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VIP Lounge at Barca

Lounge in a Bar
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Private space
8 & 9 Catalan Square, Manchester, M3 4RU –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 70
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

With a capacity for up to 150 guests our VIP Lounge has a luxurious décor in grey tones, large leather booths, a private bar, DJ booth and a state-of-the-art sound system.

The VIP Lounge is situated on the first floor and offers access to our balcony which offers panoramic views of the historic Castlefield Canal Basin and the famous white footbridge, creating a fantastic backdrop especially when lit up at night.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

£2000 min. spend
Run your team session in the VIP Lounge — Italian Menu included (pizza, pasta, risotto) with balcony views over Castlefield.
Italian Menu Meeting Package – VIP Lounge (Min. 30 Guests)
£20.95 per person
ITALIAN MENU
1. Arancini rice balls (ragu)
2. Pesto and basil pasta
3. Mushroom risotto
4. Margherita pizza slices
5. Pollo pizza slices
6. Garlic bread
7. Mixed salads

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 70
Theatre
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 50
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
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
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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
Unavailable: 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
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary event notices available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

Outside balcony available until 9.30pm
No outside catering
No smoking or vaping
No external speakers
Fees apply for late arrivals
Fees apply for damages
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(38 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SM
Sadie M.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests · August 2026
The space was perfect. I wanted the balcony space and my guests throughly enjoyed being outside, so where I think is rare for a venue in Manchester.
Some guests did struggle to find my exact room. Better signposting could have helped this but not the end of the world!
4.9
SF
Scott F.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 40 guests · December 2024
We ordered set menus which we paid for upfront. When we arrived ready to eat, we were told they hadn’t received the order or the payment, so no chef was on site. We ended up h img a few pizzas two hours later.
1.6
SM
Sadie M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Eilish was on hand to answer any questions I had. Very helpful 😊
5.0
TA
Temi A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Hi Alison, That’s great, thank you! Can I come over tomorrow lunch time? Kind regards Temi
5.0

FAQ

No. You can't play your own music in The Snug as it's part of the main bar; you would need to hire a private room to play your own music.

No, we do not have any larger rooms with more screens.

The downstairs Hucknall Suite is accessible to wheelchair users. The upstairs rooms do not have wheelchair access.

Yes, every room has a sound system that a DJ can plug into.

Barca is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About Barca

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Location

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Meet your host

Alison Callaghan
Member of Tagvenue since August 2019
38 Reviews
4.2 Rating
1h Response time
93% Response rate

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