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Lower Ground Event Space at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3AE –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 250
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Manchester's best kept secret is exclusively yours when you hire our event space with heated Canalside terrace for your event!

Our event space embrace's the spirit of the Manchester music scene with all our rooms named after Manchester's famously celebrated musicians and the legendary nightspot The Hacienda. With modern artwork and quirky lighting, it makes it ideal for anyone looking for something a bit more contemporary.

Leading directly off the open event space, our Canalside terrace boasts outdoor heating, lighting and seating - ideal if you are looking for something different and want the ultimate city vibe.

Included within your exclusive event space you have access to an LED dancefloor and your own private event bar. You can even take your theming outdoors and light up our hotel in your chosen colours.

Roby1844 Canalside Terrace also available to hire!

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + per person
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £500 + £33 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Dining
    up to 250

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian 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
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • 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
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

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
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- The client may not bring any food or drink into the Hotel for use during the event, unless agreed, in writing, in advance with the Hotel. When agreed that such food and drink can be brought into the Hotel, additional disclaimers and charges will apply, at the sole discretion of the Hotel.

Reviews and ratings

(41 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JL
Justine L.
Verified review
Dry Hire · 120 guests · March 2025

The food was excellent, the staff on the evening were helpful and attentive. The drinks vouchers and welcome drinks were brilliant

I needed more tables and chairs set up. But the staff helped with anything I asked for and it looked great.

5.0
N
Natasha
Verified review
Christmas Party · 25 guests · December 2023

Food was tasty

Service was very very slow, didn't receive the correct drink tokens , room had big screens with a film on and no music and lack of atmosphere. Food was served luke warm, when tried to speak to someone kept getting told 1 minute so never spoke to anyone, left by 10pm

2.9
ML
Megan L.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 200 guests · December 2024
4.9
GS
Georgia S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, the full event space and hotel will be decorated.

Yes, external entertainment can be brought to the venue. Everything must be PAT tested and have public liability.

The largest suite holds 150 in theatre style.

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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