Common
Pub / Bar
#16 of 183 Birthday Party venues in Manchester
#4 of 146 Drinks Reception venues in Manchester
9 reviews
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39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW
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Northern Quarter, Manchester
Antonia Lallement
Your Personal Event Manager from Common & Co
Response rate: 95%
Response time: Within
a few hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 2 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.9/5
18 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at Common
Full Venue Hire
Common is a large venue, split into three sections. The Bar room, The Bar, and The Kes. Suitable for a range of events, from presentations, screenings, pub quizzes... the list is endless.
Situated between Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly train station, it's easily accessible via public transport.
Space facilities
Whole venue
200 seats
250 standing
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
The Kes
Exposed brick, colorful flags, and unique artwork. The Kes is a large, private area available for hire. The Kes is comprised of mixed-height seating - a mixture of fixed and movable seating makes it a great space for most event types.
The Kes features huge bi-folding windows, flooding the space with natural light, and giving you a view of bustling...
Space facilities
Shared space
100 seats
150 standing
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
The Bar Room
Available for private hire, the bar room comprises a mix of high and low tables, with a couple of sofas. The furniture can be moved according to your preference.
With bi-folding doors, this is a great space to house a DJ in the summer- whilst your party spills out into the Northern Quarter streets.
Space facilities
Semi-private space
25 seats
40 standing
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
Explore other spaces in the area
39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW
Public transportation
- Bus Turner Street (Stop NZ) 0.1 mi
- Bus Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN 0.1 mi
- Bus The Unicorn (Stop CB) 0.1 mi
Parking
- Parking M1 - Tib St, Manchester 0.1 mi
- Parking Car Park Manchester Northern Quarter | APCOA - Tib Street Multi Storey Car Park, Church St, Manchester 0.1 mi
Hotels
- Quay Apartments Manchester 0.1 mi
- The Little Northern Hotel 0.1 mi
- Smithfield Gardens Holiday Flat 0.1 mi
- The Abel Heywood Pub & Boutique Hotel 0.1 mi
Prices and opening hours
Monday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Tuesday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Wednesday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Thursday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Friday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Saturday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
hire fee
Sunday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Full Venue Hire
12:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Kes
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
The Bar Room
12:00 –
2:00
from
£20
per person
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.9
NM
Nathan M.
February 2023
Nathan M.
February 2023
Excellent communication
Top
5.0
BH
Becky H.
March 2024
Becky H.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
IC
Imogen C.
September 2023
Imogen C.
September 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
AC
Amy C.
February 2023
Amy C.
February 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
About Common
Common is located in the heart of Manchester's famous Northern quarter it opened way back in 2004 and was one of the very first venues to make the NQ their home.
A Neighbourhood bar serving New York-style pizza, in a relaxed and contemporary space. Common is a truly unique event space, featuring commissions and exhibitions from local artists.
A Neighbourhood bar serving New York-style pizza, in a relaxed and contemporary space. Common is a truly unique event space, featuring commissions and exhibitions from local artists.
FAQ
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
At Common, 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 Common:
- The Kes hosting 30 guests: £600
- The Bar Room hosting 15 guests: £120
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Common is located at 39-41 Edge Street, in the Ancoats district of Manchester.