An event space in a bar with wooden tables, chairs, pendant lighting, and framed artwork on the wall at Common.
An event space in a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful signage, and retro lounge seating at Common.
An event space in a bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden tables, and colorful wall hangings at Common.
An event space in a bar with wooden tables, light wood chairs, and colorful artwork on the walls at Common.

The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common)

Bar
·
Semi-private area
39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 25
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Bar Room is a semi-private bar area in a Bar at Nell's NQ (Common). It provides a compact, sheltered seating cluster within the larger bar.

Design: The space has raw, contemporary finishes: concrete floor, exposed plaster walls and plywood joinery punctuated by colourful fabric banners. The layout pairs a low sofa and wooden chairs with pendant lighting that keeps the area bright and informal.

Features: A fixed bar counter and loose seating create zones for standing service and relaxed tables. The room includes a PA system and speakers and allows a bring‑your‑own DJ setup; it also provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The area has wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Small, relaxed social groups seeking an informal mix of seated and standing space within a sheltered corner of a busy bar.

What guests say: The space has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere and a relaxed, approachable feel. The area is frequently described as easygoing with generally pleasant service.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas at Common with 90-minute bottomless 22" pizzas — the House Party package keeps everyone fed while you party.
House Party Package – Full Venue Hire
£20 per person
• 90 minutes of bottomless 22" NYC pizzas
• Choose 4 pizza flavours; served continuously
• Optional add-ons: dips, salads, gelato tubs, glass of Prosecco
• NGI pizza alternative available on request (kitchen handles gluten)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £2500 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £2500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £2500 hire fee
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £2500 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £20 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(15 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AA
Andrew A.
Verified review
Bar · 35 guests · January 2026
I had my 30th birthday here, and it was absolutely brilliant. The staff were excellent, attentive and were on hand with any queries. Music and general atmosphere was brilliant and what excellent value too! Cannot recommend highly enough
5.0
MN
Marina N.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 30 guests · December 2024
The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.
We have been told that there will be a DJ. On the day, turned out that DJ will be placed in the same area with us(that took some space from the floor for our party) Although the lady was lovely, the music she played wasn’t (it was jumping from modern songs to old Christmas song) without any logic. Everyone in our group noticed that music could have been better for a Saturday night.
4.9
NM
Nathan M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Top
5.0
MN
Megan N.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · November 2024
4.4

About Nell's NQ (Common)

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15 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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