The Bar Area at Australasia

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
1 the Avenue , Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AE –
City Centre, Manchester
Up to 24
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Australasia bar is a unique setting that can transition from informal meeting environment to something more vibrant and playful and is sure to welcome and impress any guest or delegate.

Perfect for hosting cocktail hour, corporate or networking events, product launches, charity or social events, or to enhance your restaurant visit with an exclusive drinks reception.

With breakout tables, moveable and fixed seating and ambient lighting the space offers numerous possibilities for a bespoke event.

It’s semi private from the main restaurant

Capacity
Exclusive hire 24 seated Up to 60 standing
Smaller parties can be accommodated for non-exclusive hire at any time.
Available for hire
The Bar is available for exclusive hire subject to availability.
Sunday to Friday | 12pm – 7pm* Minimum Hire 3 hours.

*Later evening hire is available on request.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Tuesday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Wednesday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Thursday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Friday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100–£200 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Sunday
12:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 19:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on day, time and price we are open to discussion on minimum spend costs. We can go past 7pm also when required any night of week apart from Friday and Saturday pms.
Canapés starts from £2.50pp up to £8.00pp

We also offer value engineered pre order drinks packages.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 24

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Storage space
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Quiet space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

The venue is left with no damage to any fixtures of fittings
No smoking or vaping is allowed on the premises
All minimum spend events the agreed spend must be paid fully in advance prior to the event date

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

RP
Rhea P.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Australasia

A stylish sanctuary, hidden under the heart of Manchester.

Opened in 2011, Australasia is one of the city’s favourite restaurants. A place of relaxed elegance and laid-back luxe, where a good time if guaranteed. Bathed in the natural tones of the Pacific coastline, which sets a tranquil scene thats adaptable for any occasion.

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