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The Library at The Rose and Monkey

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
31 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 15
seats
Up to 15
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Casual adaptable lounge space, perfect for small gatherings, reading groups and meetings. Access to a fridge, projector and wireless speaker. Seating for 15. Furniture can be amended to accommodate various layouts subject to notice.

Unfortunately not an accessible space, the library is on the first floor with access via stairs with no lift. Toilets and bar access via the main bar downstairs.

Availability subject to Rose and Monkey opening hours - there are airbnb rooms on the same floor so no late noise loud music / excessive noise.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
15:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
15:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £24 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 15
  • Dining
    up to 15
  • Theatre
    up to 15
  • Boardroom
    up to 10
  • Cabaret
    up to 15
  • U-Shaped
    up to 10
  • Classroom
    up to 15

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No under 18's sorry! No smoking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LE
Lily E.
Verified review
Dry Hire · 15 guests · September 2026

Excellent communication. Cosy space.

4.8
IT
Isaac T.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 8 guests · September 2026

The vibe of the room was perfect, easy to use projector, staff were really helpful and friendly throughout- also great pizzas downstairs!

Nothing

5.0
MH
Mac H.
Verified review
Pub · 9 guests · June 2026

The room was lovely and cozy, with comfortable areas to sit, room to move around, and a very pleasant atmosphere. I would love to return for another celebration, perhaps booking for even longer than two hours.

It was a bit of a trek from the bar back to the room, especially while carrying drinks.

4.8
LB
Luke B.
Verified review
Event Space · 5 guests · May 2026

Brilliant little private space right in the centre of town - staff were really helpful and friendly both during booking at on the day.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, the projector works, but it must be set up in advance and cannot be arranged for afternoon use.

Yes, fold-down 3ft tables can be placed in the room.

Yes, decorations are permitted, provided no tape is used that will remove paint. Anything tied or secured with Blu Tack is fine.

Yes, there is a Bluetooth speaker in the room that guests can connect to.

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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About The Rose and Monkey

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