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The Wayfarer

Pub

#1 of 205 Birthday Party venues in City Centre
#1 of 187 Engagement Party venues in City Centre
  45 reviews  – 
1-3 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £100
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
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
80 standing
The Wayfarer features a fully equipped bar downstairs, making it an excellent choice for private parties. The ambiance is enhanced by classic leather booths, dim lighting, and wooden paneled walls, all set against elegant wooden floors. This combination creates an exclusive atmosphere that adds a touch of classic vibe to any event. Whether you'r...
Alcohol licence until 1:30
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
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1-3 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN
Public transportation
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Public transportation
  • Bus Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN 0.2 mi
  • Bus Turner Street (Stop NZ) 0.2 mi
  • Bus The Unicorn (Stop CB) 0.2 mi
  • Train Manchester Victoria 0.4 mi
  • Train Manchester Piccadilly 0.5 mi
  • Taxi Manchester taxi service 0.7 mi
  • Taxi Get Black Cab 0.7 mi
Parking
  • Parking The City Warehouse Aparthotel - 33a Spear St, Manchester 0.1 mi
  • Parking Euro Car Parks - 77 Oldham Rd, Manchester 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • The City Warehouse ApartHotel 0.1 mi
  • Ancoats House - Aparthotel 0.1 mi
  • Swan Street Town House 0.1 mi
  • Milkytea Rooms 0.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend
The Wayfarer
12:00 – 0:00
from £100 min. spend

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
In-house catering
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

5.0
6 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
22 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
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.
GK
Guruleen K.
Verified review
Bar · 60 guests · October 2025
good service, clean environment, staff friendly and helpful, easy booking experience. would recommend and use again.
n/a
5.0
SH
Samira H.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · September 2025
Great location and the staff were super friendly and accommodating
We only had one table for food which for 75 people wasn’t enough room. A couple more tables would have been aces!
4.8
CM
Catherine M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · September 2025
Perfect space for a birthday party - staff were super on it and couldn’t be more helpful and we had a brilliant night!
5.0
TE
Tamara E.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · May 2025
The staff were lovely and really helpful both before the event and on the day! It was a great space, perfect for the 40+ guests we had.
5.0

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.

FAQ

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 60 guests: £764

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

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

The Wayfarer is popular for

Party Corporate Event Wedding Birthday Party Christmas Party Engagement Party Private Dining Bar

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