Barca

Pub / Bar
#8 of 183 Party venues in Manchester
#6 of 89 Minimum Spend venues in Manchester
8 & 9 Catalan Square , Manchester, M3 4RU
Manchester City Centre
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Alison Callaghan
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Spaces for hire at Barca

from £375
hire fee / per session
VIP Lounge
70
150
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...
from £300
hire fee / per session
The Sheridan Suite
40
100
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.
from £300
hire fee / per session
The Hucknall Suite
40
100
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.
from £275
hire fee / per session
The Catalan Suite
40
70
The Catalan Suite was refurbished to a high standard in April 2017 and has a luxurious décor in neutral tones, several large leather booths and a private bar. The Catalan Suite 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 footbridge, which ...
from £100
hire fee / per session
The Snug
18
30
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.
from £350
hire fee / per session
The Canal Side Bar
70
150
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.

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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 23:00
from £275 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 23:00
from £275 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 23:00
from £275 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 23:00
from £275 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 3:00
from £450 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 3:00
from £450 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
The Catalan Suite
11:00 – 23:00
from £275 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 4 weeks ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 70
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Location

8 & 9 Catalan Square , Manchester, M3 4RU
Parking
Public transportation
Hotels
Parks
Airports
Public transportation
  • Train Deansgate 0.2 mi
Parking
  • Parking Duke Street Car Park 0.1 mi
  • Parking YHA Manchester 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Manchester YMCA 0.1 mi
  • The Castlefield Hotel 0.1 mi
Parks
  • Castlefield National Trust railway walk 0.1 mi
  • Castlefield Urban Heritage Park 0.1 mi
  • BridgeWater Way Manchester 0.1 mi
Airports
  • TM3 Airports 0.6 mi
  • Helipad - Manchester Royal Infirmary (MTC) 1.4 mi
  • Oxford Road Helipad (MFT) 1.6 mi
  • Manchester Airport Trips 1.9 mi

Reviews and ratings

(11 reviews and ratings – )

T
Taiwo P.
July 2024

I got a free bus from the station and 6 stops later,dropped off at deansgate station and walked to the 'venue.

T
Temi A.
March 2024

Hi Alison,

That’s great, thank you! Can I come over tomorrow lunch time?

Kind regards
Temi

K
Kate
February 2022

very professional response

About Barca

Situated in the heart of Castlefield, within walking distance of town and all the major transport links including Deansgate GMX 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 and the whole venue has recently undergone a full refurbishment including the outside area.

FAQ

Please contact Barca using the enquiry form to confirm the cancellation and refund policy for your event.

At Barca, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
Barca does not offer parking facilities.
At Barca, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Corporate Events, Social Parties, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Meetings, Dining, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Outdoor, Generic Tags, Drinks and Dining, Style, Building, Clubbing / Night Out, Children / Teen, Banquet.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at Barca:

  • The Sheridan Suite hosting 80 guests: £800

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

Barca is located at 8 & 9 Catalan Square , in the Manchester City Centre district of Manchester.