Ark Manchester

Nightclub

3a, 5 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5LH
Castlefield, Manchester
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Spaces for hire at Ark Manchester

The Vault
Event Space
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Private space
80 seats
300 standing
The Vault is the darker, more enclosed space, set up for a more focused, immersive kind of event. It holds up to 300 people and works well for underground music nights, specialist events, or anything where the atmosphere really matters. The layout keeps things tight, so the sound and lighting feel more controlled and connected to what’s happening ...

Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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Canal Bar
Bar
·
Private space
300 standing
Canal Bar is the lighter, more open space within Ark Manchester, set up for events that feel social and easy to move around in. It holds up to 300 guests and works well for things like networking events, daytime sessions, brand activations, or more relaxed music-led nights. The layout is open, so people can mix, move around, and settle where they ...

Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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Dao (Main Room)
Event Space
·
Private space
75 seats
350 standing
The heartbeat of Ark Manchester and its most versatile space. This is your flagship room, built to scale with your vision, whether you’re hosting an intimate 80-guest experience or a full-capacity 300+ high-energy event. Designed for impact, The Main Room can be configured to suit a wide range of event styles, from club nights and live performance...

Alcohol licence until 4:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Dao (Main Room)
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Canal Bar
10:00 – 4:00
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 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 350
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Ark Manchester

Ark Manchester is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Ark Manchester is a flexible, multi-room venue right in the middle of the city’s nightlife scene. It’s set up to handle a wide range of events, depending on how you want to use the space.

In total, it holds up to 900 guests, split across three separate rooms. Each one takes around 300 people, so you can keep things smaller and focused, run a couple of spaces at once, or take over the whole venue.

Every room has its own sound system, lighting, and visuals, so you can give each space a different feel if you want.

Key specifications:
• Capacity: 900 standing total / 300+ per room.
• 3 fully equipped, self-contained event spaces.
• Flexible hire: single room, dual-room, or full venue takeover.
• High-output sound systems throughout.
• Programmable LED lighting & DMX-controlled visual rigs.
• Large main bar + additional service bars across rooms.
• VIP areas & table service options.
• Backstage / green room facilities.
• 3-phase power for production-heavy events.
• Free Wi-Fi + full AV integration.
• Late licence available.

Ark is built for seamless execution. Our experienced in-house team supports everything from initial concept to full-scale production.
Enquire now. Prime dates don’t stay available for long.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours 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 Ark Manchester, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Ark Manchester is located at 3a, 5 Whitworth Street West, in Castlefield, Manchester.

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