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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
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 Space
£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 £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 6 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 (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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MM
Musa M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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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