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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
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas across three spaces with a Boxing Day buffet-style sharer platter, including turkey, hot sarnies and mince pies.

Christmas Sharer Platter – Side Bar
£26 per person

MENU

START
1. Bhajis and pakoras platter with layered Indian-style dip
2. Deep-fried mozzarella with cranberry sauce
3. Roasted sliced turkey
4. Sliced vegan Quorn chicken
5. Roasted seasonal vegetables
6. Carrots, parsnips and turnips
7. Honey mustard
8. Cranberry sauce
9. Horseradish
10. Garlic butter

HOT SARNIES
1. Warm brioches and baguettes
2. Pigs in blankets
3. Winter Caesar
4. Festive fries

SIDES
1. Mince pies and coffee
2. Yum Yums and hot chocolate

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 6 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
  • 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 (TENs) 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

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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JP
Jack P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

The venue can arrange entertainment for an additional fee, or clients are welcome to bring their own. Speakers, a DJ booth and two microphones are included.

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

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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