An auditorium with rows of burgundy chairs, wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ceiling spotlights at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
An auditorium with rows of purple chairs, large windows, and ceiling spotlights at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
An auditorium with rows of purple chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and exposed ceiling beams at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.
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An auditorium with floor-to-ceiling windows, round tables, and colorful lounge chairs at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue.

Compass at The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Entertainment Centre
·
Private space
8 The Quays, Pier, Manchester, M50 3AZ –
Ordsall
Up to 250
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A beautiful self-contained space which really does have the wow factor, with an impressive circular shape it is perfect for larger events. Floor-to-ceiling windows give panoramic waterside views. But don’t worry, there are automatic blackout blinds if you need them. Complete with its own private bar and balcony.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £1600–£2600 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 18:00
from £2600 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 150
U-Shaped
up to 48
Classroom
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Photo equipment
Natural light
Video equipment
Lighting equipment
Storage space
Dance floor
Paid parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking is allowed indoors.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About The Lowry Salford Quays Venue

The Lowry Salford Quays Venue is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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