Main Floor at Area Manchester

  10 reviews  – 
50 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3WF
Piccadilly

About this space

Complete with a DJ set-up, full lighting rig, and standing space for up to 400, our main floor is perfect for big parties, receptions, and launch events. Alternatively, with seating for up to 150 people and huge wall-mounted LED screens, we can host seminars, presentations, and private screenings.

The space is also equipped with a cloakroom, a mezzanine floor, and a 7 7-meter bar, so we'll ensure your guests are comfortable and well looked after regardless of the event. Located just off Sackville Gardens, the Area is close to both Picadilly and Oxford Station, as well as the St Peters Square tram stop.


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Tuesday
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Wednesday
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Thursday
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Friday
6:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £7000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Saturday
6:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £7000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Sunday
6:00 – 4:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 4:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Per session
6:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
The prices demonstrated here are a very rough guide. For a full quote for hire and services, please get in contact with us
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Cabaret
up to 150

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Alcohol can not be taken off the premises/outside
Pets are allowed subject to the nature of the event

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Our event spaces are fitted with top-of-the-range sound and lighting systems, DJ booths and flexible seating or standing arrangements. Split across two floors, with a bar on each, entertaining your guests is our speciality. Our floors can be hired individually or as a complete package, depending on your requirements.

Located next to the scenic Sackville Gardens, our venue is a stones-throw from major transport links including Picadilly and Oxford Station, as well as St Peters Square tram stop.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £500
hire fee / per day

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Area Manchester, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby
At Main Floor, you can host various events such as Banquet, Corporate Events, Conference / Seminar, Social Parties, Clubbing / Night Out, Dining, Filming and Photography, Christmas Parties, Drinks and Dining, Studio / Production.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at Area Manchester:

  • Main Floor hosting 56 guests: £1012.24
  • Basement Floor hosting 100 guests: £1728.80

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Area Manchester is located at 50 Sackville Street, in the Piccadilly district of Manchester.


Location