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The Basement at The Whiskey Jar

Basement in a Bar
·
Private space
14 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FF –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
Up to 175
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Basement is a private Basement in The Whiskey Jar, a self-contained lower-level room that provides a secluded, flexible floorplan for hired events.

Design: The room shows exposed brick walls, low painted ceilings and dark timber columns, with leather sofas and a long wooden bar that create an industrial, restored-mill appearance.

Features: The Basement has its own staffed bar and an open central floor that functions as a dance area, with booth and sofa seating around the perimeter. The space includes Wi-Fi and air conditioning and allows hosts to play their own music or bring an external DJ.

Ideal for: Small private groups seeking a lively, social standing reception or an informal seated evening in a secluded, energetic space.

What sets it apart: The Basement contains a state-of-the-art sound system installed for amplified music and live performance.

What guests say: The Basement has a lively atmosphere and helpful bar staff during private hires. The Basement has occasional issues with unauthorised entry from the adjoining toilet area.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 75-120 guests and costs about £250.

"I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!"

- Laura M. Mar 2025

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas offer (Sunday-Thursday)
£2500 total

£500 hire fee. Min. bar spend £2,000 - if this is not made we charge another £250

* Max capacity 150.
* Festive tacos
* Fully stocked private bar, with draught and bottled beer, spirit mixers, and wines.
* Bespoke cocktail menu.
* Central to the Northern Quarter.
* Close to the station.
* Air conditioning.
* Ample seating.
* Room from 7 pm until 2.00 am

* Freestanding decorations only (no glitter or confetti) or anything stuck on the walls/tiles

Christmas Package (Friday & Saturday)
£3050 total

£550 hire fee. Min. bar spend £2,500 - if this is not made we charge another £250

* Max capacity 150.
* Festive tacos
* Fully stocked private bar, with draught and bottled beer, spirit mixers, and wines.
* Bespoke cocktail menu.
* Central to the Northern Quarter.
* Close to the station.
* Air conditioning.
* Ample seating.
* Room from 7 pm until 2.00 am

* Freestanding decorations only (no glitter or confetti) or anything stuck on the walls/tiles

Prices

Monday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 175

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
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
  • Air conditioner
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Private Bar
  • Restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

no smoking / vaping
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(37 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

GB
Grace B.
Verified review
Event Space · 80 guests · October 2026

Amazing venue, staff were absolutely fantastic! Had a great night

It was amazing!

4.7
KW
Katie W.
Verified review
Party · 70 guests · September 2026

Had my 30th here, the booking process was easy and well handled from start to finish, and the event itself was so much fun. The bar staff were lovely and looked after us all very well. The pizzas were unreal and all of my guests enjoyed them. The room itself was really cool and perfect for dancing. Thank you for a gorgeous night!!

5.0
ME
Megan E.
Verified review
Bar · 100 guests · August 2026

Great venue for a party. I hosted my 30th birthday here and had such a good time. Event manager Lydia was really responsive and helpful. The bar staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure I had the best time, shout out to Zac, Heather and Tommy! Room is a good size and also well equipped with audio equipment etc, highly recommend.

5.0
LM
Laura M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 80 guests · February 2025

I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!

4.8

FAQ

Yes, the venue has a large space and dance floor area.

Yes, the venue has videos of the room on Instagram, but they are too large to send here.

About The Whiskey Jar

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

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Lydia Bradley
Member of Tagvenue since October 2018
37 Reviews
4.8 Rating
5h Response time
99% Response rate

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