An event space with chandeliers, ornate molding, tall windows, and a long table with white linens at Manchester Hall.
An event space with chandeliers, plaid carpet, gold-framed chairs, and floral arrangements at Manchester Hall The Library.
An event space with chandeliers, tall windows, gold curtains, and rows of chairs at Manchester Hall The Library.
An event space with large windows, gold curtains, high-backed chairs, and a decorative blossom tree at Manchester Hall.

The Library at Manchester Hall

Library in an Event Venue
·
Private space
36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 70
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Library is another room with multiple function. It can be booked as an intimate standalone space or as an ancillary room for larger events, due to its adjoining doors into the Museum. It has a feature black marble fireplace and pointers to its Freemasons past, including the old books used from the freemasonry, that line the bookshelves along the library walls.

The library can accommodate 70 guests theatre style, 32 guests cabaret style, 24 guests banquet table style and 80 guests for casual drinks.

Usually booked for

Private Dining

Typically for 15-50 guests and costs about £2,300.

"This was an excellent place to have a formal conference dinner."

- John W. Sep 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding in The Library’s book‑lined room, with a Bronze package including canapés, 3‑course menu, wine and Prosecco.
Bronze Wedding Package – The Library
£135 per person
• Ceremony room
• Prosecco arrival drink
• Prosecco toast
• Three canapés per person
• Three-course Bronze Menu
• Two glasses of wine per guest
• Menu tasting for the couple
• Evening buffet for 50 guests
• A member of the banqueting team to act as Master of Ceremonies
• Private drinks reception room
• Tables and chairs
• Linen, napkins, crockery, cutlery and glassware
• Easel for the table plan
• Cake knife and table
• Use of venue for photography (subject to availability)
• Exclusivity of chosen wedding suite until 1:00 AM

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee + per person
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 + £10 hire fee + per person
Per day
9:00 – 1:00
from £500 + £30 hire fee + per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 48
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 24
Cabaret
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(61 reviews and ratings - )

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JW
John W.
Verified review
Private Dining · 20 guests · September 2025
This was an excellent place to have a formal conference dinner. From start to finish, all the staff were very helpful and there no problems that could be sorted!
None
5.0
KG
Kate G.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · October 2024
4.8
LF
Louise F.
Verified review
Meeting · 20 guests · October 2024
5.0
LP
Lucy P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Manchester Hall

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