An outdoor pub space with black seating, lanterns, artificial blossom decor, and a branded bar at The Merlin.

Asahi Garden at The Merlin

Outdoor Space at a Pub
·
Private space
5-9 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, SK9 7QL –
Alderley Edge
Up to 40
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our Asahi Cube is a beautiful outdoor glass room over looking the garden and is the perfect location for your next celebration or event. Enjoy exclusive use 11am-5pm or 6pm-23:00.

Larger parties can enjoy a sit-down meal with up to 40 guests or a more relaxed buffet & drinks event or drinks reception with up to 50 guests.

With our Celebration Menu, Buffet Menu and Drinks Packages to choose from, the options for your event are sure to suit any occasion.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Minimum no of people required: 20 pax

Fork Buffet Menu: 15.95 Per Person

FRESHLY STONEBAKED PIZZETTES
Confit tomato, Burrata & basil (v)
Pepperoni, fennel & pork sausage, chili & mozzarella

HUMMUS & TOASTED CIABATTA (v e)
Topped with tomato tapenade, crispy chickpeas, pine nuts & pomegranate

TEMPURA SQUID
Preserved lemon aioli & furikake

GRILLED LAMB KOFTA
Smoky creamed corn & crumbled goats’ cheese

LOBSTER & DEVON CRAB FISHCAKES
With pea & truffle oil purée

ROASTED FALAFEL (v e)
With coconut tzatziki

PANKO-CRUSTED FRIED BRIE (v)
Sloe gin chutney

SIDES
SKINNY FRIES (v)
ROCKET SALAD (v e)
With tomato, cucumber, capers, pine nuts & lemon olive oil

DESSERTS
(+ £2 supplement per person)

HOME-BAKED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (v)
With Belgian chocolate sauce

BLACKCURRANT MOUSSE (v e)
Biscuit base, mango purée, fresh strawberries

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 23:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 23:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 23:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 23:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £150 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £15 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:30
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Free parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
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

Music & sound equipment

Unavailable: Own music not allowed
Unavailable: Bring your own DJ not allowed
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
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
Wedding licence available
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No outside catering allowed, excluding celebration cakes.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SA
Sarah A.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 50 guests · October 2025
The space provided. Food was very good. Staff were friendly.
Area was quite not set up in the way had been agreed beforehand by staff meaning that guests had to help rearrange the room. No real table service as such provided apart from putting food out but service charge still taken.
4.1
KR
Kyra R.
Verified review
Summer Party · 40 guests · July 2025
the staff was wonderful and super helpful and the space looked great
4.6

About The Merlin

The Merlin is located in between Alderly Edge and Wilmslow on the Wilmslow Road. Located just off the main road, we’re nice and easy to find, just 12 miles from the centre of Manchester.

The Merlin Inn is a stylish, contemporary pub, bar and restaurant serving delicious pub food as well as a fine selection of drinks in great surroundings.

We offer an extensive seasonal menu created by our highly talented team of chefs. From salads, sharers, and sandwiches, through to classic mains, pizzas, and pasta, there’s something for everyone.

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

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Location

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Meet your host

Carolyn Jacobs
Member of Tagvenue since October 2019
4 Reviews
4.6 Rating
7h Response time
72% Response rate

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