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The Bear

Pub

#2 of 353 Party venues in Manchester
#3 of 283 40th Birthday Party venues in Manchester
  12 reviews  – 
209 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3NW –
Manchester City Centre
From £350
min. spend
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Bear

The Lounge at The Bear

The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
150 standing
For a traditional feel, hire out the Lounge Bar @ The Bear for your next event. Located in the basement of The Bear — a Victorian pub serving local brews to fresh fruit cocktails — the Lounge Bar features booth seating, mood lighting, and an after-hours setting. The space holds up to 160 guests. We offer a buffet including our pizza menu alongsid...
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £350 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Buffet Package – The Lounge – The Lounge

£14 per person

• Buffet menu selection
BUFFET
1. Smoked salmon blinis
2. Teriaki Chicken skewers
3. Salt & pepper crispy squid
4. Caesar salad
5. Mac n cheese bites
6. House pizza selection
7. Greek salad
8. Spicy vegetable pakora
9. Chipolatas in blankets
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
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.

LE
Lee E.
Verified review
Pub · 80 guests · October 2026 · The Lounge

Service was great. Staff kept in communication all night of what was happening and when

No dislikes

5.0
S
Seyi
Verified review
Event Space · 100 guests · October 2026 · The Lounge

Incredible team - super friendly, super helpful and kind Wonderful venue

5.0
EG
Erin G.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · October 2026 · The Lounge

The space was great for my birthday party! The staff were super helpful and catered to my needs!

N/A

4.8
JR
Josh R.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 60 guests · October 2026 · The Lounge

Helpful staff, delicious pizza and stylish space

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 2:00
from £950 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 0:00
from £350 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 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 150
standing
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Bear

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

Located on Deansgate in central Manchester, The Bear is a venue in the corner of a 150-year-old listed building. It features seating, a bar, and a lived-in atmosphere.

The Bear has a pizza menu — hand-stretched, 24-hour risen sourdough bases, freshly baked. Whether you're popping in for a slice or settling in for the night, The Bear works for a range of visits.

Beyond the pizza, the bar serves locally brewed craft ales and fresh fruit cocktails.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 50-75 guests and costs about £500.

"The space was great for my birthday party! The staff were super helpful and catered to my needs!"

- Erin G. Oct 2026

FAQ

Yes, outside catering can be brought to the venue; depending on the setup, there might be a small charge.

Yes. The lounge is accessed via a staircase as you enter the pub, with 16 steps from top to bottom and a landing at step 11.

Yes, with exclusive hire, the general public would not have access to the basement toilets.

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.

At The Bear, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is 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 Bear:

  • The Lounge hosting 100 guests: £372.08

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

The Bear is located at 209 Deansgate, in Manchester City Centre.

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

  • Erin G. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'The space was great for my birthday party! The staff were super helpful and catered to my needs!'

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