining room was the perfect choice.’ -
The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in 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.’
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 2025):
| Small quirky restaurants | up to 40 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium quirky restaurants | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large quirky restaurants | over 130 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
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.
