An outdoor restaurant terrace with string lights, umbrellas, and canal views at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, string lights, wooden benches, and artificial grass at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
A hotel suite with a seating area, large windows with sheer curtains, and a separate bedroom at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre.
A hotel with multicolored illuminated window frames and modern architecture at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre.

Roby 1844 at Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre

Terrace at a Hotel
·
Private space
Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3AE –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Named after the original Victorian Roby School building next door, Roby1844 Al Fresco Canalside Terrace Bar & Eatery is perfect to host any social event all year round!

Boasting outdoor lighting, heating, and seating, ideal for if you are looking for something a little different that offers the ultimate city vibe!

Included within your exclusive hire of Roby1844 to your own private event bar & lower ground terrace (number dependant).

You can even light up our hotel in your chosen colours!

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 50

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
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (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.
JC
James C.
Verified review
Bar · 26 guests · August 2024
Who would do a drinks with pals a the holiday inn? I would. Again and again and again. Had the terrace space to ourselves and was very well looked after by the staff.
Nothing.
5.0
SS
Sara S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very happy with the communication and the venue. Will definitely consider it for my next event
5.0
TE
Thomas E.
Verified review
Event Space · 60 guests · August 2024
3.7
J
Jade
Verified review
Event Space · 60 guests · July 2024
4.7

FAQ

Yes, you can bring your own DJ, but they must have PAT testing and public liability.

Yes, the venue provides speakers, and guests can play their own music.

Yes, music can be played on Roby if entertainment is not booked.

Yes, the Terrace is standing-only and has no seating option, although one or two tables or benches can be provided.

Yes, the room is fully accessible.

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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Location

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