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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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The cost of unusual venues averages around £1500 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 £975 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £100 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2310 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Screen 1 at Everyman Manchester St Johns
in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue and team were excellent! They were incredibly welcoming and really helpful getting the tech set up.’
The Salvation Bar at voco Manchester City Centre
in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Honestly, don't bother looking anywhere else for your venue, just message Jacob and book it now!’
SITU at The Alan
in Chinatown - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.’
You'll find unusual venues 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 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 170 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 400 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 90 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 90 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 90 guests |
Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 65 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘The room itself is lovely and was a good size for a smaller event...’
The Crompton Suite at Biz Hub 49 Piccadilly, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Easy booking of central Manchester located meeting space.’
Meeting Rooms 3 at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, rated 4.6/5 - meeting room for 47 guests
Our user said: ‘Excellent location and a fantastic meeting room. It looked very elegant.’
Cheap unusual venues in Manchester start from £500 hire fee per day or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
The Dalton & Turing at Yotel Manchester Deansgate, from £500 hire fee per day
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Based on this experience, we’ll be using your space as our first choice for any future team events.’
Argyll Suite at Manahatta Deansgate, from £18 per person
(up to 130 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We had a company party here and it was really well organised, everything was prepped as we discussed.’
The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange, from £100 hire fee per event
(up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘However it is pedestrianised. we would come again - the price for hire was amazing!’
In Manchester, unusual venues are most commonly booked for 20 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £700 and £2,000. |
User who booked Basement Bar at Foundry Project for 30 guests
said: ‘It's a great sized space for our 30 person event.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,200 and £3,000. |
User who booked John Rylands Roof Terrace at Manchester Hall for 130 guests
said: ‘They were easy to communicate with in the planning stages, ease of organisation for food orders etc.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £400 and £900. |
User who booked The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange for 21 guests
said: ‘The room was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and welcoming and the food was delicious.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £350 and £700. |
User who booked The Dalton & Turing at Yotel Manchester Deansgate for 10 guests
said: ‘Nice venue, good location, good bar in the hotel. excellent lunch provided.’ |
| Corporate Event | Usually between £900 and £3,800. |
User who booked Box Gallery at National Football Museum for 20 guests
said: ‘Laurie and team were fantastic at helping us set up and organise our event.’ |
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.
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.
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.
Owner was really helpful when it comes to showing the best settings to use and setting up camera for studio. The studio was really nice and specious with different spaces and props
The meeting room was a good size with a professional setting. The staff were friendly. Food was really good.
The team was very responsive, helpful and easy to work with. The room is perfect for small gatherings, we had 4 toddlers that enjoyed it just as well and we enjoyed the room being contained.
The venue and team were excellent! They were incredibly welcoming and really helpful getting the tech set up. Great venue.
This venue is absolutely flawless! We hired the space for a company meeting along with 16 rooms the night before and everything from the initial sent to the moment we checked out was perfection. Every single member of staff you meet is friendly, efficient, professional and goes above and beyond. The rooms are absolutely outstanding, I can't want to stay in one again because the beds are the comfiest I've ever slept in. The catering team for the meeting are world-class, regular refreshments available throughout the morning and then the lunch. What can I say apart from WOW! Every single person agreed the food was spectacular. Honestly, don't bother looking anywhere else for your venue, just message Jacob and book it now!
The staff were fantastic. So friendly and willing to help. I would definitely recommend this venue, it has the wow factor for sure
What a gorgeous venue! Plenty of light, perfect for big groups, great amenities and lovely staff! Will definitely book again
Awesome space, wonderfully looked after, the booking process was so easy and Erica was so responsive in comms. THANK YOU!
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