Party
Typically for 70-115 guests and costs about £200.
"Genuinely can’t get over how cute the venue was! It was a good size with an amazing layout."
- Alice H. Apr 2025
Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ
Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ
Basement in a Bar
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Private space
111 reviews
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69 High Street, Manchester, M4 1FS
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Northern Quarter, Manchester
About this space
Lost Weekend Basement Bar is a Basement in The Shack NQ; a compact, low-ceiling club-style room with an intimate, performance-focused layout.
Design: The room has exposed brick walls, a low black-painted ceiling and visible beams that give an industrial-club appearance. The lighting is colourful and directional, concentrating attention on a central floor area and leaving the perimeter in lower light.
Features: A built-in PA system and ceiling speakers are provided for recorded or live music. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available for guest comfort. The sound system accepts external sources and hosts may bring their own DJ or run their own playlists.
Ideal for: Friend groups and small social gatherings seeking a lively, music-forward standing or mixed seating night.
What guests say: The space is lively and suits live music nights while keeping music levels that still allow conversation. The room maintains a welcoming, sociable atmosphere over repeat visits.
Usually booked for
Prices
Monday
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Thursday
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Friday
18:00 –
4:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
4:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Saturday
18:00 –
4:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
4:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Sunday
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Per evening
17:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
Best price guarantee
All prices are negotiable depending on time/date of event
Capacity
Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 200
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
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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible
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
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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.
R
RMB
Verified review
Event Space · 225 guests
· March 2026
Shack were great! super friendly and helpful staff and excellent communication. The night went perfectly Thank you guys!
Submitted 6 months ago
5.0
FK
Francesca K.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests
· November 2025
The best venue for your event!
From enquiring to arranging last minute things for the evening to the night itself Alex and the team at The Shack couldn’t have been better.
Alex and I discussed my requirements in depth and she really made sure that everything id mentioned was listened to and achieved.
Thank you so much for hosting my 30th birthday, a night to remember and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!
Nothing
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
CW
Chloe W.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 150 guests
· August 2026
The room was good size, and a good set up.
The staff and Alex who runs the bookings are very unprofessional and rude. Treated us badly during the night and after the night.
Submitted 4 weeks ago
2.8
RP
Rebecca P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests
· August 2026
The venue was very spacious and tidy, was able to play own music and the host Alex responded very timely to any queries I had and was very professional. All the staff were very polite and friendly and a special mention to Fox who really had a vibrant personality making this birthday party an even more special celebration!
Submitted 1 month ago
5.0
FAQ
Yes, a DJ can also be catered for.
Power outlets are located behind the DJ booth.
No, the bar cannot take music requests. Guests are welcome to curate a playlist and bring an adapter to connect a phone, laptop, iPad or similar device, which is the best way to play their own music.
The venue can accommodate up to 100 seated guests if needed.
Yes, screens require a USB. We recommend saving the file as both a JPEG and PDF.
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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time:
within couple of hours
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.
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