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Meeting offer

235 Live at Manchester235

Lounge in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
2 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EJ –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 130
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

235 Live, a Lounge in Manchester235, is a private event lounge defined by a banquet-style dining layout and a flexible floorplan for seated meals and socialising.

Design: The room presents dark finishes and vertical striped wall panelling, patterned carpet under round tables dressed with white linens and glassware; low ceilings use spot lighting and column-wrapped LEDs for a focused, theatrical look.

Features: The lounge includes a PA system and speakers, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and permits own music or an external DJ. The space provides a cleared area suitable for dancing, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: The lounge suits social groups wanting seated banquet dining that can transition into a relaxed, performance-led evening with dancing.

What sets it apart: A fixed performance stage fitted with professional stage lighting that supports live acts, presentations and on-stage entertainment.

What guests say: The lounge has a lively yet controlled atmosphere and staff who are accommodating and attentive.

Usually booked for

Presentation

Typically for 60-90 guests and costs about £3,500.

"Great space, lovely staff. Everyone was very helpful. Justyna was fantastic! The food was wonderful too."

- Tracy S. Apr 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in style with your colleagues this Christmas in our private events suite.

Or why not move your festive celebration on to the casino? Price from £35 per person

Looking for something more private? Exclusive hire of the room is available throughout December with NO ROOM-HIRE FEE! We can cater for up to 175 people, creating a bespoke event tailored to your specific requirements. T&Cs apply.

Christmas Sharer Party
£55 per person

Package includes:
• Three-course festive dinner
• Arrival glass of bubbles
• Live entertainment and DJ

Festive Booths Packages
£185 total

1. SIlver - Prosecco + house spirit + drink of choice (£185 per booth)
2. Gold - House champange + house spirit + drink of choice (£249 per booth)
3. Platinum - Premium champagne + premium spirit + drink of choice (£299 per booth)

Meeting Offers

£600 min. spend

Host your meeting in 235 Live with the High Roller finger buffet, a private bar and AV for seamless presentations and networking.

Meeting Package – 235 Live (Min. 10 Guests)
£19.50 per person

• High Roller finger buffet selection

FINGER BUFFET — HIGH ROLLER
1. Assorted open sandwiches
2. Piri piri fries
3. Dressed mixed salad
4. Coleslaw
5. Beer battered haddock with tartare sauce
6. Mini burgers with tomato relish
7. Buttermilk fried chicken (chipotle mayo)
8. Rocky road
9. Berry cheesecake

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 5:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 5:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 5:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 5:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 6:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 6:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
Per session
6:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 5:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 6:00
from £60 per person
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 100
  • Theatre
    up to 130
  • Cabaret
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Bottle and spirit bar
  • Stage complete with lighting and curtains
  • No curfew - Alcohol is served until 6 am
  • Various catering options available
  • stage
  • stage lights
  • screen
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • 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
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

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

Please note that all guest needs to be over 18 with valid ID

Reviews and ratings

(21 reviews and ratings - )

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

TM
Toni M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 70 guests · October 2026

Absolutely loved having my party at 235. The venue is stunning, staff are lovely and the casino outside was really fun for my guests. Thanks 235. You made me birthday really special 🫶

5.0
TS
Tracy S.
Verified review
Presentation · 100 guests · March 2026

Great space, lovely staff. Everyone was very helpful. Justyna was fantastic! The food was wonderful too. We have suggested this venue to others already

NA

5.0
TS
Tracy S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Brilliant person, an absolute credit to the venue :) We had lots of queries and she helped quickly every single time. Nothing was too much for her. We were very well looked after

5.0
JC
Jadene C.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great communication, helpful with fast replies

5.0

FAQ

Yes, singers are permitted. The singer must provide a Public Liability insurance form.

Yes, you can book your own DJ for the event room.

Yes, the room has a presentation screen and microphones, so this would not be a problem.

The room is always fully set up with chairs and tables. When catering is included, tables are dressed with cutlery and glassware.

Yes, guests can add their own decorations, but the venue must approve them to ensure they do not cause damage.

About Manchester235

Manchester235 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Justyna Klich
Member of Tagvenue since April 2019
21 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
94% Response rate

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