Barca
Bar
#30 of 210 Bar venues in Manchester
#9 of 242 Engagement Party venues in Manchester
16 reviews
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8 & 9 Catalan Square, Manchester, M3 4RU
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Castlefield, Manchester
Alison Callaghan
Your Personal Event Manager from Barca
Response rate: 53%
Response time: Within
a few hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 6 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.9/5
13 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at Barca
The Canal Side Bar
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
80 standing
The Canal Side Bar is a ground floor based event room, which is perfect for board table meetings, family style events and catch ups. The space can accommodate up to 80 guests for a standing reception. The room features an industrial modern vibe, with seating for 35 guests.
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
Enquire now
VIP Lounge
Function Room
·
Private space
70 seats
150 standing
With a capacity for up to 150 guests our VIP Lounge has a luxurious décor in grey tones, large leather booths, a private bar, DJ booth and a state-of-the-art sound system.
The VIP Lounge is situated on the first floor and offers access to our balcony which offers panoramic views of the historic Castlefield Canal Basin and the famous white footbrid...
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
Enquire now
Arch 8
Hall
·
Private space
50 seats
150 standing
Arch 8 is a new and unique event space in the heart of Manchester offering panoramic views over Castlefield Canal Basin.
Arch 8 is the perfect space for unique events, including civil partnerships, weddings, baby showers, birthday/Xmas parties.
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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The Sheridan Suite
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
100 standing
With a capacity for up to 100 guests, The Sheridan Suite is one of our larger function rooms. Situated on the first floor of Barca our Sheridan Suite is perfect for the late night club experience for your birthday party.
With a purple light-themed room this would be perfect for any private parties you can think of.
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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The Hucknall Suite
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
100 standing
The Hucknall Suite is one of our larger function rooms. The space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing event, it can fit up to 40 for a sit down reception.
The room features a private bar, pull-down projector screen and view over Castlefield Bowl
Named in honour of Barca Bar’s previous owner, Mick Hucknall, the lead singer of Simply Re...
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
Enquire now
The Snug
Function Room
·
Private space
18 seats
30 standing
Situated in the main bar, The Snug is a small private area with comfortable seating and exclusive access for you and your guests. The space can host 30 guests standing or 18 for a seated reception.
A variety of dining options are available and we can tailor our menu to suit your style and budget.
Alcohol licence
until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
Enquire now
Reviews and ratings
3.4
Amenities
3.0
Cleanliness
3.3
Location
4.3
Service quality
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
2.5
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests
· September 2024
Great place to have a diner-party
Great food and drinks
Nice staff
Nice location between the bridges and canals
Submitted 1 year ago
4.3
NH
Neasha H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
WC
Will C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Tuesday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Wednesday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Thursday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Friday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
3:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
3:00
from
£400
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
3:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
3:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Saturday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
3:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
3:00
from
£400
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
3:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
3:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Sunday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee
The Sheridan Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
The Hucknall Suite
11:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee
Arch 8
11:00 –
2:00
from
£2500
min. spend
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Barca
Barca is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Situated in the heart of Castlefield, within walking distance of town and all the major transport links including Deansgate railway station, Cornbrook and Deansgate/ Castlefield Metro link stops. Barca Bar in Manchester has built a reputation as one of the best venues in Manchester. 5 event spaces in the venue with a large bar area.
The venue also has a large outside beer garden with outside bar for those hot Summer days.
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 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At Barca, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Barca:
- VIP Lounge hosting 31 guests: £750.08
- The Canal Side Bar hosting 34 guests: £978.24
- The Sheridan Suite hosting 50 guests: £600
- Arch 8 hosting 60 guests: £400
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Barca is located at 8 & 9 Catalan Square, in Castlefield, Manchester.
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