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Restaurant @ The Alan at The Alan

Restaurant in a Hotel
·
Semi-private area
18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG –
Chinatown, Manchester
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Restaurant @ The Alan is a semi-private area in The Alan's restaurant defined by an industrial‑chic interior.

Design: The area combines exposed red brick and high ceilings with visible services alongside pale patterned floor tiles, large windows, woven pendant lights and planted accents; seating mixes cane‑back chairs and small tables.

Features: The area provides venue Wi‑Fi, allows guests to play their own music and operates under noise restrictions. The area is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Small professional or social groups seeking an informal seated meal or a relaxed standing reception.

What sets it apart: A single long communal table occupies the centre of the area and can be reserved for one group.

What guests say: The space's decor receives consistent positive mention in reviews.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

For your event, you’ll be in our stunning event space, SITU, which offers a fantastic ambience and a host of features, including:
Use of 2 projectors for presentations or festive visuals
4 uplighters to create a warm and inviting atmosphere
6 poser tables for mingling and socialising
A private bar for personalised service
A private cloakroom for added comfort
Complimentary W1i-Fi for all your tech needs

Christmas Party
£50 per person

We’re thrilled to offer our Christmas Package starting from just £50 per person (VAT included), which includes everything you need for an unforgettable evening:
A welcome drink to kick off the festivities
A 3-course sit-down dinner
Wine and Beer on the table
Bottled filtered mineral water
Beautiful room and table decorations to set the festive mood
A lively DJ and photobooth to keep the party going

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
12:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • 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

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 19:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(43 reviews and ratings - )

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HK
Helen K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

The Alan is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 97%

About The Alan

The Alan is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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4.8 Rating
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