Main Function Room at St Alphonsus Parish Centre

Function Room in a Community Centre
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Private space
2 Powell Street, Manchester, M16 7QQ –
Stretford

About this space

Our main function room has a standing capacity of 200 people. In addition to our cosy booths, bench seating and an additional breakout buffet service area; we have a large wooden dance floor.

We are able to accommodate bookings Monday - Sunday and can host multiple day bookings. Our warm, welcoming staff team will be on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.


Usually booked for

50th Birthday Party

Typically for 90-125 guests and costs between £150 - £250.


"Great original venue. With lovely people working there. A great space for parties."

- Charles I. Jan 2025

Corporate Reception

Typically for about 180 guests and costs about £200.


"Accessibility, location and parking..."

- Herbert M. Jun 2025


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 170

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
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
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site (60 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Licensed bar
  • Stage
  • Pool table
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking indoors. The bar closes at 11pm. Outside catering is allowed. Music cannot be too loud as we are situated in a residential area. The centre can be used as a filming or photo location (no nudity or profanity).

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(17 reviews and ratings - )

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KM
Kristian M.
Verified review
Function Room · 50 guests · October 2026

Sophie was very helpful and informative with the whole booking process and the ladies running the bar were absolutely fantastic.

4.8
DM
Declan M.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 80 guests · September 2025

A big spacious, light venue - lots of freedom to set things up as you want, plenty of space for parking and for kids to run about. Good value.

4.7
MP
Madeleine P.
Verified review
Funeral Reception · 100 guests · August 2025

Everything

Nothing

5.0
HM
Herbert M.
Verified review
Corporate Reception · 180 guests · June 2025

Accessibility, location and parking

3.7

FAQ

Yes, clients may bring their own DJ or sound system, but heavy bass or loud music is not permitted.

Yes. Balloons and similar decorations are welcome, but blu tack or cello tape must not be used on the walls.

Yes, speakers and a projector are available for use.


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Meet your host

Sophie Wood
Member of Tagvenue since November 2023
17 Reviews
4.6 Rating
4h Response time
94% Response rate

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