Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Manchester

Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Manchester

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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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Find Affordable Quirky Restaurants in Manchester

Floral Grande Table
from £10
minimum spend / per session
Floral Grande Table
14
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Shared space
The Floral Grande Table serves as a majestic centrepiece in our restaurant, designed to uplift any occasion. It is not set in a private room; however, it allows for a real romp-and-groove dining atmosphere.
Restaurant
from £10
minimum spend / per afternoon
Restaurant
70
150
Namii Kitchen & Cocktails
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Shared space
Semi-private space with access to a full bar. Perfect for work socials, celebrations, wine tastings and exclusive dinners. The venue is an open planned lively space with an asian decor theme around the venue this layout would
Downstairs Area
from £15
per person / per session
Downstairs Area
30
40
Maracas Latin American Cantina
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
This ground-floor area fits up to 30 guests. It serves as the main dining space of the Latin American restaurant. The space includes greenery, cultural wall art, and warm lighting.
Mezzanine
from £15
per person / per session
Mezzanine
40
50
Maracas Latin American Cantina
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
This mezzanine offers an inviting setting with an aesthetic filled with plants. Warm lights and greenery are what make the space cozy! It is a great option for private dinners and small celebrations.
Restaurant area
from £20
per person / per session
Restaurant area
40
50
Banyan Spinningfields
(13)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
N
Niall B.
“Amazing venue in a fantastic location. Bartenders staff were incredibly friendly and superb.”
Full Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Full Venue Hire
220
400
Banyan Corn Exchange
(48)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
T
Toby M.
“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange.”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Dinner at One of Manchester’s Best Restaurants

Full Venue Hire
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
125
150
Hawksmoor Manchester
(5)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
The whole venue hire includes the main restaurant, bar and private dining space - seated capacity is 125 guest. The menu in our restaurant features the very best dry-aged beef, sustainable seafood and seasonal farm produce
Main Dining Area
from £45
per person / per session
Main Dining Area
100
120
Fumo Manchester
Chinatown, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Fumo Manchester's main dining area is a great place for parties and has its bar. This stylish space matches the look of the main restaurant below and has large windows that let you see the kitchen.
Exclusive Venue Hire
from £15000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Exclusive Venue Hire
120
165
Gaucho Manchester
(15)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
As you dine out our restaurant, enjoy the theatre of our open kitchen and marvel at the vast, unusual space around you. During the week our steak restaurant in Manchester is the place to be for lunches and celebratory dinners,
Semi-Private Mezzanine
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Semi-Private Mezzanine
18
30
Mowgli Street Food Corn Exchange
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Semi-private area
Mowgli Street Food at Manchester's Corn Exchange offers a semi-private dining space that can accommodate up to 30 guests, making it ideal for birthdays, corporate events, and family gatherings.
Full Space
from £20
per person / per session
Full Space
80
Sanskruti Restaurant
Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Enjoy our award-winning Indian food and lots of free street parking spaces available around the restaurant. It’s a 15-minute drive from Manchester City centre.
Restaurant
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
56
70
Junction Manchester
(2)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Private space
The restaurant is available for private hire for special events, private dinners, networking breakfasts and more. With elegant curtain dividers, the space can be transformed into a completely private area, accessible only
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Host a Memorable Bridal Shower in One of Manchester’s Charming Restaurants

Whole Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
230
450
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester
(7)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
D
Debbie J.
“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester.”
Whole Venue Hire
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue Hire
220
250
Gusto Italian Manchester
(55)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
M
Matt B.
“Service was excellent. Would highly recommend this venue for any individual / group.”
Masons Restaurant Bar
from £500
hire fee / per hour
Masons Restaurant Bar
60
80
Masons Restaurant Bar
(4)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
You’ll notice a few things about Masons that sets us apart from other restaurants in Manchester. We know it’s easy to be bamboozled by flowery language on restaurant menus.
Semi Private Dining
from £45
per person / per session
Semi Private Dining
50
Hawksmoor Manchester
(5)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Semi-private area
Our semi-private dining space is available for large groups, various parties, and gatherings, where you can enjoy some of Manchester’s best group dining and event options.
Private Dining Room
from £45
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
55
70
Fumo Manchester
Chinatown, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The Private Room at Fumo in Manchester is a great place for parties and has its own bar. This stylish space matches the look of the main restaurant below and has large windows that let you see the kitchen.
Terrace - Restaurant Side
from £150
hire fee / per afternoon
Terrace - Restaurant Side
40
50
Gino D'Acampo Manchester
(2)
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Semi-private dining area with an exclusive feel. The space is veiled from the Main Restaurant with a delicate curtain. Space has views for the surrounding area with large windows that let in plenty of natural light.
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Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Manchester

FAQs about Top Quirky Restaurants in Manchester

In Manchester, prices of quirky restaurants average £1500 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 September 2025:

Prices of quirky restaurants in Manchester
From £800 to £3000 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 September 2025), the best options include:

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 (September 2025):

Small quirky restaurants up to 40 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium quirky restaurants between 60 and 100 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large quirky restaurants over 150 guests prices average £3000 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.

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