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Entire Venue at Escape To Freight Island

Event Venue
·
Whole venue
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 1000
seats
Up to 2000
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 5 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 Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • 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: Quiet 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
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Additional fee will be charged for damages
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed outside
Dogs allowed inside

About Escape To Freight Island

Escape To Freight Island is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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The Plant Room
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The Terrace
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Casa Pomelo
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from £20000
minimum spend / per session
Event Space in an Event Venue
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The Platform
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from £10000
minimum spend / per session
Outdoor Space at an Event Venue
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The Outside
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The Viewing Gallery
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Location

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