A cocktail bar event space with floor-to-ceiling windows, patterned armchairs, and wooden tables at The Anthologist Manchester.
An event space with herringbone wood floors, patterned armchairs, and hanging plants at The Anthologist Manchester.
An event space in a cocktail bar with patterned sofas, round marble tables, and decorative plants at The Anthologist Manchester.
A cocktail bar event space with patterned sofa seating, decorative pillows, and marble tables at The Anthologist Manchester.

Snug Area at The Anthologist Manchester

Event Space in a Bar
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Semi-private area
One Saint Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3DE –
Chinatown, Manchester
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Snug Area is a semi-private lounge within The Anthologist Manchester's event space that provides a more intimate corner inside the larger bar environment.

Design: Timber floors and mixed upholstered seating create a rustic-chic, unfussy interior. Industrial black metal shelving, low pendant lights and soft textiles produce a comfortable, informal look.

Features: Fixtures include complimentary Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA system and speakers. Accessibility features include wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Small social groups and informal business meet-ups that want a relaxed, semi-private space for seated or standing conversation.

What guests say: The Snug Area is warm and welcoming, and the space's layout adapts well to different group sizes.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£25000 min. spend
Celebrate Christmas with exclusive venue hire and a three-course festive set menu; drinks upgrades available for a hassle-free office party.
Christmas Set Menu – Entire Venue
£44.95 per person
• Exclusive venue hire available (minimum spend applies)
• Three-course Christmas set menu
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
• Optional drinks upgrades on arrival with half-bottle wine
• Ideal for seated festive dining

STARTERS
1. Maple roasted parsnip soup
2. Chicken liver pate
3. Vegan salmon & kimchi sashimi salad
4. London cured salmon
5. Crayfish cocktail

MAINS
1. Roast turkey & all the trimmings
2. Pecan crusted salmon fillet
3. Potato gnocchi
4. Aubergine parmigiana wellington
5. 12 hour braised ox cheek
6. Sirloin steak (supplement)

PUDS
1. Chocolate truffle torte
2. Sticky toffee pudding
3. Christmas pudding
4. Honeycomb golden nugget cheesecake
5. Cheese platter (supplement)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 21:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 21:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
No external catering allowed
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
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

About The Anthologist Manchester

The Anthologist Manchester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Stuart Campbell
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
3 Reviews
4.5 Rating
4h Response time
95% Response rate

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