A function room with pendant lighting, wooden counters, and tiled walls at Gorilla.

The Studio at Gorilla

Function Room in a Nightclub
·
Private space
54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 30
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Studio is a private space in the Gorilla, perfect for private events. The wooden panelling adds a vintage element to the space.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 15

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
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
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
Unavailable: Parking available

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
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 21:00

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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AC
Amy C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Excellent
5.0
AI
Anusha I.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · September 2025
The Studio is perfect for parties! Great sound system and the drinks were amazing!
Getting to smoking area through main bar
5.0
SM
Stefan M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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

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