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Christmas Party offer

Semi Private Hire at The Social NQ

Name: Semi Private Hire at The Social NQ
Address: 53-55 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA, GB
Price range: from £1000 minimum spend / per session
Rating: 3

Event Space in a Restaurant

Semi-private area

About this space

The Semi Private Hire is a semi-private area in The Social NQ (Event Space) defined by a long, bench-lined layout that creates an intimate dining and social zone.

Design: The interior pairs a slatted timber feature wall and a dark, exposed ceiling with warm timber tables and leather-backed chairs for a compact, focused space. The floor is polished concrete and low-level track lighting keeps the area visually contained.

Features: An integrated PA system and built-in speakers are available for announcements or background music. A ceiling-mounted projector and on-site Wi‑Fi support presentations or audio-visual playback. Step-free guest entrance, wheelchair-accessible layout and accessible toilets are provided, and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an intimate, semi-private setting for relaxed seated dining or informal standing receptions.

What guests say: The space has comfortable, well-spaced seating that helps solo visitors feel at ease. The space is complemented by attentive, friendly staff.

Offers and packages

Menus

Event offer

Celebrate Christmas in a semi-private space with a festive buffet of pigs in blankets, smoked salmon blinis and more, plus built-in PA for music.

Christmas Buffet Package – Semi Private Hire

£26.95 per person

• Festive buffet menu for Christmas events
• Vegan and vegetarian options available

BUFFET
1. Pigs In Blankets
2. Prawn Cocktail Lettuce Cups
3. Chopped Chicken Caesar Crostinis
4. Red Onion + Goats Cheese Tartlets (ve)
5. Old English Pork + Cranberry Sausage Rolls
6. Hoisin Mushroom Baguettes (ve)
7. Scottish Smoked Salmon Blinis
8. Crispy Fried Brie Wedges (v)
9. Roast Beef + Horseradish Filled Yorkshire Puds
10. Mini Turkey Festive Pies
11. Crispy Roast Potatoes (ve)
12. Mini Beetroot Wellingtons (ve)
13. Maple Glazed Root Vegetables (ve)

Prices

Monday

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000 min. spend

Per session

10:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

10:00 – 1:00

from £1500 min. spend

Per session

10:00 – 1:00

from £1500

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

17:00 – 1:00

from £3000 min. spend

Per evening

17:00 – 1:00

from £3000

Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 125
Dining

up to 38

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 20:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No alcohol outside after 11pm

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

FAQ

Can the venue accommodate a DJ?

Yes, DJs are welcome. They must provide their own equipment, or equipment can be hired in by the venue.

Does the venue offer access to both indoor and outdoor spaces?

Yes, the space includes its own entrance and bar, with access to an outdoor area. The outdoor space is not bookable, so the general public will also have access.