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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
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.
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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 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

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

Yes, the venue offers exclusive access to Robby Terrace for parties. Its open-plan layout is a blank canvas ready for your vision.

Yes, clients may supply decorations for the area if the space is hired exclusively.

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

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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4.5 Rating
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