The Plant Room at Escape To Freight Island

Conservatory in an Event Venue
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Private space
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ –
Manchester City Centre

About this space

The Plant Room is a Private outdoor space (Conservatory) at Escape To Freight Island characterised by a semi-enclosed, sheltered garden setting that separates it from the main circulation areas.

Design: The space pairs timber bench seating and freestanding tables with artificial-turf flooring beneath a high translucent roof and canvas shade sails, producing an informal, festival-style indoor–outdoor layout and ample natural light.

Features: The Plant Room includes venue Wi‑Fi, a built-in PA/speaker system, fixed wooden benches plus movable tables and chairs that can be reconfigured, and on-site power for AV equipment.

Ideal for: Informal social groups looking for a relaxed, music-capable outdoor setting suitable for seated dining or casual standing receptions.

What sets it apart: The Plant Room allows hosts to bring an external DJ and run their own curated music for the event.

What guests say: The space is lively during busy periods and supported by attentive, efficient staff; varied food and drink options and live-music activity contribute to a buzzing atmosphere.


Offers and packages


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £4500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 250
  • Theatre
    up to 250
  • Cabaret
    up to 250

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
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Stage
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • 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

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

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
- Additional fee will be charged for damages
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed outside
Dogs allowed inside


Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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Georgia C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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