The Shack NQ

Bar

#4 of 338 Party venues in Manchester
#3 of 274 30th Birthday Party venues in Manchester
  103 reviews  – 
69 High Street, Manchester, M4 1FS
Northern Quarter, Manchester
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Spaces for hire at The Shack NQ

Lost Weekend Basement Bar
Basement
·
Private space
200 seats
500 standing
Situated in the basement of Shack NQ in Manchester's northern quarter. Lost weekend is an industrial style event space which has 8 TV screens, 4 larger projector screens, sound system, stage, DJ Booths & a private bar. The space is flexible and suitable for various types of events & parties. We also have the option to add activities to the spac...

Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Ground Floor Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
110 standing
We are situated in Manchester's Northern Quarter and our ground floor bar is situated on street level. The former bank has been transformed into a bar, which is now available for private hire. We guarantee our burgers will make you come back for more! Amenities include: -Disabled access -Seats for 70 -Standing capacity up to 110 -TV's -Caterin...

Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
8 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
44 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8
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R
RMB
Verified review
Event Space · 225 guests · March 2026
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
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
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
GB
Gemma B.
Verified review
Party · 120 guests · August 2025
The venue is very cool! The aesthetics are great, just what we wanted. Alex was very accommodating & the staff were all very helpful. Everyone raved about the food, it was delicious. The drinks tokens were a great touch to our party & we honestly had the best night! Thank you so much!
The bouncer let a few random people in but as soon as I told the bar staff they asked them to leave! One of the staff tried to have us finish at 2am instead of 4am but as soon as my partner told him we'd booked it out till 4am he realised! Other than that it was a perfect night!
4.9

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
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users

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.

Welcome to our NQ site!

Found on High Street, The Shack spans over two floors and three rooms.

Our Main Bar features booth seating with private television screens, showing all live sport and is also home to our popular Disco Brunch!

Head downstairs and you'll find both our Basement and Event Space, both equipped with a private bar and a fully operating AV and sound system with the added bonus of access to games including: Beer Pong, Ping Pong, Darts and Pool!

Whether it be a birthday celebration, networking event, corporate or Christmas party, our venue is the perfect spot to hold your event.

FAQ

The venue does not allow outside drinks; anyone bringing their own drinks will be asked to vacate the premises.

Yes, the main bar is wheelchair friendly and has a sound system, booth seating and plenty of standing space.

Yes, DJs and other entertainment are permitted in the event space.

Yes, a projector and mic are available.

The main bar on the ground floor features a large private bar, TVs for logos/presentations, booth seating, a full AV and sound system, and plenty of seating and standing space; the venue allows playing your own music, hiring a DJ, or using the venue playlists.

Yes, decorating the space is allowed and TVs can be used for branding.

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 60 guests: £1647.84
  • 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:

  • 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.'
  • Rochelle M. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Great atmosphere, relaxed vibe and helpful staff!'

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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