The Whiskey Jar

Bar

#12 of 360 Party venues in Manchester
#9 of 90 Live Music venues in Manchester City Centre
  35 reviews  – 
14 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FF
Northern Quarter, Manchester
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Lydia Bradley
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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.

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Spaces for hire at The Whiskey Jar

The Basement
Basement
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Private space
175 standing
The Whiskey Jar has 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 a range of popular nights. We now have a fully functioning, basement event space complete with a private bar, seating, photobooth and sound system. The space is ideal for p...

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 7 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

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.9
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ME
Megan E.
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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.
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Birthday Party · 80 guests · February 2025 · The Basement
I had such a good night, the team were so lovely and helpful!
4.8
SR
Shelley R.
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Party · 70 guests · June 2023 · The Basement
Beautiful venue the barmen were great and we was looked after well! The music sounded good and it was very accommodating!
5.0
JP
Jay P.
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Leaving Party · 125 guests · March 2023 · The Basement
Incredible venue and well priced. I was well looked after by Lydia and team. Would definitely book again.
Had to buy my own lights and rotator motors for disco balls. But very small task/burden considering the amazing impact it had on the night.
5.0

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 7 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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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!

FAQ

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

Yes, singers and bands are allowed, but drums are not permitted.

Yes, a PA (sound system) is already set up and a private bar is available.

Yes. Only freestanding decorations are allowed; no glitter, confetti, or items stuck on walls or tiles.

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

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 120 guests: £2000

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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