Planning a small event in Manchester? The key is to pick a space that has the right vibe and that won’t look empty when filled with a smaller number of guests. Luckily for you, we’ve done the legwork and found the best venues with small function rooms in Manchester. Whether you’re organizing a laid-back party or a serious meeting, there are plenty of spaces that provide the intimacy and ambiance you want. Browse our listings below and take your pick!
The cost of small function rooms averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1150 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £280 | to £900 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Function Room at Powerleague Manchester Central
in Ardwick - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘At every point of making our booking we have only had positive experiences when using this room.’
The VIP Suite at New York New York
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything! From booking venue with Lauren, loading with her etc was fab room was decorated as discussed!’
Champagne Supernova at Be At One Manchester
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Brad was very helpful when we were setting up the room.’
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
In Manchester, small function rooms are most commonly booked for 15 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £1,300. |
User who booked Small Hub at King Street Townhouse for 9 guests
said: ‘Service and food were excellent. Beautiful room and we all really enjoyed it. The wine was beautiful too.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £250 and £600. |
User who booked Charlton at Landmark: Spinningfields, Manchester for 16 guests
said: ‘Really good space with everything we needed.’ |
| Party | Usually between £800 and £2,000. |
User who booked Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ for 80 guests
said: ‘The venue is very cool! The aesthetics are great, just what we wanted.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,000 and £2,500. |
User who booked The Studio at Gorilla for 35 guests
said: ‘Amazing being able to use the sound system and projector.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,400. |
User who booked The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern for 26 guests
said: ‘The staff were wonderful. So warm, felt like they were part of the celebration. The food was lovely.’ |
Self-catered events can be a good way to go easy on your wallet. If you want to save some cash on the food and beverages, look for self-catering function rooms! There are a bunch of venues in Manchester that offer small function spaces for hire and allow its customers to bring their own food to the event. To find them, use Tagvenue’s filters – just check the box “External catering allowed” in the Catering and Drinks section.
Page last updated in September 2026
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