Gorilla

Nightclub

#17 of 329 Party venues in Manchester
#4 of 266 30th Birthday Party venues in Manchester
  13 reviews  – 
54-56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW
Manchester City Centre
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Venue overview

Under the railway arches on Whitworth Street West, Gorilla offers an industrial chic, adaptable club space with a mezzanine and high-end sound and light equipment. It's perfect for concerts, parties, and informal weddings, ensuring memorable events in a distinctive setting.

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Spaces for hire at Gorilla

Venue
Nightclub
·
Whole venue
160 seats
550 standing
The music hall has recently been refurbished and has different areas available to hire. The Gorilla team are amazing to, making Gorilla a brilliant choice for an array of private events. Adaptable and original, the whole venue is available for hire exclusively. The live venue and club at Gorilla is an adaptable Space, with large floor, mezzanine le...

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

from £650 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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The Studio
Function Room
·
Private space
30 seats
60 standing
The Studio is an intimate private space within Gorilla, ideal for private events, screenings, meetings, and celebrations. Featuring warm wooden panelling that adds a vintage character, the room is fully equipped with its own PA system, projector, private bar, and much more making it a flexible, self-contained venue for a wide range of events.

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

from £1100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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The Attic
Bar
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
80 standing
The Attic is located above the Main Bar and has its own personal bar for use during your event. It's a cosy space, perfect for intimate drinks, surprise parties, smaller corporate dining and much more.

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

from £1100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 days ago
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Main Bar
Bar
·
Private space
95 seats
200 standing
The Main Bar, complete with access to the Attic, is a versatile and atmospheric space ideal for parties, corporate hires, corporate meals, DJ events, and more. Perfect for brunches and lunches, it also works seamlessly for drink receptions and late-night celebrations, making it a flexible option for events of all styles and sizes.

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

from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 days ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
7 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
8 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8
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JC
Jenny C.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · February 2026
Lovely little space which was perfect for our needs. Great service both in advance of the party and during - nothing was too much trouble.
5.0
CM
Chris M.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · January 2026
Great place for a birthday party, the bar was a good size for around 50-70 people. I brought in a DJ and the sound system was good, had no problem setting up. The bar staff were nice. Alice who helped organise was very helpful and responsive. We ordered food on the evening with no issues and it was very tasty. Overall a really good night!
Not a big deal in the end, but our private bar was quite small so often the main bar was far better stocked and less busy so people went there a lot. However it wasn't made clear that only the spend at the private bar counted towards the minimum spend for hiring the room. Didn't matter in the end as we cleared the minimum spend easily but could have been a problem if not.
4.7
LB
Leah B.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · December 2025
Quick responses, perfect for a staff Christmas party, able to accommodate to every need
5.0
JM
Jen M.
Verified review
Bar · 25 guests · December 2025
Such a brilliant space! Had a fantastic 30th birthday party. Alice was lovely, super responsive and very helpful - highly recommend!
Not a big deal but it would be good to have draught beer available in the room.
4.9

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
9:00 – 4:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
9:00 – 4:00
from £125 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Venue
8:00 – 4:00
from £650 hire fee per hour
Main Bar
8:00 – 4:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Attic
8:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
The Studio
10:00 – 4:00
from £100 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 550
standing
Up to 160
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Gorilla

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

Nestled under the arches under the railway tracks on Whitworth Street West is Gorilla. The Manchester venue boasts a club space that can be tailored to a varied range of events.

This Space is industrial chic, has recently been refurbished and has different areas available to hire. The Gorilla team are amazing too, making Gorilla a brilliant choice for an array of private events. Adaptable and original, the whole venue is available for hire exclusively. The live venue and club at Gorilla is an adaptable Space, with large floor, mezzanine level and extendable or removable stage.

This Space is ideally suited to corporate hire for dinners, gallery exhibits, lectures, presentations, photoshoots and more. If you're seeking a social, informal hire, the Space is a flawless fit for concerts, parties and even wedding receptions. A full PA and state-of-the-art sound and light equipment is available and Gorilla has technicians and engineers to ensure your event looks and sounds unforgettable.

The venue and club has a private entrance, dedicated bars and toilets and can be transformed into a unique setting for most kinds of private events.

FAQ

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 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Gorilla, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

Gorilla does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Gorilla:

  • The Studio hosting 50 guests: £986.56
  • The Attic hosting 35 guests: £1826.88

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

Gorilla is located at 54-56 Whitworth Street West, in Manchester City Centre.

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