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Town Hall Tavern

Pub

#1 of 238 Pub venues in Manchester
#4 of 321 Private Party venues in Manchester
  39 reviews  – 
20 Tib Lane, Manchester, M2 4JA –
Manchester City Centre
From £200
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Central Manchester pub known for its real ales, Pieminister pies, and occasional live music, with a cozy, casual vibe. Perfect for intimate celebrations, featuring a private space with a PA system, room for dancing, and the option to bring your own DJ.

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Spaces for hire at Town Hall Tavern

The Town Hall - Function Room at Town Hall Tavern

The Town Hall - Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
70 standing
The Town Hall Tavern is a cosy Manchester pub and, as the name would suggest, it's a stone's throw from the Town Hall. Hidden away down a narrow alley way off Albert Square, The Town Hall Tavern is a real favourite with Manchester locals. Our function room upstairs features a private bar, plenty of seating and standing space along with an AV/Soun...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
14 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.7

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SH
Sonia H.
Verified review
Event Space · 70 guests · January 2026 · The Town Hall - Function Room

Well stocked bar, and attentive staff. Food was excellent and the team getting it ready we're friendly and helpful. We had homemade veg/vegan chilli and Thai chicken,with added buffet bits! Great central location upstairs from the main bar! We could use the projector and huge screen which was great!

Once we got some of our guests to sit to eat it helped as we were pretty rammed in as all standing for the first hour!!

5.0
RM
Rachel M.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · October 2026 · The Town Hall - Function Room

Our host was absolutely brilliant and very accommodating for our needs as we did a farewell speech. The staff couldn't have been more lovely and thank you for your patience when I dropped my tray!

Nothing, all good

4.8
NL
Nicola L.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · March 2026 · The Town Hall - Function Room

It was perfect! The staff were wonderful. So warm, felt like they were part of the celebration. The food was lovely. We were very happy with this choice.

Nothing.

4.9
JO
Jack O.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · February 2026 · The Town Hall - Function Room

The venue was very flexible with decorations and let us come in a few hours before the event to decorate. The bar staff were responsive and helpful. They had great non-alcoholic beers available. The food, when it arrived, was good and there was plenty of it. Well priced drinks, great room size for 20-30 people with room to dance and sit. It was great to go downstairs after our event until 1am for a disco.

Our food was late due to some issues but the venue were very apologetic and we appreciated that. The speakers need upgrading - one of them stopped working and the other one had a really muffled sound. Not the end of the world but something to consider.

4.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 min. spend
The Town Hall - Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 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 70
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Town Hall Tavern

Town Hall Tavern is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Welcome to The Town Hall Tavern - your go-to local for all your favourite drinks in Manchester.

The Town Hall Tavern is a small, quaint, traditional pub round the back of the impressive Manchester Town Hall.

Our event space is equipped with a private bar, AV/sound system along with plenty of seating and standing space for you and your guests. You're more than welcome to play your own music into the space or have ours protected through the speakers.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 30-50 guests and costs about £900.

"The staff were wonderful. So warm, felt like they were part of the celebration. The food was lovely."

- Nicola L. Mar 2026

Usually booked for
Workshop

Typically for about 40 guests and costs about £300.

"A great space for a small personal event, great food and service."

- Paul J. Apr 2025

FAQ

Yes, a screen is available.

Yes, tabs are available.

Yes, the venue is 18+ all evening.

The private hire space includes a bar, sound system, seating and standing space. Guests may play their own music or use the venue's playlists.

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 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Town Hall Tavern, 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 Town Hall Tavern:

  • The Town Hall - Function Room hosting 50 guests: £402.24

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

Town Hall Tavern is located at 20 Tib Lane, in Manchester City Centre.

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

  • Nicola L. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'It was perfect! The staff were wonderful. So warm, felt like they were part of the celebration. The food was lovely. We were very happy with this choice.'

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