A nightclub bar with leather banquettes, high windows, and a tiled counter with barstools at Gorilla.
A nightclub bar with a white tiled counter, wooden stools, and exposed steel beams at Gorilla.
A bar in a nightclub with a white-tiled bar counter, wooden stools, and leather booths at Gorilla.
A nightclub bar with a long wooden table, red neon photobooth sign, and tiled bar counter at Gorilla.

Main Bar at Gorilla

Bar in a Nightclub
·
Private space
54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 95
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Main Bar, complete with access to the Attic, is a versatile and atmospheric space ideal for parties, corporate hires, corporate meals, DJ events, and more. Perfect for brunches and lunches, it also works seamlessly for drink receptions and late-night celebrations, making it a flexible option for events of all styles and sizes.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 95

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 4:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Mirrors
Two Private Bars
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: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 04:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 22:00

Host rules

Dog Friendly

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Gorilla is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 90%

About Gorilla

Gorilla 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

Athina Stylianou
Member of Tagvenue since February 2024
18 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
95% Response rate

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