A pub function room with patterned wallpaper, a fireplace, bay windows, and wooden tables at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury.
A function room in a pub with a red leather Chesterfield sofa, open fireplace, and wood-paneled walls at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury.
A function room in a pub with patterned wallpaper, a leather sofa, wooden tables, and a fireplace at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury.
A pub with a red brick facade, black-and-white timber detailing, and large sash windows at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury.
Corporate Hospitality offer

Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
2 Lapwing Lane, Manchester, M20 2WS –
Didsbury West, Manchester
Up to 20
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Barker Room can be made private with closable doors, perfect for private functions. Offering a large fire place, cosy sofas and classic decor, this is the perfect space to hold a get together on a winter night!

This room is suitable for meetings, small functions, evening drinks and pizza parties!

Usually booked for

Baby Shower

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about £600.

"Everything was as per description, it was easy to agree on decorations, timing and service."

- Janna C. Dec 2025

40th Birthday Party

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about £400.

"A great room in a busy pub on a Saturday night."

- Phill B. Feb 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Drink Voucher
£5 total

Can be exchanged for a selection of Draught or bottled beer, Single House Spirit & Mixer, Small Glass of House Wine, Glass of House Prosecco or soft drink.
Full details available on request.

Festive Buffet
£9.49 per person

SILVER
Peak: £11.49 per person | Off-Peak: £9.49 per person
9 items of Buffet Food
Menu available on request

Festive Set Menu
£12.49 per person

Festive 3 Course
Peak: £16.49 per person | Off-Peak: £14.49 per person
Festive 2 Course
Peak: £14.49 per person | Off-Peak: £12.49 per person
Menu available on request

Corporate Hospitality Offers

Bucket of Beer
£25 total

6 Bottles of Beer

Wine
£64 total

4 Bottles of House Wine

Birthday Party Offers

Buffet
£11.99 per person

6 Items of Buffet Food

Prosecco
£90 total

4 Bottles of Prosecco

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £50 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £50 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £50 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £50 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £50–£200 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £50 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £30 per person
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £30 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £35 per person
Per session
11:00 – 16:00
from £35 per person
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30
  • Dining
    up to 20
  • Boardroom
    up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Private Room
  • Portable TV
  • Restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

No Promoted events
No ticketed events
No external food / drinks
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

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

JC
Janna C.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 20 guests · December 2025

Everything was as per description, it was easy to agree on decorations, timing and service. Considering the amount of guest for the baby shower and the space required it was a very quick and reasonably priced service. The food was fantastic and the staff was very sweet and very attentive. Thank you!

Nothing to say really

5.0
PB
Phill B.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 30 guests · February 2025

A great room in a busy pub on a Saturday night. Everyone had a great time and the staff were lovely on the night.

The only thing I would say against hiring this venue was the fact that the minimum spend had to be paid up front. The reason for this from the venue was that there is no way to verify spend on the night, but the bar had no trouble setting up a tab that was used by members of our party. I don't see why this couldn't have been used to track how much the party attendees were spending? My only other comment would be that the communication from the venue prior to the event has come across a little rude and not particularly friendly. Everyone was lovely on the night however.

3.5
CB
Catherine B.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 36 guests · September 2023

Good was served at time requested. Informed when food would have to be removed, given ample containers to take away left over food if required.

4.6
JC
Janna C.
Verified review
Excellent communication

We enjoyed quick and helpful responses on our queries. The venue is also very flexible and easy to adapt to their guests needs. thank you!

5.0

FAQ

Yes, balloons and cake are permitted, but a food waiver must be signed for the cake.

No. The price does not vary depending on food or drink; the deposit can be used towards food, drink, or both, and food is not required.

About The Metropolitan, West Didsbury

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4.7 Rating
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