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The Alan

Hotel

#7 of 358 Event Space venues in Manchester
#2 of 189 Workshop venues in Manchester
  43 reviews  – 
18 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LG –
Chinatown, Manchester
From £25
per person
Up to 130
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Alan

SITU at The Alan

SITU
Event Space
·
Private space
130 seats
200 standing
SITU is an Event Space in The Alan and is a flexible, column-free room that accommodates adaptable layouts. Design: The space pairs industrial-chic finishes with contemporary touches: exposed ducting and service runs, pendant lighting and neutral walls punctuated by artwork. The floor is glossy and the ceiling is high, creating open proportions th...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event 1 + 2 at The Alan

Event 1 + 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
80 seats
Located on the lower ground floor, Event 1 & 2 are set-up to bring teams together for collaboration and knowledge sharing. This versatile space can accommodate up to 54 in cabaret style or be divided into two smaller rooms. Fully equipped with modern facilities, it’s perfect for team-building activities, training sessions, and strategic meetings.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £38 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event 1 at The Alan

Event 1
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Event 1 at the Alan Hotel is a meeting space, that can be hired for presentations, meetings, AGMs and other professional events. It can be hired on it's own or as a part of a larger space, along with Event 2.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Restaurant @ The Alan at The Alan

Restaurant @ The Alan
Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
60 standing
Restaurant @ The Alan is a semi-private area in The Alan's restaurant defined by an industrial‑chic interior. Design: The area combines exposed red brick and high ceilings with visible services alongside pale patterned floor tiles, large windows, woven pendant lights and planted accents; seating mixes cane‑back chairs and small tables. Features: ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Play your own music
from £250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event 2 at The Alan

Event 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
40 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Event 2 at The Alan Manchester can be hired separately or as a part of a larger space, along with Event 1. It's a perfect space for a meeting, a presentation or a professional event.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Studios at The Alan

Studios
Boardroom
·
Private space
14 seats
Situated within the confines of our hotel, our studio offers a sophisticated and versatile space ideal for hosting your next corporate gathering. Our studio provides the perfect setting for productive discussions and innovative brainstorming sessions in a fantastic central location in Manchester City Centre.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £25 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Bar at The Alan at The Alan

Bar at The Alan
Bar
·
Semi-private area
22 seats
50 standing
Bar at The Alan is a Bar in The Alan hotel whose defining quality is a central, backlit bar display that anchors a semi-private seating area within the hotel. Design: The interior pairs exposed brick, pale stone flooring and visible ductwork under high ceilings for an industrial-chic look. The seating is arranged as small clusters of marble-topped...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party – Christmas

£50 per person

We’re thrilled to offer our Christmas Package starting from just £50 per person (VAT included), which includes everything you need for an unforgettable evening:
A welcome drink to kick off the festivities
A 3-course sit-down dinner
Wine and Beer on the table
Bottled filtered mineral water
Beautiful room and table decorations to set the festive mood
A lively DJ and photobooth to keep the party going
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

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

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RB
Rebecca B.
Verified review
Party · 90 guests · September 2026 · SITU

A lot of thought was put into the event beforehand and the events manager accommodated any requests really well and made sure everything was how I wanted it

The only downfall was the volume of the music in the main area, we asked for it to be turned up but it was already at full volume, so our singing was often louder than the music. If I was to use this venue again I’d request another speaker in advance or bring my own.

4.6
AS
Andrew S.
Verified review
Meeting · 12 guests · September 2026 · Event 2

Great venue. They actually moved us to a nicer room, which I think was to avoid noise from a nearby zumba class, which was very thoughtful. The food was excellent, the environment pleasant, clean and sophisticated. The coffee machine in our room broke at one point, but it was attended to immediately and the staff took a round of coffee orders and brought them from the bar while we waited for the fix, which was great.

4.9
EK
Elizabeth K.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · July 2026 · Event 1 + 2

Everything was great we will like to use it next time and we will always recommend if any one need a meeting room

5.0
PD
Patricia D.
Verified review
Meeting · 20 guests · June 2026 · Event 2

Staff were very friendly and helpful. They allowed us to have our event without disturbance or pressures. They went above and beyond. Will definitely be booking again.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Bar at The Alan
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Restaurant @ The Alan
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Bar at The Alan
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Restaurant @ The Alan
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Bar at The Alan
10:00 – 16:00
from £1500 min. spend
Restaurant @ The Alan
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Bar at The Alan
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Restaurant @ The Alan
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Restaurant @ The Alan
12:00 – 22:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £25 per person
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Restaurant @ The Alan
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £25 per person
SITU
8:00 – 0:00
from £38 per person
Event 1 + 2
7:00 – 17:00
from £38 per person
Studios
9:00 – 19:00
from £25 per person
Bar at The Alan
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Restaurant @ The Alan
17:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Event 1
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Event 2
9:00 – 18:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 12 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 200
standing
Up to 130
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Alan

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

The Alan is about finding value where it was lost. Offering something new and unexpected in Manchester. Removing the original plasterboard which made the whole building disproportional, lowered ceilings and cluttered furniture. Exposing the history and heritage features, the brickwork, the original windows and the true tall dimensions of the rooms.

Nestled in the center of Manchester, just a short walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria railway stations giving easy access to the airport, The Alan is the ideal location from which to explore the city.

Usually booked for
Meeting

Typically for 10-30 guests and costs between £150 - £300.

"The food was excellent, the environment pleasant, clean and sophisticated."

- Andrew S. Sep 2026

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 80-130 guests and costs about £1,000.

"Excellent communication and open to accommodating our needs..."

- Hannah Mar 2025

Usually booked for
Conference

Typically for 40-45 guests and costs about £1,600.

"A great venue with a big space. The food options were really good and would definitely use the venue again."

- Elysia P. May 2026

Usually booked for
Corporate Event

Typically for about 35 guests and costs about £1,600.

"Very reasonably priced especially for the city centre..."

- Nicola D. Feb 2026

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 30-105 guests and costs about £500.

"Lovely venue, clean and spacious. Amazing communication with the staff beforehand."

- Yasmin May 2026

FAQ

Yes. Entertainment is welcome, provided it does not exceed the venue’s noise policy of 90 decibels for a DJ.

No, outside catering is not permitted because catering is provided at the venue.

The venue has only one private space that can accommodate live music.

Yes, children can attend as long as they are supervised by adults.

At The Alan, 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 Alan:

  • SITU hosting 60 guests: £480
  • Event 1 + 2 hosting 30 guests: £360
  • Event 1 hosting 10 guests: £408
  • Restaurant @ The Alan hosting 25 guests: £775.04
  • Event 2 hosting 8 guests: £427.20

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

The Alan is located at 18 Princess Street, in Chinatown, Manchester.

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

  • Yasmin rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Lovely venue, clean and spacious. Amazing communication with the staff beforehand. Nice food and chefs were great. We were able to put up all our decorations etc no problem.'
  • Bobby R. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late. The night itself was amazing, bar staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!'

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