Restaurant Venues for Hire in Manchester

Booking costs of restaurant venues average £1100 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 December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• Private Dining Space at Gaucho Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Very attentive staff from both the manager and the host for the private function room.’

• The Snug at Nell's at Kampus in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘All the staff were friendly and very helpful. The venue had a perfect atmosphere and the food was great.’

• The Root at Banyan Corn Exchange in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The room was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and welcoming and the food was delicious.’

You'll find restaurant 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 (December 2025):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Floral Grande Table at Namii Kitchen & Cocktails on New York Street Unit E5 - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Full exclusive hire: 100 guests seated or 250 guests standing; Main Restaurant: 70 guest seated and 100 standing; Mezzanine: 30 guest seated and 30 standing; Cocktail bar & partial section of the main restaurant: 50 standing...
• The Vault at Lucky Cat - Manchester on 100 King Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great food, private venue worked really well...’
• Restaurant @ The Alan at The Alan on 18 Princess Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Fast responses to all questions which was great as I was booking very late.’

First, consider booking during off-peak times—midweek or lunch hours are often cheaper than Friday or Saturday nights. You can also explore the "minimum spend" venues, where you only pay a minimum amount for food and drink rather than a set hire fee, making it easier to stay within budget. Look for venues that allow partial hire, like Banyan Corn Exchange, which lets you reserve just a section of the restaurant rather than the entire space, perfect for smaller groups.  Another insider tip is to ask about last-minute deals—restaurants often offer discounted rates for dates they struggle to fill. Finally, negotiate with the venue manager; many restaurant venues are willing to adjust pricing or offer perks like complimentary drinks or extended hours if you ask.