The Terrace at Escape To Freight Island

11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ
Piccadilly

About this space

Elevate your event experience at "The Terrace" within Escape To Freight Island—an exclusive space perched above The Ticket Hall, immersing you in the heart of the action. This unique enclave features a private bar and two interlinked areas, offering a combined capacity of 140. The adaptable spaces and versatile furniture configurations cater to a spectrum of events, from intimate dining setups to dynamic open-plan networking sessions.

Boasting the best view of the stage, The Terrace is more than a venue; it's a perfect breakout space, an intimate private dining room, or an exclusive VIP area. The strategic positioning ensures an immersive experience, capturing the energy of Depot Mayfield.

With a capacity for 100 people, The Terrace is more than just a cool space; it's a chic sanctuary. Imagine brown leather chairs providing a touch of sophistication and comfort, adding to the overall allure of this unique venue. Escape to "The Terrace," where each detail is thoughtfully curated to create an exclusive and captivating environment for you and your guests.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please get in touch to discuss your individual requirements. We can base pricing on minimum spend, packages, hire fee, or a combination of these. Fees quoted are examples and are subject to change dependent on requirements and numbers in attendance. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Menus from £35 per person

Capacity

Standing
up to 140
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

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


In the heart of the depot, Mayfield. Among the historical industrial architecture lies a cultural hub of food, drink & entertainment. multi-vendor, multifaceted & multidimensional: where people meet to form new memories & explore new possibilities.

With spaces available for 30 to 3000, Freight Island is the perfect venue for all events from intimate team meetings to large-scale conferences, celebrations, and product launches. We are only limited by our imaginations with versatile spaces that deliver the wow factor.

Boasting facilities that include multiple award-winning food and drink outlets, staging, full technical integrations, giant LED screens, indoor and outdoor options, entertainment, and a stunning industrial backdrop - Freight Island offers unlimited possibilities for events that are unrivaled in Manchester City Centre.

Benefiting from excellent transport links, Freight Island is easily accessible by car, train, tram, bus, and plane. In addition to rail links on the venue’s doorstep with Picadilly Station, less than 5 minutes walk away. It is less than half an hour’s drive from Manchester International Airport and well-connected to major roads linking Manchester with the North and South.

We look forward to the possibility of working together to make your next events an extraordinary success!


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