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The Whiskey Jar

Bar

#10 of 355 Party venues in Manchester
#8 of 84 Live Music venues in Manchester City Centre
  37 reviews  – 
14 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FF –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £200
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 175
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking not available
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Lydia Bradley
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Response rate: 93%
Response time: Within a few hours
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
38 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Restored textile mill in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with exposed brick walls, leather sofas, and a state-of-the-art sound system. Perfect for private parties, with a basement space featuring a dance floor and PA system, ideal for DJs or live music events.

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

Spaces for hire at The Whiskey Jar

The Basement at The Whiskey Jar

The Basement
Basement
·
Private space
175 standing
The Basement is a private Basement in The Whiskey Jar, a self-contained lower-level room that provides a secluded, flexible floorplan for hired events. Design: The room shows exposed brick walls, low painted ceilings and dark timber columns, with leather sofas and a long wooden bar that create an industrial, restored-mill appearance. Features: Th...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas offer (Sunday-Thursday) – The Basement

£2500 total

£500 hire fee. Min. bar spend £2,000 - if this is not made we charge another £250
* Max capacity 150.
* Festive tacos
* Fully stocked private bar, with draught and bottled beer, spirit mixers, and wines.
* Bespoke cocktail menu.
* Central to the Northern Quarter.
* Close to the station.
* Air conditioning.
* Ample seating.
* Room from 7 pm until 2.00 am

* Freestanding decorations only (no glitter or confetti) or anything stuck on the walls/tiles
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
9 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.9

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

GB
Grace B.
Verified review
Event Space · 80 guests · October 2026 · The Basement

Amazing venue, staff were absolutely fantastic! Had a great night

It was amazing!

4.7
KW
Katie W.
Verified review
Party · 70 guests · September 2026 · The Basement

Had my 30th here, the booking process was easy and well handled from start to finish, and the event itself was so much fun. The bar staff were lovely and looked after us all very well. The pizzas were unreal and all of my guests enjoyed them. The room itself was really cool and perfect for dancing. Thank you for a gorgeous night!!

5.0
ME
Megan E.
Verified review
Bar · 100 guests · August 2026 · The Basement

Great venue for a party. I hosted my 30th birthday here and had such a good time. Event manager Lydia was really responsive and helpful. The bar staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure I had the best time, shout out to Zac, Heather and Tommy! Room is a good size and also well equipped with audio equipment etc, highly recommend.

5.0
LM
Laura M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 80 guests · February 2025 · The Basement

I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
The Basement
16:00 – 2:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 175
standing
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Whiskey Jar

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

The Whiskey Jar is undoubtedly become one of the Northern Quarter's favourite spots
This old textile mill has been beautifully restored with its upstairs bar playing host to one of the best open mic nights in Manchester.
This venue now has a fully functioning, basement event Space complete with a private bar, disco balls, bespoke cocktails, ample seating and a fantastic DJ booth and sound system with DJ equipment available to hire extra. The venue can also provide a variation of delicious woodfired pizzas to cater to any dietary requirements but external catering is welcome.

The Space is ideal for weddings, private parties, birthdays, filming and other corporate events.

Alternatively use this Space for photoshoots, conferences, yoga classes, exhibitions and much more, the choice is yours! We also have a projector and other things to cater for your needs.

This Manchester venue licensed up until 1am on a Thursday and 2am on Friday and Saturday, providing a perfect party Space for you and your team!

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 75-120 guests and costs about £250.

"I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!"

- Laura M. Mar 2025

FAQ

The basement is hired only for private events; ticketed events are not permitted.

Yes, a fully stocked private bar is included, with draught and bottled beer, spirit mixers, wines and cocktails.

At The Whiskey Jar, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

The Whiskey Jar does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Whiskey Jar:

  • The Basement hosting 70 guests: £2013.20

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

The Whiskey Jar is located at 14 Tariff Street, in Northern Quarter, Manchester.

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

  • Laura M. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!'
  • Jess A. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Loved everything about it. Staff were amazing and such good fun.'

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The Whiskey Jar is popular for

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