The Gallery Café at Manchester Art Gallery

  60 reviews  – 
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Chinatown, Manchester

About this space

Our Gallery Café is a contemporary and flexible event space bordered by Neoclassical windows.

A perfect venue for drinks receptions, dinners or for dancing the night away as an entertainment space.


Prices

Monday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Tuesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Wednesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Thursday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Friday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Sunday
18:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per hour
22:00 – 1:00
from £540 hire fee per hour
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2250 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Along with the hiring of The Gallery Cafe, it is possible to use The Atrium and/or Drawing Room for no additional fee.

Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Canapes from £9.00 pp + vat
Finger buffets from £19.50 pp + vat
Three course dinners from £37.50 pp + vat

Drinks packages and wine list available on request
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Evening hire is generally from 6pm with access to set up from 5pm once the gallery closes
Hire is available until 1am
We are located approx. one mile from Piccadilly train station and the nearest tram stop is just across the road at St Peters Square.
We don't have on site parking but we do have a 20% discount at a local NCP
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Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(60 reviews and ratings - )

SA
Sonia A.
August 2019

they were quick in their reply :)

MD
Michelle D.
April 2019

Very prompt in dealing with my enquiry


Beautiful architecture. Light filled spaces. Home to one of the country's finest collections of art, design and fashion.

Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice for private events, weddings, business meetings, networking sessions and conferences.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the gallery provides a perfect backdrop to extraordinary events.

With facilities ranging from a purpose built lecture room to on-site catering, and with our team ready to tailor packages to suit your needs, hosting your event at Manchester Art Gallery is hassle free.


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