A function room with floor-to-ceiling windows, cocktail tables, and lounge seating at Cloud 23.
A function room in a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, and cocktail tables at Cloud 23.
A function room with floor-to-ceiling windows, cocktail tables, and lounge seating at Cloud 23.
A selection of festive pastries with star decorations held on a tiered stand at Cloud 23
Christmas Party offer

Iris Lounge at Cloud 23

Lounge in a Bar
·
Private space
303 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4LQ –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A perfect picture setting that can accommodate for up to 150 guests as a mixture of standing and seating.

With floor-to-ceiling windows around the room, the views will of Manchester will certainly impress your guests. You can decorate or brand the space to add to the wow factor and make the event your own.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Canapes
£20 per person
• Canapes from £20 per person, to include 4 standard canapes
• Include a glass of Prosecco or a bottle of beer for an additional £5.00.
• Additional standard canapes priced at £4.00* per canapé per person

* Supplements apply for premium options.
Buffet menu
£35 per person
• £355* per person to include 4 standard options.
* Supplements apply for premium options

Meeting Offers

£5000 min. spend
Run your team event above Manchester — Iris Lounge offers skyline views and a 4‑bowl menu for easy, standing‑friendly dining.
Bowl Food Meeting Package – Iris Lounge
£32 per person
• Bowl food menu — select 4 dishes; one of each dish served per guest
• Vegan options available; advise dietary requirements 7 days prior

MEAT OPTIONS
1. Pork Pie
2. Aged Sirloin of Beef Tartare
3. Braised Short Rib of Beef
4. Pork Fillet
5. Korean Fried Chicken
6. Chicken Caesar Salad

FISH OPTIONS
1. Seared Mackerel
2. Parsley & Lovage Gazpacho
3. Atlantic Cod
4. Crayfish & Avocado Salad

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
1. Heirloom Tomato Tart
2. Grilled Hispi Cabbage
3. Kohlrabi Tagliatelle
4. Mushroom Pate

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500–£5000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £3500–£4000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 24
Cabaret
up to 60

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

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
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
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 Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
ML
Megan L.
Verified review
Unique · 30 guests · January 2024
The staff were fantastic. So friendly and willing to help. I would definitely recommend this venue, it has the wow factor for sure
4.9
WM
Wendy M.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 150 guests · December 2024
4.9
SV
Shemara V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

The DJ must connect to the venue’s sound system so the volume can be monitored, and just needs to bring an RCA cable.

Yes, the spaces operate on a minimum food and beverage spend. This is prepaid, and an arrival drink and any food must be preordered for the event.

No, this is the highest level permitted because there are residential properties above the venue.

Yes, the venue can offer a 75-inch TV screen.

About Cloud 23

Cloud 23 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Conference & Banqueting Operations
Member of Tagvenue since July 2019
20 Reviews
4.8 Rating
3h Response time
96% Response rate

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