Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party
Typically for 40-60 guests and costs about £60.
"They even gave me advice on catering etc which I got from Nell's pizza which was also lovely!"
- Sophie S. Jun 2026
The Wayfarer
Pub
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67 reviews
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1-3 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN
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Northern Quarter, Manchester
David Walsh
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Excellent communication - 5/5
33 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire 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 8 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
5.0
6 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
34 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!
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
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Amber W.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests
· September 2026
· The Wayfarer
Really liked the venue, the privacy and being able to set up from 12pm on the day of the party. I liked being able to use our own playlists via Spotify.
I liked that I could come back the next day to collect my belongings/decorations
They need to make it clear to guests that happy hour is on until 9. Most of my guests were unaware of this.
Our belongings were not treated with care, when decorations were taken down. I appreciated that the decorations were taken down, however, the staff dumped it all in a bag which damaged photographs and other decorations. They also threw away our balloons, which we paid a lot for, and did not tell us. I spoke to a staff member who was defensive and wasn’t particularly friendly.
When I messaged the venue about the issues, they said they told us but they didn’t. The staff only told us on the night as we were leaving, that we needed to take food away (which we did) but not about the balloons. They placed the blame regarding the handling of our belongings on the cleaning staff, however, they also said the closing staff placed our belongings nicely on the table. Everything that was on table were dumped in the bags, such as the photos that were clipped onto the strings, were still attached to the strings and therefore, were all tangled and damaged in the bag.
Submitted 2 weeks ago
4.6
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Sophie S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests
· June 2026
· The Wayfarer
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
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
MR
Megan R.
Verified review
Event Space · 80 guests
· May 2026
· The Wayfarer
We had the best night for my partners 30th!! The venue is just perfect, staff were fab and cocktails were amazing!
Submitted 4 months ago
4.8
Prices and opening hours
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 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.
FAQ
No, unfortunately, clients cannot bring their own keg, but we are happy to provide a list of the options already on tap.
Yes. A second bartender can be provided if the bar is busy.
No, the room is down a set of stairs and is not accessibility-friendly.
Yes, provided the decorations and cake are relatively packed up and easy to store. Leftover cake can be stored in the cooled cellar and collected on the Sunday.
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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