A function room with large windows, wooden floors, and black metal chairs with wooden tables 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 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Studio is an intimate private space within Gorilla, ideal for private events, screenings, meetings, and celebrations. Featuring warm wooden panelling that adds a vintage character, the room is fully equipped with its own PA system, projector, private bar, and much more making it a flexible, self-contained venue for a wide range of events.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 15

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
Lighting equipment
Dance floor
Private Bar
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
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 22:00

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(13 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JC
Jenny C.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · February 2026
Lovely little space which was perfect for our needs. Great service both in advance of the party and during - nothing was too much trouble.
5.0
CM
Chris M.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · January 2026
Great place for a birthday party, the bar was a good size for around 50-70 people. I brought in a DJ and the sound system was good, had no problem setting up. The bar staff were nice. Alice who helped organise was very helpful and responsive. We ordered food on the evening with no issues and it was very tasty. Overall a really good night!
Not a big deal in the end, but our private bar was quite small so often the main bar was far better stocked and less busy so people went there a lot. However it wasn't made clear that only the spend at the private bar counted towards the minimum spend for hiring the room. Didn't matter in the end as we cleared the minimum spend easily but could have been a problem if not.
4.7
LB
Leah B.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · December 2025
Quick responses, perfect for a staff Christmas party, able to accommodate to every need
5.0
JM
Jen M.
Verified review
Bar · 25 guests · December 2025
Such a brilliant space! Had a fantastic 30th birthday party. Alice was lovely, super responsive and very helpful - highly recommend!
Not a big deal but it would be good to have draught beer available in the room.
4.9

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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Member of Tagvenue since February 2024
13 Reviews
4.9 Rating
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