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The Wayfarer

Pub

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  48 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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David Walsh
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Excellent communication - 5/5
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Spaces for hire at The Wayfarer

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
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
5 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
24 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.
JW
Josh W.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 70 guests · November 2025
Great Venue, Perfect sized and brilliant bar!
5.0
AP
Anna P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · November 2025
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
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

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
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

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: £500

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

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

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