An event space in a pub with wooden floors, pool tables, arched windows, and vintage-inspired wall art at 256 Wilmslow Road.
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Snug Room at 256 Wilmslow Road

Event Space in a Pub
·
Private space
256 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 6LB –
Fallowfield, Manchester
Up to 60
seats
Up to 96
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Snug Room is an Event Space in 256 Wilmslow Road and a compact, semi-private room centred on built-in banquette seating that creates an intimate layout.

Design: The room has a high arched ceiling with exposed dark beams, pale plaster walls, a stripped timber floor and a framed black-and-white photo collage on one wall.

Features: The Snug Room includes a pool table, Wi‑Fi, a PA system and the option to play your own music. The room provides a small dance area, step-free guest access and wheelchair circulation, and the venue supplies accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, informal standing reception or a casual seated meal in a compact setting.

What guests say: The space attracts a student-centred crowd. The room quietens outside term time.

Usually booked for

Presentation

Typically for about 20 guests and costs about £100.

"Great service, great setup and cheap food and drink!"

- Joseph C. May 2026

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

£150 min. spend

Hire our Private Snug room for your event.

Christmas Party Event
£150 minimum spend

Hire our Private Snug room for your event

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 96
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

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
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

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 in the building.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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

JC
Joseph C.
Verified review
Presentation · 20 guests · May 2026

Great service, great setup and cheap food and drink!

5.0

FAQ

Yes, the outdoor spaces are available, but this is dependent on the weather on the day.

Yes, the venue has an accessible ramp that can be put down during the day, as there are two steps into the building.

About 256 Wilmslow Road

256 Wilmslow Road 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

Keith Ifield
Member of Tagvenue since July 2024
2 Reviews
5 Rating
7h Response time
77% Response rate

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