Barca

Bar

#30 of 210 Bar venues in Manchester
#9 of 242 Engagement Party venues in Manchester
  16 reviews  – 
8 & 9 Catalan Square, Manchester, M3 4RU
Castlefield, Manchester
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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TP
Toine P.
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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
4.3
NH
Neasha H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
TP
Toine P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
WC
Will C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
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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