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John Rylands Roof Terrace at Manchester Hall

Rooftop at an Event Venue
·
Private space
36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 360
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

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

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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

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

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

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 Notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(60 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

BW
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.

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.

4.9
AS
Abdulrahman S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
RR
Rebecca R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Manchester Hall

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