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Top Unusual Venues in Manchester
Looking to host a one-of-a-kind at an unusual venue in Manchester? We’ve curated a collection of the most unique locations designed to inspire and impress! Be it a whimsical garden, an odd pub, or a one-of-a-kind hotel, Manchester never disappoints. So, why not delve into the world of unusual venues for your next party or meeting? Browse your options on Tagvenue, enquire directly through our website, and see how fast and easy it is to book a fantastic space with us. Dare to be different; let a Manchester venue be the unexpected star of your next event!
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![Box Gallery at National Football Museum in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £770
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80 guestsNational Football MuseumCity Centre, ManchesterEEmma G.
“Laurie and team were fantastic at helping us set up and organise our event. I would highly recommend. ” -
![Exclusive Venue Hire at The Fitzgerald in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
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120 guestsThe FitzgeraldNorthern Quarter, ManchesterJJemma B.
“Best venue we've had for our roaring twenties Christmas party! The room is ambient and quirky. ” -
![The Dalton & Turing at Yotel Manchester Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Dalton & Turing
30 guestsYotel Manchester DeansgateCity Centre, Manchester
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BBryony
“Overall a great experience on a busy Saturday at a fabulous venue in the heart of Manchester City centre. ” -
![The Workshop at Department Bonded Warehouse in Castlefield, Manchester]()
from £114
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Workshop
70 guestsDepartment Bonded WarehouseCastlefield, Manchester
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LLucy P.
“Plenty of light, perfect for big groups, great amenities and lovely staff! Will definitely book again ” -
![SITU at The Alan in Chinatown, Manchester]()
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200 guestsThe AlanChinatown, ManchesterRRobyn D.
“Was a perfect choice for our book fair event ” -
![The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Salvation Bar
100 guestsvoco ManchesterCity Centre, Manchester
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CCarly A.
“Jacob was very helpful leading up to the event and showed me round the venue and how it could be set up. ” -
![Bar Moxy at MOXY Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBar Moxy
100 guestsMOXY ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterPProtein W.
“The most amazing event!! Staff soo lovely, venue beautiful and everyone had a fab time !! ” -
![Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityArgyll Suite
130 guestsManahatta DeansgateCity Centre, ManchesterJJovita
“We had a company party here and it was really well organised, everything was prepped as we discussed. ” -
![The Screening Room at King Street Townhouse in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Screening Room
20 guestsKing Street TownhouseCity Centre, ManchesterKKat P.
“Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent. ” -
![Big Ideas Space at INNSIDE Manchester in City Centre, Manchester]()
from £400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBig Ideas Space
18 guestsINNSIDE ManchesterCity Centre, ManchesterAAmaar L.
“Venue was perfect, great value and staff were amazing, extremely helpful ” -
![Restaurant at Foundry Project in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
140 guestsFoundry ProjectNorthern Quarter, Manchester
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PPhill
“Second time hiring this venue and no complaints. Would definitely hire again! ” -
![Great Nave at The Monastery Manchester in Manchester]()
from £3500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGreat Nave
429 guestsThe Monastery ManchesterManchesterBBryony H.
“Guests complimented the venue, the staff and the food. ”
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“Easy booking of central Manchester located meeting space. Modern, clean and with good facilities. ”
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“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange. ”
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“The room was set up nice and the staff couldnt have been more helpful. Highly recommend for any event. ”
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“Fantastic location in the NQ. Great venue for a party, staff impressive and the in-house cooking is excellent. ”
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“We had a company party here and it was really well organised, everything was prepped as we discussed. ”
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Manchester’s Extraordinary Bars with Unusual Spaces
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“The room was perfect for our work reunion. Great stocked bar, great food, and ideal location in NQ. ”
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“The cocktails were fantastic, the private bartender was exceptional, the overall service was outstanding. ”
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“He ensured we had the best night celebrating our engagement. The bar staff were phenomenal. ”
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“I would definitely consider booking another event at the Banyan Corn Exchange. ”
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“Lovely booking staff, food was good and all the venue staff were friendly and accommodating. ”
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“They made my sister's Hen Party a very special day! ”
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“We are already looking at booking the next Member meet up drinks back there in Manchester. ”
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“The room was beautifully decorated and was the perfect size for us to do a few party games and socialise. ”
Manchester’s Extraordinary Hotels with Unusual Spaces
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“Very friendly and accommodating staff, gorgeous hotel and an excellent venue for corporate events ”
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“Excellent location and a fantastic meeting room. It looked very elegant. ”
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“Hired the wine cellar and private screening room for a birthday party and the venue was excellent. ”
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“The food was excellent, the staff on the evening were helpful and attentive. ”
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FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Manchester
Unusual venues in Manchester come in many different sizes and kinds, so the hiring costs vary. You can find intimate spaces for very cheap or vast event halls that will cost you a fortune! Because venues use different types of pricing, what is included in the price differs from place to place - some spaces are dry hire, while others might include catering, decorations, and clean up fees. Minimum spend venues are a popular choice in Manchester, with prices beginning at around £250 and reaching as high as £15,000. Many spaces offer per person packages with food and drinks included, which usually range between £20 and £100 per person. You can also book a venue with straight hire fees. These can be calculated per hour, per session, or per day. The hourly rates can vary anywhere from £20 to £315, but if you're hiring a venue for a longer period of time expect to pay between £90 and even £12,000. (All data from Tagvenue.)
Choosing a perfect venue is a tough task, especially when you want it to be unusual! First, think of what type of event you’re organising and what type of unique you’re after. Is it going to be a modern and creative space for a brainstorming session? A vibrant underground area with neon lights and quirky graffiti to host your birthday party? Or maybe a venue that offers unique entertainment and activities for the social occasion you’ve been planning? It’s important not to forget about functionality when focusing on the unconventional aspect. Make sure the space not only has an unforgettable atmosphere, but also all the equipment and facilities you need to run your event smoothly. Check what the catering options are: some unique spaces are bars and restaurants that serve delicious drinks and food, but others might be dry hire spaces where you need to take care of the food yourself. Finally, make sure the location is convenient for everyone to get to - no one will be able to take in the distinctiveness of your choice if they can’t get there on time!
You’ll find the most unique event venues in Manchester city centre, with a great diversity of spots ranging from buzzing clubs to modern meeting rooms. The bustling areas of Deansgate and Spinningfields are packed with amazing options both for partying and working! You can also look at some amazing options around Piccadilly station. If you’re looking for an unusual space in a vibrant and lively neighbourhood, you should definitely check out Northern Quarter, while New Islington is perfect for those in search of outdoor leisure areas and open spaces. The borough of Trafford is a good choice for events away from the city centre’s hustle and bustle.
With pleasure! Some of the spaces that are both the most unconventional and most appreciated by our users in Manchester include:
Heaven at Hotel Football - located in Old Trafford, this versatile and unique space offers stunning views of the city, a retractable roof, and a small football pitch! It’s an amazing choice for team building events and unique conferences!
Alcotraz Manchester - Alcotraz offers an immersive theatrical cocktail experience where guests interact with actors while enjoying drinks. Packages range from all-inclusive options to BYO alcohol, with a minimum charge for 40 guests.
John Rylands Roof Terrace at Manchester Hall - with beautiful views of Manchester City Centre, this unique rooftop venue can fit a crowd! It’s an amazing choice for special occasions of all kinds. Take pictures on the picturesque terrace and enjoy a stylish celebration!
If you want to have a long list of available spaces, you should act fast and secure the booking anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks before your party. That way, you won’t need to worry about having fewer options to choose from and can focus on other party elements of your planning list.
Your Guide to Hiring Unusual Venues in Manchester
Now at this point, you’re probably thinking that we’re full of it, but there really are a lot of unique and unusual party venues in Manchester. You can find all sorts of spaces for hire, such as old industrial age mansions, a full-blown cathedral and an actual hangar with a Concorde parked inside. The most sought after unusual venue types in Manchester are:
Museums – Looking for a venue that has a soul? Many Manchester museums are available for private hire. Museum spaces make an unusual backdrop for various events, including corporate meetings, conferences and weddings, too.
Venues with a view – Spaces with an extraordinary view of the city are one of the most popular unusual venues in Manchester for parties. Hire a terrace bar in Spinningfields or a cool rooftop space in Northern Quarter and enjoy picture-perfect scenery that your guests will remember for a very long time.
Photo studios – This may seem a bit uncommon, but many photo studios in Manchester are used for meetings, hen parties or even weddings. Most of these unusual venues work well as a blank canvas which you can customise and decorate according to your needs.
Unusual conference venues and meeting rooms – Hiring a unique conference space or a quirky meeting room is the key to organising a gathering your attendees will remember. Manchester boasts numerous industrial spaces (think lofts and warehouses) that are more than perfect for hosting memorable meetups.
So, which parts of Manchester offer the best choice of unique party venues in town? Going up and down Quay Street will put you in contact with a variety of unique party venues alongside their more mundane cousins. If you make it all the way to Water Street and the River Irwell, you’ll be well set up to take advantage of what Manchester has to offer. If you don’t mind going a bit further south, the area around Oxford Road will also reward the curious with a selection of reasonably priced quirky party venues.
Everyone knows the etiquette when you go out for a party at the bar or your favourite club, but what things should you keep in mind when booking something a bit more unusual?
Price and size – Some of Manchester’s most iconic unique party venues are more geared to host parties of hundreds, with a price tag to match. Smaller alternative party places are around, so be sure to choose something that fits the kind of bash you have in mind.
Amenities – When you book a place with a quirky gimmick, it always pays to double check that they can still fill some standard requests before you and your guests are left high and dry. Some of the more unusual places, for example, might not be licensed for serving alcohol. This is easily fixed by getting a temporary event notice filled out in advance.
