An event space in a bar with exposed ductwork, pendant lighting, and high tables at The Anthologist Manchester.
An event space in a bar with parquet wood floors, teal chairs, and an open bar area at The Anthologist Manchester.
A bar with high tables, yellow barstools, hanging pendant lights, and a stocked back bar at The Anthologist Manchester.
An event space in a bar with wooden tables, soft lighting, and a backlit bar at The Anthologist Manchester.

Half venue hire at The Anthologist Manchester

Event Space in a Bar
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Semi-private area
One Saint Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE –
Chinatown, Manchester
Up to 80
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Half venue hire is a semi-private Event Space in The Anthologist Manchester defined by a long central bar that anchors an otherwise open-plan section while retaining a degree of separation.

Design: The interior combines industrial and rustic finishes, featuring exposed concrete columns, high ceilings and timber flooring. The lighting comes from clusters of filament pendant bulbs and the seating uses muted upholstery and timber chairs.

Features: The area includes a PA system and speakers and complimentary Wi‑Fi alongside air conditioning and abundant natural light. The area provides a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated meal in a semi-private, adaptable space.

What guests say: The space is warm and welcoming and the layout adapts to different group sizes, creating a flexible environment for a range of gatherings.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£25000 min. spend
Celebrate Christmas with exclusive venue hire and a three-course festive set menu; drinks upgrades available for a hassle-free office party.
Christmas Set Menu – Entire Venue
£44.95 per person
• Exclusive venue hire available (minimum spend applies)
• Three-course Christmas set menu
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
• Optional drinks upgrades on arrival with half-bottle wine
• Ideal for seated festive dining

STARTERS
1. Maple roasted parsnip soup
2. Chicken liver pate
3. Vegan salmon & kimchi sashimi salad
4. London cured salmon
5. Crayfish cocktail

MAINS
1. Roast turkey & all the trimmings
2. Pecan crusted salmon fillet
3. Potato gnocchi
4. Aubergine parmigiana wellington
5. 12 hour braised ox cheek
6. Sirloin steak (supplement)

PUDS
1. Chocolate truffle torte
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Christmas pudding
4. Honeycomb golden nugget cheesecake
5. Cheese platter (supplement)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About The Anthologist Manchester

The Anthologist Manchester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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