A bar with leather armchairs, checkered flooring, and a backlit counter with shelves of bottles at Side Street.
A bar with checkered floors, leather armchairs, round tables, and a backlit bar counter at Side Street.
A bar with warm pendant lighting, a long wooden counter, and shelves stocked with bottles at Side Street.
A bar lounge with leather sofas, potted plants, checkered flooring, and warm candle lighting at Side Street.

Side Bar at Side Street

Bar in a Restaurant
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Private space
21-23 Quay Street, Side Street, Manchester, M3 4AE –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 80
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

An expertly curated space featuring hand-selected mid-century furniture, designed to create a relaxed yet stylish setting for any event. With its striking interiors, Side Bar offers the perfect backdrop for both social and corporate occasions.

The venue boasts a large central bar ideal for serving signature cocktails, a fully equipped DJ booth to keep guests entertained, and a concept kitchen in collaboration with Tartuffe, delivering standout small plates and sharing dishes.

Capacity: Seated: 80 | Standing: 200

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 3:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Sound system
Kitchen
Side Store - Cafe
Side Space - Blank Canvas Events Space
Side Bar - Main Bar area
Unavailable: Projector
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: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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

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
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No outside food or drink allowed
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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JP
Jack P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, absolutely. The venue can hire a DJ, clients can bring their own DJ, or play a playlist via aux.

Yes, the venue has a speaker system. A DJ can be hired externally, or clients may bring their own.

About Side Street

Side Street 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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