Half Venue at The Liquor Store

Event Space in a Bar · Semi-private area

40 Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EG
City Centre, Manchester

About this space

Half Venue has a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It features comfortable booth seating, wooden tables, and high stools that give it a casual yet stylish feel. The walls are decorated with framed black-and-white photos, and there are warm string lights hanging along the ceiling, adding a soft, ambient glow. There is also a foosball table, making the space feel relaxed and fun.

The space is set up to host events and can be easily personalized for parties or celebrations. With a mix of seating options and a welcoming atmosphere, this venue feels perfect for both small and medium-sized gatherings.


Prices

Monday
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Tuesday
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Wednesday
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Thursday
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Sunday
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Per session
16:30 – 3:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Half venue: 8–40 people - £10 per head deposit
Half venue : 40–80 people - £1k-3.5k minimum spend

Food and drink packages must be pre-ordered.
Packages:
SLIM SHADY: £60 (Up to 6 people):
- A Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharer
- A Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharer
- Salted Popcorn
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts

FAT BOY SLIM: £100 (Up to 12 people):
- Two Large Liquor Store Deli Board Sharers
- Two Large Liquor Store Nachos Sharers
- Hummus with Pittas, cucumber and carrot sticks
- Marinated Olives
- Kettle Chip Crisps & Chili Nuts


ROCK N ROLL STAR : £200
- Choose a bottle of either: Jagermeister | Sambuca | 100% Agave Tequila | Vodka
- 24 Bottles of House Beers

KILLER QUEEN: £325
- 2 Bottles of Prosecco
- 15 Cans of Rekorderlig Ciders
- 4 Bottles of House Wine (White | Rose | Red)
- 1 Bottle of Gin or Vodka with mixers

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE | £650
- 2 Bottles of Tattinger Champagne
- 15 Bottles of House Beers
- 1 Bottle of Grey Goose Vodka with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Beefeater Pink Gin with mixers
- 1 Bottle of Jack Daniels with mixers
- Party decorations and a Ghostbuster sharing cocktail

FESTIVE STANDARD BUFFET: MENU (£30 per person, minimum 25 people)
- Brie & Cranberry Flatbread (v)
- Chorizo & Halloumi Skewers
- Bbq Pulled Turkey Sliders
- Pigs In Blankets
- Salt & Pepper Calamari
- Festive Slaw (v)
- Cous Cous & Butternut Squash Salad (ve)
- Katsu Chicken Skewers
- Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers (v)
- Cauliflower Wings With Chipotle (ve)
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 75
Dining
up to 45

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 22:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

The Liquor Store in Manchester is a bar that can hold up to 150 people, including a terrace area. When you hire the whole place, you get access to both indoor and outdoor spaces, making it perfect for different types of events. It’s great for all kinds of parties, no matter the size.

We have amazing drink packages, including a variety of cocktails that everyone will love. The bar stays open until 3 a.m., which means your event can go on late into the night. The style of the bar is fun and modern.

The Liquor Store also has a wide range of bar snacks and different food packages. You can even choose buffet options from local caterers, so there’s plenty of food to go around. It’s the perfect place to enjoy good drinks, tasty food, and fun company.


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