John Rylands Roof Terrace at Manchester Hall
Rooftop at an Event Venue
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Private space
61 reviews
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36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT
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Manchester City Centre
About this space
John Rylands Roof Terrace is a rooftop at Manchester Hall that offers direct skyline views across the city.
Design: The terrace is finished with wide timber decking and minimal metal railings, creating a clean, contemporary roof platform. The layout is low-profile and receives abundant natural light, emphasising the open proportions.
Features: The space includes a built-in PA system and fixed speakers and permits guest music via external devices. The terrace is served by venue Wi‑Fi and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets nearby.
Ideal for: Small corporate groups and social circles seeking a relaxed, open-air standing reception for mingling and informal networking.
Offers and packages
Menus
Event offer
Meeting Offers
Run your meeting on the rooftop with city views, including room hire, hot buffet selection, wellness brunch, and all-day tea & coffee.
Full-Day Meeting Package – John Rylands Roof Terrace
£59
per person
• Room hire included
• Morning tea & coffee
• Wellness Brunch Assortment
• Mid-morning tea & coffee
• Sweet Treat Assortment
• Selection from the Hot & Cold Buffet
• Unlimited water
• Conference pad & pen
• Wi‑Fi
Pricing: £59 per person ex. VAT
• Morning tea & coffee
• Wellness Brunch Assortment
• Mid-morning tea & coffee
• Sweet Treat Assortment
• Selection from the Hot & Cold Buffet
• Unlimited water
• Conference pad & pen
• Wi‑Fi
Pricing: £59 per person ex. VAT
Prices
Monday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£2000–£4000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 –
17:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per session
18:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Per day
9:00 –
1:00
from
£4000
hire fee per day
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Prices are the subject to change
Corporate packages:
Standard DDR - £52
Includes:
Tea, coffee and pastries on arrival
2 servings of tea, coffee and sweet treats
Hot/cold buffet lunch
Projector, screen and one handheld microphone
Water and wifi
Half-day DDR - £30
Includes:
Tea, coffee and pastries on arrival
One serving of tea, coffee and sweet treats
Cold buffet lunch
Projector, screen and one handheld microphone
Water and wifi
Min number of people 100
Capacity
Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 360
Theatre
up to 250
Cabaret
up to 260
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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
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
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Cancellation policy: Custom
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(61 reviews and ratings - )
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Becci W.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 160 guests
· December 2025
They were easy to communicate with in the planning stages, ease of organisation for food orders etc. The food was really tasty and staff on the night were great.
Slow service on the night. We were expecting food to be served around 7.30 however by 9pm main courses still hadn't been served and most people didn't get desserts as they were brought out late, most people were dancing and enjoying the evening. There was also an issue with the roof on the night so the room was particularly cold. People from other parties were easily able to access the room and could have easily ordered drinks from the bar tab etc.
Submitted 8 months ago
4.6
DS
Dara S.
Verified review
Prom · 150 guests
· June 2025
We booked the Goulburn Suite for our Sixth Form Leavers’ Ball and couldn’t have been happier with the venue. The room was absolutely stunning — our blue and gold theme looked incredible against the elegant décor, and the space was large enough for everyone to move around comfortably.
The food was a real highlight. At previous balls, catering had been a major issue, so it was something we were particularly concerned about — but this time it was done perfectly. Every dish was delicious, and more importantly, every plate was cleared! The venue catered to a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, and allergies, and the alternative meals looked just as appealing as the standard ones. We especially appreciated the flexibility of being able to mix and match courses (e.g. having the vegetarian starter with a non-vegetarian main), which was ideal for those with personal preferences.
The facilities were also great — the toilets were spotless and beautifully decorated, perfect for mirror selfies if that’s your thing! The staff were friendly, approachable, and always happy to help.
I would 100% recommend this venue for any event — and in fact, I already have. We had such a great time that we barely got any photos.
Everything ran smoothly and these minor points didn’t take away from the evening at all, but towards the end of the night the room did get quite warm; so if you are looking to have an event in the summer, I would inquire about an A/C. Additionally, the bar area felt a little cramped at times, particularly when everyone went to collect their welcome drinks at once, however this wasn't an issue for the rest of the evening.
Submitted 1 year ago
4.9
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Abdulrahman S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 week ago
5.0
RR
Rebecca R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
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