An event venue in a bar with checkered tile floors, round wooden tables, and plush seating at Side Street.
An event venue in a bar with built-in wood shelving, vinyl records, checkered floors, and lounge seating at Side Street.
An event venue in a bar with checkered flooring, velvet armchairs, wooden tables, and built-in bookshelves at Side Street.
An event venue with checkered flooring, velvet seating, round tables, and warm lighting at Side Street.

Side Space at Side Street

Event Space in a Restaurant
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Private space
21-23 Quay Street, Side Street, Manchester, M3 4AE –
Castlefield, Manchester
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Side Space is an Event Space in Side Street and it provides a step-free guest entrance for straightforward access.

Design: The space pairs a black-and-white chequerboard floor with low lounge chairs, a long upholstered banquette and timber shelving beneath a dark, exposed ceiling. The room uses low lamps and directional spotlights to create pockets of light over tables and the counter.

Features: The room includes a built-in PA system and allows outside DJs or guest playlists. The space provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and natural daylight. The room also offers a clear floor area suitable for standing or dancing.

Ideal for: Small groups looking for a relaxed, social format that can move between seated lounge conversation and a standing, music-led area.

What guests say: The room has a vibrant atmosphere and a considered interior design.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 3:30
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:30
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:30
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 3:00
from £500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 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 100
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 60

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
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
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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AC
Andie C.
Verified review
Very poor communication
1.0
SA
Sacha A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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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