An event space in a bar with long rustic wooden tables, bar stools, and large windows at The Shack NQ.
An event space in a bar with brown upholstered booths, wooden tables, and TVs at The Shack NQ.
An event space in a bar with wooden tables, tan banquette seating, and large windows at The Shack NQ.
An event space in a bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and glasses of bubbly with raspberries at The Shack NQ.
Christmas Party offer

Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ

Bar
·
Private space
69 High Street, Manchester, M4 1FS –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 70
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Ground Floor Bar is a Bar in The Shack NQ defined by large street-facing windows that flood the room with natural daylight.

Design: The Ground Floor Bar presents parquet flooring, a mix of booth seating and wooden chairs, and exposed brick and timber detailing that create a straightforward, casual interior.

Features: The Ground Floor Bar provides venue Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a PA/speaker system, and it permits guests to play their own music or bring a DJ. The space includes step-free guest access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Friends and work groups seeking a relaxed, social mix of seated dining and standing socialising with background music.

What sets it apart: A bank of individual table-mounted TV screens and a large central screen provide a dedicated live-sport viewing setup.

What guests say: The Ground Floor Bar has friendly, attentive staff and a lively atmosphere that balances music and live sport without overwhelming conversation.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Ground Floor Bar with a festive menu of 7 items per guest, plus optional upgrades and pre-order drinks packages.
Christmas Party Package – Ground Floor Bar
£25 per person
• Festive small-plates menu — choose 7 items per guest
• Optional premium add-ons and swaps available
• Pre-orderable drinks packages (beer buckets, wine or Prosecco, house spirit with mixers, arrival cocktails, soft drinks, or drinks vouchers)

CHRISTMAS MENU — CHOOSE 7
1. Chicken Bites glazed with cranberry & rosemary hot honey
2. Mini Fish & Chips Bites
3. Turkey Loaded Roast Potatoes
4. Garlic Rosemary Butter Glazed Fried Halloumi Bites (V)
5. Mini Hamhock Sliders topped with Onion & Ale Chutney and Cheddar Cheese
6. Brisket & Blue Cheese Yorkshire Pudding Sliders
7. Pumpkin & Ginger Loaded Belgium Waffles

ADD-ONS
1. Truffle & Rosemary Roast Potatoes (GF, V)
2. Giant Maple Bacon Pigs in Blankets
3. Crispy Beyond Burger Sliders (VE)
4. Fried Cauli Bites with Hot Honey (VE, GF)
5. Mini Festive Caprese Skewers (GF, V)
6. Mini Raspberry & Rosewater Cheesecake (VE option available)
7. Salt & Pepper Fries with Spring Onion & Chilli (VE, GF)
8. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings

PREMIUM ADD-ONS
1. Beef Brisket One Tray Pie
2. Xmas Loaded Mac & Cheese Tray

Prices

Monday
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:30 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
10:30 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
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
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
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
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the venue.
Outside catering is not allowed.
Doormen and bar staff have the right to turn you away if you are intoxicated or dressed inappropriately.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(111 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
RM
Rochelle M.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 100 guests · November 2025
Great atmosphere, relaxed vibe and helpful staff!
It was cold in the venue for the first few hours (it is the middle of winter). Took a while til warmed up once heating was on.
4.7
SS
Sam S.
Verified review
Event Space · 80 guests · September 2025
We attended the Lost Weekend bar for an event and there isn’t a bad thing that could be said about the venue, the staff were great, the drinks were all reasonably priced and the games that were on offer kept people entertained. Arranging the event and confirming with the team was made super easy, allowing for a stress free time.
5.0
KS
Kareen S.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 100 guests · December 2024
Massive thanks to Alex, Danielle & the Shack NQ team for an amazing evening. The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!
5.0
DM
Daniel M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 75 guests · May 2024
We throughly enjoyed our private birthday event at The Shack. The whole team were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. No request was too much.
The only improvement we could think of would be better signage to indicate a private event, as the venue is in a prime high street location to avoid others attempting access.
5.0

FAQ

Yes, external DJs are welcome. The venue has a sound system, but DJs must bring their own equipment, such as decks and leads.

Yes. Lost Weekend features a sound system, private bar, TVs, LED lighting, neon lighting, gaming access for a hire fee, and plenty of seating and standing space.

The Main Bar offers natural light, ground-floor access, booth seating, a large private cocktail bar and an AV/sound system. Lost Weekend is an industrial-style basement bar with a private bar, AV/sound system and optional gaming hire, including darts, pool and beer pong.

No. The venue operates on a minimum-spend basis, which does not have to be paid upfront and can be met through pre-orders such as catering, arrival drinks, gaming, tabs and drinks purchased on a pay-as-you-go basis throughout the event.

No, it does not have natural light.

The Shack NQ is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a day
Response rate: 97%

About The Shack NQ

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

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Lost Weekend Basement Bar at
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
Basement in a Bar
Private space
200
500
Lost Weekend Basement Bar

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Alex Bertelli
Member of Tagvenue since February 2022
111 Reviews
4.8 Rating
4h Response time
99% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

UK > Manchester > Northern Quarter > The Shack NQ > Ground Floor Bar

Similar spaces

Bar Moxy
from £30
per person / per day
Bar in a Hotel
Semi-private area
90
100
MOXY Manchester
(15)
Manchester City Centre
Exclusive Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Whole venue
70
120
The Fitzgerald
(37)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
APT
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Private space
100
APT (Cane & Grain)
(5)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
The Sheridan Suite
from £300
hire fee / per session
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
40
100
Barca
(38)
Castlefield, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Basement Bar & Gaming Booths
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Private space
50
80
Pixel Bar Manchester
(4)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Pub
from £21
per person / per session
Pub in a Hotel
Private space
80
100
Abel Heywood
(5)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
The Nest
from £1200
minimum spend / per session
Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
Private space
35
70
Impossible Bar, Nest and Terrace
(44)
Manchester City Centre
Events by Velvet
from £3000
minimum spend / per day
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
70
120
Velvet Hotel, Bar & Brasserie
(3)
Manchester City Centre
Whole Venue
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Whole venue
30
100
Pedro's Party Parlour
(26)
Manchester City Centre
Restaurant
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
90
140
Foundry Project
(75)
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue