An event venue with a glass roof, leafy plants, wood benches, and artificial grass at Escape To Freight Island.
An event venue with abundant greenery, rattan furniture, and glass ceiling panels at Escape To Freight Island.
An event venue with wooden benches, potted plants, and artificial grass flooring at Escape To Freight Island.
An event venue with glass ceilings, wooden benches, potted plants, and natural light at Escape To Freight Island.

The Plant Room at Escape To Freight Island

Conservatory in an Event Venue
·
Private space
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 250
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

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 4 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 Notice (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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GC
Georgia C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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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