Entire Venue at Escape To Freight Island

Event Venue
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Whole venue
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ
Manchester City Centre

About this space

Encompassing the entire Escape To Freight Island, hiring the full venue offers six distinctive areas with a total capacity of up to 2000. Internally, The Ticket Hall is a dynamic focal point, featuring an impressive stage, large bars, diverse food vendors, full technical integrations, and a giant LED screen. This versatile space allows for seamless transformation, from corporate conferences with mood lighting to lively disco atmospheres. A private dressing room is accessible from The Ticket Hall, adding an exclusive touch.

Additional areas such as The Platform, with its own impressive stage and grand main bar, serve as an ideal space for gala dinners, corporate parties, awards ceremonies, or event hire. The Terraces provide an elevated experience with panoramic views of the entire Ticket Hall, transforming into a celestial party in the sky.

Carved and beautifully decorated from industrial containers, The Club Container offers an intimate yet striking setting, perfect for more private affairs. The Viewing Gallery provides a vantage point for observing the venue's energy, while The Plant Room stands as a popular tropical, urban oasis, offering a refreshing and unique space for various events.

Externally, Escape To Freight Island provides a unique industrial backdrop for live music and day-to-night celebrations. Outdoor amenities include bars, a DJ box, a stage, varied seating, including a covered area, and heaters for cooler evenings.

In total, the full venue encompasses 6 internal bars, 4 external bars, and 10 food vendors. Escape To Freight Island beckons as an immersive venue, promising an unforgettable experience where each space unfolds a new chapter of your event.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Sit Down Festive Meal (2 courses)
£40 per person
Sit Down Festive Meal (3 course)
£45 per person
Festive buffet
£40 per person

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 + £30000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 + £30000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 + £30000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 2000
Dining
up to 1000
Theatre
up to 500
Cabaret
up to 1000

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Backdrops
Storage space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Mic, PA and Mixer
2 x Large LED Screens
Stage
Monitors
Microphones, Stands, DI's
DJ Kit
Stage and Effects Lighting
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Additional fee will be charged for damages


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