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The Wayfarer

Pub

#1 of 355 Party venues in Manchester
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  72 reviews  – 
1-3 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £300
min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer

The Wayfarer
Pub
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Private space
80 seats
80 standing
The Wayfarer is a private room in a pub with a low‑ceilinged, wood‑panelled interior that creates an intimate, focused setting. Design: The room arranges leather banquettes and small marble‑top tables along parquet flooring to keep seating compact and organised. Lighting is low and provided by wall sconces and recessed fittings, producing a dim, f...
Alcohol licence until 1:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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Reviews and ratings

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

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

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Anna P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · November 2025 · The Wayfarer

The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party! We had about 40 people which filled the room nicely but left a lot of space for dancing. The staff were all lovely, super friendly and helpful and let us set up the room during the day and keep things in the fridge. The happy hour from 6-9 was great value and we ordered pizzas for everyone which worked really well. Would highly recommend!

5.0
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Georgia L.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · October 2026 · The Wayfarer

Staff knowledgeable and friendly, service was great on the night Great city location and easy to book and deal with the venue Let us set up early which was a massive bonus! Could not recommend this venue more, thank you for hosting!

5.0
KS
Katrina S.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · October 2026 · The Wayfarer

Really attentive staff with very good communication! Everybody complimented the venue too. Would definitely book again!

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5.0
MB
Mollie B.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests · October 2026 · The Wayfarer

Perfect room for a party! Staff were great and we had a lovely night - came back to collect our things the day before and everything had been taken down and put in the bag for us ready to go :)

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 7 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 80
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Wayfarer

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

Situated on the border between the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, The Wayfarer is a contemporary pub with a traditional vibe, cocktails, live music, and DJs in the later hours.

The space features a full bar downstairs that's perfect for private parties.

The Wayfarer is ideal for any special events you have planned, with a fully stocked bar, options for DJs/your own music, and incredible staff that are ready to help.

Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, or any function you have in mind are welcome, with a capacity of up to 80 people.

Packages are tailored to each enquiry to help you get the most out of your event.

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 40-60 guests and costs between £60 - £150.

"Perfect room for a party!"

- Mollie B. Oct 2026

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 50-80 guests and costs about £150.

"Could not recommend this venue more, thank you for hosting!"

- Georgia L. Nov 2026

Usually booked for
Retirement Party

Typically for 55-75 guests and costs about £1,300.

"Really good venue, well equipped, and the staff were excellent."

- Andy C. Apr 2026

FAQ

The venue can be used until 2am.

Yes, you can bring a karaoke machine.

No, due to the venue's licence, under-18s, including babies and children, are not allowed in the venue.

No, the venue is down a flight of stairs and is not fully accessible for guests with mobility issues; a viewing is recommended.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 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 The Wayfarer, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • The Wayfarer hosting 4 guests: £360

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

The Wayfarer is located at 1-3 Swan Street, in Northern Quarter, Manchester.

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

  • Sophie S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'An amazing venue where I had my 30th Birthday Party over the weekend :) Plenty of room for all of us and a singer! All the staff were very friendly and communicative. They even gave me advice on catering etc which I got from Nell's pizza which was also lovely! I would definitely recommend to everyone! x'
  • Lucie H. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We hired out a room at Wayfarer for my birthday and it was absolutely brilliant! The whole experience was so good from start to finish. The staff were all so friendly and helpful, and honestly nothing was too much to ask — they made everything so easy and stress-free. The room was perfect for the occasion, and the minimum spend was more than reasonable too, which made it even better. If you’re thinking of hiring a room out for any event, I’d definitely recommend Wayfarer'
  • Kotryna M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We celebrated our 30th birthday party here and it couldn’t have gone better. The function room was exactly what we needed clean, spacious, and set up perfectly. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout the whole evening, which made everything run smoothly. I’d happily recommend this place to others!'

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