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Top Pub Venues in Manchester
Are you looking for top-rated pub venues in Manchester for your next event or night out? Look no further! With our platform, you can easily search for fantastic pubs for any occasion, whether you're throwing a lively birthday party at a modern pub in the Northern Quarter or hanging out with friends at a traditional tavern with live music in Piccadilly. Check out our listings, and narrow down your search with our smart filters. Get in touch with the venue via our secure chat and reserve your function space at a pub in Manchester today!
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![Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester]()
from £50
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30 guestsThe Metropolitan, West DidsburyManchesterPPhill B.
“A great room in a busy pub on a Saturday night.” -
![The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wayfarer
80 guestsThe WayfarerNorthern Quarter, ManchesterCCharlie B.
“Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again. Really nice staff, reasonably priced drinks.” -
![Whole Venue at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
90 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
DDavid S.
“Along with good beers and nice vibe. We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.” -
![Function Room at Slug and Lettuce, Didsbury in Didsbury, Manchester]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsSlug and Lettuce, DidsburyDidsbury, ManchesterLLorna H.
“The staff were super friendly and inviting. I would 100% book this venue again for another event.” -
![Entire Venue at The Seven Oaks in Chinatown, Manchester]()
from £1500
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150 guestsThe Seven OaksChinatown, ManchesterEnjoy exclusive use of our lively pub with a fully stocked bar, seven large screens for live sport, and a private function room with its own bar and sound system. -
![Function Room at Waldorf Manchester in Manchester City Centre]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsWaldorf ManchesterManchester City CentreWelcome to The Waldorf, a proper pub in the heart of Manchester serving a range of food and drinks! We look forward to seeing you soon! The function room is located on the first floor and can accommodate up to 100 guests, -
![Function Room at The Red Beret in Manchester]()
from £10
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100 guestsThe Red BeretManchesterLooking for a lively space for your next celebration? The Function Room at The Red Beret pub in Wythenshawe accommodates up to 100 guests and offers a vast selection of drinks. -
![The Dining Room at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
40 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
ZZoe C.
“Nick and Lauren helping with the booking on here were just as good, always there to help!” -
![The Snug at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £23
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Snug
25 guestsThe Bay Horse TavernNorthern Quarter, Manchester
#Supervenue
The Snug is one of the cosiest and most welcoming spaces we have available for drinks bookings at The Bay Horse Tavern. This warming area sits just off the pub's main bar, with standing room for 25 and stools for 10 upwards. -
![Bar & Function Room at English Lounge NQ in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar & Function Room
100 guestsEnglish Lounge NQNorthern Quarter, ManchesterRRuby T.
“Staff were amazing, space was great. Can’t fault it!!” -
![Private Space at The Old Wellington in Manchester City Centre]()
from £400
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50 guestsThe Old WellingtonManchester City CentreNNick
“A great venue with fabulous staff and the sandwich platters were excellent.” -
![Pub at Abel Heywood in Northern Quarter, Manchester]()
from £21
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPub
100 guestsAbel HeywoodNorthern Quarter, ManchesterAn award-winning, unique pub & boutique 15-room hotel situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester. Full of character and warmth, the hotel is a perfect base to explore the city from a very central location.
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FAQs about Top Pub Venues in Manchester
Booking costs of pub venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £30 | per person |
| From £150 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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The Wayfarer at The Wayfarer in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Really good venue. Definitely somewhere I would book again.’ -
Whole Venue at The Bay Horse Tavern in Northern Quarter - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘We hired the whole venue and everything went to plan.’ -
Barker Room at The Metropolitan, West Didsbury in Manchester - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Informed when food would have to be removed, given ample containers to take away left over food if required.’
You'll find pub venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 130 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Function Room at The Seven Oaks
on 5 Nicholas Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: We are always looking to hold our own events but we can also offer a function room for hire. The room has its own private bar as well as 3 screens (89") and a built-in Bluetooth Sound bar Speaker. -
Private Dining Room at Browns Brasserie & Bar Manchester
on 1 York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The room itself and staff at Browns were great. Perfect for what we needed and the staff were attentive.’ -
O'Malleys Mezzanine at O'Malleys Manchester
on 11 Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: O'Malley's Manchester is a cozy Irish bar with wooden interiors, dim lighting, and vintage Guinness posters. Enjoy a perfectly poured Guinness, a shot of Jameson, or classic Irish fare like fish and chips or pie.
Many pubs with function spaces in Manchester offer a range of entertainment to make your event more fun and memorable! You can enjoy live music performances, karaoke, quiz nights, and even comedy shows. Pubs like The Wayfarer, between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, as well as The Vine Inn on Kennedy Street are known for hosting live bands and DJ nights. Additionally, some traditional pubs, such as The Bridge on Bridge Street, provide pub games such as darts and pool, perfect for having a friendly competition with your guests.
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