Side Street

Bar

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21-23 Quay Street, Side Street, Manchester, M3 4AE
Castlefield, Manchester
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Spaces for hire at Side Street

Side Bar
Bar
·
Private space
80 seats
200 standing
An exceptionally curated space, with hand selected mid-century furniture to create the perfect hang-out spot and stylish backdrop to your event. The space features a huge bar space to pour up signature cocktails, a DJ booth with decks to entertain guests and a concept kitchen from our friends at Tartuffe for unbeatable bites & plates. CAPACITY: Se...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Side Space
Event Venue
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
As you make your way through Side Store, up the stairs past Side Bar, you’ll come to a door that leads to a secret space, a den of antiquity where time stops and music plays through the decades. Here, we introduce the newly renovated Side Space. Perfect for a one-off social event or a long-term pop-up, with access to the bar and a direct street en...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Side Store
Event Space
·
Private space
28 seats
60 standing
Side Store, located within Side Street Manchester, is a versatile space that transforms effortlessly from a coffee shop by day to an intimate wine bar by night. It’s the perfect spot for specialty coffee and relaxed catch-ups, while in the evening, it becomes a warm, inviting setting for fine wines and curated drinks. With its stylish yet comfortab...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Full Venue Hire
Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
300 standing
Full venue hires are available at Side Street. The spaces offer a unique blend of 3 spaces tailored for any occasion. Side Bar brings a stylish, social atmosphere with its statement bar, DJ setup, and open kitchen, perfect for lively celebrations. Side Space provides a flexible, private setting, easily adapted for pop-ups, networking events, or int...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £4500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 – 3:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
8:00 – 3:30
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 3:00
from £4000 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 3:30
from £1500 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
8:00 – 3:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
8:00 – 3:30
from £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 3:00
from £8000 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 3:30
from £3000 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 3:00
from £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
8:00 – 3:30
from £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 3:00
from £10000 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 3:30
from £3000 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 3:00
from £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
8:00 – 3:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Side Bar
8:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Side Space
8:00 – 3:30
from £1000 min. spend
Side Store
8:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
8:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
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JP
Jack P.
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Excellent communication
5.0
SA
Sacha A.
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Excellent communication
5.0

About Side Street

A day-to-night destination located in St John’s, Manchester’s newest creative district.

Side Street sits on the ground floor of the ABC Building, and compromises of THREE different spaces to choose from:

- Side Store - A day into night spot, offering coffees brunch and a bottle fridge for takeaway drinks
- Side Bar - A one of a kind venue with mid-century flair, it's the perfect backdrop to snacking on Tartuffe sharers or listening to local DJs spinning house and funk classics. The bar nicknamed 'The home of the Colada' has a cocktail line up to suit all tastebuds.
- Side Space - Host's a line up of club nights, pop up events, and gigs and stays open until 3am!

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Side Street, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

Side Street does not offer parking facilities.

Side Street is located at 21-23 Quay Street, in the Castlefield, Manchester district of Manchester.

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