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 September 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 Bar at BLVD Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The room was set up nice and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommend for any event.’

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 2026):

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

• Semi-Private Dining at Cibo Manchester on 43 Spring Gardens - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: They sit within the main restaurant, so guests get a degree of privacy without being fully removed from the room. Layouts can be adjusted for seated dining or standing receptions.
• 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 September 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...’

• Chefs Table - James Martin at Manchester235, rated 4.9/5 - restaurant for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘Went above and beyond for a member of staff with a gluten intolerance.’

• Semi-Private Olive Tree at Gusto Italian Manchester, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Venue said: Tucked beside our beautiful indoor olive tree area offers an elegant semi-private space for up to 30 guests. Perfect for birthdays, intimate parties, or small wedding celebrations, this charming area provides an exclusive...

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 September 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.