A bar space with floor-to-ceiling windows, round tables, teal chairs, and potted plants at Barca.

The Canal Side Bar at Barca

Event Space in a Bar
·
Private space
8 & 9 Catalan Square, Manchester, M3 4RU –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 30
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Canal Side Bar is a ground floor based event room, which is perfect for board table meetings, family style events and catch ups. The space can accommodate up to 80 guests for a standing reception. The room features an industrial modern vibe, with seating for 35 guests.

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 hire fee
Per session
11:00 – 3:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 16

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 3:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Private bar
Access to private outdoor terrace
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
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

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) 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

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(16 reviews and ratings - )

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TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests · September 2024
Great place to have a diner-party Great food and drinks Nice staff Nice location between the bridges and canals
4.3
TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
WC
Will C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
HF
Healey F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Barca

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