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A lounge area with red velvet banquette seating, small round tables, and hanging red lampshades casting warm light at The Bear.
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Christmas Party offer

The Lounge at The Bear

Lounge in a Pub
·
Private space
209 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW –
Manchester City Centre
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

For a traditional feel, hire out the Lounge Bar @ The Bear for your next event.

Located in the basement of The Bear — a Victorian pub serving local brews to fresh fruit cocktails — the Lounge Bar features booth seating, mood lighting, and an after-hours setting.

The space holds up to 160 guests. We offer a buffet including our pizza menu alongside a full drinks offering.

This basement bar features its own private bar and toilets. With several bookable sections or the option to hire the entire floor, it works for parties, celebrations, or corporate events.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 50-75 guests and costs about £500.

"The space was great for my birthday party! The staff were super helpful and catered to my needs!"

- Erin G. Oct 2026

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Lounge — cosy basement bar with a buffet menu featuring house pizza and party bites, so food is sorted.

Christmas Buffet Package – The Lounge
£14 per person

• Buffet menu selection

BUFFET
1. Smoked salmon blinis
2. Teriaki Chicken skewers
3. Salt & pepper crispy squid
4. Caesar salad
5. Mac n cheese bites
6. House pizza selection
7. Greek salad
8. Spicy vegetable pakora
9. Chipolatas in blankets

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

• Please respect the space and our staff

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LE
Lee E.
Verified review
Pub · 80 guests · October 2026

Service was great. Staff kept in communication all night of what was happening and when

No dislikes

5.0
S
Seyi
Verified review
Event Space · 100 guests · October 2026

Incredible team - super friendly, super helpful and kind Wonderful venue

5.0
EG
Erin G.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · October 2026

The space was great for my birthday party! The staff were super helpful and catered to my needs!

N/A

4.8
JR
Josh R.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 60 guests · October 2026

Helpful staff, delicious pizza and stylish space

5.0

FAQ

No, external DJs can only be accommodated if the entire floor is booked privately, due to noise breakout into the rest of the area.

Yes, balloons are welcome at the venue.

Each guest is given a wristband, which is used to track their bar spend.

Yes, magicians are allowed to perform at the venue.

Yes, it is brighter in real life because the lights are set very moody for photographs advertising night-time events. However, it does not have bright white classroom lighting.

The Bear is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About The Bear

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

Location

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Meet your host

Alan Endres
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
11 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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