Wedding Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

Wedding Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

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Top Wedding Venues in City Centre

Looking to get married in Manchester City Centre? Here you’ll find a splendid array of venues to explore, including cosy pubs in the eclectic Northern Quarter, fashionable spots in Deansgate, and luxurious restaurants in Spinningfields. Manchester City Centre is a treasure trove bursting with delightful wedding venues that cater to every taste, budget, and requirement. Browse through our selection of wedding venues and book the perfect location in this area of Manchester for your celebration today. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for something grand or intimate – are you ready to say ‘I do’ in Manchester City Centre?

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Explore Small Wedding Venues in City Centre

The Library
from £250
hire fee / per session
The Library
70
80
Manchester Hall
(52)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in an Event Venue
Private space
The Library is another room with multiple function. It can be booked as an intimate standalone space or as an ancillary room for larger events, due to its adjoining doors into the Museum.
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
45
70
The Beeswing
(13)
City Centre, Manchester
Bar
Whole venue
Full venue hire includes our gorgeous, sunny terrace, making the perfect indoor-outdoor space for relaxed events.
Box Gallery
from £770
hire fee / per day
Box Gallery
50
80
National Football Museum
(21)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Museum
Private space
Located on our top floor, our stunning Box Gallery offers a completely self contained event space that can transform from a meeting space to a striking evening reception area.
Association Room
from £720
hire fee / per day
Association Room
50
60
Chetham's Library
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Library
Private space
The Association Room originally housed the kitchens of Chetham’s Hospital School and retains fascinating features from its historical role. The old kitchens were converted as recently as 1969 when Chetham’s was transformed
The Clover Club
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
The Clover Club
60
Be At One Manchester
(64)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
The Clover Club offers a spacious area with its own private bar, this room is ideal for private parties, corporate events, and Christmas parties. Be At One Manchester is the perfect place for all your cocktail needs!
The Wayfarer
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Wayfarer
80
80
The Wayfarer
(39)
Northern Quarter, City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
The space features a full bar downstairs that's perfect for private parties. The Wayfarer is ideal for any special events you have planned, with a fully stocked bar, options for DJs/your own music, and incredible staff that
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Discover Affordable Wedding Venues in City Centre

Mezzanine & Garden
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Mezzanine & Garden
76
100
Slug & Lettuce, Manchester Piccadilly
(14)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
Mezzanine & Garden is the ideal space for baby showers, engagement parties, birthday parties, networking events, meetings and work events.
The Salvation Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
The Salvation Bar
50
100
voco Manchester
(87)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
Chic Function Bar | Private 9th Floor | Up to 80 Guests Tucked away on the private 9th floor, The Salvation Bar is a stylish and intimate function space, perfect for social gatherings, private parties, and relaxed corporate
The VIP Suite
from £280
hire fee / per day
The VIP Suite
90
130
New York New York
(18)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Looking for the perfect space to host your special occasion? Well, look no further than our stylish function room - 'The VIP suite'. A self-contained function room with a capacity of 130 guests where we can provide a special
Whole Venue
from £350
minimum spend / per day
Whole Venue
60
170
Trof Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter, City Centre
Pub
Whole venue
A laidback space in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Get a real sense of local life in our urban neighbourhood pub. With three distinct floors, there's something for everyone to feel at home.
Private Dining Room
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
16
Gusto Italian Manchester
(55)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
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Kate M.
“Lovely room that the staff decorated for us using the things we brought in. Service was really good.”
Entire Venue
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
220
520
Band on the Wall
(2)
Northern Quarter, City Centre
Live Music Venue
Whole venue
Band on the Wall is available to hire for live shows, club nights, and other public events. It is also a great choice for wedding receptions, parties, and corporate events with a capacity of up to 600 people.
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Host Your Dream Wedding in One of Our Best Halls

Victorian Hall
from £834
hire fee / per hour
Victorian Hall
40
100
Manchester Art Gallery
(72)
Chinatown, City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hall in a Gallery
Private space
The Victorian Hall is the original grand entrance to the Royal Institution. Filled with natural light from the expansive skylights, and artworks from the collection, guests will enjoy the period features of the imposing Victorian
Private Room 8
from £100
per person / per session
Private Room 8
120
125
The Edwardian Manchester
(17)
City Centre, Manchester
Hall in a Hotel
Private space
If a larger area is required, partitions between other spaces can be removed, or additional spaces can be hired in the Halle Conference Centre for use as breakout and refreshment areas.
Engine Hall
from £1620
hire fee / per day
Engine Hall
150
200
People's History Museum
City Centre, Manchester
Hall in a Museum
Private space
The largest of the museum’s Venue Hire spaces, the brick and terracotta Engine Hall features vast arched windows, a vaulted glass ceiling, a polished concrete floor, and other original heritage features including colourful
The Hall
from £10800
hire fee / per day
The Hall
1000
1000
Albert Hall (Manchester)
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Hall
Whole venue
The venue's highly experienced chef line up can cater bespoke menus for any requirement. All menus are bespoke and created with the venue's head chef. The Albert Hall proudly confirms that all catering is created from scratch
Portland Heights
from £2500
minimum spend
Portland Heights
180
200
voco Manchester
(87)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hall in a Hotel
Private space
Modern City Venue | Private 9th Floor | Up to 180 Guests Discover Portland Heights, an exclusive event space located on the private 9th floor, offering a sleek and modern setting for any occasion.
International Suite
from £6500
hire fee / per day
International Suite
800
1000
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
(44)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Hall in a Hotel
Private space
The international suite is set within the iconic Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel. We can offer one of the largest suites in the North West, easily accommodating 800 people for a theatre-style conference or 650 people
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Find and Secure the Perfect Hotel for Your Wedding

Directors Room
from £2500
hire fee / per day
Directors Room
80
100
Kimpton Clocktower Manchester
(14)
City Centre, Manchester
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
These remain the grandest rooms in the whole of the hotel, brimming with architectural detail and craftsmanship, certain to create a lasting impression.
The Hubs
from £1250
minimum spend / per session
The Hubs
50
70
King Street Townhouse
(96)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
On the first floor of our hotel, you’ll find The Hubs. This space retains the original charm of the building, while providing the versatility you need to create an event that’s entirely your own.
Victoria Suite
from £500
hire fee / per session
Victoria Suite
60
60
Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
(44)
Castlefield, City Centre
Hotel
Private space
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, a striking Grade II listed building dating back to 1844 enjoys a city centre location on the banks of the River Irwell and offers 9 stylish and flexible meeting and event rooms
Piccadilly Event Space
from £25
per person / per day
Piccadilly Event Space
70
80
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(31)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
Named after the Historic Piccadilly Station, the busiest station in Manchester. The Piccadilly Event Space is located on the Ground floor of the hotel.
Ballroom 1
from £3500
hire fee / per session
Ballroom 1
175
250
The Lowry Hotel
(5)
City Centre, Manchester
Ballroom in a Hotel
Private space
Beyond the meeting spaces, the hotel’s riverside setting opens up unique opportunities for private dining, al fresco receptions, and wellness-focused gatherings.
Private Room 4
from £100
per person / per session
Private Room 4
80
90
The Edwardian Manchester
(17)
City Centre, Manchester
Hotel
Private space
20 private meeting rooms host 2-500 people. This 5-star hotel has 20 fully equipped meeting rooms and 1 spectacular event room with a maximum capacity of 550 people.
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Make Your Day Special with These Restaurants for Weddings

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
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,
Event Space
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Event Space
120
200
Reds True BBQ
(2)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
We are very flexible at Reds BBQ. - Event Space. With our large restaurant area and a separate bar area room available, it is a top choice for all event types and private hires.
The Parlour
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Parlour
40
50
TATTU
(11)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
One-way glass offers complete privacy for the dining room with a view into the scenic Rose Garden and main restaurant above. Perfect for complete privacy, private dining, corporate entertaining, special occasions, networking,
Full Venue Hire
from £4500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
290
400
Gino D'Acampo Manchester
(2)
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Gino D'Acampo Manchester located in:INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, First Street M15 4RP. The latest restaurant to open in partnership with Gino D’Acampo & hotel giant Meliá.
Whole Venue
from £2800
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
80
80
Armenian Taverna
City Centre, Manchester
Restaurant
Whole venue
Celebrate in style with an authentic Armenian dish, and a bottle of our finest wine! One of Manchester’s most beloved restaurants, Armenian Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its traditional Armenian food, warm hospitality,
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Wedding Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

FAQs about Top Wedding Venues in City Centre

In City Centre, prices of wedding venues average £2000 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in City Centre, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:

Prices of wedding venues in City Centre
From £1000 to £4000 minimum spend per event
From £720 to £2500 hire fee per day
From £35 to £52 per person

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:

  • Exclusive Venue Hire at The Stables in Castlefield - rated 5/5
    Venue said: The Stables is the perfect venue for any event such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, business meals and many more. With an expansive industrial-style space, The Stables offers a versatile setting that can be tailored...

  • The Storehouse at Whitworth Locke Hotel Manchester in City Centre - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘Guests were able to stay at the hotel where we choose to have both the ceremony & the reception.’

  • Whole Venue at Revolution Oxford Road in City Centre - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘The Loft had everything we needed and wanted and more. We love on the house Limbo shots- thank you.’

You'll find wedding 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 City Centre, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2025):

Small wedding venues up to 100 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Medium wedding venues between 130 and 200 guests prices average £2500 minimum spend per event
Large wedding venues over 230 guests prices average £4500 minimum spend per event

Starting off near Great Northern Square, a location teeming with affordable venues, is a smart move. As you stroll up Spinningfields towards Parsonage Gardens, you'll come across many elegant bars and restaurants that frequently host vintage-style weddings. Next on our journey is Deansgate, a hub of lively establishments offering perfect settings for your special day. And don't overlook the vibrant Gay Village area, known for its bustling atmosphere and unique charm. Wedding venues here certainly promise a one-of-its-kind experience!

And, of course, there's the area near Piccadilly Gardens, a central location that's easily reachable through various public transport lines, adding a convenient edge to your venue hunt. Whether you arrive at Manchester Piccadilly Station by railway or take the tram, your journey should be quick and convenient. To put it simply, Manchester’s City Centre is a goldmine of wedding venues, with every corner offering something worth checking out!

Your Guide to Hiring Wedding Venues in City Centre

Manchester is an old city with a rich industrial heritage. Nowadays its city centre continues to grow, develop and give rise to dozens of unique wedding venues showcasing an interesting mix between the old and the new. Spinningfields boasts a huge selection of bars, restaurants, museums and galleries.

Hotels in the area continue to offer their spaces for private hire while the Northern Quarter pulses with music and trendy venues of all types.

Those in the know don’t hesitate to take advantage of the city’s small markets, old school pubs, inviting green spaces and waterways. Manchester city centre packs its calendar full of world-class events – there is always something to see and do. Sounds like an exciting place to get married in, doesn’t it?

So now that you’re on the hunt, let’s have a look at the types of wedding venues you can expect to find in the Manchester city centre. Manchester offers an abundance of old warehouses that have been converted into gorgeous industrial ballrooms with vaulted ceilings. Not exactly your kind of thing?

High-end bars and small restaurants in the city centre host weddings, too. Other options include easy-to-rent and decorated art galleries and a good variety of hotels offering their spaces for wedding receptions. With such a wide array to choose from, you’re sure to find something to suit your needs.

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