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The Shack NQ

Bar

#2 of 356 Party venues in Manchester
#2 of 286 30th Birthday Party venues in Manchester
  117 reviews  – 
69 High Street, Manchester, M4 1FS –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £500
min. spend
Up to 200
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Alex Bertelli
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
120 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Shack NQ

Lost Weekend Basement Bar at The Shack NQ

Lost Weekend Basement Bar
Basement
·
Private space
200 seats
500 standing
Lost Weekend Basement Bar is a Basement in The Shack NQ; a compact, low-ceiling club-style room with an intimate, performance-focused layout. Design: The room has exposed brick walls, a low black-painted ceiling and visible beams that give an industrial-club appearance. The lighting is colourful and directional, concentrating attention on a centra...
Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Enquire now
Ground Floor Bar at The Shack NQ

Ground Floor Bar
Bar
·
Private space
70 seats
110 standing
The Ground Floor Bar is a Bar in The Shack NQ defined by large street-facing windows that flood the room with natural daylight. Design: The Ground Floor Bar presents parquet flooring, a mix of booth seating and wooden chairs, and exposed brick and timber detailing that create a straightforward, casual interior. Features: The Ground Floor Bar prov...
Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Package – Ground Floor Bar – Ground Floor Bar

£25 per person

• Festive small-plates menu — choose 7 items per guest
• Optional premium add-ons and swaps available
• Pre-orderable drinks packages (beer buckets, wine or Prosecco, house spirit with mixers, arrival cocktails, soft drinks, or drinks vouchers)
CHRISTMAS MENU — CHOOSE 7
1. Chicken Bites glazed with cranberry & rosemary hot honey
2. Mini Fish & Chips Bites
3. Turkey Loaded Roast Potatoes
4. Garlic Rosemary Butter Glazed Fried Halloumi Bites (V)
5. Mini Hamhock Sliders topped with Onion & Ale Chutney and Cheddar Cheese
6. Brisket & Blue Cheese Yorkshire Pudding Sliders
7. Pumpkin & Ginger Loaded Belgium Waffles
ADD-ONS
1. Truffle & Rosemary Roast Potatoes (GF, V)
2. Giant Maple Bacon Pigs in Blankets
3. Crispy Beyond Burger Sliders (VE)
4. Fried Cauli Bites with Hot Honey (VE, GF)
5. Mini Festive Caprese Skewers (GF, V)
6. Mini Raspberry & Rosewater Cheesecake (VE option available)
7. Salt & Pepper Fries with Spring Onion & Chilli (VE, GF)
8. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings
PREMIUM ADD-ONS
1. Beef Brisket One Tray Pie
2. Xmas Loaded Mac & Cheese Tray
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
5 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
49 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8

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

R
RMB
Verified review
Event Space · 225 guests · March 2026 · Lost Weekend Basement Bar

Shack were great! super friendly and helpful staff and excellent communication. The night went perfectly Thank you guys!

5.0
RM
Rochelle M.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 100 guests · November 2025 · Ground Floor Bar

Great atmosphere, relaxed vibe and helpful staff!

It was cold in the venue for the first few hours (it is the middle of winter). Took a while til warmed up once heating was on.

4.7
FK
Francesca K.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests · November 2025 · Lost Weekend Basement Bar

The best venue for your event! From enquiring to arranging last minute things for the evening to the night itself Alex and the team at The Shack couldn’t have been better. Alex and I discussed my requirements in depth and she really made sure that everything id mentioned was listened to and achieved. Thank you so much for hosting my 30th birthday, a night to remember and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!

Nothing

5.0
LS
Lewis S.
Verified review
Event Space · 200 guests · October 2026 · Lost Weekend Basement Bar

Amazing communication

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:30 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
10:30 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
10:30 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
10:30 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Friday
10:30 – 4:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
18:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Saturday
10:30 – 4:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
18:00 – 4:00
from £1000 min. spend
Sunday
10:30 – 23:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Ground Floor Bar
10:30 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Lost Weekend Basement Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 500
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Shack NQ

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

The Shack NQ is a casual, sports-focused bar-restaurant set in a historic corner pub with booth seating and parquet floors.

Venue highlights: The Shack NQ provides in-house catering with halal, vegan and gluten-free menu options for private hires. The venue has multiple wall-mounted TVs and a large screen suitable for sports showings or event presentations. The interior pairs booth seating and parquet flooring with a full bar that supports cocktail service throughout private events.

Best for: Sports-viewing parties, bottomless-brunch bookings and ticketed live-music nights.

Location: The Northern Quarter. The area hosts independent bars, live-music venues and street art, creating a dense evening scene that makes it easy for guests to continue the night at nearby venues.

What guests say: The food is consistently praised for burgers, steaks, loaded fries and brunch dishes. The service is attentive and personable during bookings, and the audio-visual setup pairs table screens with a large screen while music levels allow conversation.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 100-120 guests and costs about £1,300.

"Genuinely can’t get over how cute the venue was! It was a good size with an amazing layout."

- Alice H. Apr 2025

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 85-140 guests and costs about £1,800.

"The room was good size, and a good set up."

- Chloe W. Aug 2026

Usually booked for
Wedding

Typically for 75-115 guests and costs about £50.

"Good space, friendly staff..."

- Holly Nov 2025

FAQ

Yes, catering must be arranged through the venue. Guests are welcome to bring cake.

Yes, BRPs are accepted as physical identification. Where possible, guests should also be asked to take a photograph of their passport.

Yes, the venue offers access to its gaming facilities for a hire fee.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Shack NQ, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Shack NQ:

  • Lost Weekend Basement Bar hosting 100 guests: £1250
  • Ground Floor Bar hosting 100 guests: £2876.96

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Shack NQ is located at 69 High Street, in Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Rebecca P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue was very spacious and tidy, was able to play own music and the host Alex responded very timely to any queries I had and was very professional. All the staff were very polite and friendly and a special mention to Fox who really had a vibrant personality making this birthday party an even more special celebration!'
  • Francesca K. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The best venue for your event! From enquiring to arranging last minute things for the evening to the night itself Alex and the team at The Shack couldn’t have been better. Alex and I discussed my requirements in depth and she really made sure that everything id mentioned was listened to and achieved. Thank you so much for hosting my 30th birthday, a night to remember and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!'
  • Daniel M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We throughly enjoyed our private birthday event at The Shack. The whole team were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. No request was too much.'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Kareen S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Massive thanks to Alex, Danielle & the Shack NQ team for an amazing evening. The service, the food and the space was 10/10! We will be booking again for future events!'
  • Phill K. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great venue did everything we needed it for will definitely book again! Phill'
  • Hayley S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Harry and the team at the Shack were beyond amazing for our annual end of year social event. Everything was so organised and easy and they made sure everyone was looked after and having a great time'

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