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Foundry Project

Restaurant

#1 of 237 Restaurant venues in Manchester
#1 of 288 Drinks Reception venues in Manchester
  79 reviews  – 
22 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1DH –
Northern Quarter, Manchester
From £500
min. spend
Up to 165
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Modern bar and restaurant in central Manchester, known for its great cocktails, stylish décor, and varied menu of pub classics and grazing plates. Ideal for birthdays, work events, or casual celebrations, with a PA system and the option to play your own music for a lively atmosphere.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Foundry Project

Basement Bar at Foundry Project

Basement Bar
Basement
·
Private space
15 seats
50 standing
Our unique and stylish Basement Bar is filled with poser tables and chairs and booth seating. Our space is perfect to hire for numerous kinds of events, such as private after work office drinks, networking events, fun birthday parties, intimate hen parties, and Christmas celebrations for up to 50 people. The Basement Bar is a completely private...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Restaurant at Foundry Project

Restaurant
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
90 seats
140 standing
The Restaurant accommodates up to 90 guests for seated dining or up to 120 for casual, relaxed finger food and drinks in a mix-and-mingle setting. We offer sub-divisible areas and table reservations to perfectly suit smaller dining groups. Ideal for company Christmas parties—whether lunchtime or evening—as well as friend gatherings and December b...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Container Space at Foundry Project

Container Space
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
40 standing
The Container Space is located next to the restaurant and main bar. Ideal for food and drinks for groups of up to 40 people that want to be separate from other diners, without being completely shut out of the buzz. For company Christmas celebrations at lunchtimes or in the evenings, mate groups, and December birthdays, Foundry Project is the ho...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Full Venue at Foundry Project

Full Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
165 seats
400 standing
The Full Venue Experience at Foundry Project Located across two vibrant floors within the iconic Smithfield Market Buildings, Foundry Project offers a flexible, and stylish space tailored to suit a wide variety of events. The venue comfortably accommodates up to 165 guests for seated dining or 400 for casual, relaxed gatherings with finger food a...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Buffet Package – Full Venue (Min. 10 Guests) – Full Venue

£26 per person

• Festive finger-food buffet for group celebrations
• Vegetarian and vegan options included
BUFFET SELECTION
1. Garlic breaded mushrooms (V) with cranberry mayo
2. Pork & apricot stuffing balls
3. Pigs in blankets glazed in honey & thyme
4. Smashed avocado & flatbread (VE)
5. Mini steak & Malbec pie
6. BBQ cauliflower wings (VE) with cranberry mayo
7. Mini meatball sliders (pork & beef, BBQ sauce, mature Cheddar, crispy onions)
8. Garlic-roasted potatoes (VE)
9. Garlic flatbreads (V)
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
29 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

EC
Emily C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · September 2026 · Basement Bar

The staff were SOOOO LOVELY. Ruben was just on such good form the whole night and so is accommodating - nothing was too much trouble

The toilets were downstairs so it meant that strangers kept coming into the private function - they did pop reservation signs out for us for the tables though which helped

4.7
EB
Emily B.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 50 guests · August 2026 · Basement Bar

Eleanor was fantastic throughout the whole process and really responsive and helpful. The bar staff we had on the night were excellent, super friendly and fun. Everybody enjoyed the venue and it went really well. Would definitely recommend for a small party or event

Some of the decor is a bit dated so you would need decorations to make it look a bit nicer but overall it does the job

4.8
HJ
Hritik J.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · August 2026 · Basement Bar

We hosted our civil ceremony brunch and reception here and my goodness, the service and staff were excellent! Everyone had the best time. Special shoutout to Chris and Kian for being extremely patient bartenders for us. Would highly recommend as a venue for any of your parties.

5.0
MW
Megan W.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 45 guests · September 2025 · Basement Bar

The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious. Would absolutely go again! Met the minimum spend as we pre ordered food then the drinks on the night made up the difference so great value.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£5000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 1:00
from £5000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£5000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 1:00
from £5000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£5000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 1:00
from £5000 min. spend
Restaurant
12:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Container Space
12:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Basement Bar
12:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 7 verified users

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 165
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Foundry Project

Foundry Project is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Foundry Project is a restaurant and cocktail bar housed in a restored Victorian market-style building, pairing a contemporary drinks programme with a British menu of grazing plates and pub classics.

Venue highlights: The venue comprises multiple seating zones, including leather banquettes and a lounge area centred on a staffed bar that provides a full cocktail and drinks service for private hires. The venue provides in-house catering, an outdoor seating area and infrastructure for promoted or ticketed events and evening functions.

Best for: Bottomless brunches, hen parties and cocktail receptions.

Location: Central Manchester provides a dense cluster of bars and late-night venues, making it easy for guests to continue an evening nearby.

What guests say: The bar staff maintain attentive, sustained service during booked events. The kitchen accommodates dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free options, for group bookings.

Usually booked for
Engagement Party

Typically for 40-60 guests and costs about £1,300.

"Everybody enjoyed the venue and it went really well. Would definitely recommend for a small party or event..."

- Emily B. Sep 2026

FAQ

No, external catering is not allowed.

Yes, the venue can create a larger floor space for dancing by moving tables.

Yes, clients are welcome to visit and see the space in person.

At Foundry Project, 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 Foundry Project:

  • Basement Bar hosting 50 guests: £1394
  • Container Space hosting 30 guests: £315.76
  • Restaurant hosting 80 guests: £2470
  • Full Venue hosting 40 guests: £850.24

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

Foundry Project is located at 22 Thomas Street, in Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Emily C. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'The staff were SOOOO LOVELY. Ruben was just on such good form the whole night and so is accommodating - nothing was too much trouble'
  • Megan W. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The space was perfect for our event and the bar staff were always on hand, food was delicious. Would absolutely go again! Met the minimum spend as we pre ordered food then the drinks on the night made up the difference so great value.'
  • Beth D. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Fantastic communication, had a wonderful party here. The food was amazing but I definitely ordered too much! Beautiful and private room, awesome drinks, amazing staff. Couldn't ask for anything better. Thank you so much Foundry team'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Ged rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'Great staff and great atmosphere for our Christmas party. Would defo recommend, thank you'
  • Heather rated it 3.8/5 stars
    'Great space, perfect for our office xmas party. We wanted somewhere private away from the main bar and this is exactly what we got. Food was really nice as were the cocktails.'
  • Great P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We needed a room not too big and not too poky. The room was perfect. The food was excellent (we ordered too much). Drinks packages were very reasonable given the location. Our hostess Taymar was amazing, and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely book for any future events.'

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