Barca
Bar
#48 of 280 Party venues in Manchester
#4 of 197 Minimum Spend 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: 89%
Response time: Within
a few hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 5 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.4/5
15 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.4. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at Barca
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
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £375 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months 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
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months 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, or 40 for a sit down reception.
The room features a private bar, pull-down projector screen and pool table!
Named in honour of Barca Bar’s previous owner, Mick Hucknall, the lead singer of Simply Red.
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Arch 8
Hall
·
Private space
50 seats
150 standing
Arch 8 is a brand 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
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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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 from canapés to a full sit down meal, so we can tailor our menu to suit your style and budget.
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Canal Side Bar
Bar
·
Private space
70 seats
150 standing
The Canal Side Bar is a ground floor based event room, which is perfect for larger meetings. The space can accommodate up to 150 guests for a standing reception, or 70 guests seated.
The room features a luxurious décor in neutral tones, several large leather booths, a private bar and access to a private outdoor terrace.
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £350 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now
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8 & 9 Catalan Square , Manchester, M3 4RU
Public transportation
- Bus Oxford Street (Stop SV) 0.5 mi
- Bus Oxford Rd Stn (Stop E) 0.6 mi
- Bus Cheapside (Stop CO) 0.7 mi
- Train Deansgate 0.2 mi
- Train Salford Central 0.6 mi
- Taxi New Bailey Street Taxi Rank 0.5 mi
- Taxi Manchester taxi service 0.5 mi
Parking
- Parking Duke Street Car Park - 106 Duke St, Manchester 0.1 mi
- Parking YHA Manchester - Greater Manchester GB, 36 Potato Wharf, Manchester 0.1 mi
Hotels
- Manchester YMCA 0.1 mi
- The Castlefield Hotel 0.1 mi
- The Oxnoble Hotel 0.1 mi
- Hilton Manchester Deansgate 0.2 mi
Prices and opening hours
Monday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
23:00
from
£375
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
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£350
hire fee
Tuesday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
23:00
from
£375
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
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£350
hire fee
Wednesday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
23:00
from
£375
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
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£350
hire fee
Thursday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
23:00
from
£375
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
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£350
hire fee
Friday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£375
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 –
2:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
19:00 –
3:00
from
£500
hire fee
Saturday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
2:00
from
£375
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 –
2:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
19:00 –
3:00
from
£500
hire fee
Sunday
11:00 –
3:00
from
£100
hire fee
VIP Lounge
11:00 –
23:00
from
£375
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
£100
hire fee
The Snug
11:00 –
23:00
from
£100
hire fee
The Canal Side Bar
11:00 –
3:00
from
£350
hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users
Facilities and catering options
Up to 150
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
3.4
3 recent guests rated this venue at 3.3
Amenities
3.0
Cleanliness
3.3
Location
4.3
Service quality
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
2.5
Communication
4.9
TP
Toine P.
October 2024
Minimum Spend · 50 guests
Great place to have a diner-party
Great food and drinks
Nice staff
Nice location between the bridges and canals
4.3
NH
Neasha H.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
TP
Toine P.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
WC
Will C.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
About Barca
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.
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:
- The Canal Side Bar hosting 80 guests: £480
- 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 the Castlefield, Manchester district of Manchester.
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