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Christmas Party offer

The Platform at Escape To Freight Island

Event Space in an Event Venue
·
Private space
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 500
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Platform is an Event Space in Escape To Freight Island. The space is a raised, open-plan platform inside an industrial food-hall that centres on flexible communal seating and a clear performance area.

Design: The Platform shows exposed steel beams and a high, unfinished ceiling over a polished concrete floor. The space combines long wooden tables and benches with colourful translucent panels, a large wall clock and overhead festoon lighting.

Features: The Platform provides venue Wi‑Fi and a PA system with speaker connections that support external DJs and guest playlists. The furniture includes long communal tables, benches and movable chairs that can be rearranged or cleared to create standing space. The area is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Social groups and informal corporate gatherings seeking a relaxed, food-centred setting for casual seated dining or standing receptions.

What sets it apart: Direct access to the venue's multiple street-food kitchens and bars enables on-site food and drink service without outside caterers.

What guests say: The Platform is lively and buzzy during events, often hosting DJs and evening entertainment. The Platform benefits from a professional security presence and efficient staff for clearing tables.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Sit Down Festive Meal (2 course)
£42 per person

Sit Down Festive Meal (3 course)
£48 per person

Festive Buffet
£45 per person

Christmas Party Tables
£30 per person

2.5-hour table reservation
£30 prepaid card per guest, redeemable at any of our bars and food vendors
DJ / Entertainment throughout the evening
The freedom for everyone to choose their own food and drinks

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £15000 + £15000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £15000 + £15000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £15000 + £15000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £15000 + £15000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £10000 + £10000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 500

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
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • 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
  • 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

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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Location

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Meet your host

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Member of Tagvenue since November 2023
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4.5 Rating
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76% Response rate

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