A pub with large street-facing windows, brick exterior, and playful window art at Common.
An event space in a bar with wooden tables, chairs, pendant lighting, and framed artwork on the wall at Common.
An event space in a bar with exposed brick walls, pendant lights, colorful drapery, and wooden tables at Common.
A bar with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and colorful fabric drapes at Common.

Nell's NQ (Common)

Bar

#23 of 305 Birthday Party venues in Manchester
#9 of 88 Live Music venues in Manchester City Centre
  15 reviews  – 
39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £20
per person
Up to 200
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Fun-loving bar in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, known for inventive cocktails, NYC-style pizza by Nell's, and 15 craft beer lines. Perfect for birthdays, laid-back parties, or DJ-led events.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Nell's NQ (Common)

The Bar Room at Nell's NQ (Common)
The Bar Room
Bar
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
30 standing
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.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £20 per person
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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The Kes at Nell's NQ (Common)
The Kes
Event Space
·
Shared space
100 seats
150 standing
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...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £20 per person
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Full Venue Hire at Nell's NQ (Common)
Full Venue Hire
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
200 seats
250 standing
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.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

House Party Package – Full Venue Hire – Full Venue Hire

£20 per person

• 90 minutes of bottomless 22" NYC pizzas
• Choose 4 pizza flavours; served continuously
• Optional add-ons: dips, salads, gelato tubs, glass of Prosecco
• NGI pizza alternative available on request (kitchen handles gluten)
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
4 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
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Andrew A.
Verified review
Bar · 35 guests · January 2026
I had my 30th birthday here, and it was absolutely brilliant. The staff were excellent, attentive and were on hand with any queries. Music and general atmosphere was brilliant and what excellent value too! Cannot recommend highly enough
5.0
MN
Marina N.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 30 guests · December 2024
The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.
We have been told that there will be a DJ. On the day, turned out that DJ will be placed in the same area with us(that took some space from the floor for our party) Although the lady was lovely, the music she played wasn’t (it was jumping from modern songs to old Christmas song) without any logic. Everyone in our group noticed that music could have been better for a Saturday night.
4.9
NM
Nathan M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Top
5.0
LQ
Laura Q.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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 £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 £2500 hire fee
Saturday
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 £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
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

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 250
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Nell's NQ (Common)

Nell's NQ (Common) is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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.

FAQ

Purchases can be tracked by asking guests to give the team a numerical code or name. Alternatively, wristbands can be provided for guests to show the team.

Yes. The Kes area is a semi-private space and is fully accessible, making it suitable for the required party size.

Yes, live music and any required equipment are allowed.

Yes, there is high and low seating available in the bar room.

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 Nell's NQ (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 Nell's NQ (Common):

  • The Kes hosting 100 guests: £2000
  • The Bar Room hosting 40 guests: £800

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

Nell's NQ (Common) is located at 39-41 Edge Street, in Northern Quarter, Manchester.

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

  • Marina N. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'The place is nice for a stand up and mingle event. Staff is nice and helpful.'

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